Apple picking, apple donuts, apple pie, apple cider, and wine

If you haven’t been to Carter Mountain for apple picking, you don’t know what you’re missing! It’s a festival every day on the mountain and it’s just a short drive up I-64 towards Charlottesville. They are open daily 9am – 6pm. Timed tickets required for entry as well as driving tours. Food, apples, and more are available for purchase.

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There are plenty of activities every weekend during Apple Harvest Celebration including:

• Pick Your Own Apples (the orchards are massive and fun!)
• Hayrides
• Lunch from the Mountain Grill
• Wine Tastings
• Apple Pie
• Famous Apple Cider Donuts
• Fresh-pressed Cider
• Lots of fun and games!

The fresh air and beautiful mountain scenery from atop Carter Mountain is a lovely escape from the city. They are open 7 days a week for apple picking, or you can grab apples already picked. Visit the country store or head by the bakery. You’ll also find plenty of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes.

For those who want to the traditional fall experience, complete with apple picking, seek out Ticketed Entry. To moderate crowd size, tickets will be required to enter the orchard grounds.

Some might want to enjoy the scenic view (and some cider donuts but aren’t comfortable getting out of your car. The new Scenic Drive-Thru is appropriate for that crowd. No tickets needed, just drive on up.

Some may want to pick up apples and cider donuts without visiting the mountain. Carter Mountain is offering some local pickup locations to get a taste of the orchard.

Henley’s Orchard is a smaller, family-owned orchard in Crozet.

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