Lawyer's Apple Orchard
Contact & location
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Where Lawyer's Apple Orchard is located
Lawyer's Apple Orchard sits within the North Carolina apple belt, close enough to Rutherfordton for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 3011 Old Bostic Rd, Rutherfordton 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 Rutherfordton.
Weather at Lawyer's Apple Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Foothills North Carolina orchard with PYO apples.
Planning apple picking near Rutherfordton? Here's what's on file for Lawyer's Apple Orchard, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Apple Picking at Lawyer's Apple Orchard
Lawyer's Apple Orchard sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
Apple Varieties Grown Here
Lawyer's Apple Orchard grows 5 apple varieties. Each ripens between late August and late October, so what's available depends on when you visit.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Lawyer's Apple Orchard 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.
Hours & Season Dates
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 Lawyer's Apple Orchard is located
Lawyer's Apple Orchard sits within the North Carolina apple belt, close enough to Rutherfordton for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 3011 Old Bostic Rd, Rutherfordton 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 Rutherfordton.
Weather at Lawyer's Apple Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is apple picking season at Lawyer's Apple Orchard?+
Apple season at Lawyer's Apple Orchard runs from Late August to Late October.
What are Lawyer's Apple Orchard's hours?+
Lawyer's Apple Orchard is open Sept-Oct daily 9am-5pm. Hours shift with the harvest, so confirm before you drive out.
What apple varieties can I pick at Lawyer's Apple Orchard?+
Lawyer's Apple Orchard grows Gala, Golden Delicious, Rome, Red Delicious, Winesap. Which varieties are ripe depends on the week you visit.
What else is there to do at Lawyer's Apple Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Lawyer's Apple Orchard offers Pick-your-own, Farm market.
Data source: Manual entry · Confidence: High
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