Our top picks on where to get farm-fresh apples this autumn.
written by MADELINE HAGER
We’ve got in-cider information on West Virginia orchards for u-pick or already-picked apples this fall. Some also have other fun fall activities suitable for the whole family.
Blue Sky Orchards
Brighten your day at the family-owned Blue Sky Orchards in Bluefield. Not only can you pick your own Golden Delicious and other apple varieties—you can also take a fresh-pressed apple cider workshop. The season typically runs from late September to the end of October.
4121 Sandlick Road, Bluefield, “Blue Sky Orchards” on FB
Orr’s Farm Market
How ’bout them apples? Autumn Gala, Evercrisp, and Granny Smith are just a few of the varieties offered at Orr’s Farm Market. Apple picking is offered through October 29, and you can also enjoy hayrides to the barnyard, animals, a corn maze, and a play area for kids. Reserve your apple picking time slot online.
682 Orr Drive, Martinsburg, orrsfarmmarket.com, “Orr’s Farm Market” on FB
Reddington’s Farm & Orchard
Feeling peckish? Pick your own bushel and a peck at Reddington’s Farm in Harpers Ferry. The u-pick season runs through October and provides wagons and bags for all your apple-picking needs. Varieties offered include Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp, and Mutsu.
414 Kidwiler Road, Harpers Ferry, “Reddington’s Farm & Orchard” on FB
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Ellis Apples Farm and Market
806 Hammonds Mill Road, Hedgesville, “Ellis Apples and Farm Market” on FB
Kitchen’s Orchard & Farm Market
1025 Kitchen Orchard Road, Falling Waters, kitchensfarmmarket.com
Rellim Orchard
14866 Leetown Road, Kearneysville, rellimorchard.com
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