This section lists orchards and agricultural farms that offer self-service apple harvesting for visitors. The harvest season generally spans from late August through early November, depending on the state and specific cultivar. Farms typically supply standardized bags or peck baskets on arrival and charge either per pound or per pre-sized container.
Ellijay 3
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Red Apple Barn
3379 Tails Creek Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540-2025
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B.J. Reece Orchards
9131 Highway 52 E, Ellijay, GA 30536-8052
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R & A Orchards
5505 Highway 52 E, Ellijay, GA 30536-6935
Blue Ridge 1
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Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge Dr, Blue Ridge, GA 30513-4117
Tiger 1
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Hillside Orchard Farms
18 Sorghum Mill Dr, Tiger, GA 30576
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Good to know
How much does u-pick apple picking cost?
Pricing typically ranges from $1.50 to $3.50 per pound, or between $20 and $45 for a half-bushel bag provided by the orchard. Many farms also charge a separate admission or parking fee of $5 to $15 per vehicle or person.
What equipment is provided, and what should visitors bring?
Orchards supply picking bags, peck containers, or plastic buckets at the entrance, and some offer pole pickers for high branches. Visitors should wear closed-toe shoes suitable for uneven soil and bring wagons or strollers for hauling heavy bags.
Are dogs allowed in apple picking orchards?
Federal food safety regulations prohibit pets in active crop areas at the majority of commercial orchards. Service animals recognized by the ADA are allowed, though non-service pets must usually remain in designated parking or picnic areas.
When is strawberry season?
Strawberry season generally peaks from late spring to early summer depending on your regional climate. Across Georgia, harvest timing varies slightly between northern and southern areas, with 5 active strawberry farms listed in our state directory.
When are peaches ripe?
Peaches typically ripen between mid-summer and early autumn depending on the specific cultivar and weather conditions. In Georgia, local orchards usually harvest throughout the warmer months, with 5 fruit farms available for visits.