FAVORITE PICK-YOUR-OWN APPLE ORCHARDS & VIRGINIA APPLE FESTIVALS
When the weather turns cool and the leaves start to change, Charlottesville apple picking is a favorite activity with local families and visitors alike! Virginia is home to some of the best orchards in the country, and many of them offer pick-your-own apple experiences.
Virginia orchards offer a variety of apple types, ensuring there’s something to satisfy every palate. From the tart Granny Smith to the sweet Honeycrisp, you’ll be spoiled for choice. Many Charlottesville area apple orchards also have seasonal activities like hayrides, corn mazes, and pumpkin patches as a regular part of their fall offerings. Depending on where you visit, you can even find lessons on how to cook apple butter, petting zoos, live music, food trucks, and more…