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2023 Apple Picking In Hampton Roads (Updated!)

Apple Picking in Hampton Roads

I grew up apple picking with my family and I have wonderful memories of family time spent on the apple farm. There is something about picking your own apples that makes them taste even sweeter! Here are a few local places in Hampton Roads (or a reasonable drive!) if you are craving apples picked fresh from the trees!

This post of locations for U-Pick Apples in Hampton Roads has been updated for 2023 Local Apple Picking and may be updated again with additional information. Please make sure to check links/call ahead to confirm hours and that they are open for picking when you plan to go!

Bush Neck Farm – WILLIAMSBURG
  • Address: Bush Neck Road, Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
  • Contact Info: (757) 258-0114
  • Picking information: U-Pick Apples are only open for planned groups and field trips due to limited availability this year. U-Pick Pumpkins are available. Call for updates before heading to the farm. 

Carter Mountain Orchard – CHARLOTTESVILLE
  • Address: 575 Thomas Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville, VA 22902
  • Contact Info: (434) 977-1833 or [email protected]
  • Picking information: OPEN for the 2023 pick-your-own season. Admission tickets are required for ages 12+ on high-volume days. Call or check online for daily availability for apples – increased availability for upick for apples expected in early/mid- September. Please call or check website for updates (and tickets on select dates) before making the drive!

Cullipher Farm – VIRGINIA BEACH
  • Address: Cullipher Berry Patch 772 Princess Anne Road Virginia Beach, VA 23457
  • Contact Info: (757) 721-7456
  • Picking information: Currently OPEN for the 2023 pick-your-own apple season! The farm provides the bags for picking. Apples are priced per lb. Pre-picked is available at the market. Last entrance into the field is an hour before closing. Unfortunately, strollers and carseats, purses, backpacks and diaper bags are not allowed in the orchard due to Food Safety Modernization Act of 2011.
  • Weekdays: Hours are from 3-6pm (No admission fee) on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday. Closed on Mondays.
  • Weekends: On Saturday and Sunday hours are 9am-3pm ($5 admission fee)
  • Cost: Upick apples are $3.49 per pound.
  • Admission
    • Weekends from 9am-3pm: Saturday & Sunday only there is a $5 admission fee per person plus tax. Age limit: Any child who can walk needs a wristband. Weekend Wristbands can be purchased on this link.
    • Weekdays from 3-6pm: There is NO admission fee Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays.
  • Also available – Upick Pumpkins, Upick Sunflowers, Corn maze, Apple Slushies, Cider Donuts, free playground, farm animals
  • Please call or check their Website or Facebook for updates!
Martin Vineyard & Orchard – this location in North Carolina has closed.
If you are looking to drive farther out to find apple farms make sure to check PickYourOwn.org and BuyLocalVirginia.org, both sites do an amazing job of listing all the different options all over the state (and beyond)!