Apple Picking Near Winston-Salem

Looking for apple picking near Winston-Salem? We’ve compiled a list of farms offering U-pick, child-friendly activities, and famous apple cider donuts! Before you make the trip, check the farm’s website for any updates on availability or events.

Note: Some farms require reservations. 

Updated August 2026

Perry Lowe Orchards

ADDRESS | 8741 NC-16, Moravian Falls (~ 1 hour away)
2026 OPENING | Labor Day Weekend

• Attractions | Apple picking, tractor ride, tractor playground, jump pad, apple cannon, megaslide, and bee train
• Treats | Apple cider, apple cider donuts, dried apples, and pies
• Hours | Fri, 1-5 PM; Sat & Sun, 10 AM–4 PM. Reservations required. 
• Admission Cost | $3 admission fee to access the orchards, including a tractor ride. A child’s ticket to play on the attractions is $10-13, depending on age.
• Apple Prices | $4 for a small bag and $8 for a large bag

Millstone Creek Orchards

ADDRESS | 506 Parks Crossroads Church Rd, Ramseur (~ 1 hour away)
2026 OPENING | Labor Day Weekend

• Attractions | Cider demonstration, playground, orchard hayride, live music, restaurant, crafting, and catch & release fishing
• Treats | Apple cider, apple cider donuts, apple cider slushie, baked goods, and ice cream
• Hours | Saturdays (9 AM–3 PM) and Sundays (12:30–3:30 PM) in September. Reservations required.
  
• Admission Cost | Admission fee is $19.95. Ages 2 and under are free.
• Apple Prices | Apples are $10 per quarter peck and $19 per half peck.

Blueberry Thrill Farm

ADDRESS | 6938 Eaglesfield Rd, Gibsonville (~ 50 minutes away)
2026 OPENING | Anticipated opening on September 12th

• Attractions | Apple picking only
• Treats | Not available
• Hours | Select Saturdays, 8 AM – 12 PM 
• Admission Cost | No admission fee
• Apple Prices | Apples are $20 for half-peck bags

Carrigan Farms

ADDRESS | 1261 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville (~ 1 hour away)
2026 OPENING | September 9

• Attractions | Apple picking, hayride, and petting zoo
• Treats | Apple cider donuts and apple cider slushies on weekends only
• Hours | Open on select days while apples ripen. Reservations required.
• Admission Cost | Admission fee is $16 on weekdays and $18 on weekends, which includes a half-peck bag for picking apples.
• Apple Prices | Half-peck bag of apples included in admission price.

The Farm

ADDRESS | 769 Bray Ford Rd, Dobson, NC (~ 45 minutes away)
2026 OPENING | September 12

• Attractions | Apple picking, pumpkins, apple canon, corn maze, sunflower field, paintball
• Treats | Apple cider donuts, slushies, apple dip bowl, candy apples
• Hours | September: Saturdays 10 AM – 9 PM, Sundays 10 AM – 7 PM, October: Fridays 4:30 PM – 9 PM, Saturdays 10 AM – 9 PM, Sundays: 10 AM – 7 PM, November: Saturday 10 AM – 9 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 7 PM
• Admission Cost | $15 for ages 3-64, $10 ages 65+, Free ages 2 & under
• Apple Prices | $2 pound

Levering Orchard

ADDRESS | 163 Levering Ln, Ararat, VA (~ 1 hour away)
2026 OPENING | September 6

• Attractions | Apple picking only (and beautiful scenery)
• Treats | None available
• Hours | Saturdays (9 AM–4 PM) and Sundays (1 PM–5 PM)
• Admission Cost | No admission
• Apple Prices | $1 per pound

Justus Orchard

ADDRESS | 187 Garren Rd, Hendersonville (~ 2.5 hours away)
2026 OPENING | Limited varieties now available for U-Pick

• Attractions | Apple picking, apple cannon, playground, cow train, jumping pillow, live music, and taproom. Many attractions are only open on the weekend.
• Treats | Apple cider, apple cider donuts, apple cider slushies, fried apple pies, and more
• Hours | Mon-Fri, 9 AM–5 PM; Sat-Sun, 9 AM–6 PM
• Admission Cost | No admission fee
• Apple Prices | Apples are $15 for a half peck, $21 for a full peck, and $32 for a half bushel.

Apple Hill Orchard 

ADDRESS | 2075 Pleasant Hill Ave, Morganton (~ 1.5 hours away)
2026 OPENING | Limited varieties now available for U-Pick

• Attractions | Apple picking, farm market, and bakery
• Treats | Apple cider, apple cider slushies, apple cider donuts, fried apple pies, apple cakes, and more
• Hours | Mon-Sat, 9 AM–6 PM
• Admission Cost | Admission fee is $4 if purchased online and $5 on-site.
• Apple Prices | Apple Hill Orchard offers five different picking containers, ranging from $10 (12 apples) to $26 (50 apples).

The Orchard at Altapass

ADDRESS | 1025 Orchard Rd, Spruce Pine (~ 2 hours away)
2026 OPENING | Expecting very limited quantities and varieties; therefore, they may not open for U-pick this season.

• Attractions | Apple picking, tractor rides, general store, live music, butterfly garden, walking trails, model railroad, and Apple Core Grill
• Treats | Apple pie, fudge, ice cream, and more
• Hours | Wed-Sun, 10 AM–5 PM
• Admission Cost | No admission fee
• Apple Prices | Apples are $10 for a bag (approximately a half peck) and $15 for a basket (approximately a full peck).

Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard

ADDRESS | 170 Stepp Orchard Dr, Hendersonville (~ 2.5 hours away)
2026 OPENING | Limited varieties now available for U-Pick

• Attractions | Apple picking, corn maze, apple cannon, wagon rides, jump pad, farm market, and bakery
• Treats | Apple cider, apple cider donuts, apple cider slushies, fudge, caramel apples, ice cream, kettle corn, and more
• Hours | Mon-Thurs, 9 AM-5:30 PM; Fri & Sat, 9 AM-6 PM; Sun, 10 AM-6 PM
• Admission Cost | Apple picking is free! Farm attraction passes are $23 for one child, $37 for two children, or $57 for a family, with each price including a half-peck, full peck, or half-bushel of apples, respectively.
• Apple Prices | Apples are $15 for a half peck, $18 for a full peck, and $25 for a half bushel.

Sky Top Orchard

ADDRESS | 1193 Pinnacle Mountain Rd, Zirconia (~ 2.5 hours away)
2026 OPENING | Limited varieties now available for U-Pick

• Attractions | Apple picking, tractor ride, gem mining, apple cannon, bee train, playground, and farmers market
• Treats | Apple cider, apple cider slushies, apple cider donuts, caramel apples, fudge apples, kettle corn, and more
• Hours | Daily, 9 AM–5 PM
• Admission Cost | No admission fee, but a timed entry reservation is required. Walk-ups admitted if fruit remains.
• Apple Prices | Bags are $30 and can hold 15-20 lbs of apples. Bags can be shared between a group of five people; additional pickers with the same bag are $4 each.

Creasman Farms

ADDRESS | 280 Bent Arrow Ln, Hendersonville (~ 2.5 hours away)
2026 OPENING | September 13

• Attractions | Apple picking
• Treats | Apple cider and apple baked goods
• Hours | Sundays from 12-5 PM in September and October
• Admission Cost | No admission fee
• Apple Prices | Apples are $8 for a quarter peck, $15 for a half peck, and $25 for a full peck

Coston Farm

ADDRESS | 3748 Chimney Rock Rd, Hendersonville (~ 2.5 hours away)
2026 OPENING | Limited varieties now available for U-Pick

• Attractions | Apple picking, gift shop, bakery, and playground
• Treats | Fried apple pies, apple fritters, apple cider, apple bread, and more
• Hours | Mon-Sat, 8:30 AM–6 PM; Sun, 9 AM–5:30 PM
• Admission Cost | No admission fee
• Apple Prices | Apples are $5 per quarter peck, $9 per half peck, $15 per full peck, $22 per half bushel, and $35 per full bushel.

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