BJ Reece Orchards & Farm Market
Contact & location
Ellijay, GA
Where BJ Reece Orchards & Farm Market is located
BJ Reece Orchards & Farm Market is tucked into Georgia, on the outskirts of Ellijay. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
From Ellijay center, 9131 Highway 52 East, Ellijay, Georgia 30536, United States 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 Ellijay 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 BJ Reece Orchards & Farm Market
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Ellijay, GA, BJ Reece Orchards & Farm Market is one of the working orchards in the area. The page pulls hours, address, and any confirmed varieties or activities into one place so you don't have to chase them across five sites.
Apple Picking at BJ Reece Orchards & Farm Market
BJ Reece Orchards & Farm Market sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at BJ Reece Orchards & Farm Market tracks the rest of Georgia. 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.
Saturdays fill up fast once the first frost hits. Sunday afternoons and any weekday morning are noticeably calmer if you'd rather not queue at the register.
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 BJ Reece Orchards & Farm Market is located
BJ Reece Orchards & Farm Market is tucked into Georgia, on the outskirts of Ellijay. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
From Ellijay center, 9131 Highway 52 East, Ellijay, Georgia 30536, United States 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 Ellijay 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 BJ Reece Orchards & Farm Market
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Beyond picking, BJ Reece Orchards & Farm Market offers U-Pick Apples, Farm Activities.
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