Blackberry Orchard
Contact & location
Nicholasville, KY 40356
Where Blackberry Orchard is located
Blackberry Orchard sits within the Kentucky apple belt, close enough to Nicholasville for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 6300 Danville Road Loop 2, Nicholasville, KY 40356, Nicholasville 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 Kentucky 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 Nicholasville.
Weather at Blackberry Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near Nicholasville? Here's what's on file for Blackberry Orchard, 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 Blackberry Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Blackberry Orchard 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 Blackberry Orchard tracks the rest of Kentucky. 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.
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 Blackberry Orchard is located
Blackberry Orchard sits within the Kentucky apple belt, close enough to Nicholasville for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 6300 Danville Road Loop 2, Nicholasville, KY 40356, Nicholasville 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 Kentucky 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 Nicholasville.
Weather at Blackberry Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Blackberry Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Blackberry Orchard 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 Blackberry Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Blackberry Orchard offers pick-your-own.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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