2026 Colorado Apple Picking

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Heirloom apple ranch north of Boulder with alpacas, picnic tables under old trees, sunflower lanes, and limited-reservation u-pick days.

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Apples, strawberries, and raspberries lead the picking at Berry Patch Farms in Brighton, Colorado, with blackberries and cherries also in the rows. Crops come in from spring through fall. On the property: school tours, pony rides, restrooms, and picnic area.

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At Bolton's Orchards in Grand Junction, Colorado, pickers walk rows of apples, peppers, squash, and peaches. Crops ripen during the July-to-October months. Other things on offer: petting zoo, cider, and school tours. Families with younger kids do well here. For the current schedule, see boltonorchards.net.

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What's on the rows at Big B's Delicious Orchards in Hotchkiss, Colorado: apples, raspberries, tomatoes, and pears. Fields are open from early June through October. An on-site winery gives the trip an adult dimension.

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A trip to Orchard Valley Farms and Black Ridge Winery in Paonia, Colorado gets you into rows of apples, pumpkins, cherries, and raspberries. Crops come in midsummer through fall. A winery on the property adds tasting to the visit. Adults get the bonus of a tasting room on site. Check orchardvalleyfarms.com for current pick windows.