Today we’ve got a wonderful heirloom apple, available bagged or u-pick, Grimes Golden. Grimes is a delicious fresh-eating apple – and they are only available while supplies last! The Apple Core Grill will be serving up mouth-watering sandwiches from 11 AM-4 PM, and live music in the pavilion starts at 2 PM with Orchard favorite, […]
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Apple Update! The Red Altapass special is sold out, but not to worry, we’ve still got others to choose from. We’re open 10 AM-5 PM, Wed through Sun with U-Pick Apple Tours every hour on the hour until 4 PM. Come see us!
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We are so excited that you are planning a trip to the Orchard! We have got one of the most beautiful spots on the Blue Ridge and we are thankful that our land is protected from development. As you arrive, we ask for your patience. We wish that everyone could drive right up to the
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We’ve got several varieties to choose from today! All fresh apples are behind the General Store (big red barn) in our Apple Shed. They’ve got lots of bagged apples and everything you need to head out for a U-Pick Apple Tour. Tours are every hour, on the hour, until 4 PM. We’re open Wed-Sun, 10
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Butterbeans is a folk trio from WNC offering toe-tapping music with lots of fun. We play traditional and original music. Come tap those toes awhile…or get up and shake a whole leg! For other upcoming events, visit our events page.
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Live Music at the Orchard: Hardy Boys Saturday, June 28, 2025 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE Join us in welcoming The Hardy Boys back to the Orchard’s pavilion stage! With thousands of miles on the road playing thousands of songs–blues, folk, traditional tunes, rock, bluegrass or country – you’re
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We will only have apples tours at 2 PM today. We will update regarding our 4 PM – WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE! Live music, delicious sandwiches, and the best apple pie around–it doesn’t get much better! Bring the family and enjoy an afternoon with us at one of the most beautiful spots on the
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The Orchard is pleased to welcome well-known local author and historian Michael C. Hardy on August 31 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Michael will join us to sign his book Hidden History of the Toe River Valley. The Orchard at Altapass hours are Wed – Sun, 10 AM- 5 PM with U-Pick Apple Tours
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***UPDATE: WE ARE SORRY TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE OVTA DINNER AT THE ORCHARD WILL BE CANCELLED DUE TO THE SEVERE WEATHER THAT IS EXPECTED IN OUR AREA. The Overmountain Victory Trail will have its annual dinner at the Orchard this year on September 27, at 6 PM. Focused on the history of the Overmountain Victory,
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We are so excited to welcome Sound Traveler back to the Orchard for their second performance of the 2024 season. Sound Traveler honors the music of the past while celebrating contemporary music. Add their original creations and arrangements to the diverse mix, and you have innovative, unique, real, live music using unexpected combinations of instruments
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