Brant’s Apple Orchard

Brant’s Apple Orchard is a popular you-pick farm in Northeast Ohio. They offer a huge selection of apples, Asian pears, and table grapes. There is a farm market and fun activities for the whole family.

About Brant’s Apple Orchard

The Simmons family were the first to plant an orchard on this site in 1980, when they grew 13 apple varieties.

The orchard was bought by the Brant family in the early 1990s who expanded by adding a bakery and farm market.

In the early 1990s, the property was purchased by Roy & Debbie Brant, who expanded the orchard by adding a bakery and farm market. 

In 2014, The Diehl family purchased the orchard as the Brants wanted to retire. The Diehls have worked hard to expand the orchard, now growing 22 varieties on more than 4,500 trees. They have included a playground, added walking trails, and more seating areas.

Visit Brant’s Apple Orchard

You can enjoy the pick-your-own program at Brant’s Apple Orchard. They have a huge variety of apples, Asian pears, and table grapes.

In Brant’s Apple Orchard market, you can purchase homemade chocolate and caramel apples, locally sourced honey and maple syrups, locally grown corn, and chestnuts!

Pick Your Own Apples

Pick your own apples typically starts early to mid-September each year. The varieties you can pick include Cortland, Jonathan, Empire, and Honeycrisp. Up-to-date information is always available on their Facebook page.

Apple Varieties

This is a list of the varieties grown. Only selected varieties are available for you-pick:

There is an online Apple Guide with more information about each variety. Taste samples are always available in the market so you can try before you buy.

Asian Pears and Table Grapes

Asian Pears look like russet-colored apples. They are native to southeast Asia, and this is the only place in northeast Ohio that grows them. There are three varieties: Chojuro – small and sweet, available throughout September. Nitaka – mild flavor, medium size, harvested mid-September. Olympic – the largest variety, mild and juicy, available mid to late September. Tasting is available in the market.

There are six varieties of Table Grapes grown here: Marquis – sweet, pale yellow. Vanessa – sweet, deep red. Himrod – sweet, golden yellow. Mars – intense flavor, blue. Glenora – sweet and spicy, dark blue. Einset – unique strawberry-like flavor, red.

The Market

When you enter the market, you will see huge bins of apple varieties for sale. You can select your own apples, and mix and match the varieties. Samples of all homegrown produce are available – just ask a member of staff!

At Brant’s Apple Orchard market, you can find homegrown and locally grown produce, such as honey, jams and jellies, apple and pumpkin butters, Maple Syrup and other flavored syrups, homemade chocolates and caramel apples, and much more.

Brant’s also carry locally grown corn, peaches, pumpkins, and chestnuts.

You can also purchase items such as apple peelers, slicers, knives, cookbooks, gift baskets, and child-friendly items as gifts.

Do not forget to check out the cider, cider slushies, and hot or cold creamy caramel cider drinks. When grapes are in season the sweet grape slushies are not to be missed!

The Bakery

The bakery at Brant’s Apple Orchard is well-known for its Apple Cider Donuts! At times they make more than 6,000 of these popular delights in a single day! There are often other donuts available, depending on the seasonal availability and the creativity of the baker!

Their other baked goodies include Apple, Pumpkin, Grape, and Asian Pear Pies, Cookies, Scones, Apple Turnovers, Cinnamon Twists, Fresh Baked Breads, and much more.

You can also enjoy lunch from the bakery, sitting in one of the picnic areas located within the grounds. The menu includes sandwiches, soups, breads, and wrap trays. Check out the online menu for more information.

Video from Brant’s Bakery

Events and Activities

You are guaranteed fantastic fun-filled family entertainment at Brant’s Apple Orchard! Take their Hayrides for example. Each ride lasts 20-30 minutes (weather permitting, of course!) and will be narrated by the owner or a knowledgeable member of staff. Travel through the vineyards and learn about the orchard’s history. You can even learn about how apples are grown!

The other attractions at Brant’s include a covered bridge playground, and walking routes that are popular with kids of all ages! There are other activities throughout the season – be sure to check the website and social media for those updates!

Discover all the attractions at Brant’s, and check the events calendar for upcoming events.

Where is Brant’s Apple Orchard Located?

• Address: 4749 Dibble Road, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
• Phone: 440-224-0639 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Location Map for Brant’s Apple Orchard

Let’s Go to Brant’s Apple Orchard!

Have you visited Brant’s Apple Orchard? We would love to know about your experience! Did you go on a hayride, eat in the bakery, or buy any souvenirs of your day? Leave a comment below and let us know!

Some of our favorite farms and orchards in Northeast Ohio include Rittman Orchard, Bauman Orchards, and Molnar Farms.