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Engel Orchards

Contact & location

Address

9992 U.S. 290
Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Where Engel Orchards is located

Engel Orchards sits within the Texas apple belt, close enough to Fredericksburg for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.

Most guests punch 9992 U.S. 290, Fredericksburg 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 Texas 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 Fredericksburg.

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Weather at Engel Orchards

Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.

Planning apple picking near Fredericksburg? Here's what's on file for Engel Orchards, 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 Engel Orchards

Pick-your-own is available at Engel Orchards during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.

On-Farm Activities

pick-your-own

Best Time to Visit

Apple season at Engel Orchards tracks the rest of Texas. 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 Engel Orchards is located

Engel Orchards sits within the Texas apple belt, close enough to Fredericksburg for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.

Most guests punch 9992 U.S. 290, Fredericksburg 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 Texas 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 Fredericksburg.

Open in Google Maps →