Orchard season is starting soon, so get ready to go peach picking and apple picking in Columbus! Peach season is in July and August, and apple season typically runs from July to early November, wrapping up with my favorite variety, Goldrush!
I’ve gathered a list of the 12 best places for apple picking in Columbus, and the 5 best orchards for peach picking in Columbus. Go multiple times, and you can have a freshly picked peach or apple a day for the next few months!
Apple Picking in Columbus
Since apples are available July through October, you have plenty of time to pick your favorite apple varieties and try some new ones. Go apple picking at different times this fall and see what new varieties you can try.
Whether you prefer sweet, tangy, or sour apples for eating or cooking, there are so many varieties to choose from. If you hope to store some for the winter, ask which options are best for storing!
Before you head to an orchard to pick apples, make sure to verify u-pick times and availability, or confirm on their Facebook page.
Don’t forget your camera for great photo ops!
Note: the information below was gathered before apple season and may have changed slightly since publishing. Please click the links to find exact current details for apple picking availability, schedule, prices, and such.
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North Apple Orchards
CherryHawk Farm
16220 Springdale Road, Marysville, OH 43040. Phone: 937-642-6442
12 varieties of Apples, starting in August. See Facebook page for updates and availability.
See website for varieties that are available starting in August.
Sunflower field – tba expected for 2025. Visiting the flowers is included with a $20 minimum purchase of one peck of apples; $25 for premium apples. If you do not want a lot of apples, put the amount you want in your bag. The bag price is good for one person, a couple of two, or an immediate family. $1 each per additional stem
Apple Hill Orchards
2 locations!
1175 Lexington-Ontario Road, Mansfield, Ohio 44903 (419) 884-1500
16780 Fredericktown-Amity Road, Fredericktown, Ohio 43210, 740-694-7688
30 varieties of apples (starting in early July, with u-pick starting in August), 8 varieties of peaches (late July/August), plus pears (September), plums (September), cherries (July), and pumpkins (October), Christmas trees (December). And people RAVE about the donuts. If you’re driving through the area, they even have a drive-thru for espresso drinks, coffee, and apple donuts! Note: Not all apple varieties will be available for u-pick, depending on crop availability.
Follow Apple Hill Orchards on Facebook for updates and special events, such as pony rides.
Lawrence Orchards
2634 Smeltzer Road, Marion, OH 43302. Phone: 740-389-3019.
15 varieties of Apples, peaches, wildflowers, pumpkins, Christmas trees. Integrated pest management system for lower chemical use. Not everything will be available for u-pick, depending on crop availability. Open from 10-5 Monday – Saturday. See Facebook page for updates.
Harvest Saturdays at Lawrence Orchards: select Saturdays, August 23 – October, 2025. Pick your own apples, music, food trucks, entertainment, and more. See list of activities for each Harvest Saturday.
September 27: Applefest 10:00 am- 5:00 pm. Hayrides, music, pony rides and more. $5 admission
October 25: Applebutter and Horseradish Day 10 am – 5 pm. We start stirring the copper kettle of applebutter over an open fire around daybreak. The butter is ready for processing by midafternoon. At the same time we grind our horseradish crop (downwind from the butter!). Come take a step back in time and enjoy the tastes and smells of farm life! Schmidt’s food truck will be there.
South Apple Orchards
Hirsch Fruit Farm
12846 State Route 772, Chillicothe, OH 45601. Phone: 740-775-7055. Off-farm location is on 41 Seney Rd
Over 21 varieties of apples (limited picking dates), pumpkins. See Hirsch Fruit Farm Facebook page for updates.
Paiges’ Produce/Family farm market
7975 Cincinnati Zanesville Rd., Amanda, Ohio 43102. 740-601-8419. Call to check availability.
Peaches: Typically late July/early August
Apples: Expected August-October – select u-pick dates.
East Apple Orchards
Lynd Fruit Farm
9091 Morse Road SW, Pataskala, OH 43062. Phone: (740)927-7113
20+ varieties of apples beginning September, pumpkins (October), asian pears (early October). U-pick and already picked, farm market, concessions, etc.
See website or Facebook page for availability and u-pick pricing. 1 small bag purchase minimum per vehicle.
Smiles of Sunflowers at Lynd
August 2025 tba from 10 am – 8 p.m. 9851 Morse Rd. SW (across from the market)
Peaches: Typically late July/early August
Apples: Expected August-October – select u-pick dates.
East Apple Orchards
Lynd Fruit Farm
9091 Morse Road SW, Pataskala, OH 43062. Phone: (740)927-7113
20+ varieties of apples beginning September, pumpkins (October), asian pears (early October). U-pick and already picked, farm market, concessions, etc.
See website or Facebook page for availability and u-pick pricing. 1 small bag purchase minimum per vehicle.
Smiles of Sunflowers at Lynd
August 2025 tba from 10 am – 8 p.m. 9851 Morse Rd. SW (across from the market)
Legend Hills Orchard
11335 Reynolds Rd, Utica, Ohio (740) 892-3090.
24 varieties of apples starting in late June, and 7 variety of peaches will be available from late July-late August.
Check availability daily by Facebook, hours are Mon-Sat 9-5, Sunday 12-5. Peaches are available to pick – call or look for Facebook updates before you go, or see website.
Peaches expected late July/early August.
Apples: Earliest variety available in early July for u-pick, with more varieties available later in season.
Heartland Orchard
13029 Laurel Hill Rd, Thornville, Ohio, (740) 787-1353
No u-pick, but they offer 26 varieties of Apples, Pears and 14 varieties of Peaches, plus plums and cut-your-own Christmas tree. Check Facebook for availability.
West Apple Orchards
The Orchard & Co
7255 US HWY 42 North, Plain City. 614-873-0510
11 varieties of apples beginning in late August, plus u-pick pumpkins, food, and more. See Facebook page for picking schedules/varieties.
Fall Season: Saturdays & Sundays, TBA 2025
Farm Yard Pass: Farm Yard Pass is not required to pick apples, pumpkins, or to visit the market & cafe. Adults & Children $12.00, Seniors $5.00, 2 & under free, Season Pass: $20.00
Includes: Animal Barn, Jumping Pillow, Pedal Cart Track, Zip Line, Tractor Swings, Hay & Corn barn, Hill Slide, Diggers, Tire Climb, Wagon Ride, & Moo Moo Express.