This week @ MCO
Explore all that’s happening this week at the Orchard
The Cider House @ Millstone Creek
Saturday: 11-5pm | Sunday: 1-5pm
U-Pick Pumpkins, Petals & Pasture Pals Fall Adventure
September 27 - October 26 | Book your tickets early
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: gala, golden supreme, granny smith, fuji & crimson crisp
Orchard Field Trips & Group Tours
now booking fall tours
*No tickets are required to just visit, shop and enjoy delicious food and beautiful views. Tickets are only required for weekend u-pick adventures and tours.
AppleFest 2025: Fall Apple Picking | Reservations Required - Two Dates Added
Select Dates from August 30th - September 29th | Book Your Tickets - Reservations Required
Get Ready for a Bushel of Fall Fun - apple season is here! After nine days of apple picking, we are thrilled that this season’s apple crop has exceeded our expectations and we have more apples than anticipated! We have opened a limited amount of apple picking tickets for this upcoming Saturday, September 27th and Monday, September 29th. Advanced reservations are required to ensure we have plenty of apples for all to enjoy. Book Your Tickets!
Pre-Picked Apple BOGO Peck Sale | Available Daily
Monday-Saturday: 9am-5pm | Sunday: 1-5pm
Our legendary BOGO Apple Peck Sale is ON! Right now, when you buy one peck of our fresh, pre-picked apples, you'll get another peck absolutely FREE! That’s a full 22 pounds of delicious, farm-fresh apples—for one incredible price! Whether you're a baking boss, a canning queen, or a snacking fiend, this is your chance to stock up on all your favorite varieties. This week’s varieities: Golden Supreme, Granny Smith, Gala, Fuji, Sweet Zinger, Ambrosia, and Crimson Crisp.
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 while Supply Lasts | 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)
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, September 27th (11am-3pm): Brandon Morris | Sunday, September 28th (1-4pm): 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
select dates in september: applefest 2025 - fall apple picking
fall weekends: live music @ the waterfront: saturdays (11-3pm) & sundays (1-4pm)
september 27th: char mar alpacas visit
september 27th-october 26th: pumpkins, petals & pasture pals adventure | register now
U-Pick Orchard Conditions
PICKING RIGHT NOW @ THE ORCHARD...
u-pick fall apples: open select dates in september
u-pick pumpkins & sunflowers: open end of september & october
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!”
