This week @ MCO
Orchard Spring Hours:
Apple Barn: mon–Sat: 9am–5pm and Sun: 12pm–5pm
Cider House: Sat: 11am–5pm and Sun: 12pm–5pm
Weekend U-Pick: Peaches & Honeycrisp Apples
Book now | U-pick honeycrisp apples, peaches, flowers, hayride & visits with baby highland cows
U-Pick Zinnias Open Daily
Zinnias will last most of august | no reservations needed - check-in at Apple Barn | Walking only to fields
Book Your Group Tour
Join us for summer and fall excursions
Zinnia Sips & Scents Candle & Bouquet Workshop
Saturday, August 22nd & Sunday, August 23rd | Reservations required
The Cider House
Hours: Saturdays: 11-5pm | Sundays: 12-5pm
This Weekend ~ Fresh Fruit Frenzy: U-Pick Honeycrisp Apples & Peaches + Baby Highland Cows
It wouldn’t be summer without peach pickin’, honeycrisp apples, zinnia strolling, and meeting some fuzzy four-legged friends, and our weekend adventure has it all. We have been blessed with a beautiful peach and summer apple crop and our trees are loaded with sweet, juicy peaches that drip down your chin with every bite and crispy, crunchy honeycrisp apples. But the adventure doesn’t stop with fresh fruit! While you’re here, soak up the sunshine in our zinnia fields and snip a stunning bouquet to take home. Then, swing by our highland cow area to meet our fuzzy farm celebrities—Oliver and Fancy, the baby Highland cows from our neighbors at Cellar Creek! They love visitors, and you’ll have a chance to say hello, snap a photo, and make a memory or two during your visit. Reservations are required - grab your adventure tickets here.
Fresh Pre-Picked Peaches in the Apple Barn
Apple Barn Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9-5pm | Sunday: 12-5pm |
Peaches: $2.75/lb, $27 for a peck (11 lbs), $45 for a half bushel (22 lbs), $65 for a bushel (44 lbs)
While u-pick may be closed during the week, we still have fresh, pre-picked peaches available inside the Apple Barn daily while supply lasts. They are perfect for snacking on the way home, tossing into a fresh summer salad, or baking into a weekday treat.
Last Weekend: Summer Outdoor Vendor Market & Eastern Randolph Farmers Market
One More Saturdays This Summer: August 15th | 9am-2pm
Get ready to shop small and local three times this summer at our Eastern Randolph Farmers Market and Summer Outdoor Market. Shop fresh grass-fed meats, jewelry, breads, canned goods, crafts and more! Watch our Facebook page for a peek at the great vendors registered.
Seasonal Donut Schedule | Peach Donuts On Tap This Weekend
Summer Donut Hours: Saturdays: 10-3pm | Sundays: 1-4pm
Baked fresh on select weekends, our hot, made-from-scratch donuts are a must-have Orchard treat. Warm, soft, and perfectly sweet, each batch is crafted to highlight the flavors of the season and keep you coming back for more. For the ultimate pairing, enjoy your donuts with an apple cider slushie—it’s a guest favorite for a reason! Throughout the year, we feature a rotating lineup of seasonal flavors, so there’s always something new (and delicious) to try. Check out our seasonal donut line-up below and plan your next visit:
July & August: Peach Donuts | September-December: Apple Cider Donuts
The Cider House - Enjoy Weekend Lunch & Beverages
Where your cravings for locally crafted beverages and mouthwatering bites meet their match. Every Saturday and Sunday this summer, taste our fresh menu items—Tuscan Shrimp Flatbread, Bruschetta Dip, Peach Orchard Salad—alongside your classic favorites. Plus, enjoy the summer beverage lineup: Wild Berry Knight and Royal Peach Hard Cider, Peach Moscato Wine Slush, and Blackberry Lemonade Fizz Mocktail. Explore the full menu here and plan your lunch date!
*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.
Upcoming Events @ The Orchard
fresh fruit frenzy: u-pick peaches, apples, zinnias & baby highland cow visits (august 15th, 16th, 22nd & 23rd)
sunset series @ the cider house: august 15th
summer vendor markets: august 15th
Yoga with tamara: Saturday,august 22nd @ 9:30am (no reservations needed)
zinnia sips & scents candle & bouquet workshop: august 22nd & 23rd
U-Pick Orchard Conditions
PICKING RIGHT NOW @ THE ORCHARD...
u-pick honeycrisp apples: open this saturday & sunday - see details above
u-pick peaches: open this saturday & sunday - see details above
u-pick sunflowers: pretty much complete for the season
u-pick zinnias: plentiful - see above for details
*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!”
