Apple Creek OrchardAs of October 3, 2014 Apple Creek Orchard is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for pick-your-own Jonagold, Mutsu and Snowsweet apples for $15 a bushel. The farm provides buckets and carts, but remember to bring boxes to transport the fruit of your labors home.
5367 Barr Rd.
Ferndale, Wa 98248
360-384-0915
Online: applecreekorchard.com or on Facebook
Jones Creek FarmsJones Creek Farms offers u-pick apples from September to November. This year’s annual Harvest Festival will be taking a hiatus, but you can still enjoy the popular hay rides every Sunday in October.
32260 Burrese Rd.
Sedro Woolley, Wa 98284
360-391-3904
Online: skagitvalleyfruit.com
The Farm at Swan’s Trail
The Farm at Swan’s Trail in Snohomish includes an acre of Jonagold and Honeycrisp apple trees. You can take the kids on a wagon ride out to the u-pick orchard. But the season only lasts for a few weeks, so be sure to call before you go. Good to know: The orchard’s Honeycrisp apples begin to ripen in early September.
7301 Rivershore Rd.
Snohomish, Wa 98290
425-334-4124
Online: thefarm1.com or on Facebook
BelleWood AcresBelleWood Acres is a working farm that offers pick-your-own apples in one of the largest apple orchards in western Washington. They also offer tours for families aboard the Apple Bin Express and lessons for kids on best practices for picking. Watch the packing line, visit the cider press and peek into the bakery, then stop in the on-site store and bring some apple goodies home with you. Choose from 20 delicious apple varieties including Jonagold, Sansa, HoneyCrisp and Golden Supreme. Harvest season begins in late August and runs through early November; check their ripening calendar for more details.
6140 Guide Meridian Dr.
Bellingham, Wa 98264
360-318-7720
Online: bellewoodapples.com or on Facebook
Lattin’s Country Cider Mill and Farm
If the kiddos are craving fresh cider, look no further than Lattin’s Country Mill. Lattin’s is open year-round and holds an Apple Festival every weekend in October with games, a maze and demonstrations for the whole fam. While they don’t offer U-pick, you can sample the farm’s award-winning cider, visit with animals, and bring home a pie or two.
9402 Rich Rd. S.E.
Olympia, Wa 98501
360-491-7328
Online: lattinscider.com or on Facebook
Wilson Banner Ranch
Wilson Banner Ranch uses natural growing practices and has apples, apricots, blackberries, cherries, cucumbers, flowers, nectarines, pears, peaches, plums, pumpkins, tomatoes, honey from hives on the farm and a cider mill! Are you excited yet? They also have a petting zoo. This farm is well worth the drive and is open on Fridays and Saturdays.
16397 Highway 12
Clarkston, Wa 99403
509-758-2664
Online: wilsonbannerranch.com or on Facebook
Stutzman Ranch
Open daily through October, Stutzman Ranch is a fourth generation orchard and farm stand in Wenatchee. Galas are ready to pick first, with Fuji following in mid-September. Remember that Stutzman Ranch is cash-only and staff suggests that pickers wear closed-toe shoes and leave pets at home.
2226 Easy St.
Wenatchee, Wa 98801
509-667-1664
Online: thestutzmanranch.com
Johnson OrchardsThis family owned and operated orchard has been in business since 1904, offering several varieties of cherries, apricots, peaches, nectarines, pears, plums and apples. U-pick apples (including Gala) are available August through December, but call ahead to check which varieties are available before you make the trip. Fruit is sold by the pound, box or bin; gift boxes are available in season.
4906 Summitview Ave.
Yakima, Wa
509-966-7479
Online: johnsonorchardsfruit.com
Becerra GardensBecerra Gardens is a great place to grab lunch: You can get most of what you need right there. Becerra grows asparagus, cucumbers, flowers, herbs, melons, peppers, pumpkins, winter squash, tomatoes and some already-picked produce. There’s also a picnic area and a concessions/refreshment stand. And starting on Saturdays and Sundays in October, you can enjoy the mazes, games, pumpkin painting and activities.
9074 Rd. K N.W.
Quincy, Wa
509-989-1298
Online: becerragardens.com and on Facebook
High Country OrchardGreen Bluff High Country Orchard is stocked with pre-picked cherries, peaches, raspberries, apricots, pears and apples. You’ll also find a country store with gifts and antiques. Save room for something sweet, the orchard serves fresh baked pies, pastries and ice cream. And starting in late September, enjoy the orchard’s annual Apple Festival offering a large variety of cooking apples, fresh pressed cider and other produce as well as live music, craft booths, corn and straw mazes, pony rides and more.
8518 E. Green Bluff Rd.
Colbert, Wa
509-238-9545
Online: highcountryorchard.com
6140 Guide Meridian Dr.
Bellingham, Wa 98264
360-318-7720
Online: bellewoodapples.com or on Facebook
Lattin’s Country Cider Mill and Farm
If the kiddos are craving fresh cider, look no further than Lattin’s Country Mill. Lattin’s is open year-round and holds an Apple Festival every weekend in October with games, a maze and demonstrations for the whole fam. While they don’t offer U-pick, you can sample the farm’s award-winning cider, visit with animals, and bring home a pie or two.
9402 Rich Rd. S.E.
Olympia, Wa 98501
360-491-7328
Online: lattinscider.com or on Facebook
Wilson Banner Ranch
Wilson Banner Ranch uses natural growing practices and has apples, apricots, blackberries, cherries, cucumbers, flowers, nectarines, pears, peaches, plums, pumpkins, tomatoes, honey from hives on the farm and a cider mill! Are you excited yet? They also have a petting zoo. This farm is well worth the drive and is open on Fridays and Saturdays.
16397 Highway 12
Clarkston, Wa 99403
509-758-2664
Online: wilsonbannerranch.com or on Facebook
Stutzman Ranch
Open daily through October, Stutzman Ranch is a fourth generation orchard and farm stand in Wenatchee. Galas are ready to pick first, with Fuji following in mid-September. Remember that Stutzman Ranch is cash-only and staff suggests that pickers wear closed-toe shoes and leave pets at home.
2226 Easy St.
Wenatchee, Wa 98801
509-667-1664
Online: thestutzmanranch.com
Johnson OrchardsThis family owned and operated orchard has been in business since 1904, offering several varieties of cherries, apricots, peaches, nectarines, pears, plums and apples. U-pick apples (including Gala) are available August through December, but call ahead to check which varieties are available before you make the trip. Fruit is sold by the pound, box or bin; gift boxes are available in season.
4906 Summitview Ave.
Yakima, Wa
509-966-7479
Online: johnsonorchardsfruit.com
Becerra GardensBecerra Gardens is a great place to grab lunch: You can get most of what you need right there. Becerra grows asparagus, cucumbers, flowers, herbs, melons, peppers, pumpkins, winter squash, tomatoes and some already-picked produce. There’s also a picnic area and a concessions/refreshment stand. And starting on Saturdays and Sundays in October, you can enjoy the mazes, games, pumpkin painting and activities.
9074 Rd. K N.W.
Quincy, Wa
509-989-1298
Online: becerragardens.com and on Facebook
High Country OrchardGreen Bluff High Country Orchard is stocked with pre-picked cherries, peaches, raspberries, apricots, pears and apples. You’ll also find a country store with gifts and antiques. Save room for something sweet, the orchard serves fresh baked pies, pastries and ice cream. And starting in late September, enjoy the orchard’s annual Apple Festival offering a large variety of cooking apples, fresh pressed cider and other produce as well as live music, craft booths, corn and straw mazes, pony rides and more.
8518 E. Green Bluff Rd.
Colbert, Wa
509-238-9545
Online: highcountryorchard.com
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