As the days begin to get shorter and the air becomes a little crisper, it is a sure sign that fall cannot be far away and that it’s apple picking time in Georgia. And with it come lots of things to do around our area. With over ten apple orchards and more than 20 varieties of apples, visitors have lots of options. Named Apple Orchard Alley, there are 8 apple houses on Georgia Highway 52 East just outside of Ellijay, GA offering items such as fried apple pies, apple funnel cake, apple cider, apple milk shake and more. Some have petting farms, hayrides, and entertainment. A map of the orchards is available from the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce.
Annual Georgia Apple Festival
Due to Covid-19, the 2020 Georgia Apple Festival has been cancelled. Fortunately, most of the apple orchards are still open.
Apple Picking Farms
The following is a list of area orchards offering u-pick apples.
Please check the individual websites for information about pricing, additional activities, exact dates and times, as well as any other information you might need.
Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge Drive, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Phone: 800-361-7731
Red Apple Barn
3379 Tailscreek Road, Ellijay, GA 30540
Phone: 706-635-5898
Farm tours and U-Pick every weekend in September & October (or until there are no apples left)
Hillcrest Orchards Apple Pickin’ Jubilee
9696 Highway 52 East, Ellijay, GA 30536
Phone: 706-273-3838
B.J. Reece Orchards
9131 Highway 52 East, Ellijay, GA 30536
Phone: 706-276-3048
R&A Orchards
5505 Highway 52 East, Ellijay, GA 30536
Phone: 706-273-3821