Monday-Saturday: 9-4pm | Sunday: 1-4pm
First Pound Free - U-Pick Blackberries + Pre-Picked Blackberry Bucket Sale
Our blackberries are ripening faster than we can pick them with these summer temps, and we want to share! Visit us this Monday, June 9th-Friday, June 13th and get the first pound of u-pick blackberries for free! Bring your crew, grab a bucket, and help us pick before these sweet beauties over-ripen on the vine. Limit: One free pound per household. Check out our u-pick deals and reminders below:
If you don't have time to pick, you can purchase pre-picked berries by the pound at $6.95/lb OR reserve a whole pre-picked bucket for $30 at bit.ly/MCOBlackberryBucket.
U-Pick Blackberry Details | First Pound Free (Limit: 1 Free Pound Per Household), then $6.95/lb or $25 Bucket (5 pounds) - First Pound Free Sale Only Runs Through Friday, June 13th
Weekday U-Pick: Enjoy a scenic 1/4 mile walk to the fields. There is no orchard access pass required. You must check-in inside the Apple Barn for your basket and field directions. Be sure to pack water, sunscreen, and a hat for a fun day in the sun.
No limit on how much you can pick but only the first pound is free per household. Additional pounds: $6.95/lb or $25 for a 5 pound bucket.
Weekend U-Pick: $3/person orchard access pass (kids 2 & under are FREE) required with hayride shuttle - provides access to all u-pick fruit. You must check-in at the u-pick shed on Saturdays and the Apple Barn on Sundays for your basket and field directions. Be sure to pack water, sunscreen, and a hat for a fun day in the sun.
Pre-Picked Blackberry Details | $30 Pre-Ordered Bucket (Save $1/lb or $6.95/lb)
To make sure we have your order freshly picked and ready for you, you must pre-order your pre-picked blackberry bucket at least 3 hours in advance. Order now: bit.ly/MCOBlackberryBucket. Preordering is not required for small quantities of blackberries under 5 pounds.
U-Pick Blueberries Open Daily
U-Pick Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9am-4pm | Sunday: 1-4pm | Apple Barn Hours for Pre-Picked Berries: Monday-Saturday: 9am-5pm | Sunday: 1-5pm
The last few days of summer heat has worked its magic, and our blueberries are ripe and ready for picking! Our blueberry fields are now open daily, so join us to grab a bucket full of these sweet, juicy berries straight from the bush! If you don’t have time to pick, we have pre-picked blueberries available by the pint and pound in the Apple Barn.
U-Pick Blueberry Details | $6.50/lb or $20/buckct (5 lbs)
Weekday U-Pick: Enjoy a scenic 1/4 mile walk to the fields. There is no orchard access pass required. You must check-in inside the Apple Barn for your basket and field directions. Be sure to pack water, sunscreen, and a hat for a fun day in the sun.
Weekend U-Pick: $3/person orchard access pass (kids 2 & under are FREE) required with hayride shuttle - provides access to all u-pick fruit. You must check-in at the u-pick shed on Saturdays and the Apple Barn on Sundays for your basket and field directions. Be sure to pack water, sunscreen, and a hat for a fun day in the sun.
Pre-Picked Blueberry Details | $25 Pre-Ordered Bucket or $6.50/lb
To make sure we have your order freshly picked and ready for you, you must pre-order your pre-picked blueberry bucket at least 3 hours in advance. Order now: bit.ly/MCOBerryBucket. Preordering is not required for small quantities of blackberries under 5 pounds.
Shop Local @ The Eastern Randolph Farmers Market
Saturdays in May-August from 9am-2pm
Every Saturday from May-August, shop local at our Eastern Randolph Farmers Market with our community of talented growers, producers, crafters and artisans. Enjoy freshly grown local fruits and veggies, handmade breads, jams, jellies and honey as well as handcrafted items such as crochet towels and plushies and much more! See below for a list of who will be at the market this upcoming Saturday.
Saturday, June 14th Vendors: At Last Farm (Veggies), Aunt T’s Crochet (Crochet Products), Nature Love Farm (Produce & Homemade Products), York Family Cattle (Grass Fed Beef & Pork), and Millstone Creek Orchards (Blueberries & Blackberries)
Friday Night Sunset Series
Select Fridays this summer | Join our newest Cider House Event
Escape to an unforgettable evening at the Orchard, where live music, handcrafted food, and refreshing drinks come together under a breathtaking waterfront sunset. Sip on hard cider, wine, seasonal specialty cocktails or craft beer while enjoying the tunes of talented local musicians in a relaxed, serene setting.
Upcoming Events @ The Orchard
june 9th: fruity picking storytime - blackberries| book now
June 14th: blackberry day @ the farmers market| free activities & tasting
june 16th: fruity picking storytime - blueberries| book now
june 21st: summer outdoor market| vendors register now
june 27th: Sunset series @ The Cider House | book now

U-Pick Orchard Conditions
PICKING RIGHT NOW @ THE ORCHARD...
u-pick blackberries: plentiful and open daily
u-pick blueberries: plentiful and open daily

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