Tis’ the season for fresh apples from the Georgian apple orchards!
Although we’re the capital of the peach state, Georgia is home to so many incredible apple orchards and farms. Pick your own and stock up on crisp, juicy apples, perfect for your midday snack or a mouthwatering apple pie! Apple picking makes for the perfect family-fun day! And some local farms go the extra mile to make the experience even more special.
1. Hillcrest Orchards, Ellijay
Where: 9696 Hwy. 52 E., Ellijay, Georgia 30536
Hillcrest Orchards is one of the most popular apple orchards and farm markets in the state. Hillcrest is family owned and operated and has been growing apples and providing fun for children, adults and seniors since 1946.
They are open daily during the picking season, and have lots of other attractions to enjoy while you’re resting from picking apples! Watch one of their in-house bakers make an apple pie from scratch, participate in cow-milking, go zip-lining, and enjoy lots of other fun farm activities!
Check out their website for more information!
2. B.J. Reece Orchards, Ellijay
Where: 9131 Highway 52 East, Ellijay, Georgia 30536
Another Ellijay gem, B.J. Reece Orchards! B.J. Reece Orchards is perfect for a day of family fun or a romantic date away from the city. Along with apple picking, they offer tons of other activities, like their petting zoo, and tempting bakery, which is open year round. Make sure to get one of their Apple Cider Donuts, or a world famous fried apple pie!
Check out their website for more information!
3. Hillside Orchard, Lakemont
Where: 18 Sorghum Mill Drive, Lakemont, GA 30552
A farm that started as a small backyard cannery, Hillside Orchard has come a long way, with an ample of product and family-fun available. In the fall, many colors of apples and pumpkins transform the farm. There’s tons of fall activities to participate in, like a yearly corn maze, hayrides, and a farm train that can take you around the grounds.
Check out their website for more information!
4. Jaemor Farms, Alto
Where: 5340 Cornelia Hwy Alto, GA 30510
This 350-acre farm has been a Jaemor-run business since 1912. This isn’t just a great place to stock up on apples, but Jaemor Farm’s road-side market offers an incredible selection of fruits, veggies, snacks, jellies, jams, and more! They also have an annual fall pumpkin patch and corn maze!
Check out their website for more information!
5. The Folk Collaborative, McCaysville
Where: 2984 Mobile Road, McCaysville, GA 30555
The Folk Collaborative is a little slice of heaven, just off a country road, that prides itself on homemade treats and community. Their recipes are all passed down through the generations, and a true celebration of Appalachia.
Spend your day picking apples in the orchards, picnicking with your friends and family, eating a delicious homemade fried pie, or trying out one of their hand-crafted apothecary products. At The Folk Collaborative, you really can’t go wrong!
Check out their website for more information!
6. R&A Orchards, Ellijay
Where: 5505 GA-52, Ellijay, GA 30536
R&A Orchards is a great spot for apple picking and flower picking in the fall. They have tons of varieties of apples to choose from, based on your tastes, and a wide range of awesome products made in house! R&A is an amazing place to stock up of fresh produce and farm shop goods. They planted their first apple trees over 70 years ago, currently boasting more than 60 acres of trees. And don’t miss out on all the good eats in the cafe!
Check out their website for more information!
7. Red Apple Barn, Ellijay
Where: 3379 Tails Creek Road Ellijay, Georgia 30540
Red Apple Barn is another Ellijay apple-picking staple! At Red Apple Barn, you can participate in apple and pumpkin picking, along with a wide variety of other activities! Go the classic route and enjoy their tractor ride around the grounds, or mix it up and participate in an empowering yoga flow! There are so many events to check out at Red Apple Barn, it’s truly fun for everyone!
Check out their website for more information!
8. Mercier, Blue Ridge
Where: 8660 Blue Ridge Dr. Blue Ridge GA 30513
Mercier is an another amazing apple picking orchard in Georgia. Their grounds are so beautiful, making their u-pick experience one for the books! Pick apples, take a tractor ride through the orchard, or, for 21+ visitors, enjoy the hard ciders and wines, which are both made in-house.
Don’t miss out on their shop, with all of their yummy treats and alcohol available for purchase as well!
Check out their website for more information!