Head into Springdale, AR and you'll come across Edward Gay Family Farm on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Arkansas's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
Most guests punch 4737 E Robinson Ave, Springdale into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Springdale itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Edward Gay Family Farm is a working apple orchard in Springdale, Arkansas. The listing below pulls together the practical details visitors ask about most, location, contact info, and whatever hours, varieties, or activities the farm has confirmed with us.
Edward Gay Family Farm sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
Edward Gay Family Farm grows 1 apple variety. Each ripens between late August and late October, so what's available depends on when you visit.
Apple season at Edward Gay Family Farm 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.
Peak-weekend crowds cluster around lunchtime, so either come early (before 10 a.m.) or late (after 3 p.m.) to skip the busiest hour. Weekdays are the most relaxed by a wide margin.
Head into Springdale, AR and you'll come across Edward Gay Family Farm on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Arkansas's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
Most guests punch 4737 E Robinson Ave, Springdale into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Springdale itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Edward Gay Family Farm grows Arkansas Black. Which varieties are ripe depends on the week you visit.
Beyond picking, Edward Gay Family Farm offers roadside market.
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