Low confidence Albuquerque, New Mexico

Wavada Orchard

Contact & location

Where Wavada Orchard is located

Head into Albuquerque, NM and you'll come across Wavada Orchard on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of New Mexico's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.

Set your GPS to Albuquerque, NM and follow the local roads out of town; small orchard signs usually mark the last stretch.

Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Albuquerque itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.

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This privately owned little orchard is outstanding! We booked the location for an event & it was so much fun! It's owned by a knowledgeable, elderly couple who devote their lives to growing different types of apples right here in Albuquerque! They also had chickens & horses on the grounds! It's a great idea for those both young & old! Plus, their prices are super reasonable! You do have to call ahead to schedule your visit, but it's so worth it!

Wavada Orchard is a working apple orchard in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The listing below pulls together the practical details visitors ask about most, location, contact info, and whatever hours, varieties, or activities the farm has confirmed with us.

Apple Picking at Wavada Orchard

Wavada Orchard sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.

On-Farm Activities

pick-your-own apples

Best Time to Visit

Apple season at Wavada Orchard tracks the rest of New Mexico. 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.

Peak-weekend crowds cluster around lunchtime, so either come early (before 10 a.m.) or late (after 3 p.m.) to skip the busiest hour. Weekdays are the most relaxed by a wide margin.