Published September 12, 2024

Pick-your-own apple orchards near the Lake Norman and Charlotte area

Written by Jeff Arzonico

A delicious and enjoyable way to segway from Summer to Fall is by visiting a pick-your-own apple orchard!

The weather is still enjoyable, but you can get some delicious treats and festive Fall fun with friends and family!

(*Be sure to check updated operating hours for each location prior to planning your visit!*)

Carrigan Farms

Morganton, NC
This orchard has a cider mill, a country store, educational tours, group tours and a bakery. Stock up on cider and sweets (including apple cider donuts) before you leave
The bakery and U-pick are open, Reserve a pass for picking here
2075 Pleasant Hill Avenue, Morganton

Gibsonville, NC
Only open on select Saturdays this September and October, check their Facebook and Instagram for updates, or call ahead (336-449-7246)
6938 Eaglesfield Road, Gibsonville

Hendersonville, NC
Over 25 varieties of U-pick apples, and just minutes away from downtown historic Hendersonville
A tractor-pulled wagon will take your family around the farm so that you can hop off where you want at the orchard. The last wagon heads to the field daily at 3:30pm.
U-pick season starts August 17th
1126 Jeter Mountain Road, Hendersonville

Ramseur, NC
The Saturday Apple Pickin’ Adventure deal starts September 7th, Reserve a spot here
Saturday Apple Pickin’ Adventure: $18.95 ticket gets you access to the orchard, a bag of U-pick apples, apple and cider tastings, a hayride and a four-ounce apple cider slushie
506 Parks Crossroads Church Road, Ramseur

Moravian Falls, NC
U-pick apples August 31st - September 1st, Reservations are required and you can make them here
A tractor ride through the orchard is included with the $2 admission
8741 North Carolina 16, Moravian Falls

Flat Rock, NC
A gorgeous mountain top orchard where you can pick apples, bring a picnic, meet farm animals and relax with your friends and family
Apple cider donuts and tons of apple-related goods you can purchase and take home — like apple butter, jams, fudge and cider
Check out the u-pick apple varieties available here
3403 Greenville Highway, Flat Rock

Spruce Pine, NC
Pick your own apples and experience an entire trail system to add a little adventure to your visit, view the trail map or their list of events
U-pick tours happen every hour, on the hour 10am-4pm Wednesday-Sunday
U-pick tours are guided, read the guidelines here
1025 Orchard Road, Spruce Pine

Let us know if you try any of these sweet and picturesque apple orchards,

and we look forward to seeing you at our next client appreciation event!

**Last updated 9/16/2024