Now Opening at 12pm on Sundays! Orchard Spring Hours: Apple Barn: Wed–Sat: 10am–5pm and Sun: 12pm–5pm | Cider House: Sat: 11am–5pm and Sun: 12pm–5pm
Spring Fling Outdoor Vendor Market
Saturday, March 21st from 10-3pm | Free admission and parking for shoppers | Vendor registration - spots still available
Need a few gift ideas for your Easter baskets? 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, visits with the Easter bunny, fresh donuts and so much more!
Blooms, Bunny and Baby Cow Cuddles
Saturday, March 21st-Saturday, April 4th | Reservations Required
It’s the perfect way to celebrate spring! Bring your family out and come say hi to the Easter Bunny, get some snuggles in with our fluffiest farm friends, Quinnie 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!
Apple Cider & Seasonal Donut Schedule
Spring Apple Cider Donut Hours: Saturdays: 11-3pm | Sundays: 1-4pm
Baked fresh on select weekends, our hot and fresh apple cider donuts are a fan favorite. Sprinkled with a little cinnamon sugar, fresh cider baked into the batter, and paired with an apple cider dipping sauce, this sweet treat will have you back at the Orchard weekly. Pair our donuts with an apple cider slushie for most delicious duo! And for extra seasonal fun, try one of our other donut flavors. Check out our donut line-up below for a new sweet treat:
March & April: Apple Cider Donuts | May: Strawberry 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!
*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, Bunny & Cow Cuddles: weekends from March 21st - April 4th
spring fling outdoor market: saturday, March 21st
bunnies, bubbles & brews adult easter event: saturday, 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!”