Everything You Need to Know About the Fall Season at MCO

Welcome to Fall @ MCO! We hope that you will celebrate the fall season with us and enjoy our abundance of activities, including cow cuddles, u-pick grapes, apple picking adventures, fresh-pressed apple cider, apple cider donuts & slushies, live music, pumpkin picking, and more! Wondering which weekend you should visit? Check out our full fall line-up below. We can’t wait to see you soon!

Fall Orchard Hayrides ~ Return This November

Experience the beauty of fall

Bring your family out on select fall days and take a hayride around the farm, breathing in the fall air and enjoying the orchard landscapes. Our hayride allows guests to explore all the grounds passing through our various fruit orchards and beautiful scenery.

After your hayride, visit Granny's Goodies to enjoy a complimentary mini apple cider slushie to sip on the front porch or enjoy the playgrounds and picnic tables under the pines. 

New Addition to MCO: The Cider House - Home of our Hard Cider Plus Food & Beverage Offerings

The Cider House @ Millstone Creek is your go-to destination for locally crafted beverages and delicious bites. Enjoy local hard cider, craft beer, and NC wines paired with gourmet flatbreads, burgers, and seasonal specialties, perfect for a satisfying meal during your orchard adventure.

Weekend Hours: Saturdays & Labor Day Monday: 11am-5pm | Sunday: 1-5pm

*No outside food and beverage, outside of water, is permitted on-site.

An Apple Cider State of Mind

There’s nothing better than the sweet taste of apple cider in the fall, and we press over 300 gallons of fresh apple cider fresh each week. Whether you’re looking for ice-cold apple cider slushies, hot apple cider donuts, our sweet apple cider floats or fresh cider to take home with you, we’ve got you covered. Check out the details below for hours and availability of each:

  • Apple Cider Slushies: Available daily in the Apple Barn as well as at Granny’s Goodies on weekends

  • Apple Cider Donuts: Served hot and fresh Saturdays from 10-4pm and Sundays from 1-4:30pm at Granny’s Goodies. We recommend coming early to beat the crowd.

  • Apple Cider Floats: Made fresh every Saturday from 10-4pm and Sundays from 1-4:30pm at Granny’s Goodies.

  • Apple Cider by the Half Gallon: Available daily in the Apple Barn. For large quantities, please call us to reserve.

Retail (Pre-Picked) Apple Sales - BOGO

For all your bulk apple needs, visit us this fall for our large volume sales! Our BOGO peck sale is a fan favorite ~ buy one peck (11 lbs) for $38 and get the other peck (11 lbs) for free. Whether you’re canning, baking or snacking, mix and match varieties for the perfect blend. Please note that apple varieties do change each week depending on what’s in season. Call ahead if you’re looking for specific types.