LIST: Orchards offering pick-your-own apples in Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Autumn's crisp, cool breeze has made its way to Virginia, bringing with it apple-picking season! Whether you'll use them for pie or as a fresh snack, here are some apple orchards that offer pick-your-own apples throughout the Commonwealth. ???? Fruit Hill Orchard ???? 1-hour, 5-minute drive from Richmond Fruit Hill Orchard is located in the Palmyra area of Fluvanna County. Though the orchard said pick-your-own apples are limited due to rain from Hurricane Helene, Granny Smith and Gold Rush apples are said to be ready for picking. For updated information about apple varieties' availability, visit the orchard's Facebook page or call ahead at 434-589-7215. For information about the orchard, visit its website. ???? Carter Mountain Orchard ???? 1-hour, 15-minute drive from Richmond Located in Charlottesville, Carter Mountain Orchard offers the following pick-your-own apple varieties for these estimated periods: Fuji: Early October through mid-November Golden Delicious: Early September through mid-October Granny Smith: Mid-October through mid-November Jonagold: Mid September through mid-October Pink Lady: Late October through early November Stayman: Mid-October through mid-November Winesap: Mid-October through mid-November York: Mid-October To check availability of each variety, check the orchard's website. Visitors should note that entry tickets are required for weekends through early November. To view exact dates, click here. ???? The Market at Grelen ???? 1-hour, 30-minute drive from Richmond The Market at Grelen is located in the Somerset area of Orange County. According to the orchard, the following apple varieties are available to be picked by visitors as of Wednesday, Oct. 2: Fuji Golden Delicious Gibson Golden Granny Smith Jonagold For more information, visit the orchard's website. ???? Drumheller's Orchard ???? 1-hour, 40-minute drive Richmond Located in the Lovingston area of Nelson County, Drumheller's Orchard offers the following pick-your-own apple varieties at these times: Stayman: Late September through early October Winesap: Late September through early October Rome: Early October Black twig: Mid-October Fuji: Mid-October Granny Smith: Mid-October Arkansas Black: Late October Pink Lady: Early November For more information about the orchard, visit its website. ???? Showalter’s Orchard ???? 2-hour, 30-minute drive from Richmond Showalter's Orchard is situated in the town of Timberville in Rockingham County, and offers the following pick-your-own apple varieties at these times: Jonagold: Early October Granny Smith: Mid-October Stayman: Mid-October Rome Beauty: Mid-October Fuji: Mid-October York: Mid-October through late October Pink Lady: Early November For more information about the orchard, visit its website. Distances to each orchard were calculated based on the center of Richmond. Did we miss your favorite apple orchard? Let us know by sending an email to news@wric.com.