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U-Pick Apple Orchards and Farms in Nebraska

6 of the 22 u-pick farms we track in Nebraska have u-pick apples available. Full listings for every city are on the Nebraska page.

6farms
5cities
22farms statewide

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.

Nebraska City 2

  1. Union Orchard

    1514 Morgan Dr, Nebraska City, NE 68410-3820

    ApplesPumpkin patchFamily activitiesFarm stand on site
    Call Website All Nebraska City

  2. Union Orchard: Central Apple Market

    701 Central Ave, Nebraska City, NE 68410-2450

    ApplesPumpkin patchFamily activitiesFarm stand on site
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Ceresco 1

  1. Martin's Hillside Orchard

    2024 Ashland Rd, Ceresco, NE 68017

    Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, Mon closed

    ApplesPumpkin patchFamily activities
    Call Website

Kearney 1

  1. Apple Acres Orchard

    7460 W 100th St, Kearney, NE 68845-8376

    ApplesPumpkin patchFamily activities
    Call Website

Lincoln 1

  1. Picnic Hill Orchard

    10500 Yankee Hill Rd, Lincoln, NE 68526-9451

    Blueberries & berriesApplesPeaches & cherries
    Call Website All Lincoln

Union 1

  1. Union Orchard

    2405 S US-75, Union, NE 68455-3551

    ApplesPumpkin patchFamily activitiesFarm stand on site
    Call Website
Check crop status before driving out: Ripening dates shift based on weather conditions, and high-demand varieties like Honeycrisp frequently pick out within hours on autumn weekends.

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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 Nebraska, harvest timing varies slightly between northern and southern areas, with 6 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 Nebraska, local orchards usually harvest throughout the warmer months, with 6 fruit farms available for visits.