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.
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Marker-Miller Orchards
3035 Cedar Creek Grade, Winchester, VA 22602-2616
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Fruit Hill Orchard
766 Echo Ln, Winchester, VA 22603-3962
Ararat 1
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Levering Orchard
163 Levering Ln, Ararat, VA 24053
Bedford 1
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Gross Orchard
6808 Wheats Valley Road, Bedford, VA 24523-5182
Mon-Sat 8am-6pm
Bluemont 1
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Great Country Farms
18780 Foggy Bottom Rd, Bluemont, VA 20135-1857
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Hollin Farms
11324 Pearlstone Lane, Delaplane, VA 20144
Flint Hill 1
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Williams Orchard
3 Williams Farm Ln, Flint Hill, VA 22627-1864
Nickelsville 1
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Valley Creek Tree Farm
557 Valley Creek Rd, Nickelsville, VA 24271-3149
Palmyra 1
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Fruit Hill Orchard
2745 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Palmyra, VA 22963-5002
Pembroke 1
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Doe Creek Farm Inc
412 Doe Creek Farm Rd, Pembroke, VA 24136-3042
Rural Retreat 1
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Williams Orchard
5175 West Lee Highway, Rural Retreat, VA 24368
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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 Virginia, harvest timing varies slightly between northern and southern areas, with 11 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 Virginia, local orchards usually harvest throughout the warmer months, with 11 fruit farms available for visits.