Friend Orchard
Where Friend Orchard is located
Friend Orchard sits within the Arkansas apple belt, close enough to Harrison for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
The street address is 2945 U.S. 65, Harrison, AR 72601. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Boone County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Harrison itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Friend Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near Harrison? Here's what's on file for Friend Orchard, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Friend Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Friend Orchard during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Friend Orchard tracks the rest of Arkansas. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. If you can only make one trip, late September through early October gives you the best odds of finding both early and mid-season apples on the trees at the same time.
Fall festival weekends can double the crowd overnight, so it's worth checking the orchard's social feed the day before you go. Off-festival weekdays are typically wide open.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where Friend Orchard is located
Friend Orchard sits within the Arkansas apple belt, close enough to Harrison for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
The street address is 2945 U.S. 65, Harrison, AR 72601. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Boone County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Harrison itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Friend Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Friend Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Friend Orchard runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What else is there to do at Friend Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Friend Orchard offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: Medium
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