Black Mountain Cider + Mead
Contact & location
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Where Black Mountain Cider + Mead is located
Head into Black Mountain, NC and you'll come across Black Mountain Cider + Mead on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of North Carolina's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Black Mountain center, 104 Eastside Drive is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery North Carolina 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 Black Mountain.
Weather at Black Mountain Cider + Mead
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Black Mountain Cider + Mead is a working apple orchard in Black Mountain, North Carolina. 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.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Black Mountain Cider + Mead
Pick-your-own is available at Black Mountain Cider + Mead 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 Black Mountain Cider + Mead tracks the rest of North Carolina. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. For photographers and casual pickers alike, the first three weekends of October tend to be the sweet spot, cooler mornings, changing leaves, and the widest variety selection.
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.
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 Black Mountain Cider + Mead is located
Head into Black Mountain, NC and you'll come across Black Mountain Cider + Mead on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of North Carolina's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Black Mountain center, 104 Eastside Drive is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery North Carolina 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 Black Mountain.
Weather at Black Mountain Cider + Mead
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Black Mountain Cider + Mead offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Black Mountain Cider + Mead 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 Black Mountain Cider + Mead?+
Beyond picking, Black Mountain Cider + Mead offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: High
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