Morris Orchard, located at 226 Tobacco Row Lane in Monroe, reopens for apple season on Sept. 8. Kids love the hay bale creations and farm animals at Morris Orchard. There's a great selection of apples, a pick-your-own pumpkin patch and apple cider too. In October, you can also enjoy fresh apple cider donuts. Morris Orchard is open Monday through Saturday from 9-5.
Pick your own apples at Silver Creek & Seamans' Orchards in Tyro or visit anytime for pre-picked apples. September PYO dates are Sept. 12-13 at Silver Creek Orchard and Sept. 19-20 at Seamans' Orchard. October PYO dates are Oct. 10-11 at Silver Creek Orchard. The pumpkin patch is open Oct. 3-31 and Apple Butter Festival dates for 2015 are Oct. 3 and Oct. 17.
Drumheller's Orchard, located at 1130 Drumheller Orchard Lane in Lovingston, reopens for apple season on Sept. 8. Drumheller’s is open Monday through Saturday from 9-5 and 12-5 on Sundays. Drumhellers will hold two apples festivals this fall, on Sept. 26-27 and Oct. 17-18. The festivals feature hayrides, a pumpkin patch, corn maze, games for the kids, arts and crafts, music and more. Festival weekend hours are 9-5 on Saturday and Sunday.
Johnson's Orchards, located at 2122 Sheep Creek Road in Bedford, is open daily from noon to 5 p.m. into mid-December. In addition to apples, you'll find cider, pumpkins and farm animals. There's also find a big selection of wines at Peaks of Otter Winery next door with free tastings each weekend.
Gross' Orchards, located at 6817 Wheats Valley Road in Bedford, is open year-round Monday through Saturday from 8-6. Pick your own apples or purchase pre-picked apples and enjoy wagon rides every day. There's a blacksmith on site on Saturdays. Mark your calendar for Gross' Apple Harvest Festival on Oct. 17.
Saunders Brothers Orchard and Farm Market, located at 2717 Tye Brook Highway in Piney River, is open Monday through Saturday from 9-5 through mid-November. You'll find apples and more at the orchard and market every day. Saunders Brothers celebrated its 100 year anniversary in August. There are special events each Saturday from September through mid-December, including Product Sampling on Sept. 12, Farm Animals Day on Sept. 26, Fall Pansy Sale on Oct. 3, Apple Butter Making on Oct. 17, and special holiday events in late November and early December.
