2026 North Carolina Apple Picking

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Moretz's Mountain Apples is known in Boone, North Carolina for apples, blueberries, and raspberries, with more crops rotating through the season. Fruit and produce are usually ready June through October. The farm publishes its calendar at www.ncfarmfresh.com.

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The Apple House Owenby Orchards draws visitors to Edneyville, North Carolina for apples, strawberries, and blueberries and a longer list of seasonal crops. Fruit and produce are usually ready May through October. Schedule and crop list live at owenbysapplehouse.com.

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Blue Ridge overlook with wagon rides, apple cider donuts, and heirloom apple picking from August through fall weekends.

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On its acreage in Liberty, North Carolina, Cedar View Farm produces apples, blackberries, peaches, and squash and other rotating crops. Fruit and produce are usually ready July through October. The farm publishes its calendar at www.ncfarmfresh.com.

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Queens Produce and Berry Farm, in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, plants a wide mix that includes apples, raspberries, blackberries, and cherries. Peak picking lands April through December. The off-row offerings include corn maze, winery, events, and birthday parties. Current hours are posted at www.queensberryfarm.com.

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Avery Farms is a mixed-crop operation in Plumtree, North Carolina, with apples, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries anchoring the season. The picking calendar runs May through December. Picking status is on www.averychristmastrees.com.

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Stoney Hollow Farm draws visitors to Robbinsville, North Carolina for apples, blueberries, and raspberries and a longer list of seasonal crops. The picking calendar runs June through October. The operation extends to farm store and bakery. Picking status is on www.stoneyhollowfarm.org.

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On its acreage in Winterville, North Carolina, Renston Garden Market produces apples, blueberries, peaches, and pears and other rotating crops. Visitors typically come June through October for the heaviest picking. More on www.ncfarmfresh.com.