Harker Family Orchard, Inc.
Contact & location
Waldron, IN 46182
Where Harker Family Orchard, Inc. is located
Harker Family Orchard, Inc. is tucked into Shelby County, on the outskirts of Waldron. 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.
The street address is 7589 Indiana 244, Waldron, IN 46182. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Shelby County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Waldron itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Harker Family Orchard, Inc.
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Waldron, IN, Harker Family Orchard, Inc. 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.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Harker Family Orchard, Inc.
Pick-your-own is available at Harker Family Orchard, Inc. 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 Harker Family Orchard, Inc. tracks the rest of Indiana. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. The window most families aim for is the last two weeks of September into the first two of October, that's when Honeycrisp, Empire, and mid-season varieties usually overlap.
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 Harker Family Orchard, Inc. is located
Harker Family Orchard, Inc. is tucked into Shelby County, on the outskirts of Waldron. 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.
The street address is 7589 Indiana 244, Waldron, IN 46182. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Shelby County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Waldron itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Harker Family Orchard, Inc.
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Harker Family Orchard, Inc. offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Harker Family Orchard, Inc. 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 Harker Family Orchard, Inc.?+
Beyond picking, Harker Family Orchard, Inc. offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: High
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