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 24th, 30th, 31st and June 6th & 7th
Party @ The Pond: Blues, Jazz & Pig Pickin’
Memorial Day Monday, May 2th | seven hours of live music, pig pickin’, hayrides, & much more!
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
FREE TICKETS: Party @ The Pond
Memorial Day Monday, May 25th from 11am-6pm | Grab Your Free Tickets Now
This year, we’re celebrating 22 amazing years of Millstone Creek with our biggest birthday celebration of the year featuring a fun Blues, Jazz & Pig Pickin’ theme! And as a thank you to the incredible community that has supported us over the years, we’re offering FREE admission to all guests who pre-register online by Sunday, May 24th: bit.ly/MCOPondParty. Join us Memorial Day Monday, May 25th for 7 hours of live blues & jazz music, fresh pig pickin’ & southern eats, hard cider, craft beer, wine & cocktails, scenic orchard hayrides, fishing by the pond, lawn games & waterfront views, and apple cider donuts, slushies & sweet treats. We’re so grateful for 22 years of memories, traditions, and support from this amazing community, and we can’t wait to celebrate another year together at the Orchard.
Pre-register now for FREE admission or grab tickets at the gate for $3/person.
Dollar Days @ The Orchard | Memorial Day Saturday & Sunday
Saturday, May 23rd from 11am-2pm | Sunday, May 24th from 1pm-4pm
Memorial Day Weekend just got a whole lot sweeter. To show our love, appreciation, and gratitude for all the support you’ve shown us through the years, we’re dropping the sweetest deals of the season! Join us on Saturday, May 23rd (11am–2pm) and Sunday, May 24th (1-4pm) as we serve up your absolute orchard favorites for JUST $1 EACH to say THANK YOU to our community and guests. Grab your besties, pile into the car, and come celebrate super deals and holiday feels. No ticket needed for Dollar Days - just show up and treat yourself!
THE $1 LINEUP: Apple Cider Donuts | Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn | Mini Cider Slushies | Scenic Hayrides| Single Ice Cream Scoops
Seasonal Donut Schedule | Apple Cider 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:
Memorial Day Weekend: Apple Cider Donuts | 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 new 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
dollar days @ mco: saturday, may 23rd & sunday, may 24th
Barn quilt painting class: may 23rd
lavender wreath workshop: may 24, 30 & 31st and June 6th & 7th
party @ The pond blues, jazz and pig pickin’: Memorial Day, monday, may 25th
let’s do brunch @ The cider house: june 14th
baby highland Cow Cuddles: final day - May 30th
summer vendor markets: june 20th, July 18th, august 15th
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!”
