This week @ MCO
2026 season opening: Friday, March 13th
Accepting Vendors: Spring Fling Markets
march 21st & april 18th | register now
Easter Bunny & Baby Highland Cow Cuddles
Opening weekend: march 13th & 14th
Photographers: Peach Bloom Rental Interest Form
Complete our interest form and stay informed on the bloom status
Family Fun: Blooms, Bunny & Cow Cuddles
Beginning Saturday, March 21st - Saturday, April 4th | Reservations required - only way for public to access the blooming peach & apple orchards
The Cider House
2026 Season Opening: Saturday, March 14th
Hours: Saturdays: 11-5pm | Sundays: 12-5pm
2026 Season Opening Weekend Activities
Opening Dates: Apple Barn: Opens Friday, March 13th | Cider House: Opens Saturday, March 14th
Orchard Spring Hours: Apple Barn: Wed–Sat: 10am–5pm | Sun: 12pm–5pm | Cider House: Sat: 11am–5pm | Sun: 12pm–5pm
Winter was way too quiet around here, and we’ve truly missed seeing all our guests exploring the orchard! We are so excited to open for our 2026 season on Friday, March 13th and to invite you back to the orchard to kick off a brand-new season of outdoor adventures and memorable moments with friends and family. Here is everything you need to know to plan your first visit of the year:
Easter Bunny & Baby Highland Cow Cuddles: Saturday, March 14th & Sunday, March 15th - Reservations Required
It’s the perfect way to welcome spring! Bring your family and come say hi to the bunny and get some snuggles in with our fluffiest farm friends from Cellar Creek Farms. These sessions are popular and do fill up fast, so be sure to grab your tickets in advance.
Shiitake Mushroom Workshop: Saturday, March 14th at 11am and 1pm - Reservations Required
Join us for an engaging mushroom growing workshop, taught by our friends at the Randolph County Cooperative Extension Office. Dive into the fascinating world of mushroom cultivation. Participants will prepare and inoculate logs, taking home their own 3 foot fully inoculated log.
Lunch & Drinks @ The Cider House: Saturday, March 14th from 11-5pm and Sunday, March 15th from 12-5pm
Apple Cider Donuts: Available inside the Apple Barn on Saturday, March 14th from 11-3pm and Sunday, March 15th from 1-4pm
Catch & Release Fishing: Friday, March 13th and Saturday, March 14th from 10-5pm and Sunday, March 15th from 12-5pm
Kiddie Korral Playground: Friday, March 13th and Saturday, March 14th from 10-5pm and Sunday, March 15th from 12-5pm
Upcoming Events @ The Orchard
Opening day of the orchard: Friday, March 13th
Opening day of the cider house: saturday, March 14th
Easter Bunny and Baby Highland Cow Cuddles: Saturday, March 14th and Sunday, March 15th
shiitake mushroom workshop: saturday, march 14th
spring fling outdoor market: saturday, March 21st
Blooms, Bunny & Cow Cuddles: weekends from March 21st - April 4th
bunnies, bubbles & brews adult easter event: saturday, March 28th & april 4th
U-Pick Orchard Conditions
PICKING RIGHT NOW @ THE ORCHARD...
next u-pick fruit coming in june 2026 with berries
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!”
