Jimmy Nix and Sons Apple House
Contact & location
Flat Rock, NC 28731
Where Jimmy Nix and Sons Apple House is located
Jimmy Nix and Sons Apple House 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 305 Orchard Valley Drive, Flat Rock, NC 28731, 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 Jimmy Nix and Sons Apple House
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 Jimmy Nix and Sons Apple House, 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 Jimmy Nix and Sons Apple House
Pick-your-own is available at Jimmy Nix and Sons Apple House 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 Jimmy Nix and Sons Apple House tracks the rest of North Carolina. 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.
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 Jimmy Nix and Sons Apple House is located
Jimmy Nix and Sons Apple House 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 305 Orchard Valley Drive, Flat Rock, NC 28731, 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 Jimmy Nix and Sons Apple House
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Jimmy Nix and Sons Apple House offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Jimmy Nix and Sons Apple House 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 Jimmy Nix and Sons Apple House?+
Beyond picking, Jimmy Nix and Sons Apple House offers pick-your-own.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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