This week @ MCO
Orchard Spring Hours:
Apple Barn: mon–fri: 9am–5pm | Sat: 9-6pm | Sun: 12pm–6pm
Cider House: Sat: 11am–5pm and Sun: 12pm–5pm
Apple Cider Donuts
Available weekends at Granny’s Goodies | saturdays (10-4pm) and sundays (12-4pm)
U-Pick Zinnias Open Daily
Zinnias will last most of august | no reservations needed - check-in at Apple Barn | Walking only to fields
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Join us for summer and fall excursions
Fall Apple Picking Adventure
every weekend in September ! Join us for a u-pick excursion
The Cider House
Hours: Saturdays: 11-5pm | Sundays: 12-5pm
Countdown to Apple Season ~ U-Pick Apples Begin Labor Day Weekend
Saturday, September 5th: 9am-3pm | Sunday, September 6th: 12:30pm-3:30pm | Labor Day Monday, September 7th: 9am-3pm | Reservations required - book tickets here
The ultimate fall tradition arrives this Labor Day Weekend, and we are kicking off the season with our best variety of u-pick apples yet, including Golden Delicious, Gold Rush, Aztec Fuji, & Granny Smith! If you have been craving that perfect, crisp, tree-ripened crunch, get ready to grab your favorites because our orchards are absolutely loaded and ready for you. Plus, enjoy all the fall favorites - hayrides, apple tasting, cider press demonstrations, and an apple cider slushie! Don't wait until the weekend arrives—gather the family, pick your ideal time slot, and lock in your tickets today! Book your Apple Pickin’ Adventures at: http://bit.ly/MCOApplePickinAdventure
Apple Cider Donuts Return This Fall
Granny’s Goodies Hours: Saturdays: 10-4pm | Sundays: 12-4pm
The moment your tastebuds have been waiting for all year has arrived! This Labor Day Weekend, our ultimate autumn power couple makes its grand return just in time for apple season — our Apple Cider Donuts and Apple Cider Floats are back! Get ready to sink your teeth into our warm, melt-in-your-mouth donuts and be sure to pair it with a creamy, refreshing cider float for an apple overall. But that’s not all!! Stop by to grab your donuts, floats, and other sweet treats.
The Cider House - Enjoy Weekend Lunch & Beverages
Crisp air, turning leaves, and the scent of apple cider—fall has arrived at Millstone Creek Orchards. Warm up your weekends with locally crafted beverages and mouthwatering bites that celebrate the season. Every Saturday and Sunday this fall, savor our new harvest-inspired menu: Apple Pie Creme Brûlée, Apple Harvest Salad, & Fiesta Corn Dip—alongside your classic favorites. Sip on fall standouts: Apple Cider Sangria, Apple Donunt or Apple Harvest Haze Hard Cider, and Apple Cider Fizz Mocktail. Bring a friend, enjoy the view, and plan a lunch date with a waterfront view. Explore the full menu and join us for a taste of fall.
Orchard Reminders Prior to Your Visit
*No outside food or beverage (exception of water) is permitted on weekends, but The Cider House is open on Saturdays from 11-5pm and Sundays from 12-5pm for a delicious waterfront lunch and beverage selection. If you are visiting us on a weekday, we encourage guests to pack a picnic to enjoy under our pine trees. We have picnic tables available on a first come, first serve basis.
**Pets are NOT allowed on-site. Service animals are permitted, but they MUST wear a leash, harness, or cape that identifies them as a service animal and comply with ADA requirements. Emotional support animals are not permitted.
Upcoming Events @ The Orchard
Fall apple picking adventures: every weekend in september (reservations required)
Live music by local musicians (Saturdays & labor day monday: 11-3pm & sundays: 1-4pm)
pumpkins, petals & pasture pals adventure: every weekend in october (reservations required)
U-Pick Orchard Conditions
PICKING RIGHT NOW @ THE ORCHARD...
u-pick zinnias: plentiful - open daily - no reservations required
u-pick apples: beginning labor day weekend (see above for tickets)
u-pick peaches: complete for the season
u-pick sunflowers: complete for the season
*u-pick blueberries &blackberries: complete for the season*
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!”
