Fall is without a doubt my favorite time of year. Changing leaves, temperatures dropping, pumpkin carving and best of all – apple picking, the perfect step into the fall season. Check out the list below for u-pick farms all within one hour of Columbus. Make sure to check out their websites, as many of them offer so much more than apple picking! Great way to spend the weekend with your family.
Important Info
Make sure you check the orchard website/social media BEFORE going! Hours are subject to change at any moment, especially with weather!
Double check that they don’t only take cash. I tried to mark if they did.
All of the variety schedules are estimates, double check if you’re looking for a specific type of apple.
Apple Hill Orchard
Location: 1175 Lexington-Ontario Road, Mansfield, Ohio 44903
Hours: Mon – Sat: 8am to 6pm, Sunday – 10am to 6pm
Farm Store/Market: Yes
Approximate Picking Dates:
Pristine – 7/25-8/10
PaulaRed – 8/10-20
Williams Pride – 8/10-20
Ginger Gold – 8/15-25
Earliblaze – 8/20-30
Red Free – 8/20-30
McIntosh – 9/1-20
Gala – 9/1-9/15
Empire – 9/5-15
Liberty – 9/5-15
Jonalicious – 9/10-20
Fuji – 10/20-30
Cortland – 9/15-30
Cortland – 9/15-30
Honeycrisp – 9/15-30
Jonathan – 9/20-30
R Delicious – 9/20-10/10
Grimes Gold – 9/20-10/10
Jonagold – 10/1-15
G Delicious – 10/1-25
Melrose – 10/1-25
Mutsu – 10/5-20
IdaRed – 10/10-20
Stayman – 10/15-30
Rome – 10/15-30
Goldrush – 10/20-30
Pink Lady – 10/25-11/10
Branstool Orchards
Pick your own apples begin on Friday, August 16
Location: 5895 Johnstown Utica Rd, Utica, OH
Hours: Pick your own hours are Monday-Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 10-4.
You must enter the orchard to pick at least one hour before they close to ensure you have enough time to pick and return to make your purchase.
Pricing: All apple varieties for $1.50 per pound. You must purchase at least $10 worth to pick your own or be charged the difference.
Farm Store/Market: Yes
Cherry Hawk Farm
Location: 16220 Springdale Rd, Marysville, Ohio
Hours: Friday – Saturday, 10:00am – 7:00pm
Pricing: Regular pricing minimum purchase is $16/peck (10-12lbs). They do offer a discount on larger quantities.
Legend Hills Orchard & Company
Location: 11155 Reynolds Rd., Utica, OH 43080
One mile south of Utica on Reynolds Road in Licking County, Ohio.
Hours: Monday – Saturday 9am – 5pm, Saturday – Sunday 10am – 4pm
Pricing: $14 a 1/2 bushel
Farm Store/Market: Yes
Lynd Fruit Farm
Click here for my blog post on our visit to Lynd Fruit Farm two years ago. It is one of my favorites!
Location: 9090 Morse Rd SW, Pataskala, OH 43062.
The intersection of Morse Rd. and S.R. 310 is the area where customers should look for signage indicating where the apple picking for the day is taking place.
Hours: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., while they last
Pricing:
Honeycrisp —$25/small bag, $35/large bag
All other apple varieties—$15/ small bag, $25/ large bag
Farm Store/Market: Yes
The Orchard & Company
Location: 7255 US HWY 42, Plain City, OH 43064
They are at the corner of Price Hilliard Rd. and 42, across from Canaan Middle School.
Hours: Check there website as it seems they update weekly! Last weekend (8/10 and 8/11) – they hours were 9am – 1pm and 10am – 2pm.
“All u-pick is while supplies last. If you anticipate and inclement in weather please call or visit us on Facebook before you come.“
Pricing: Prices vary depending on type of apple.
Honeycrisp: $25 peck (10# bag) and $35 1/2 Bushel (20# bag)
All other varieties: $15 peck (10# bag) and $25 1/2 Bushel (20# bag)
Farm Store/Market: Yes
Zestar: August 10th
Gala: August 24th
Golden Supreme: August 31st
Honeycrisp: September 7th
Jonamac: September 14th
Macoun: September 14th
Jonagold: September 28th
Smoothee Golden Delicious: September 28th
Red Delicious: October 5th
Royal Empire: October 5th
If you have a favorite orchard not listed, please feel free to message me details. I would love to add it to the list!
