Bend Cider Co. sits within the Oregon apple belt, close enough to Bend for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Bend center, 64649 Wharton Avenue 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.
Once you're in the area, downtown Bend has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near Bend? Here's what's on file for Bend Cider Co., 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 is available at Bend Cider Co. during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
Apple season at Bend Cider Co. tracks the rest of Oregon. 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.
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.
Bend Cider Co. sits within the Oregon apple belt, close enough to Bend for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Bend center, 64649 Wharton Avenue 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.
Once you're in the area, downtown Bend has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Yes. Bend Cider Co. runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
Beyond picking, Bend Cider Co. offers pick-your-own.
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