This week @ MCO
Explore all that’s happening this week at the Orchard
The Cider House @ Millstone Creek
Saturday: 11-5pm | Sunday: 1-5pm
AppleFest 2025: Fall Apple Picking
Join us beginning labor day weekend
Fall Festivities - Check Out Our Full Line-Up
Apple cider donuts, apple picking, live music & more!
Pre-Picked Apples Available Daily in the Apple Barn
this week: honeycrisp, gala, golden supreme, summerset & fuji
Orchard Field Trips & Group Tours
now booking fall tours
AppleFest 2025: Fall Apple Picking | Reservations Required
Saturdays, Sundays & Labor Day Monday from August 30th - September 21st | Book Your Tickets
Get Ready for a Bushel of Fall Fun! Apple season begins Labor Day Weekend for a 3-day extra fun adventure—and there’s no better way to celebrate than with apple picking! From the crunch of a fresh-picked apple to a scenic hayride out to the u-pick orchards to a hands-on cider pressing demonstration and tasting, this is the kind of fall day your family will remember for years to come. Our apple picking experiences do sell fast and we would love to welcome your group out for some fall fun - reservations are required. Book your adventure here!
Apple Cider Donuts & Fresh Cider
It’s apple cider season, and it’s time to enjoy our fresh cider in all forms: fresh by the half gallon, as a slushie, as a donut, in an ice cream float or mimosa! How are you going to enjoy your cider this season? See all the details below:
By the Half Gallon: Available Daily in the Apple Barn | Call ahead for large quantities (5 gallons or above)
As a Slushie: Available Daily in the Apple Barn & Weekends at the Cider House and Granny’s Goodies
As a Donut or Ice Cream Float: Available Saturdays: 10am-4pm and Sundays: 1-4pm at Granny’s Goodies
As a Mimosa or Sangria: Available Saturdays: 10am-5pm and Sundays: 1-5pm at the Cider House (last call: 4:30pm)
Pre-Picked Raspberries, Figs & Grapes in the Apple Barn
Apple Barn Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9am-5pm | Sunday: 1-5pm
Stop by the Apple Barn this week for a taste of what's in season! We're offering pre-picked raspberries, figs and sweet muscadine grapes—available daily while supplies last. Stock up before they’re gone!
Live Music @ The Waterfront | Weekends this Fall
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. Grab a beverage or a meal from the Cider House, tray of donuts from Granny’s Goodies, or a slushie, and don’t miss out on our amazing weekend music line-up:
Saturday, August 30th (11am-3pm): The Brothers | Sunday, August 31st (1-4pm): Chris Bonelli | Monday, September 1st (12-3pm): Mysti Mayhem
🍂 Fall at the Orchard 🍂: We’re so excited for our favorite season of the year—FALL! From apple cider and fresh-baked treats to waterfront lunch at the Cider House, apple picking adventures, and everything in between, there’s no better time to visit the Orchard. Fall is also our busiest season, and with so many guests joining us, you may experience longer wait times, crowds, and the joyful energy that comes with the harvest. We truly appreciate your patience as our team works hard to serve everyone and make your visit extra special. We can’t wait to welcome you and your family out soon to celebrate the magic of fall with us.
*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 1-5pm 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
labor day weekend-september 21st: applefest 2025 - fall apple picking
fall weekends: live music @ the waterfront: saturdays (11-3pm) & sundays (1-4pm)
spetember 20th: barn quilt painting class (fall themed)
spetember 20th & 27th: char mar alpacas visit
U-Pick Orchard Conditions
PICKING RIGHT NOW @ THE ORCHARD...
u-pick zinnias: limited and open daily
u-pick fall apples beginning labor day weekend
u-pick peaches: complete for the 2025 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!”
