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APPLE UPDATE: AUGUST 28

Apple Updates, Heirloom Apples / By Marketing

We’ve got some updates to the varieties available this week! All fresh-bagged apples and U-Pick Apple Tours are available from the Apple Shed located behind the General Store (big red barn), open Wednesday through Sunday, 10 AM-5 PM. U-Pick Apple Tours are on the hour, every hour, with the last tour of the day leaving […]

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Apple Update and More! August 24

Apple Core Grill, Apple Updates, Heirloom Apples, Music at the Orchard, Orchard and More / By Marketing

We’re serving up a whole lotta smiles at the Orchard today! We’ve got Gala and McIntosh apples, and the U-Pick today is McIntosh! All fresh apples are behind the big red barn in the Apple Shed with tours heading out every hour on the hour until 4 pm. Live music is 2 PM-4 PM with

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Business Hours at the Orchard

Orchard and More / By Marketing

Planning a visit to the Orchard? Here’s a quick look at our hours for the remainder of the season. The General Store is open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 AM-5 PM, and is a great place to stop along the Blue Ridge Parkway for specialty food items and unique art, ceramics and wood carvings from local artisans and

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Chow Chow Dog Lunch Special – 8/23-25

Apple Core Grill / By Marketing

This weekend only–come chow down on our Chow Chow Dog lunch special, a Nathan’s jumbo dog topped with our own Altapass Chow Chow! Served with side and a drink, just $10.99. Offer good Friday, Aug 23 through Sunday, Aug 25. The Apple Core Grill is open Wednesday – Sunday, 11 AM-4 PM. Apple Core Grill

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August 8: Ballad Swap Fundraiser

Music at the Orchard / By Marketing

We’re excited to announce that the Apple Core Grill will be open until 6 PM on this evening. So stop in and enjoy a delicious sandwich before heading to the pavilion for the concert. See you there! Friday, August 8, 2025 6 PM – 8 PM Admission: $10 at the door Orchard at Altapass (directions)

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August 25: Carolina Bluegrass Style

Music at the Orchard / By Marketing

Carolina Bluegrass Style joins us at the Orchard for live music on August 25th at 2 PM.

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August 24: Rewind Goodtimz Band

Music at the Orchard / By Marketing

The Rewind Goodtimz Band–an awesome mix of seasoned WNC musicians–returns to the Orchard pavilion for more great dance-and-clap til you drop music. You won’t want to leave the dance floor! Join Rewind for a good time with Jack Freck, Frank Moore, Jimmy Cox, and Chris Vaughn. Come come take in some breathtaking views, enjoy the

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"I love the O! I'm so fortunate to be able to visit here several times a year. The heirloom apples are the way nature intended. This nonprofit organization promotes and preserves the Blue Ridge Mountain culture through music and storytelling. The people of the Orchard are so kind."
Kat Bauer

P.O. Box 357

Spruce Pine, NC 28777
mm 328.3 Blue Ridge Parkway
828-765-9531
missionmanager@altapassorchard.org

What We Offer

Heirloom Apple Orchard
U-Pick Experience
Tractor Rides
Live Music & Dancing
Pollinator Garden
Apple Core Grill
Orchard Model Railroad
Barn Swallow Habitat
Bee & Butterfly Habitat
Walking Trails
Games
Homemade Fudge
Hot Apple Desserts