Flat Rock Cider Company
Contact & location
Flat Rock, NC 28731
Where Flat Rock Cider Company is located
Flat Rock Cider Company sits within the North Carolina apple belt, close enough to Flat Rock for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 925 Upward Road, Flat Rock 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 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 Flat Rock.
Weather at Flat Rock Cider Company
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near Flat Rock? Here's what's on file for Flat Rock Cider Company, 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 Flat Rock Cider Company
Pick-your-own is available at Flat Rock Cider Company 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 Flat Rock Cider Company tracks the rest of North Carolina. 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 Flat Rock Cider Company is located
Flat Rock Cider Company sits within the North Carolina apple belt, close enough to Flat Rock for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 925 Upward Road, Flat Rock 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 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 Flat Rock.
Weather at Flat Rock Cider Company
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Flat Rock Cider Company offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Flat Rock Cider Company 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 Flat Rock Cider Company?+
Beyond picking, Flat Rock Cider Company offers pick-your-own.
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