Apple Picking in Ohio
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There are many orchards where you can go apple picking in Ohio. Most orchards offer other you-pick fruits, such as berries in the summer and pumpkins in the fall, as well as family-fun activities.
About Apple Picking in Ohio
The apple picking season is typically from early to mid-September, to early October. The orchards announce their start dates on their website or social media pages. Some of the busier orchards require reservations, so check out their website before you head out.
The majority of orchards have different varieties of apples available to purchase year-round, as well as other fruits and vegetables. Some have bakeries, some have farm market stores with homemade products. These orchards and farms are worth a visit any time of year when they are open, not just for the apple-picking season!
Below, we have focused on a few you-pick orchards from around the state. There are a lot more listed in the drop-down boxes for the regions.
Map of Apple Picking Orchards in Ohio
Cindy’s Insider Ohio Tips!
Apple picking is a wonderful way to spend a few hours. Check the website or social media pages for the schedules of different varieties. It is a good idea to go early in the morning if you want to avoid the crowds, especially at the smaller orchards.
Apple Picking in Central Ohio
Lynd Fruit Farm
Lynd Fruit Farm in Pataskala is a well-established farm. As well as apples, visitors can pick their own berries, pumpkins, and sunflowers. There are also a lot of activities available for the whole family to enjoy!
- Address: 9399 Morse Rd SW, Pataskala, Ohio 43062
- Phone: 740-927-8559 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
- Check out our article about Lynd Fruit Farm!
The Orchard & Company
Here you will find a variety of activities including you-pick apples, tractor-drawn wagon rides, a corn pit, a huge hill slide, and much more fun for the kids. There is a café serving apple cider slushies and pumpkin donuts, among many other delights.
- Address: 7255 US HWY 42, Plain City, Ohio 43064
- Phone: 614-873-0510 | Website
Apple Picking in Northeast Ohio
Bauman Orchards
At Bauman Orchards visitors can pick apples, peaches, strawberries, and blueberries. This orchard hosts many events throughout the year, and the farm market is open year-round. Be sure to check out their website for further information.
- Address: 161 Rittman Ave, Rittman, Ohio 44270
- Phone: 330-925-6861 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
- Check out our article about Bauman Orchards!
Rittman Orchards
Rittman Orchards have apples, peaches, berries, and sunflowers available for picking. There is a bakery that sells a variety of products, they have a ‘Pie of the Month’ with fillings such as caramel apple walnut, strawberry rhubarb, fruits of the forest, and more.
- Address: 13548 Mount Eaton Rd, Doylestown, Ohio 44230
- Phone: 330-925-4152 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
- Check out our article about Rittman Orchards!
Brant’s Apple Orchard
As well as apple-picking, Brant’s has a bakery and a farm market. There is a picnic area by a pond with fish that apparently love a bite of a donut! The Covered Bridge Playground is fun for the kids. Brant’s hosts many events throughout their open season (August through November), including a fall festival.
- Address: 4749 Dibble Rd, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
- Phone: 440-224-0693 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
- Check out our article about Brant’s Apple Orchard!
Apple Picking in Northwest Ohio
Quarry Hill Orchards
Quarry Hill Orchards in Berlin Heights offer summer and fall you-pick. Apples are usually available from August to late October. Summer fruits that you can pick are cherries, raspberries, and peaches. Quarry Hill hosts many events throughout the year, details of which are available on their website and social media pages. There is an online shop as well as a farm store.
- Address: 8403 Mason Rd #1, Berlin Heights, Ohio 44814
- Phone: 419-588-2858 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
- Check out our article about Quarry Hill Orchards!
Johnston Fruit Farms
At Johnston Fruit Farms in Swanton, you can pick your own apples and pumpkins in the fall, and strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries in the summer. You can also pick flowers at this farm. There is a free petting zoo, games, and a sandbox for the children. Johnston’s makes cider in six varieties and you can view the cider mill at work. They also make a wide variety of donuts – fresh daily.
- Address: 2790 US-20 Alternative, Swanton, Ohio 43558
- Phone: 419-826-1453 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
Apple Picking in Southeast Ohio
Hidden Hills Orchard
Hidden Hills Orchard in Marietta grows a wide variety of apples. Their six U-pick varieties are Buckeye Gala, Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious, Enterprise, Cameo, and Gold Rush. Hidden Hills produces an award-winning apple cider on-site. The orchard also grows cherries and peaches that are sold locally.
- Address: 5680 Ohio Highway 26, Marietta, Ohio 45750
- Phone: 740-376-9170 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
Fuhrmann Orchards
Fuhrmann Orchards offered you-pick apples for the first time in 2024. Early Fuji is the first of five varieties ready for picking in early September. The others are Golden Delicious (mid to late September), RubyRush (late September), Rosalee (early October), and GoldRush (late October to early November).
The Orchards grow 31 varieties of apples, there is an online chart so you can see when each variety is ready to purchase. Check the Facebook page for the you-pick availability.
Fuhrmann’s also have a sunflower field, you-pick pumpkins, as well as a wide variety of fruit and vegetables for sale. There is also an annual Apple Fest in October.
- Address: 510 Hansgen Morgan Rd, Wheelersburg, Ohio, 45694
- Phone: 740-776-6406 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
Apple Picking in Southwest Ohio
Peifer Orchards
Peifer Orchards in Yellow Springs offer U-pick throughout the summer and fall, with apples and pumpkins in the fall and blackberries, red raspberries, and black raspberries in the summer. There are also some events hosted at this farm. For more information and the seasonal crop report, visit their website.
- Address: 4590 US 68 N, Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
- Phone: 937-767-2208 | Website
Let’s Go Apple Picking in Ohio!
Have you been apple-picking in Ohio? Where is your favorite farm to visit? Do they offer more than just fruit-picking? We’d love to know! Leave a comment below and share your experience.
We have some other you-pick lists: Strawberry Picking, Grape Picking, Sunflower Fields in Ohio, and for fall fun, a full list of Pumpkin Patches in Ohio!
