This week @ MCO
2026 season opening: Friday, March 13th
Accepting Vendors: Spring Fling Markets
march 21st & april 18th | register now
Now Booking: Spring Tours
explore more and reserve your date
Photographers: Peach Bloom Rental Interest Form
Complete our interest form and stay informed on the bloom status
Pick Your Own Fruit
our first upick fruit of the 2026 season will be blueberries and blackberries
Shiitake Mushroom Workshop
March 14th | 11am and 1pm - register now
2026 Season Opening: Friday, March 13th
Spring Season Hours: Wednesday-Saturday: 10-5pm | Sunday: 12-5pm
We are so excited to open for our 2026 season on Friday, March 13th and look forward to welcoming all our guests back for a wonder year! Visit the Apple Barn for your first apple cider slushie, slice of wine cake or jar of apple butter while casting a line in the ponds or swinging on the tire swings. The Cider House will also reopen on Saturday, March 14th with a new spring menu (stay tuned).
Upcoming Events @ The Orchard
Opening day of the orchard: Friday, March 13th
Opening day of the cider house: saturday, March 14th
shiitake mushroom workshop: saturday, march 14th
spring fling outdoor market: saturday, March 21st
bunnies, bubbles & brews adult easter event: March 28th & april 4th
U-Pick Orchard Conditions
PICKING RIGHT NOW @ THE ORCHARD...
next u-pick fruit coming in june 2026 with berries
Our guests are the best!
“This is such an amazing place. The awesome apple cider slushies with donuts, hayrides, vendors for shopping local and so many activities for kids and the whole family. This place is a tradition for us now.”
“Each staff member we came across genuinely seemed like they were SO happy to have us there!”
“Customer service was fantastic, everyone who worked there seemed to love what they were doing and working at the orchard”
“Great Family Experience! Overall Great Place!! Well Worth the Money Spent and Drive!!”
“MCO is the best place in NC for making perfect memories. If you have never been here, you are missing out on making family memories from a family oriented place.”
“This is my favorite orchard in NC and I love the experience and quality of goods. Can’t say enough good things!”
“We love coming to the orchard and being greeted as family.”
“Our entire family ranging in age 2 - 32 years old had an amazing time!”
