Fall at Millstone Creek Orchards: What to Expect and Enjoy
Experience the magic of Fall at Millstone Creek Orchards! Join us for a season bursting with fall fun, featuring apple and pumpkin picking, sunflower strolling and cow cuddling! Savor the taste of our fresh-pressed apple cider, indulge in warm apple cider donuts and delicious slushies, and enjoy live music by the water. Explore our full fall line-up below. We can’t wait to see your family soon.
AppleFest 2025: Fall Apple Picking
Beginning Labor Day Weekend ~ All About Apples
Get ready for a bushel of fun! There’s nothing quite like apple picking to make your heart happy, and we are so excited to welcome our guests out this September to enjoy an apple picking adventure where you can enjoy:
🍂 An adventure focused on U-PICK apples, apple education, & fall fun
🍏 Access to the u-pick apple orchard
🍎 Fresh-picked apple tasting
🚜 Orchard hayride
🧃 Cider pressing demonstration with a fresh cider sample
🥤4-ounce apple cider slushie
🎣 Access to our catch & release fishing ponds
Pumpkins, Petals & Pasture Pals
~Pumpkins, Sunflowers & Baby Highland Cows ~
We’re All About Pumpkin Picking in October
With more than 15,000 pumpkin seeds and 20,000 sunflower seeds planted, this season will be an unforgettable pumpkin and sunflower harvest! Dive into the adventure by picking your perfect pumpkins straight from our patch and create your own stunning sunflower bouquet to take home. Plus, meet and cuddle our irresistibly cute baby highland cows - Dusty & Daphne, savor the unique flavors in a pumpkin seed tasting, and experience the charm of an orchard hayride. Tickets for our Pumpkins, Petals and Pasture Pals Adventure will be available very soon—stay tuned!
Weekend Extras - Live Music
Enjoy live music that will keep your toes tapping — from 11 AM to 3 PM on Saturdays and 1 PM to 4 PM on Sundays. Don’t miss out on our amazing weekend music line-up at the Orchard all season long!
Saturday, August 30th: The Brothers
Sunday, August 31st: Chris Bonelli (Rock)
Monday, September 1st: Mysti Mayhem
Saturday, September 6th: John Mark Ridge (Country)
Sunday, September 7th: Brandon Morris (Rock)
Saturday, September 13th: Chris Bonelli (Rock)
Sunday, September 14th: Mackenzie Welborn (Country)
Saturday, September 20th: Gray Boren
Sunday, September 21st: Chris Bonelli (Rock)
Saturday, September 27th: Folknot
Sunday, September 28th: Mysti Mayhem
Saturday, October 4th: Brandon Morris (Rock)
Sunday, October 5th: Mackenzie Welborn (Country)
Saturday, October 11th: John Mark Ridge (Country)
Sunday, October 12th: Gray Boren
Saturday, October 18th: Chris Bonelli (Rock)
Sunday, October 19th: John Mark Ridge (Country)
Saturday, October 25th: DJ Michael Billings (Halloween Party)
Sunday, October 26th: DJ Michael Billings (Halloween Party)
Eats & Drinks: The Cider House
Saturdays: 11am-5pm | Sundays: 1-5pm | Last Call for Food & Beverage: 4:30pm
Fall into flavor with our irresistible menu! Enjoy stunning waterfront views while sipping on your favorite beverage and savoring a delicious meal after a day of picking the freshest fall fruit. Choose from three tasty flatbread flavors, hearty sandwiches, and shareable bites—plus, we haven't forgotten the kids! Pair it with a crisp hard cider, locally brewed craft beer, North Carolina wines, seasonal specialty drinks, or a refreshing apple cider slushie. It’s the perfect way to spend the day
The Flavors of Fall ~ Fresh Apple Cider
Experience the taste of fall with our apple cider, which we press fresh every week! Indulge in our ice-cold apple cider slushies, hot apple cider donuts, or the creamy sweetness of our signature apple cider floats. And don’t forget to take home a jug of our pure, fresh-pressed cider to enjoy long after your visit. Discover all the delicious details below, including our hours and availability—your autumn treat awaits!
Apple Cider Slushies: Available daily in the Apple Barn as well as at Granny’s Goodies on weekends
Apple Cider Donuts: Served hot and fresh Saturdays from 10-4pm and Sundays from 1-4:30pm at Granny’s Goodies. We recommend coming early to beat the crowd.
Apple Cider Floats: Handmade fresh every Saturdays from 10-4pm and Sundays from 1-4:30pm at Granny’s Goodies.
Apple Cider by the Half Gallon: Available daily in the Apple Barn. For large quantities, please call us to reserve.
Retail (Pre-Picked) Apple Sales
Whether you're canning, baking, or simply snacking on fresh fruit, choose from a wide selection of apple varieties to create your ideal blend. Our apple offerings change weekly to showcase the most in-season varieties. Planning ahead? Give us a call to reserve your favorite varieties and make your apple adventure truly special!
Pecan Picking Coming in November
In early to mid-November, we’ll be picking pecans! Watch our homepage for updates when they’re ready for picking and bring your family out for a new fall u-pick experience.