2025 U-Pick Apple Orchards

September is peak apple season in Georgia – and North Georgia is home to some of the best u-pick orchards in the region. Perfect for a day trip, most of these orchards are just a short drive from Atlanta.  Plus you’ll be able to take in the fall scenery along the way.

Keep in mind that many farms have limited weekly hours for u-pick. I’ve included seasonal information for each orchard below, but these dates and times are always subject to change. To ensure a successful trip, contact the orchard beforehand and confirm their hours and offerings. Happy picking!

BJ Reece Apple House & Orchards (Ellijay): Open every day until October 31st – including holidays – this is a great orchard to visit for u-pick as well as farm activities.  Some of their yearly highlights include: wagon rides, petting zoo, scavenger hunts, a zipline, and train rides.

Hillcrest Orchards (Ellijay): Hillcrest is open for apple picking every day from September 4th through October 31st.  Titled their “Apple Pickin Jubilee,” this orchard also offers activities and entertainment on weekends – one of which is an apple tree maze!

R&A Orchards (Ellijay): R&A will also be open every weekend in September for u-pick and farm tours. They also have a farm market with jellies, sauces, and spreads!

Red Apple Barn (Ellijay): Red Apple Barn is open for U-Pick every Saturday from 10am - 5 pm and Sunday 1 - 4 pm. They also have a Farmers Market open daily with a wide array of Apple Pies, Jams, Jellies, Butters, Donuts, Bread, Ciders, Honey.

Mercier Orchards (Blue Ridge): This beautiful orchard is open for U-Pick 7 days a week in September and October. Plus they have a winery, hard cidery, fishing, and tractor tours!