Apple season is coming up! Apple season typically runs from July to early November, wrapping up with my favorite variety, Goldrush! I’ve gathered a list of the 12 best places to pick apples in Columbus, and the 5 best orchards to pick peaches in Columbus, so you can have a freshly picked apple a day for the next few months!
Since apples are available through October, you have plenty of time to pick your favorite apple varieties and try some new ones. Go back at different times this fall and see what new varieties you can try.
Whether you prefer sweet, tangy, or sour apples for eating or cooking, there are so many varieties to choose from. If you hope to store some for the winter, ask which options are best for storing!
Before you head to an orchard to pick apples, make sure to verify u-pick times and availability, or confirm on their Facebook page.
Don’t forget your camera for great photo ops!
Picking Peaches in Columbus
Peaches are typically available in July. Note: many early peaches didn’t survive the late freezes in 2020. Late varieties should be available in July.
North
Apple Hill Orchards: 1175 Lexington-Ontario Road, Mansfield, Ohio 44903 (419) 884-1500
16780 Fredericktown-Amity Road, Fredericktown, Ohio 43210, 740-694-768888
30 varieties of apples (starting in early July), 8 varieties of peaches (August), plus pears (September), plums (September), cherries (July), and pumpkins (October). Not everything will be available for u-pick, depending on crop availability. Pick your own peaches may be available in August, and pick your own apples will be available at the end of August.
Follow on Facebook for updates.
Lawrence Orchards: 2634 Smeltzer Road, Marion, OH 43302. Phone: 740-389-3019.
15 varieties of apples, peaches, pumpkins, Christmas trees. Integrated pest management system for lower chemical use. Not everything will be available for u-pick, depending on crop availability. See Facebook page for updates.
South
Paiges’ Produce/Family farm market, 7975 Cincinnati Zanesville Rd., Amanda, Ohio 43102. 740-601-8419. Call to check availability.
Peaches: Early pre-picked peaches are ready now. They may offer u-pick peaches later in the season when there is more availability.
Apples: Expected July-October
East
Branstool Orchards, 5895 Johnstown Utica Rd, Utica, Ohio, OH 43080 (740) 892-3989
Typically offering 20+ varieties of peaches starting in mid/late July, 37 varieties of apples, 3 varieties of pears, and pumpkins, and lots of other market goodies. Wagons are provided! This is one of my favorite orchards to visit and it’s never too busy. The grounds are beautiful, so enjoy the scenery while you’re there. These peaches are fantastic! Aside from eating them fresh, I’ve make peach jelly, froze some, and we’ve made lots of peach smoothies and peach yogurt popsicles.
Peaches are available in the market now! They will be releasing pick-your-own details soon, but they will offer the 1st hour of the day in the market for seniors or those who may be immune compromised. Masks are required in market, but not during u-pick as long as you can keep your distance from others. U-pick should start around August 1 for freestone Red Havens, and they expect sunflowers to bloom in early August!
You will buy a box to fill at the market (Mon-Thur) or at the orange and green u-pick building (Fri-Sun).
- Half Peck Box = $15 (easily holds more than 5 pounds)
- Peck Box = $25 (easily holds more than 10 pounds)
Legend Hills Orchard, 11335 Reynolds Rd, Utica, Ohio (740) 892-3090.
24 varieties of apples starting in late June, and 7 variety of peaches will be available from late July-late August. Check availability daily by Facebook, hours are Mon-Sat 9-5, Sunday 12-5.
Heartland Orchard, 13029 Laurel Hill Rd, Thornville, Ohio, (740) 787-1353
No u-pick, but they offer 14 varieties of Peaches and 26 varieties of Apples, plus plums and cut-your-own Christmas tree. Check Facebook for availability. Peach crop was damaged with frost, but some peaches may be available at the end of July.
Picking Apples in Columbus
North
CherryHawk Farm: 16220 Springdale Road, Marysville, OH 43040. Phone: 937-642-6442
12 varieties of Apples, starting in late July. See Facebook page for updates. Hours are 11 am to 7 pm. Sunflowers should be in bloom at the end of September
Fruit Full Acres: 18680 Bellville Road, Marysville, OH 43040.
26 varieties of apples beginning in July/August. See Facebook page for updates (it appears that it’s not updated often; email fruitfullacres@yahoo.com). Call 937-642-6961 to listen to the message about what apples are currently available.
Apple Hill Orchards: 2 locations!
1175 Lexington-Ontario Road, Mansfield, Ohio 44903 (419) 884-1500
16780 Fredericktown-Amity Road, Fredericktown, Ohio 43210, 740-694-7688
30 varieties of apples (starting in early July, with u-pick starting in August), 8 varieties of peaches (August), plus pears (September), plums (September), cherries (July), and pumpkins (October), Christmas trees (December). And people RAVE about the donuts. If you’re driving through the area, they even have a drive-thru for espresso drinks, coffee, and apple donuts! Note: Not all apple varieties will be available for u-pick, depending on crop availability. Follow on Facebook for updates.
Lawrence Orchards: 2634 Smeltzer Road, Marion, OH 43302. Phone: 740-389-3019.
15 varieties of Apples, peaches, pumpkins, Christmas trees. Integrated pest management system for lower chemical use. Not everything will be available for u-pick, depending on crop availability. Open from 10-5 Monday – Saturday. See Facebook page for updates.
South
Hann Farms: 4600 Lockbourne Rd, Columbus, OH 43207, 614-491-0812.
9 varieties of apples, check u-pick availability beginning in July; call for hours and availability. Also offer U-pick peppers and tomatoes, and other produce during the grown season.
Hirsch Fruit Farm: 12846 State Route 772, Chillicothe, OH 45601. Phone: 740-775-7055
Over 21 varieties of apples (limited picking dates), pumpkins.
Paiges’ Produce/Family farm market, 7975 Cincinnati Zanesville Rd., Amanda, Ohio 43102. 740-601-8419. Call to check availability.
Peaches: Early pre-picked peaches are ready now. They may offer u-pick peaches later in the season when there is more availability.
Apples: Expected July-October
East
Lynd Fruit Farm: 9091 Morse Road SW, Pataskala, OH 43062. Phone: (740)927-7113
20+ varieties of apples beginning September, pumpkins (October), asian pears (early October). U-pick and already picked, farm market, concessions, etc. U-pick apples are $15/ small bag, $25/ large bag ($10 more for honeycrisp). See website or Facebook page for availability.
S’MILES OF SUNFLOWERS FESTIVAL – Enjoy 10 acres of Sunflowers in August at The Patch on 37 (3131 Johnstown-Alexandria Rd. NW, Alexandria, OH). July 31 – August 30. Admission is $10-$15 for ages 3 and up.
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER SESSIONS –Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Photographers may reserve evenings with the Sunflower Coordinator. Price is $150/hour or $300 for the entire 3 hour block. Reservation Required.
Live music will be available on select nights.
Charlie’s Apples at Windy Hill Apple Farm, 1740 Sportsman Club Road, Newark, OH 43055. Phone: 740-587-3632
CERTIFIED ORGANIC!! Several varieties of late September and October apples. Uses natural growing practices, apples, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises).
Branstool Orchards, 5895 Johnstown Utica Rd, Utica, Ohio, OH 43080 (740) 892-3989
37 varieties of apples, 26 varieties of peaches (mid/late-July), 3 varieties of pears, and pumpkins. Wagons are provided! This is one of my favorite orchards to visit and it’s never too busy. Plus the peaches and apples are amazing! The grounds are beautiful, so enjoy the scenery while you’re there.
They will be releasing pick-your-own details soon, but they will offer the 1st hour of the day for seniors or those who may be immune compromised to shop the market when its less crowded. U-pick apples should start around the 2nd week of August, and they expect sunflowers to bloom in early August! U-pick apples are $16 a Peck and $30 a half bushel.
Legend Hills Orchard, 11335 Reynolds Rd, Utica, Ohio (740) 892-3090.
24 varieties of apples starting in July, and 7 variety of peaches will be available from late July-late August. Check availability daily by Facebook, hours are Mon-Sat 9 am -5:30 pm, Sunday 10 am -5 pm.
Lodi apples are available now for pick-your-own, while supplies last! $12 small bag (minimum) $16 large bag. More varieties will be available as the season progresses!
Doran’s Farm Market, 5462 Babbitt Rd., New Albany, 614-855-3885
No u-pick apples, but they do have some u-pick vegetables and pumpkins, and they have apples in the market. Call to check availability or look for Facebook updates. Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon-Thurs and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fri- Sun.
Heartland Orchard, 13029 Laurel Hill Rd, Thornville, Ohio, (740) 787-1353
No u-pick, but they offer 26 varieties of Apples, Pears and 14 varieties of Peaches, plus plums and cut-your-own Christmas tree. Check Facebook for availability. Pears and plums are not available this year, and peaches will be limited due to frost damage.
West
The Orchard & Co, 7255 US HWY 42 North, Plain City. 614-873-0510
11 varieties of apples beginning in late August, plus u-pick pumpkins, food, and more. Honeycrisp: $25 peck (10# bag) and $35 1/2 Bushel (20# bag), All other varieties: $15 peck (10# bag) and $25 1/2 Bushel (20# bag) (pricing is 2019, tba for 2020)
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Apples and peaches usually start in July (usually later in July). We have a list of u-pick berry options. Strawberries are happening now, and other berries will be soon. https://www.columbusonthecheap.com/best-places-to-pick-berries-around-columbus/
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