For this weekend only, Tractor Ride Tickets come with a FREE scoop at our ice cream counter! Choose from a double-scoop cup, a double-scoop cone, or go all out with a slice of warm apple pie topped with a single-scoop of your favorite flavor. Tractor Ride Tickets: $10 per person Tractor Ride Schedule: Saturdays and […]
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Friday, Aug 22, 2025 6 PM – 8 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: $10 at the register Join us for a special evening of music with long-time Orchard friend, Randy Flack, and the Orchard’s very own Sam McKinney! Doors open at 6 PM and tickets are available for $10 at the General Store register.
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Saturday, Aug 23, 2025 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE Tonja Smith will be signing and selling copies of her books “The Adventures of Bailey, Bleecker, and Banjo: Linville Gorge” and “I Believe I Can,” books 1 & 2 of The Painted Series. About The Painted Series:Vibrant, careful strokes of
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Apple Update: August 23 U-Pick Apples Our u-pick variety today is the ever-popular McIntosh! U-pick tours leave every hour on the hour, with our last tour of the day heading out at 4 PM. Bagged Apples Our bagged apples today are McIntosh, Gala, Grimes Golden, and Ginger Gold. As always, supplies are limited, so availability
Saturday, August 23, 2025 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE MUSIC SCHEDULE UPDATE!Originally, the Pigeon River Messengers were going to be playing at the Orchard Saturday, but unfortunately Lori is having to take a few weeks off. So this Saturday, husband Zach Dyke will be performing with talented musician Andrew
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Every Thursday from 1 PM to 3 PM, the Orchard at Altapass hosts a lively Music Jam at its scenic pavilion, inviting musicians and music lovers alike to join in a celebration of community and sound. This weekly event welcomes everyone to bring their instruments, share their voices, or simply soak in the traditional mountain
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Live Music at the Orchard: Carolina Bluegrass Style Sunday, August 24, 2025 2 PM – 4 PM Orchard at Altapass (directions) Admission: FREE We are so excited to welcome back Carolina Bluegrass Style for their 3rd year performing at the Orchard. If you haven’t heard them yet– wow what a treat! Their style includes standard
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Blue Ridge Parkway Updates Over the years, most of our guests have found us as they enjoy the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Due to Hurricane Helene, the Parkway is currently under repair in many areas. Though the area that leads directly to the Orchard is open– a short stretch from Little Switzerland to Altapass Hwy–many
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