Ladoga LaBlanche Orchards
Contact & location
Bedford, IA 50833
Where Ladoga LaBlanche Orchards is located
Ladoga LaBlanche Orchards sits within the Iowa apple belt, close enough to Bedford for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
The street address is 1598 Iowa 2, Bedford, IA 50833. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Taylor County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Bedford itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Ladoga LaBlanche Orchards
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near Bedford? Here's what's on file for Ladoga LaBlanche Orchards, 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 Ladoga LaBlanche Orchards
Pick-your-own is available at Ladoga LaBlanche Orchards 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 Ladoga LaBlanche Orchards tracks the rest of Iowa. 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 Ladoga LaBlanche Orchards is located
Ladoga LaBlanche Orchards sits within the Iowa apple belt, close enough to Bedford for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
The street address is 1598 Iowa 2, Bedford, IA 50833. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Taylor County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Bedford itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Ladoga LaBlanche Orchards
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ladoga LaBlanche Orchards offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Ladoga LaBlanche Orchards 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 Ladoga LaBlanche Orchards?+
Beyond picking, Ladoga LaBlanche Orchards offers pick-your-own.
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