This week @ MCO
Orchard Spring Hours:
Apple Barn: Wed–Sat: 10am–5pm and Sun: 12pm–5pm
Cider House: Sat: 11am–5pm and Sun: 12pm–5pm
Accepting Vendors: Spring Fling Markets
april 18th | register now
Homeschool Days
Select dates in spring & Summer | fall dates launching soon
Family Fun: Orchard Blooms & Baby Highland Cow Cuddles
Saturdays & Sundays in April | Reservations required
The Cider House
2026 Season Opening: Saturday, March 14th
Hours: Saturdays: 11-5pm | Sundays: 12-5pm
Fruit Blooms and Baby Cow Cuddles
Saturdays and Sundays in April | Reservations Required
It’s the perfect way to celebrate spring! Bring your family out to get some snuggles in with our fluffiest farm friends, Fancy and Maverick, from Cellar Creek Farms and explore the blooming orchards. These sessions are popular and do fill up fast, so be sure to grab your tickets in advance. Purchase your tickets here!
Seasonal Donut Schedule
Spring Donut Hours: Saturdays: 11-3pm | 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:
April 18th -May 17th: Strawberry Donuts | Memorial Day Weekend: Apple Cider Donuts | June: Blueberry Donuts | 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 spring, taste our new menu items—Tuscan Shrimp Flatbread, Bruschetta Dip, Berry Bliss Salad—alongside your classic favorites. Plus, enjoy the spring beverage lineup: Strawberry Lime Hard Cider, Strawberry Honey Wine Slush, and Strawberry Lemonade Mocktail. Explore the full menu here and plan your lunch date!
Spring Fling Outdoor Vendor Market
Saturday, April 18th from 10-3pm | Free admission and parking for shoppers | Vendor registration - spots still available
Whether you’re looking for a unique handcrafted pottery item, a charming piece of jewelry for someone special or just getting a head start on your birthday or holiday shopping - we have you covered! Shop local from over 50+ vendors with an incredible array of unique gifts for all of your gift-giving needs, while you enjoy live music, hayrides, fresh donuts and so much more!
*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
Blooms & Cow Cuddles: select saturdays and sundays in april
spring fling outdoor market: saturday, april 18th
barn quilt painting class: saturday, april 25th
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!”
