This week @ MCO
Explore all that’s happening this week at the Orchard
The Cider House @ Millstone Creek
Saturday: 11-5pm | Sunday: 1-5pm
Weekday Peach Picking
open daily - select hours | grab your orchard access pass
Friday Night Sunset Series
applications close tuesday, july 29th
Weekend U-Pick: Summer Apples, Flowers & Pasture Friends Adventure
August 2nd & 3rd | honeycrisp & gala
Orchard Field Trips & Group Tours
now booking summer & fall tours
*On Sunday, August 3rd, last call at the Cider House will be at 4pm as we will be closing at 4:30pm for a private event.
U-Pick Summer Apples Open Saturday
Saturday, August 2nd & Sunday, August 3rd | Book Now
For all our apple-loving friends who’ve been asking, this is your weekend! Join us this Saturday, August 2nd and Sunday, August 3rd for our kickoff of summer apple picking season with two of our fan favorites, Gala & Honeycrisp. Plus, snap the cutest pics while giving Dusty & Daphne, the baby Highland cows, some love. Book your spot and come make some moo-mories! Reservations required - Reserve your tickets: bit.ly/MCOApplePicking. If we have more apples available after this weekend’s picking, then we will reevaluate and add more dates.
*We anticipate reopening our peach orchards for weekend picking by August 9th with our final crop of yellow-fleshed Autumn Star Peaches. Stay tuned for updates.
U-Pick Peaches - Open Monday-Wednesday
Peach season is still going strong—but we're in a little waiting period as our final crop of peaches ripens (likely mid-August). However, we still have a small crop of Donut Peaches—a uniquely shaped, white-fleshed variety known for its sweet flavor. Availability is limited, so join us Monday-Wednesday this week to enjoy the last of these sweet beauties. After Wednesday, we’ll check the orchards and post updates if more picking times become available later in the week.
Weekday Peach Picking (Monday-Wednesday | 9:30-11:30am) | Book your tickets here Enjoy a relaxed visit with access to the peach orchards and sunflower fields, a refreshing slushie, and a scenic shuttle ride to the fields. It’s perfect for those who want a quieter experience and a flexible schedule.
Pre-picked peaches: If you don’t have time to pick or want to stay cool, stop at the Apple Barn for freshly picked peaches! We’re stocked and loaded daily. Pre-Picked Peach Pricing: $2.75/lb | $27/peck (11 lbs)
U-Pick Zinnias Open Daily
U-Pick Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9am-4pm | Sunday: 1-4pm
Our zinnia gardens are bursting with beautiful blooms of all colors, and they’re now ready for picking! Fill up a vase for just $9 and add a little color to your kitchen table, desktop or gift it to a friend to brighten their day. No orchard access pass required - just check-in inside Apple Barn Sunday-Friday and at u-pick shed on Saturday. Walking access only to the zinnia fields, and we encourage you to pack water, sunscreen, and a hat for a fun day in the sun.
Shop Local @ The Eastern Randolph Farmers Market
Saturdays in May-August from 9am-2pm
Every Saturday from May-August, shop local at our Eastern Randolph Farmers Market with our community of talented growers, producers, crafters and artisans. Enjoy freshly grown local fruits and veggies, handmade breads, jams, jellies and honey as well as handcrafted items such as crochet towels and plushies and much more! See below for a list of who will be at the market this upcoming Saturday.
Saturday, August 2nd: Vendors updated on Thursday
Friday Night Sunset Series
Select Fridays this summer | Join our newest Cider House Event
Escape to an unforgettable evening at the Orchard, where live music, handcrafted food, and refreshing drinks come together under a breathtaking waterfront sunset. Sip on hard cider, wine, seasonal specialty cocktails or craft beer while enjoying the tunes of talented local musicians in a relaxed, serene setting.
*We do not allow outside food and beverage on weekends but The Cider House is open on Saturdays from 11-5pm and Sundays from 1-5pm for a delicious waterfront lunch. We encourage guests to pack a picnic to enjoy on weekdays.
Upcoming Events @ The Orchard
july weekdays: weekday peach & sunflower picking | join the fun
august 2nd & 3rd: summer u-pick apples, flowers & pasture friends adventure | grab your tickets
U-Pick Orchard Conditions
PICKING RIGHT NOW @ THE ORCHARD...
u-pick peaches: limited and open monday-wednesday limited times | see above for tickets
u-pick sunflowers: limited and open monday-wednesday limited times | see above for tickets
u-pick zinnias: plentiful and open daily
u-pick blackberries: done for the season
u-pick blueberries: done for the 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!”
