Farms

Opening day November 28th, 2025

Offers: Choose and cut Christmas trees, wreaths, and other decorations.
There are 6 varieties of choose and cut trees to choose from.
Precut Fraser Fir trees are available if desired.

Hours:
Opening day: 9 am – 5 pm 
Thursday & Friday from 3 pm – 5 pm
Saturday from 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday from 1 pm – 5 pm
Appointments can be made outside of these times

Open until supplies last

Hop on a hayride, get lost in the corn maze and choose your pumpkin from the patch at this family-owned and operated farm. Located in charming Concord, be sure to check out the Fall Festival happening Sept. 13-Nov. 1, 2025 for wagon rides, farm animals and more.

Apple Hill Orchard farm market and bakery will be open for the season on August 9th, 2025, on Fridays & Saturdays only. U-Pick apples and flowers will open early August 2025. Check their social media page for more details and purchase your picking pass now.

They are open 9 am-6 pm Fridays & Saturdays

• bakery
• farm market
• To pick, purchase a Picking Pass, and you will also need to pay for the apples you pick by container size ($3 per person picking pass- Ages 2 and under are free)

Twisted Apple is an organic farm and retail outlet. They generally do not offer u-pick, but it is one of very few places to purchase local organic apples. They do offer baked goods and a variety of apples to purchase.
Check their Facebook page for updates.

2023 Opening date: August 19, 2023; no u-pick for 2023

Dogs allowed but not in the bakery.

Offers:
Organically and conventionally grown apples
Baked goods
Apple beverages
Retail farm products.

Blueberry Thrill Farm offers U-Pick blackberries, blueberries, and tomatoes. They also sell peaches and other produce with occasional u-pick. Visit them select Saturdays in the fall for apples, pumpkins, and muscadines. Dates TBD.

The best way to see what Blueberry Thrill Farm is currently offering is to check the Blueberry Thrill Farm Facebook page.

Open 9 am – 5 pm November 20, 2025 (Opening Day) – November 23, 2025 | November 25 – November 30, 2025 | December 2 – December 7, 2025 | December 9 – December 13. 

You select the tree and they cut, bale, and tie it. You also have the option to cut yourself. Cut Fraser Firs, live Fraser Firs (for planting), and wreaths are available.

Santa visits on November 22nd, 23rd, 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2025.

Just a few miles from the Chattooga River, Bryson’s Apple Orchard is also close to gorgeous waterfalls and many of the hiking places that KAG has recommended (so maybe hiking and apple donuts one day this fall?). The Long Creek area, according to their website, is one of the “largest apple producing areas east of the Mississippi River.”

They are closed for the 2025 season. 

Offers:
Prepicked apples
Asian pears (Asian pear crop ruined by a late frost in 2021) 
fresh peaches 

C and J Christmas Tree Farm offers trees ranging from tabletop size to 11.5 ft. This year they’ll have Santa and Mrs. Claus, face painting, concessions for sale, and more.

2025 Opening weekend will be November 15th and 16th, 2025, and they expect to open weekends through December 12th, plus Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of Thanksgiving week.

Santa will make his first appearance on the weekend of November 22nd-23rd, 2025

You’ll find this farm about 5 minutes from downtown Boone, NC.

Cedar Lake Tree Farm offers a full farm experience with family activities, a general store, wreaths to purchase and cut-your-own trees. They open for the season on November 22nd, 2025. They are open Monday – Saturday from 9 am to 8 pm. Sundays from 10 am to 8 pm.

Will Santa visit Cedar Lake Tree Farm?

Santa will be at the farm on November 22nd-23rd, 29th-30th, 2025 and  December 7th, 2025.

Watch this lovely video about Cedar Lake Christmas Tree Farm.

At the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains lies this gorgeous farm and orchard, which is not only a working farm but also a popular wedding venue.
Besides a pick-your-own experience, Chattooga Belle Farm also offers cabin rentals, a bistro for lunch and dinner, disc golf, and an amazing variety of exotic fruits like Asian pears, figs, pawpaws, and persimmons.

2025 season-opening date: Farm store is open year-round – Check the Chattooga Belle Farm Website  for daily updates on available options.

Dogs are allowed, but not in the fruit areas or inside dining. They are allowed for outside dining and the disc golf trail.

Offers:
Restaurant serving lunch and dinner
Cabin rental
Event Venue
Disc Golf
Distillery
Pre-picked apples, table grapes, wine grapes, peaches, and more.
Farm Store

This is a great place to explore a corn maze! But that’s not all! Enjoy the pumpkin patch and pick one to go home with you too!

Other u-pick options available seasonally throughout the year.

Opens for the season on November 15th, 2025 from 8:30 am to 5 pm.

Offers: Choose and cut Christmas trees (Fraser Fir)
They also have smaller precut trees, decor, and wreaths for sale.

Hours: Monday – Sunday from 8:30 am – 5 pm

This Boone, NC tree farm is only open for a couple of weekends in November each year. They offer choose and cut your own trees. They’ll cut and bale your tree for you, if you’d like. AND, Circle C Tree Farm offers pre-cut trees at a discount.

Precut prices start at $20 for small trees. Here is the Circle C Tree Farm 2025 Pricing

In 2025 they’ll be open November 15th – 16th, November 21st-30th, and December 6th-7th, 9 AM – 4:15 PM

Apple picking is a delight at Coston Farm with the mountains as a backdrop to the orchard. Like other orchards, they also offer delicious baked goods and apples already picked for sale.

 2023 season-opening date: August 18, 2023

No pets allowed.

Offers:
U-pick apple orchard from August – October
(See their apple ripening calendar for different varieties)
Farm Store with pre-picked apples, pumpkins, and fall decor

This farm offers a corn maze every year and tons of fun activities on the farm. Opening day is Friday, September 26th, 2025.

Red Wolf Farm is located north of Charlotte in Maiden, NC. They offer special events, field trips, weekend pumpkin patch activities starting in September, and more.

Fall season for 2025 begins September 27th, 2025. It is open Saturdays and Sundays until October 26th.

Fall activities include a corn maze, hayride, a kids corn maze, large play structures for kids, corn “swimming”, inflatables, pumpkin bowling, concessions for purchase, and more.

Hours: 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday and Sunday; school field trips all other days of October.

Admission: $9.00 per person, children 2 and under are free

Bush N Vine Farm is located in York, SC, just 40 minutes South of Charlotte. The farm is over 150 years old and focuses on producing fresh produce. They offer U pick produce as well as pre-packed produce for purchase.

Fall Season runs the late September to the end of October.
Fall activities include u pick pumpkins, food for purchase, wagon rides, observation bee hive, hiking, and more.

Check out our trip to pick pumpkins at Bush-N-Vine.

Hours: Monday – Saturday 8 am – 6 pm (pumpkin patch closes at 5 pm)

U Pick Seasons: strawberries (mid-April through May), blueberries (May through July), blackberries, (June through late July), peaches (summer), flowers (June through October), and pumpkins (mid-September through October 31st).

Bush N Vine participates in the Ag and Art Tour that occurs annually throughout SC.

Carrigan Farms is a 5th generation farm that specializes in produce, educational tours, special events, and swim parties. Advanced registration is required for U pick seasons.

Fall pumpkin picking begins September, 27th, 2025, and includes a hay ride, petting zoo, and a u-pick pumpkin from the patch. The cost is $15 per person ($5 online deposit + $10 cash at the door).
They also offer a Haunted Trail in October.

Apple picking begins September 2nd, 2025, and includes a hay ride, petting zoo, and a half peck bag for picking apples. The cost is $15 per person ($5 online deposit + $10 cash at the door).

Strawberry picking begins in late April.

Sunflowers bloom in September.

Carrigan farms offers swimming throughout the summer in the quarry. Reservations must be made ahead of time. You can read our Kidding Around review on the quarry.

Opening for the fall season on September 19th, 2025. Hall Family Farm is a 4th generation farm located in Lancaster, SC just south of Charlotte. The farm offers birthday and group parties, Hall’s Kitchen dining, Fall season events, Spring season events, school tours, and more.

Fall Season: 7-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch ($0.70 cent per pound), hay ride, activities for kids, pedal go-karts, and more. There is no admission fee. There is a corn maze ($11.99 per person ages 3 and up), as well as a kids corn maze ($4.49 per person ages 3 and up). Tent with bonfire rentals are also available starting at $75.00 for 4 hours.

Spring Season: Pre-picked and U-pick strawberries, musical hayride, kids activities, and food/ drink for purchase. Hayrides are $3.50 for ages 3 and older (all ages allowed). They also have gem mining and a kids playground.

Annual Pumpkin Patch: Early September 2025 Check their Facebook Page for updates.

Hodges Family Farm is located just north of Charlotte’s Uptown and offers goods for purchase, an annual pumpkin patch, weddings and events, an antique tractor show (October), farm tours, and several agility competitions. They also participate in the Davidson Farmers Market.

During fall, there are barnyard animals, hay mountains to play and climb on, picnic areas, and photo opportunities.
Saturdays and Sundays have food for purchase, with weekend parking being $5.

They also offer school field trips during the fall and offer birthday parties.

Note: Pumpkins are field placed.

Lineberger’s Farm is located in Dallas, NC, just 30 minutes from Charlotte. The farm offers U pick, a farm store, and a seasonal pumpkin patch.

Fall season begins in September (weekends only) then they are open daily in October. 
Admission is free, with tickets purchasable for activities, including wagon rides for $7.50, duck and chicken feeding for $0.50, and more. Pumpkins are not u pick, but they do offer a free pumpkin with the purchase of a wagon ride. Pumpkins can be purchased in their store.

U pick seasons: strawberries (mid-April – June), blackberries (June – July), sunflowers (July & October), muscadines (September – October), and greens (September – October).

Formerly, Aw Shucks Farms is now Outlaw Acres! They are located in Monroe, NC, just 20 miles from Charlotte. They offer a wild-west themed attraction with a corn maze, pumpkins, live music, shows, and more!

Fall Season runs September 20th through November 2nd, 2025; They are only open Saturdays 11 am to 5 pm and Sundays 12 pm to 5 pm. 

Riverbend Farm is located in Midland, NC, a short drive East of Charlotte. They are only open in October for field trips, fall activities, and a pumpkin patch.

Fall season begins in October. They are open 7 days a week, afternoons and weekends.
Monday- Friday hours: 3:30 pm to 6 pm
Saturday- 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday- 1 pm to 6 pm

Fall activities offered include several unique slides, lots of photo opportunities, a farm-themed playground, a picnic area, an animal barn, wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, and more. Pumpkins are $0.50 per lb and are field placed.
Admission is $6.00 for ages 2 and older. 

Shelby Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch offer fall activities including parties, an 8-acre corn maze, pumpkin patch, and more. They also offer a haunted maze in October at night. There is a section of the haunted maze appropriate for younger crowds, with the rest of the maze being for older participants.

Fall Season runs September 20th – November 2nd, 2025 Friday through Sunday. Weekdays are reserved for large groups.

Farm admission is $16 for ages 3 +, Haunted Pass is $16 for ages 3 +, Farm and Haunt Pass is $22 for ages 3+.
There are courtyard activities, mazes, hayrides, a pumpkin patch, and over 40 other attractions to participate in.

Opens August 17 for end of Summer event. Follow their Instagram for Fall Season schedule that is going to be shared soon.

Wise Acres is a USDA organic produce farm that offers U pick strawberries in mid-April to early June, Sunflowers from June to July, and U pick Pumpkins from mid-September to mid-November.

On location is Wise Pie Pizza to purchase food and drinks.

They offer wagon rides, a barrel train for ages 12 and under, climbing and swinging structures, farm animals to meet, and locally made products for purchase.

Patterson Farm is located just north of Charlotte in Mt. Ulla, NC. The farm offers educational tours, a produce market, seasonal events, and more.

Fall Season begins early fall 2025. Check their website and Facebook page for updates. 

Fall activities include a barnyard, playground, corn maize, hayrides, train rides, pumpkin patch visits, and more.

Hours: Monday – Friday : 12 – 5 pm; Saturday 10 – 5
Admission: Monday – Friday : Starts at $14.00 per person; Saturday – Sunday : starts at $16.99 per person. You can purchase tickets online at a discounted rate or purchase at the gate.
Pumpkins are sold separately from the admission price. It is recommended to purchase tickets in advance.

They also offer special events and birthday parties. Read more about their packages on their website.

Primarily known for their incredible peaches, Fishers Orchard also grows apples that are available for picking in the fall (call for exact dates).

U-Pick available at select locations only in 2025.

Offers:
U-pick peaches in summer
U-pick apples in October
Produce, vegetables, and pumpkins throughout the year

Grace Tree Farm is a choose-and-cut tree farm. They open the day after Thanksgiving and require reservations to visit those first two weekends of the season, after that reservations are not required. You can make your reservation at the Grace Tree Farm website.

Opening November 22nd, 2025. They do encourage reservations for tree cutting on November 29,30, and Dec 1st as well as Dec 7&8 weekends, but it isn’t a requirement.

White Pine, Leyland cypress, Carolina Sapphires, & Giant Arborvitae

With over 20 different varieties of apples, you are bound to find a favorite at Grandad’s Apples N’ Such. They also have a bakery on-site that sells pies, donuts, caramel apples, and cider. Activities for kids include a corn maze, cow train, and a huge pumpkin patch where kids are bound to find their ideal pumpkin.

 2025 season-opening date: July 25th, 2025

They will have u-pick and pre-picked apples for sale.

All pets must be leashed and picked up after while visiting.

Offers:

Offering U-Pick Apples as available**—check Grandad’s Facebook page for updates,
Pumpkin Patch (late September – October)
Farm Store and bakery
Corn Maze ($)
Cow Train ($)
Apple Cannons ($)

Check out our fun fall day at Grandad’s in our Kidding Around Review!

Jeter Mountain Farm is the result of more than 150 years of farming history in the Hunsader family. Located on 411 acres near Hendersonville and Brevard, this farm offers Choose N’ Cut Christmas Trees, plus u-pick includes berries, peaches, pumpkins, grapes, and over 20 varieties of apples. Be sure to check the Jeter Mountain Farm Harvest Calendar to see what’s ready for picking. Important to note for the tractor enthusiasts in your family, orchards are accessed via tractor ride!

2025 season: Get updates for availability on their Facebook page.

• Open weekends 10-5 as of July 2025 for u-pick berries.
• Apple U-pick Begins mid to late August, 2025.
• Pumpkins will be available in early October, 2025.

Pets are not allowed at the u-pick orchards, inside the market, inside the tap room, coffee shop, and wagons. 

Offers:

U-pick Apples & other fruits according to season
Market with pre-picked apples, apple cider, apple cider donuts, and other goods
Hard Cider Tap Room
1813 Smokehouse
Coffee Shop Onsite
Covered play area

Don’t miss our Kidding Around Review of Jeter Mountain Farm!

Located in a picturesque part of Hendersonville with views of the mountains, Justus Orchard is the perfect place to go apple picking. Their apple cider donuts are also a treat not to be missed. This apple orchard in Hendersonville, NC was one of the first in the state to invite customers to not only buy apples already picked but allow visitors to go into the orchard and pick their own apples.

Open for 2025 season
Check the Justus Orchard Facebook page for current u-pick status, before heading up. 

Season Kick-Off Event: July, 12th, 2025. U-Pick apples opening date TBD

Well-behaved dogs on leash allowed and owners must pick up after them.

OFFERS:
Blackberries – July thru August
Apples – Mid August thru Early November
Bakery
Apple cannon ($)
Jumping pillow ($)
Cow Train ($)
Playground

Don’t miss our Kidding Around Review of Justus Orchard for all the details!

Knob Creek Orchards offers homemade ice cream and lots of local produce, including apples.

• No U-pick
• Produce grown on the farm
• Homemade ice cream

Closed for the 2025 Season

Offers: choose and cut Christmas trees

Hours:
Opening day they open at 10 am.
Open weekdays Monday – Thursday. 3pm-5pm and Friday-Sunday 10am-5pm.

Midland Farms offers a store, field trips, homeschool days, festivals, and MORE!

Millstone Creek Orchards is open daily for u-pick with lots of themed weekends throughout the fall with activities.

• bakery
• hayrides
• pumpkin patch in the fall
• u-pick pecans in November
• live music
• animal visits
• U-pick blackberries (June)
• U-pick blueberries (June/July)
• U-pick apples early Augustthe  to beginning of September 2025
• Fall orchard tours start in September 2025

No pets allowed. Service animals are allowed but must wear a leash.

Opening day is late November 2025

They are a family-run business that sells flowers in Spring, pumpkins in the fall, Christmas trees in the Winter, and more. Additionally, they sell other holiday items and seasonal finds. Check their Facebook for pricing info.

Opening this season should be in late November – mid December

They have Christmas trees available every year and fresh garland. Visit their Facebook page for more information.

In the spring and summer, Mrs. Ruth’s offers locally grown produce, jams, jellies, honey, and more.

At Christmas time, Mrs. Ruth’s sells pre-cut Christmas trees, plus beautiful bow decorations for the top of your tree. Trees will be available starting the week before Thanksgiving 2025. Check their Facebook page for updates.

Opens Friday, November 28th, 2025 for the winter season

Offers: Choose and cut your own Christmas tree.
Seven varieties of choose and cut trees, including Fraser Fir
Wreaths and bows
Children’s trees
Snack shake
Free hay rides
Pet friendly
Free hot chocolate

Prices: $10 per foot for every tree except for Fraser Fir trees.
All Fraser Fir trees start at $85 and up
Trees are available in a variety of heights
Cash or Check accepted (ATM on site)

Hours: Monday – Saturday from 9 am – 5:30 pm
Sunday from 1 pm – 5:30 pm

This orchard is located in Moravian Falls, NC and has U pick apples (by reservation) with a two dollar admission per person. They offer 30 varieties of apples to pick!

2025 Opening Weekend: Labor Day Weekend 2025

Offers:

Upick apples (by reservation)
Apple cider, dried apples, and produce
Tractor rides through the orchard
Tractor playground ($)
Jump Pillow($)
Megaslide ($)
Bee Train ($)

Located in beautiful Hendersonville with views of the mountains, Pilot Mountain Pears is the only dedicated Asian pear orchard in the area. They have more than 5,000 Asian pear trees and will open in 2023 for their third u-pick season.

Opens for 2023 season August 25, 2023
Check the Pilot Mountain Pears Facebook page for current u-pick status, before heading up. 

Asian Pears Upick opening day: August 25th, 2023

No pets allowed.

Offers:
Asian pears – Late August – Early October
Bakery
Picnic area

Season runs from September 6th – October 31st, 2025

Be sure to check out this 7-acre corn maze this fall! It’s just one of many exciting activities taking place at Rural Hill. You won’t want to miss out! They are open on weekends only.

Opening day is November 29th, 2025

They offer fresh Christmas trees, fresh garland, tree stands, wreaths, and more! Check their Facebook page for hours and more details.

A Kidding Around reader favorite, Sky Top Orchard offers mountain views, ponds with ducks and geese, farm animals, play structures, and apple and fruit trees. Don’t miss the amazing apple cider donuts. Last year there were some concerns about Sky Top getting too crowded so maybe try to go during the week if you prefer smaller crowds.

2025 season-opening date: Sky Top is open July 19th, 2025, daily from 10 am to 4 pm.

• Open daily in July 2025 for donuts, wagon rides, and farm store apples, follow their Facebook page for updates. 

Dogs on leash allowed but not in the fruit stand.

Offers:
U-pick apples
Farm Store with Cider donuts
Farm animals
Wagon Rides
Playground
Gold Rush Gem Mine 

Don’t miss our Kidding Around Review of Sky Top Orchard

Opens this season Saturday, November 22nd, 2025

Offers: Fresh cut NC Fraser Fir Christmas trees
Fresh wreaths, garlands, and tree stands are available for purchase.

Prices start at $54 for a 4′-5′ tree
Sizes range for trees are from tabletop to approximately 12′ tall

Open 50 years, Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard are experts on organizing their orchard for u-pick. They begin their family fun and farm activities in mid-August and invite you to bring a lunch and spend the day at the orchard.

Open for fall activities and apple picking in Mid-August, 2025. Check their Facebook page for up-to-date info on what’s available for picking.

Offers:
U-pick Apples
Grapes
Sunflowers
Farm Store
Picnic Space
Corn Maze ($)
Jump Pads (on weekends) ($)
Apple Cannon (on weekends) ($)

Fall Season Hours: TBD for 2025
During the fall season, The Hunter Farms offers a variety of fall activities.
Offers:
Wagon rides
Interactive petting barn
Variety of pumpkins for purchase
Market store

Winter Season Opening day is late November 2025

Offers:
Fresh-cut Fraser Fir Christmas trees
Wagon rides
Hot chocolate & beverages
Barn with animals to visit
Letters to Santa mailbox
Holiday store

Hours:
The tree lot is open 7 days a week 9 am – 9 pm and they are open on Thanksgiving Day.
Wagon rides and holiday store hours are available Tuesday – Sunday: 11 am – 7 pm

Santa Experiences at The Petting Barn dates are TBD for 2025

The Orchard at Altapass offers U-Pick (only certain apple varieties) in late July/early August 2025. They also have the Apple Core Grill onsite and a full calendar of live music throughout the summer and fall. Check their website before you visit!

2025 Season begins September 20th – November 1st, 2025 (weather permitting)
Hours: Friday, 10 am – 6 pm, Saturday 10 am – 6 pm, and Sunday 1 pm – 6 pm

Offers:

• Family-friendly corn maze
• A lot of kids activities (playground, corn pit, cattle cars, jump pillow, hayride, and more)
• Pumpkins and mums 

The owners of the Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill got their start 20 years ago when they wanted to create the perfect apple cider (they apparently succeeded). Their main apple variety is the Stayman Winesapp and u-pick opens up in late August. The orchard asks that everyone 2 years of age and older have their own pre-purchased bag before heading into the orchard. They also have weekend events that include live music.

The apple cider donuts are AMAZING. Get our whole story on Windy Hill Orchard.

 2025 season-opening date: August 14th, 2025

Offers:
U-pick Apples
Farm Store with baked apple goods
Hard Cider Tastings
Cider donuts
Apple cider slushies

Opening day is November 22nd, 2025

They are open Mon-Thu 12 PM-7 PM, Friday 11 AM-8 PM, Saturday 9:30 AM-8 PM, and Sunday 9:30 AM-7 PM.

They are a tree lot that sets up with their Christmas trees seasonally at Primal Brewery in Huntersville, NC.