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
Now Hiring | Seasonal Positions
applications close tuesday, july 29th
Weekend U-Pick: Peaches, Petals & Pasture Friends Adventure
Weekends in july | featuring peaches, sunflowers & baby higland cows
Orchard Field Trips & Group Tours
now booking summer & fall tours
U-Pick Peaches & Sunflowers Now Open
It’s officially peach and sunflower picking time, and things are looking peach perfect! Our trees are LOADED with the sweetest, juiciest peaches—and we’re currently picking both Donut Peaches (White, Semi-Cling) and Contenders (Yellow-Fleshed Freestone). Plus, our sunflower fields have hundreds of beautiful blooms! Whether you’re looking for a laid-back weekday outing or a full weekend experience, we’ve got a peach pickin' experience just for you:
Weekday Peach Picking (Monday-Friday | 9:30-11:30am and 3-4pm) | Book your tickets here (Donut peaches will be closed Tuesday. July 22nd-Thursday, July 24th)
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.
Weekend Adventure: Peaches, Petals & Pasture Friends (Saturdays: 9:30-3:30pm & Sundays: 1:30-3:30pm) | Join the adventure
Step into a full-on summer celebration with u-pick peaches and sunflowers, a hayride, fresh peach tasting, and a meet & greet with our adorable baby Highland cows, Dusty & Daphne!
No matter which experience you choose, this season’s peaches are not to be missed. Join us for a u-pick advnture and help us spread the word: PEACH SEASON IS HERE and it’s going to be sweet!
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) | $45/half bushel (22 lbs) | $65/bushel (44 lbs)
U-Pick Blueberries Open - $20 Bucket Sale
U-Pick Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:30am-11:30am & 3-4pm | Saturday: 9:30-3:30pm & Sunday: 1-3:30pm
Apple Barn Hours for Pre-Picked Berries: Monday-Saturday: 9am-5pm | Sunday: 1-5pm
Our blueberry bushes are bursting with a magnificent crop of ripe, juicy berries ready for you to pick! Grab your blueberry-loving friends and take advantage of our special $20 bucket deal—fill a 5-pound bucket with the sweetest blueberries straight from the bush or just pick a couple pounds for $6.50/lb!
If you’re short on time or don’t want to bear the heat, you can also buy pre-picked blueberries by the pound at the Apple Barn.
U-Pick Blueberry Details | $6.50/lb or $20/buckct (5 lbs)
Weekday U-Pick: With peaches in season, a Weekday Peach Pickin’ Orchard Access Pass is required to pick both blueberries and peaches as well as other available u-pick flowers Monday-Friday. We recommend booking your orchard access pass in advance here. With the hot temps this week, please be sure to pack water, sunscreen, and a hat for a fun day in the sun.
Weekend U-Pick: With peaches in season, all weekend picking, including berries, is part of our Peaches, Petals & Pasture Friends Adventure, which includes access to u-pick blueberries, peaches, and flowers! We recommend booking your tickets in advance here. With the hot temps this week, please be sure to pack water, sunscreen, and a hat for a fun day in the sun.
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, July 19th Vendors: At Last Farm (Produce), York Family Cattle (Grass-Fed Beef & Pork), The Warm Hearth (Sourdough Bread & Desserts)
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
july weekends: peaches, petals & pasture friends adventure | grab your tickets
U-Pick Orchard Conditions
PICKING RIGHT NOW @ THE ORCHARD...
u-pick peaches: plentiful and open daily - see above for tickets
u-pick sunflowers: plentiful and open daily
u-pick blueberries: limited and open daily
u-pick zinnias: plentiful and open daily
u-pick blackberries: 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!”
