Appel Farms
Contact & location
Springdale, AR 72762
Where Appel Farms is located
Appel Farms sits within the Arkansas apple belt, close enough to Springdale for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Springdale center, 5909 County Road 56 is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Once you're in the area, downtown Springdale has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Weather at Appel Farms
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Planning apple picking near Springdale? Here's what's on file for Appel Farms, 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 Appel Farms
Pick-your-own is available at Appel Farms during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
Apple Varieties Grown Here
Appel Farms grows 2 apple varieties. Each ripens between late August and late October, so what's available depends on when you visit.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Appel Farms tracks the rest of Arkansas. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. For photographers and casual pickers alike, the first three weekends of October tend to be the sweet spot, cooler mornings, changing leaves, and the widest variety selection.
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 Appel Farms is located
Appel Farms sits within the Arkansas apple belt, close enough to Springdale for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Springdale center, 5909 County Road 56 is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Once you're in the area, downtown Springdale has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Weather at Appel Farms
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Appel Farms offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Appel Farms runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What apple varieties can I pick at Appel Farms?+
Appel Farms grows Jonagold, Jonathan. Which varieties are ripe depends on the week you visit.
What else is there to do at Appel Farms?+
Beyond picking, Appel Farms offers farm store, pick-your-own.
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