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
Sunset Saturdays @ The Cider House
Book Now | Live Music, Sunset Hayrides, Dinner & Drinks | August 15th
U-Pick Fruit Details
u-pick blackberries & blueberries open daily | see details below
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Join us for summer and fall excursions
The Cider House
Hours: Saturdays: 11-5pm | Sundays: 12-5pm
Fresh Pre-Picked Blueberries in the Apple Barn
Apple Barn Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9-5pm | Sunday: 12-5pm | Blueberries: $4.95/pint or $6.50/lb
The taste of summer has arrived, and we have fresh, pre-picked blueberries available inside the Apple Barn daily while supply lasts. These beauties are moving fast, so swing by soon to grab yours! They are perfect for snacking on the way home, tossing into a fresh summer salad, or baking into a weekday treat.
Due to crop loss this season, our blackberries are very limited and we will not have any available pre-picked in the Apple Barn this week. Guests are welcome to visit the fields for u-pick.
U-Pick Blueberries & Blackberries Open Daily
U-Pick Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9-4pm | Sunday: 12:30-4pm | Blackberries: $6.95/lb | Blueberries: $6.50/lb
Enjoy the final weeks of blueberry season and join us for a u-pick adventure! Our blueberry bushes are still holding strong in the second half of the season and we have a LIMITED harvest of blackberries this season due to crop loss. Please bring water, sunscreen, and comfortable walking shoes for your visit and check the details below.
U-Pick Berry Details:
Weekdays: Enjoy a scenic 1/4 mile walk to the fields. There is no orchard access pass required. Check-in inside the Apple Barn for buckets and u-pick instruction.
Weekends: Will now follow u-pick peach season procedure, so guests will have access to u-pick peaches & blueberries. Check-in inside the Apple Barn for buckets and u-pick instruction.
U-Pick Peach Season Begins This Saturday, July 4th
Saturday, July 4th: 9-4pm | Sunday: 12:30-4pm | $7/person access pass this weekend only
The moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived, and we are absolutely thrilled for opening day in the peach orchards! To celebrate the season opening, no reservations are required to take part in this weekend’s harvest! We’ll be picking the incredibly sweet White Lady peaches, alongside our classic yellow-fleshed peaches. Grab your sunscreen, pack some water, and bring the whole family out to start your 4th of July weekend with the freshest, juiciest flavor of summer!
Watch for details early the week of July 6th about weekday u-pick and future weekend u-pick peach opportunities as we evaluate the crop after this weekend’s picking.
Orchard Access & Pricing:
Your $7/person orchard access pass sets you up for the perfect holiday orchard visit! It includes your scenic hayride shuttle out to the trees, entry to the u-pick peach orchards, and a refreshing mini slushie to cool down with after picking! (Kids 2 and under are free).
Cost of fruit is separate, so you can pick exactly what you need:
By the pound: $2.75/lb | Peck (roughly 11 lbs): $27 | 1/2 Bushel (roughly 22 lbs): $45
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 Mocktail. Explore the full menu here and plan your lunch date!
Summer Outdoor Vendor Market & Eastern Randolph Farmers Market
Two More Saturdays This Summer: July 18th & 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 as the dates approach for a peek at the great vendors registered.
*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
Let’s Do brunch @ The cider house -peach edition: July 12th
sunflowers, scents & sips candle & bouquet workshop: July 18th, 19th, 25th & 26th
summer vendor markets: July 18th, august 15th
sunset series @ the cider house: august 15th
U-Pick Orchard Conditions
PICKING RIGHT NOW @ THE ORCHARD...
u-pick blackberries: limited due to crop loss
u-pick blueberries: moderate
u-pick peaches: opening soon - stay tuned for the official date
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!”
