![]() ![]() Apple season usually begins in mid to late August with some of the earlier varieties and runs through October, but can vary due to weather conditions and other factors. Please visit the websites or social media pages of the orchards listed here for all the details about their apple harvest and hours of operation. Some of the apples you will find at Virginia farms and orchards include: Honey Crisp, Macintosh, Empire, Gala, Golden Delicious, Jonathans, Fuji, Pink Lady, Gold Rush, Granny Smith, Ginger Gold, Red Delicious, Ida Red, Nittany, York, Rome, and more! Apple picking is a fun, family-friendly activity and a great way to welcome a brand new season here in Virginia! But cheer up! Our list of orchards, just a short drive from Fairfax County, will get you geared up for a fall (or end of summer) road trip to some great orchards and farms where you can enjoy the thrill of picking your own apples fresh off the trees. As it marks the beginning of a fresh, new season that includes tons of fun fall activities, there is also a bit of sadness knowing that we are saying good-bye to summer. Much like the taste of biting into a Granny Smith apple, the arrival of apple season in Northern Virginia can be bitter sweet. Cooler temperatures, school shopping, pumpkin spiced everything and the arrival of apple picking season are a few signs that summer is nearing an end and fall is just around the corner. ![]()
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