This week @ MCO
Orchard Spring Hours:
Apple Barn: Wed–Sat: 10am–5pm and Sun: 12pm–5pm
Cider House: Sat: 11am–5pm and Sun: 12pm–5pm
Lavender Harvest
Wreath Workshops
Book Now | May 30th, 31st and June 6th & 7th
U-Pick Fruit Details
U-pick blackberries open saturday, May 30th | check out the details below
Homeschool Days
Join us for summer and fall excursions
Family Fun: Orchard Blooms & Baby Highland Cow Cuddles
final day: saturday, May 30th | grab your tickets now!
The Cider House
2026 Season Opening: Saturday, March 14th
Hours: Saturdays: 11-5pm | Sundays: 12-5pm
**We will be opening at 10:30am on Thursday, May 28th
Fresh Pre-Picked Blackberries in the Apple Barn
Apple Barn Hours: Wednesday-Saturday: 10-5pm | Sunday: 12-5pm | $6.95/lb
The very first taste of summer has arrived! We now have fresh, pre-picked blackberries available inside the Apple Barn daily. These beauties are moving fast, so swing by soon to grab yours! They are perfect for snacking on the way home, tossing into a fresh summer salad, or baking into a weekday treat.
U-Pick Blackberries Open Saturday, May 30th
We are so excited for the kick-off of u-pick blackberry season beginning this Saturday, May 30th! Grab your best berry pickers and join us for a u-pick adventure. Explore all the details below - no reservations needed in advance. Be sure to pack water, sunscreen, and a hat for a fun day in the sun. U-pick blackberries: $6.95/lb
U-Pick Blackberry Details:
Weekends: $3/person orchard access pass (kids 2 & under are FREE) required with hayride shuttle. Check-in inside the Apple Barn for buckets and u-pick instruction. U-Pick Hours: Saturday: 9-4pm & Sunday: 1-4pm.
Weekdays (Beginning June 1st): Enjoy a scenic 1/4 mile walk to the fields. There is no orchard access pass required. Check-in inside the Apple Barn for buckets and u-pick instruction. U-Pick Hours: Monday-Friday: 9-4pm
Seasonal Donut Schedule | Blueberry Donuts On Tap This Weekend
Spring Donut Hours: Saturdays: 11-3pm | Sundays: 1-4pm
Baked fresh on select weekends, our hot, made-from-scratch donuts are a must-have Orchard treat. Warm, soft, and perfectly sweet, each batch is crafted to highlight the flavors of the season and keep you coming back for more. For the ultimate pairing, enjoy your donuts with an apple cider slushie—it’s a guest favorite for a reason! Throughout the year, we feature a rotating lineup of seasonal flavors, so there’s always something new (and delicious) to try. Check out our seasonal donut line-up below and plan your next visit:
June: Blueberry Donuts | July & August: Peach Donuts | September-December: Apple Cider Donuts
The Cider House - Enjoy Weekend Lunch & Beverages
Where your cravings for locally crafted beverages and mouthwatering bites meet their match. Every Saturday and Sunday this spring, taste our fresh menu items—Tuscan Shrimp Flatbread, Bruschetta Dip, Berry Bliss Salad—alongside your classic favorites. Plus, enjoy the spring beverage lineup: Strawberry Lime Hard Cider, Strawberry Honey Wine Slush, and Strawberry Lemonade Mocktail. Explore the full menu here and plan your lunch date!
Summer Outdoor Vendor Market & Eastern Randolph Farmers Market
Three Saturdays This Summer: June 20th, July 18th & August 15th | 9am-2pm
Get ready to shop small and local three times this summer at our Eastern Randolph Farmers Market and Summer Outdoor Market. Shop fresh grass-fed meats, jewelry, breads, canned goods, crafts and more! Watch our Facebook page as the dates approach for a peek at the great vendors registered.
*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 12-5pm 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
baby highland Cow Cuddles: final day - May 30th
lavender wreath workshop: may 30 & 31st and June 6th & 7th
let’s do brunch @ The cider house: june 14th
summer vendor markets: june 20th, July 18th, august 15th
sunset series @ the cider house: june 20th
U-Pick Orchard Conditions
PICKING RIGHT NOW @ THE ORCHARD...
u-pick blackberries open saturday, may 30th
u-pick blueberries: coming soon
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!”
