Rolling Prairie Farmers Alliance sits within the Kansas apple belt, close enough to Lawrence for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 1954 Union Rd, Lawrence 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.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Kansas does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Lawrence.
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Open: April to November
Planning apple picking near Lawrence? Here's what's on file for Rolling Prairie Farmers Alliance, 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 is available at Rolling Prairie Farmers Alliance during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
Apple season at Rolling Prairie Farmers Alliance tracks the rest of Kansas. 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.
Rolling Prairie Farmers Alliance sits within the Kansas apple belt, close enough to Lawrence for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 1954 Union Rd, Lawrence 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.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Kansas does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Lawrence.
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Yes. Rolling Prairie Farmers Alliance runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
Beyond picking, Rolling Prairie Farmers Alliance offers pick-your-own, pumpkins.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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