10/22/2026
This upcoming weekend is the ultimate time to chase vibrant autumn colors, sip fresh c***r, and embrace the quintessential fall farm experience.
🍎 Pick-Your-Own Apple Orchards
Crisp mountain breezes and fresh c***r donuts make apple picking an autumn staple. Pair your orchard visit with a scenic foliage drive this weekend:
Apple Hill Orchard & C***r Mill – Morganton, NC
Nestled in the foothills, this multi-generation orchard offers 23 varieties of apples, award-winning c***r pressed on-site, and scratch-made c***r donuts.
Windy Hill Orchard & C***ry – York, SC
A beloved destination featuring fresh-picked apples, hot apple c***r donuts, and an open-air hard c***r bar for the adults.
Sky Top Orchard – Flat Rock, NC
Perched atop Mount McAlpine, enjoy panoramic views of the Blue Ridge foliage, orchard hayrides, apple c***r, and u-pick fruit.
🎃 Local Pumpkin Patches
From sprawling corn mazes to finding the great pumpkin right on the vine, these family farms deliver classic harvest fun:
Patterson Farm Market & Tours – Mount Ulla, NC
Explore expansive pumpkin patches, family-friendly barnyard tours, a corn maze and seasonal treats.
Carrigan Farms – Mooresville, NC
A historic 5th-generation farm offering tractor-drawn hayrides to a 20-acre pumpkin patch.
Wise Acres Organic Farm – Indian Trail, NC
A serene u-pick pumpkin experience complete with scenic wagon rides and wood-fired pizza (reservations required).
Planning Tips for the Weekend:
Peak Foliage Timing: Mountain drives towards Flat Rock and Morganton are showing peak autumn color right now—hit the road early to beat traffic.
Book Ahead: Popular destinations like Wise Acres and Apple Hill require or strongly recommend reservations for peak weekends. Check farm websites before heading out!
Which fall tradition are you checking off your bucket list first: apple picking or pumpkin patching? Comment below with where you are heading or drop a pic to share your adventure.