Vogel Orchard
Contact & location
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Where Vogel Orchard is located
Vogel Orchard 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.
From Fredericksburg center, 12862 U.S. 290 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 Fredericksburg 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.
Weather at Vogel Orchard
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Planning apple picking near Fredericksburg? Here's what's on file for Vogel Orchard, 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 Vogel Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Vogel Orchard 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 Vogel Orchard tracks the rest of Texas. 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 Vogel Orchard is located
Vogel Orchard 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.
From Fredericksburg center, 12862 U.S. 290 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 Fredericksburg 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.
Weather at Vogel Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Vogel Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Vogel Orchard 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 Vogel Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Vogel Orchard offers pick-your-own.
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