Red Apple Barn
3379 Tails Creek Rd, Ellijay, Georgia 30540
Pick-Your- Own apples in Georgia at the stunningly located Red Apple Farm.
“Come out and enjoy the beautiful Ellijay, Georgia mountains and the area with the best apple picking in Georgia!
Apple Picking/Tractor rides are on weekends in September, October and November or until all the apples are picked in the orchard.
Saturday is from 10:30am – 5:00pm. Sunday 1:00-4:00pm.
9.50 admission includes a Tractor ride to and from the orchard, an apple from the Orchard, a cup of apple cider(water if cider is unavailable), an apple cider doughnut, 2 flowers, water at the orchard, rock & pumpkin painting, games, picnic areas and playground for the kids.
Rate for additional apples in bins at the orchard:
Quarter Peck- 6.25 : Half Peck 9.50 : Peck 16.50 : Half bushel with basket $29
Includes all local & state taxes and applicable fees.
Walking to the orchard.You are welcome to walk to the orchard but will still need to pay and get your U-Pick sticker.
What to wear apple picking.You will be primarily on mountain sides so closed-toe shoes are recommended. Dress as you would for walking/hiking outdoors.
Pet Policy.Dogs are welcome but due to new Food Safety Regulations dogs are not permitted in the orchard or in the Apple Barn. You are welcome to bring small to medium size dogs on a leash or that you can walk/carry on the rest of the Farm. Please make sure to take them to the woods to use the bathroom or clean up after them with your own waste bag.
Have Fun! You can play Cornhole, Horse shoes, play games, make pictures at our small covered bridge across the creek, have a picnic, play in the field and take a walk in the hayfield. Come out and enjoy the farm and have a great time!”
There is a detailed and fascinating Apple Tasting Chart available on the website so you know which variety you would most like to pick!
Southern Belle Farm
1658 Turner Church Rd, McDonough, GA 30252
At Southern Belle Farm they warmly invite you and your family to visit, pick starwberries and stay and play on the farm !
“Southern Belle Farm is a family owned 330-acre working farm. We are open seasonally for fresh produce, berry picking, peach picking, fall fun, Christmas trees, and much more! Conveniently located in McDonough, Georgia, just south of Atlanta, Southern Belle Farm provides a wholesome family atmosphere where memorable experiences are made!
Come to the country … and pick strawberries right from the field! Our strawberries generally ripen in April and we’re ready with buckets for you – enjoy the experience of filling them with delicious ripe berries. You’re invited to stay and play at the farm, too.
We have lots of fun planned for you this Spring! Come out to Southern Belle Farm to enjoy the sweetest strawberries in the south. U-pick strawberries will be available to be picked right from the vines of our 12 acre strawberry patch. Grab your crew and get ready to pick or pick-up a bucket of our freshly picked strawberries from the Country Market. Either way your family is bound to enjoy our delicious strawberries. Our picking season generally begins in mid-April and ends sometime early summer. Come out to the farm and enjoy growing family traditions with your family!”
Adams Farm
1486 Georgia Highway, 54 West . Fayetteville, Georgia, 30214
At Adams Farm they invite you to enjoy a rustic and authentic approach to picking your own fruit and veg.
“Our spacious roadside market offers vegetables and fruits to include vine-ripened tomatoes, beans, squash, corn, cucumbers, peppers, turnip greens, broccoli, cabbage, butterbeans, peas, cantaloupe, and okra, most of which are grown on site at our farm.
A wide variety of jams, jellies, relishes, and pickles are available, and the aroma of sweet bread temps the appetite of consumers daily.
Several years ago our farm expanded to include U-Pic fruits. One of the favorite U-Pic fruits is strawberries. Varieties grown are Sweet Charlie and Strawberry
Festival.
Berry fields are well maintained, clean, easily accessible and filled with rows and rows of ready to pick berries. There are always people there to assist with picking so you can locate the biggest, ripest berries in the field. Two gallon containers are provided for easy picking. Please provide your own containers to take your berries home. For those who do not desire U-Pic, on most days pre-picked berries are available.”
Hodges Strawberry Farm
8705 GA-21, Newington, GA 30446
You can be sure of a warm welcome at Hodges Strawberry Farm.
We are a local family owned “Pick Your Own” or “We Pick” farm of Strawberries and Thornless Blackberries. Please stop in to get some fresh berries , jams, jellies or local Honey or just to sit and catch up with owners Eddie & Christy Hodges. We are located on the Effingham/Screven County border just 20 minutes from Statesboro and 50 minutes from Downtown Savannah. Please call ahead to check if the fields are open. We love our customers, and look forward to seeing you at the farm! ”
Taylor Orchards
1665 Fall Line Fwy, Reynolds, GA 31076
Most famous for its peaches don’t forget that you can still pick your own delicious strawberries at Taylor Orchards.
“Taylor Orchards Farm is located in the heart of Georgia’s famous peach belt. This area has the ideal climate for growing peaches and the perfect soil to produce the famous Georgia Peach. Nothing can compare to the taste of a delicious, fresh sweet Georgia Peach!
Taylor Orchards is a family owned and operated business. The Wainwright family has continued the family business through three generations and is now coming into the fourth generation.
They have carried on the family tradition and modernized the operation of growing and packing peaches by implementing the most cutting edge technology to assure the highest quality of the sweet southern tradition … The Famous Georgia Peach
The farm began in the early 1940’s with 200 acres of peaches. Today, the Wainwright family has grown the farm to over 3600 acres and more than 30 varieties of peaches.”
Moon Farm
3498 GA-72, Colbert, GA 30628
Moon Farm takes their strawberry growing very seriously. It has a rich and fascinating history too.
“Today, Moon Farms has grown to over 1350 acres of owned and rented land in three counties. Moon Farms predominately harvests soybeans, wheat, corn and grain sorghum in addition to raising beef cattle. In 2010, Russ and Mandy made the decision to take the farm to a new level and add you-pick strawberries and open up to the public as Moon Farms Country Market. Moon Farms Country Market is now up to 4 acres of strawberries in production annually. We are excited to be able to share our working farm with you!
At Moon Farms Country Market, we strive to provide you with the sweetest, juiciest, and finest strawberries in the Athens area. Yearly, we plant over 48,000 plants consisting of many different varieties of strawberries. Some of the varieties we plant are Camarosa, Albion, Fronteras, and Ruby June. All of these varieties are well known for their large and flavorful fruit. We plant our strawberries on raised plastic beds to provide you with the cleanest, easiest to pick, and highest quality berry you can get anywhere. Feel free to ask us more about all the varieties we have growing at the farm!”
Southern Grace Farm
3131 Vickers Church Rd, Enigma, GA 31749
Southern Grace Farms is owned by the McMillan Family, which are now 8th generation Berrien County farmers. They are located in the western portion of Berrien County, in Enigma, Georgia.
“During our strawberry season, we host field trips, farm tours, and we also let individuals and families come pick strawberries, enjoy a homemade strawberry ice cream, and let the kids play on our unique re-purposed playground!
Please keep in mind that our fruit is seasonal, with different varieties coming in at different times. There can be gaps in crops like peaches and plums. We are also weather dependent so if you have any doubts, call or email us anytime to find out what’s going on at the farm! You can also check our blog, facebook page, or instagram. We keep it regularly updated with what’s going on at the farm! ”
Greene Acres Farm
952 Empire Chester Hwy, Cochran, GA 31014
There is so much more to do at Greene Acres Farm than just picking your own strawberries …although that bit is quite awesome too!
“Greene Acres Farm specializes in U-Pick strawberries from approximately late March – May 31st (always depending on crop production and availability). We have over four acres of strawberries for you! And our most popular item is our fresh, homemade strawberry ice cream – made daily during open hours!
We specialize in u-pick fruit production here at GAF! Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen around the end of March on the farm and a family favorite.
Our customers also enjoy u-picking blackberries and peaches beginning in June! Field trips are our favorite events on the farm! Educating children and adults on the workings of the farm and food production while having fun is an honor and a privilege. We offer spring field trips and fall field trips.”
Dickey Farms
3440 Musella Rd, Musella, GA 31066
Best known for its delicious crop of peaches, Dickey Farms also have a strawberry patch where you can enjoy picking your own in the spring.
“Dickey Farms has been growing peaches in the heartland of Georgia for over 120 years. Over the years, folks have come to love our homemade ice cream, fresh-off-the-truck vegetable bushels and our assortment of gourmet gifts. We’re located just a short drive from Metro Atlanta– making a visit to our farm the perfect country day trip for your family.
Check out our brand NEW playground! Parents can relax under our covered pavilion while children play.
Rock Awayin the oldest peach packinghouse in the state of Georgia! Rock away in our old fashioned rocking chairs under our covered packinghouse.
.Just relax with a fresh strawberry ice cream cone and explore the historic town of Musella, Georgia. We have some GREAT photo taking opportunities!
Shop in our farm market, Mr. Bob’s Market. Bring home a preserve, jam, jelly, salsa or more!”
The Shed at Fitzgerald Fruit Farms
3355 Imlac Rd, Woodbury, GA 30293
You are invited to pick your own strawberries at The Shed at Fitzgerald Fruit Farms from late March through to June.
“Strawberry season is one of our most favorite times of the year! The patch fills with families who come to pick their own strawberries. We would love to have you! Strawberry picking pictures are the cutest, so be sure to snap a few in the field! Afterwards, be sure to stop by The Shed for some of our delicious, homemade ice cream, made with those same sweet berries. If we’ve had rain, give us a call to be sure the patch has reopened.Our ‘Pick-Your-Own’ patch opens in late March and continues through June. We also have fresh picked strawberries available daily during this time. ”
LCCL Strawberry Farms
3743 Old Dalton Rd NE, Rome, GA 30165
The LCCL Strawberry Farms website offers loads of interesting and helpful tips and advice regarding strawberries and strawberry picking, as well as fabulous recipe ideas.
“LCCL Strawberry Farm offers a unique pick-your-own experience. Our farm has been providing delicious and fresh strawberries since 2003. Each spring is a time of year that we look forward to and enjoy watching our customers be able to come out and pick the freshest and juiciest berries available.
Every year we get to enjoy spending time with old, familiar faces as well as meet many new ones. We hope once you visit our farm you will want to return each season and become part of the LCCL Strawberry Farm family.
Hillside Orchard Farms
18 Sorghum Mill Dr, Lakemont, GA 30552
Nestled in the Georgian mountains, and enjoying far reaching views, Hillside Orchard is the perfect destination for a family day out in the fresh air.
“If you are in the Neighborhood, we would like to invite you to come spend a day at with us at the farm. Our retail store and farm is rapidly becoming a destination point for all.
You can wonder out to the barnyard to feed our herd of nanny goats, say Hi to Festus our Donkey. Visit our Indoor gem mine and watch a show put on by the residents: “Miner Jim & Donkey”, In the summer months we have u-pick blackberries for all to enjoy along with a pavilon and playground. Pick blackberries and then enjoy ice cream while the kids play.
In the Fall, Many colors of apples and pumpkins mark the farm. In 2015 we introduced our u-pick Apple orchard to a great success. We have our yearly corn maze that opens in September, included in it a game telling more about an activity or a item on the farm. The Train and Hayride runs all day on their routes around the farm either to the apples or to the animals.”
Pick-ur-own Apples:
Open in September, weather permitting. Special picking bags available. Varieties available in pick-ur-own: Enterprise, Staymens, Pink Ladies, Gold Rush, Arkansas Blacks and more being added.”
Deep Roots Orchard
2984 Mobile Rd. McCaysvilleGA30555
There is something a bit special about Deep Roots Orchard. You are invited to visit and find out for yourselves what makes a trip to this fascinating place so good for the soul.
“Life in Appalachia has always been a bit more laid back, slower paced perhaps even, a bit more intentional. Set on a hillside below a little country church on the boarder of Georgia and Tennessee, Deep Roots Orchard offers a small step back in time. Bonfires, local music, wildflower fields, wagon rides, farm tours, picnics, U-pick, festivals, workshops and classes await you throughout the year.
While you’re here, stop at the old apple barn that is now an herbal apothecary, swap some stories, and pick up some home baked goodies from Mae’s kitchen.
We invite you to slow down for just a bit and see why we are one of Georgia’s most unique destinations.
Experiences are the gift that never gets stored in a back closet. They reside in our memory and our hearts for a lifetime.
As summer fades into autumn and the sun draws low and basks the earth in a golden hue and the mountain air becomes crisp and bright and so do the apples ripen to their peak and beckon you to walk amongst the trees.
We invite you and your family to begin a new tradition. We invite you to escape the hub bub and chaos of commercialism and crowds and take an old wicker basket and reconnect with where your food comes from. Pick you own apples from the trees that have lived on this Appalacian hillside for over 50 years. Create memories, start traditions that will last for generations. Come experience U-pick.
This is available September through October”
Access to the orchard at any time is $5
U-pick is $3 + cost of apples
Jaemor Farms
5340 Cornelia Hwy, AltoGA30530
The ethos atJaemor Farms is about family values, through and through.
“Tucked into the foothills of the north Georgia countryside, Jaemor Farms was established on family values and hard work that has been passed down for six generations in the Echols family. In 2002, we began to diversify the crops grown on the farm tobeyond justpeachesandapples.
Now our customers can enjoy homegrown strawberries, blackberries, muscadines, scuppernongs, Concord grapes, watermelon, squash, tomatoes, zucchini, pumpkins and more during our harvest season. In 2006, we opened our first corn maze and began to participate in the state’s agritourism industry. Today, on average, Jaemor sees more than a million customers annually and we are happy to host each and everyone one of them to let them taste the difference family makes.
One of the most cultivated and well-known crops throughout written history, the apple is still a firm favorite. During apple season Jaemor Farms specializes in east coast apples. While we grow Ginger Gold and Arkansas Black apples at the farm and harvest in late September/Early October, due to our working relationships with other farms we are able to bring in fresh Gala, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Honeycrisp, Fuji, Winesap, Mutsu, Red Rome, among other varieties each fall when in season. We ensure that, even in our off season, we have a fresh supply of tasty apples available.”
Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge Dr, Blue RidgeGA30513
Apple picking is available at Mercier Orchards from August through to October and the surroundings are breath taking.
“We are a 4th generation family & veteran-owned and operated apple orchard founded back in 1943 by Bill and Adele Mercier. Be sure to pick-up some delicious fruit, fresh baked goods, cider, and specialty items from the market when you visit.
Pick-Your-Own at Mercier Orchards is a fabulous experience for all the family! As well as apples you can pick strawberries, blueberries and blackberries.
“Load up on our tractors for a trip through the orchard. This fun ride will be sure to spark wonder as you make your way to your destination. Our guides will then give instructions on how to pick the fruit. Experience the difference between store-bought produce, and fruit straight from the vine. Fruit from our fields is sun-ripened and bursting with flavor. It’s bound to be love at first bite! Our fields sit on 300 acres of land, filled with idyllic scenery sure to take your breath away. Mountains line the beautiful countryside, giving the sense of peace, quiet, and the perfect day with your family. It’s truly a one-of-a-kind experience that you don’t want to miss out on! Afterward, you can enjoy a meal at our café and find some fantastic treats in our market. Be sure to try one of our famous fried pies!”
R and A Orchards – Apple Picking in Georgia
5505 Hwy. 52 , EllijayGA30536
Offering an extensive variety of apples for picking, R and A Orchards is the ideal place to try flavors that you haven’t before!
“A family-owned, 150-acre apple orchard in North Georgia, R and A Orchards features a farm market filled with locally grown and sourced fruits, including 38 varieties of apples, 30 varieties of peaches and eight varieties of nectarines, as well as fresh vegetables, honey, jams, jellies and more throughout the year. Since 1947, this farm market, bakery and cafe has served up 18 different varieties of homemade fried pies, chicken and dumplings, sandwiches, fudge and more. In the spring, we have fresh-picked strawberries followed by fresh-picked peaches in the summer. During the fall, we offer U-pick for seven varieties of apples on the weekends during September and October. Admission for U-pick is $5 per person; children age 3 and younger are free. Throughout the year, we offer tours for schools, churches and other large groups.”
Aaron Family Orchards
8350 GA-52, Ellijay, GA 30536
Its apples, apples, apples at Aaron Family Orchards!
They are absolute apple experts and can provide extensive information on each of the apple varieties that they grow!
Gala
This is one of our earliest varieties of apple. This medium sized fruit is extremely sweet and is excellent for eating and cooking. This apple has become very popular in salads and other light dishes.
Detroit Red
This red and flavorful early apple is excellent cooking apple and is perfect for applesauce. This sweet and delicious apple begins to ripen in late August.
Red Delicious
This apple is still an American favorite, this sweet and crisp apple is very versatile and can be used for eating, cooking, and about any use imaginable.
Ozark Gold
This early golden variety is a cousin to the always popular Golden Delicious. This sweet and flavorful apple ripens in September and starts to herald the beautiful colors of fall.
Jonathan
This reddish blush apple ripens in the late part of September and add a hint of tart to the bouquet of apples that come in. This apple is noted for its green vertical stripes.
Golden Delicious
This constant favorite is called “the yellow apple” by those that do not know it by its true name. This sweet and mild large apple is a favorite for snacking
Honeycrisp
This is a newer variety of apple that has been introduced in recent years and has quickly gained popularity. Developed in Minnesota they have quickly spread, even to the southern portions of the country
Cameo
The Cameo is a cross between the Red Delicious and Golden Delicious developed in Washington State. this sweet apple perfectly meshes the flavors of the Golden and Red.
Pink Lady
This Australian apple has migrated the world over to come to Ellijay. This pink colored apple is medium sized and sweet and is perfect for eating and cooking.
Rome Beauty
This deep red apple is sweet and crisp, perfect for cooking. This sweet apple supposedly traces its origins back to its namesake city.
Mutsu
This sweet yet tart apple is a Japanese cross between the Golden Delicious and the granny smith, giving it a tart kick, with a sweet finish. This apple is very popular and is one of our top sellers
Kimrome
This variety of apple was developed by Farish Waddell in the Cartecay area of the county. These semi-tart apples are a split off from the standard Rome variety and have a deep reddish blush.
Jonagold
This cross between the Golden Delicious and Jonathan is another excellent and flavorful cooking apple.
Stayman Winesap
The Winesap gets its name from its tart wine-like flavor that rolls over the palate. This reddish blush apple is excellent for cooking and drying.
Granny Smith
This long time tart favorite is the green apple of movies and stories. This apple is used for cooking and eating above all things
Arkansas Black
This black colored apple is the firmest apple developed with it naturally lasting into January and February after harvest. This sweet, yet tart apple is perfect for baking and cooking.
Fuju
This apple developed in japan is medium sized and tart. This apple is another perfect for eating and cooking.
Yates
This small and tart apple is another late variety that is good for consumption and eating. This variety will keep extremely well through the winter months.
Panorama Orchards
63 Talona Mountain Rd, Ellijay, GA 30536
First established in the 1920’s to produce apples, Panorama Orchards has since grown and developed into a popular orchard and farm market.
“Today we have available more than 20 varieties of apples, as well as peaches, and fall vegetables. This production, along with a variety of apple related products and baked goods from our own kitchens, is sold direct to the public at our farm market.
Fresh picked apples and homemade baked goods will be available all Fall and into Winter. Good sound apples will still be available in the off season until supplies run out.
The Ellijay area is widely known for its apples. The long growing season and cool nights during ripening insure superior flavor. Apples come in an amazing range of varieties, one of which will suit almost anyone’s taste. “
And here’s a top tip from the apple experts –
“To store fresh apples, pour loose into the vegetable drawer of your refrigerator. If you have a larger quantity, you can keep them in a paper bag open to the air in a cool place such as a garage or basem*nt. The optimal temperature is 34 or 35 degrees but do not go below 32 degrees.”
