{"id":1061,"date":"2017-09-26T09:01:13","date_gmt":"2017-09-26T14:01:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitmowp.local\/articles\/show-me-five-u-pick-apple-orchards\/"},"modified":"2026-09-02T09:19:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T14:19:50","slug":"show-me-u-pick-missouri-apple-orchards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/articles\/show-me-u-pick-missouri-apple-orchards","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to Apple Picking in Missouri"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s nothing quite like a fresh, crisp apple picked right off the tree. Give it a quick polish, sink your teeth in and let all that delicious sweetness explode in your mouth. Apple orchards located throughout the Missouri grow a wide variety of apples. While you&#8217;re there, check out the extra offerings, like freshly baked apple desserts and apple cider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-when-are-apples-ready-to-pick-in-missouri\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When are apples ready to pick in Missouri?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Different apple varieties ripen at different times &#8212; some start as early as mid-August. However, many varieties are ready for picking in September, including Missouri favorites such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp and Gala. Later-ripening varieties, like Fuji, extend the picking season into November. Check an orchard&#8217;s website or social media site before you go to see what&#8217;s ready for harvesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-missouri-u-pick-apple-orchards\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Missouri U-Pick Apple Orchards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 id=\"h-apple-of-my-eye-farms-amp-orchard-platte-city\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apple of My Eye Farms &amp; Orchard, Platte City<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Located north of Kansas City,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/alldredgeorchards.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple of My Eye<\/a>\u00a0is a small u-pick apple orchard. The owners, Rachel and Stephen Greathouse, value sustainable farming, and their vision is &#8220;to create a space where family and friends can slow down, connect and making lasting &#8216;core&#8217; memories together.&#8221; Hayrides, friendly barnyard animals, a train ride,\u00a0jump pad and Mega Slide combine to make for an unforgettable day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-centennial-farms-augusta\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Centennial Farms, Augusta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starting the first weekend in September, most of the 16 varieties of apples grown at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/centennialfarms.biz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Centennial Farms<\/a>&nbsp;are available for pick-your-own. Later in September, Fuji apples will be ripe for picking. They usually have at least 10 different varieties available in the market for sale, as well as their delicious apple butter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/large-Thierbach-Orchards-2-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"A young girl is apple picking; The trees are bright green and sunlight beams through the leaves and apples lay along the ground.\" class=\"wp-image-61417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/large-Thierbach-Orchards-2-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/large-Thierbach-Orchards-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/large-Thierbach-Orchards-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/large-Thierbach-Orchards-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/large-Thierbach-Orchards-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/large-Thierbach-Orchards-2.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Apple picking is a perfect way to spend a fall day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-fun-farm-kearney\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Fun Farm, Kearney<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funfarmpumpkinpatch.com\/\">Fun Farm<\/a>, located just 20 minutes outside of Kansas City, offers more than 300 acres of fun. In August, visit the farm for its annual CiderFest. Try their apple cider flights, apple cider slush, candy apples and so much more. The fun continues into September with a fall festival including mums, pumpkins, corn mazes and more late fall varieties of apples.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"835\" src=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Family-Picking-Apples-in-the-Orchard-1200x835.jpeg\" alt=\"A family of four pose for a photo in a vibrant green apple orchard as they sample their pick.\" class=\"wp-image-40328\" style=\"width:855px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Family-Picking-Apples-in-the-Orchard-1200x835.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Family-Picking-Apples-in-the-Orchard-300x209.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Family-Picking-Apples-in-the-Orchard-768x535.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Family-Picking-Apples-in-the-Orchard.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A fresh-picked Missouri apple is sure to put a smile on your face this fall! \u00a9 The Fun Farm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-hamilton-orchard-rolla\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hamilton Orchard, Rolla<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hamiltonholidayorchard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hamilton Orchard<\/a> is a third generation run orchard offering more than a dozen different varieties of apples in a beautiful setting. The two-story white farmhouse provides a bright contrast against the lush green fruit trees and lake adjacent to the orchard. The season runs from August to October (while supplies last).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-historic-weston-orchard-and-vineyard-weston\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Historic Weston Orchard and Vineyard, Weston<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s u-pick fun for the entire family at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/historic-weston-orchard-vineyard\">Historic Weston Orchard and Vineyard<\/a>. With 7,000 trees (featuring 12 varieties) on 15 acres, there&#8217;s plenty of apple-picking to go around. Plus, from hayrack rides and a pumpkin patch to zip-lining and eating at the in-house bakery, there is plenty of entertainment and quality outdoor bonding for the family. The apple-picking season runs August-November; the orchard is open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-hilltop-orchard-new-franklin\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hilltop Orchard, New Franklin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A small, independent orchard just north of Booneville,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/hilltop-orchard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hilltop Orchard<\/a>&nbsp;features u-pick apples in a simple setting. Check the orchards Facebook page for when you can come pick-your-own from September to October (while the fruit lasts).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-knowlan-family-farm-burfordville\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Knowlan Family Farm, Burfordville<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With more than 20 varieties of u-pick apples, you will find something new to try throughout the season at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/knowlanfamilyfarm.com\/apples\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Knowlan Family Farm<\/a>. Fall is a great time to visit &#8212; savor u-pick apples and cider; find a pumpkin to carve; get on a hayride and more! If you aren\u2019t in the mood to pick, drop by the farm store for some prepicked apples, bagged and ready to go. The farm is slightly more than a 30-minute drive from Cape Girardeau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-schweizer-orchard-st-joseph\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schweizer Orchard, St. Joseph<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">U-pick apple season starts by the middle of August at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/schweizer-orchards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schweizer Orchard<\/a> and continues to first fall freeze. They offer a wide range of apple varieties from sweet to tart and &#8212; get this &#8212; spicy. The family-owned orchard also offers you-pick and prepicked produce, a gift shop, a snack and refreshment stand, and a picnic area.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/medium-Thierbach-Orchards.jpg\" alt=\"Person reaches up to grab a bright shiny red apple off of a lush green apple tree at a Missouri apple orchard. \" class=\"wp-image-38356\" style=\"width:856px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/medium-Thierbach-Orchards.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/medium-Thierbach-Orchards-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/medium-Thierbach-Orchards-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mdt-visitmo-cdn.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/medium-Thierbach-Orchards-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Savor the fall season at a u-pick orchard for your slice of autumn fun. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-sunshine-valley-farm-rogersville\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sunshine Valley Farm, Rogersville<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/sunshine-valley-farm-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sunshine Valley Farm<\/a>, located less than a half-hour from Springfield,\u00a0has been providing apples and other fruit and vegetables for more than 30 years. They offer u-pick and prepicked produce at their roadside farmstand. Check their website for exactly what produce is available when you\u2019re ready to visit. Their Farmstand hours and Pick-your-own hours vary from day to day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-thierbach-apple-orchard-marthasville\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thierbach Apple Orchard, Marthasville<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most popular apple varieties at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/things-to-do\/thierbach-orchards-berry-farm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thierback Apple Orchard<\/a> are the Mutsu and the Missouri Red. They may not be familiar to you, but once you taste them, you\u2019ll know why people keep asking for them. They sell pre-picked apples in their market. U-pick opportunities are offered on Saturdays and Sundays, in early September and October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be sure to check each orchard&#8217;s website for updates on what&#8217;s in season and available before you go. For more fun, plan a trip to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmo.com\/articles\/fall-festivals-in-missouri\">fall festival<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is nothing that says autumn more than a bite of a fresh, crisp apple picked right off the tree. Give it a quick polish, sink your teeth in and let all that delicious sweetness explode in your mouth.<br \/>\nMissouri has apple orchards throughout the 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