Reviewed by: Caleb Turrentine
5 places to go apple picking across Alabama
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It is officially apple season! This fall, Alabama has a variety of apple picking locations close to you. Apple cider, pie, butter, crisps, fritters, + more delicious apple treats fully underway and ready to be served.
Experts say that September is the best time to go pick some apples! Desire to have the freshest apples on the market? Check out this list for more information!
Allman Farms + Orchard in Oneonta
Allman Farms + Orchard is a family owned business that has been in business for five generations. Allman grows tomatoes, peaches and more.
While this is not a u-pick farm, you can still get a basket of fresh-picked goodness to enjoy, while supporting a true local family farm.
- Location: 6866 County Hwy 29, Oneonta, AL 35121
- Hours: Closed on Sundays | Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM | Saturday 8AM–2PM
- Cost: $50 per bushel |$28 (including tax) per fill a box | $25 per fresh apple box | $8 per gallon | $4 per 2 quart
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Isom’s Orchard in Athens
Isom’s Orchard is a 4th generation family owned farm that is open seasonally from April-November. Isom’s grows + sells strawberries, peaches, apples, pumpkins, + more.
- Location: 24012 US-72, Athens, AL 35613
- Hours: Sunday 8AM–4PM | Monday–Saturday 8AM–5PM
- Cost: $1.99 per pound | $7.99 per a half peck | $15.00 per a peck | $22 per half a bushel | $40 per bushel
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Little River Orchard in Mentone
Little River Orchard is a family owned seasonal U-pick farm that was established in 2016. Little River also grows blackberries, a variety of corn, watermelons, pumpkins, + tomatoes throughout the year. Little River is open from June through October.
- Location: 4594 E River Rd, Mentone, AL 35984
- Hours: Closed Monday-Wednesday | Thursday 8AM–12PM | Friday 9AM–4PM | Saturday 9AM–3PM | Sunday 12PM–4PM
- Cost: $10 per half peck | $20 per full peck | Little River Orchard provides filling bags
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Scott’s Orchard in Hazel Green
Scott’s Orchard is a family owned + run farm since 1901. Not only does Scott’s Orchard grow the produce, they make + sell jam + other yummy sweets that were made from the freshly grown produce. Scott’s Orchard currently grows + sells apples, peaches, watermelon, a variety of honey, + much more!
- Location: 2163 Scott Rd, Hazel Green, AL 35750
- Hours: Monday–Saturday 8 AM–5PM | Sunday 1PM–5PM
- Cost: $5.00 per person if booked 24 hours in advance + $7 at the door for school ages + up | $1.99 per pound | $7.99 per half a peck | $15 per peck | $22 per half a bushel | $40 per bushel
- Cost (continued): U-Pick Orchard Pricing: $8.00 per half of peck | $14.00 per full peck
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Steele Orchard in Cullman
Steele Orchard is an family owned orchard that sells baked goods + fresh fruits. The featured baked goods Steele Orchard sells are pies. Free samples are also available. Steele Orchard is also a well-known field trip location for young children.
- Location: 1695 County Road 1141, Cullman, AL 35057
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 8AM–5PM | Closed on Sundays
- Cost: $50 per bushel | $8 per gallon | $4 per 2 quarts
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