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 2024

Perry Lowe Orchard

ADDRESS | 8741 NC-16, Moravian Falls (~ 1 hour from downtown Winston-Salem)

OPENING | Saturday, August 31

Attractions | Apple picking, tractor ride, playground, jump pad, apple cannon, megaslide, bee train

Treats | Apple cider, dried apples, pies, apple cider donuts, and other baked goods

Hours | Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM – 4 PM. Reservations required. 

Millstone Creek Orchard

ADDRESS | 506 Parks Crossroads Church Rd, Ramseur (~ 1 hour from downtown Winston-Salem)

OPENING | Saturday, September 7

Attractions | Apple picking, sunflower picking, cider demonstration, orchard hayride

Treats | Apple cider slushies, apple cider, apple cider donuts, baked goods, candied apples, ice cream

Hours | U-Pick is only available select Saturdays and Sundays by reservation. Pre-picked apples are available daily 

Blueberry Thrill Farm

ADDRESS | 6938 Eaglesfield Rd, Gibsonville (~50 minutes from downtown Winston-Salem)

OPENING | TBA

Attractions | Apple picking

Treats | N/A

Hours | Select Saturdays, 8 AM – 12 PM

Carrigan Farms

ADDRESS | 1261 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville (~ 1 hour from downtown Winston-Salem)

OPENING | Tuesday, September 3

Attractions | Apple picking, open swim, hayride

Treats | Apple cider donuts and apple cider slushies on weekends only

Hours | Reservation required, season lasts through September 30

Levering Orchard

ADDRESS | 163 Levering Ln, Ararat, VA (~ 1 hour from downtown Winston-Salem)

OPENING | Saturday, September 7

Attractions | Apple picking

Treats | N/A

Hours | U-pick is available Saturdays from 9 AM – 4 PM and Sundays from 1-5 PM, but you can buy pre-picked apples any day of the week.

Justus Orchard

ADDRESS | 187 Garren Rd, Hendersonville (~ 2.5 hours from downtown Winston-Salem)

OPENING | Already open!

Attractions | Apple canyon, playground, cow train, jumping pillow, animals, apple picking, taproom

Treats | Full bakery with apple cider donuts, fried apple pies, ice cream, candied apples, coffee, and more

Hours | Open daily from 9 AM – 5 PM through early November

Apple Hill Orchard 

ADDRESS | 2075 Pleasant Hill Ave, Morganton (~ 1.5 hours from downtown Winston-Salem)

OPENING | Already open!

Attractions | Apple picking

Treats | Full bakery with donuts, pies, cakes, bread, brittle, and more

Hours | Monday-Saturday, 9 AM – 6 PM. A “Picking Pass” is required and may be purchased online before visiting.

The Orchard at Altapass

ADDRESS | 1025 Orchard Rd, Spruce Pine (~ 2 hours from downtown Winston-Salem)

OPENING | Already open!

Attractions | Apple picking, tractor rides, general store, occasional live music, pollinator/butterfly garden, walking trails, the Apple Core Grill

Treats | General store with loads of goodies, apple pie with ice cream

Hours | Wednesday-Sunday, 10 AM – 5 PM

Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard

ADDRESS | 170 Stepp Orchard Dr, Hendersonville (~ 2.5 hours from downtown Winston-Salem)

OPENING | Friday, August 16

Attractions | Apple picking, corn maze, apple cannon, wagon rides, jump pad

Treats | Apple cider donuts, slushies, and more

Hours | Monday-Thursday, 9 AM – 5:30 PM; Friday & Saturday, 9 AM – 6 PM; Sunday, 10 AM – 6 PM

Sky Top Orchard

ADDRESS | 1193 Pinnacle Mountain Rd, Flat Rock (~ 2.5 hours from downtown Winston-Salem)

OPENING | Already open!

Attractions | Apple picking, tractor ride, animal barn, gem mining, apple cannon, playground

Treats | Apple slushies, apple cider donuts, hot apple cider, caramel apples, fudge apples, kettle corn

Hours | Open daily from 9 AM – 5 PM

Creasman Farms

ADDRESS | 280 Bent Arrow Ln, Hendersonville (~ 2.5 hours from downtown Winston-Salem)

OPENING | TBA

Attractions | Apple picking

Treats | Apple cider and homemade apple treats

Hours | U-Pick orchard is open Sundays 1-5 PM in September and October

Coston Farm

ADDRESS | 3748 Chimney Rock Rd, Hendersonville (~ 2.5 hours from downtown Winston-Salem)

OPENING | Already open!

Attractions | Apple picking, gift shop, bakery, apple picking, playground

Treats | Fried apple pies, apple fritters, apple cider, apple caramel cookies, apple bread, and more

Hours | Monday-Saturday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM  through Fall season

Billy Laughter Orchards

ADDRESS | 111 Tullahome Farms Ln, Hendersonville (~ 2.5 hours from downtown Winston-Salem)

OPENING | Already open!

Attractions | Apple picking

Treats | N/A

Hours | Monday-Saturday, unrestricted hours

Looking for other classic fall activities? Check out our pumpkin patch guide!