
Sweet Rose Farm sits in Blue Grass, Virginia, one of the classic apple-growing pockets of Virginia. The farm's street address is 2182 Maple Sugar Road, Blue Grass, VA .
Most visitors reach Sweet Rose Farm by car; the drive winds past rolling farmland that's especially pretty during peak fall color. From the nearest highway exit, follow signs toward Blue Grass and continue on local county roads to 2182 Maple Sugar Road. GPS is reliable to the farm entrance, and there is on-site parking once you arrive.
Landmarks in the area include downtown Blue Grass, nearby farm stands, and small-town diners that make a great pre or post-picking stop. Cell service can get spotty on back roads, so it's smart to download the map to your phone before you leave the highway.
Certified organic apple orchard on 4 acres, 12 varieties, 4,000 trees.
Looking for the best apple picking near Blue Grass, Virginia? Sweet Rose Farm is a working apple orchard located in Blue Grass, Virginia, welcoming families, couples, and photographers each fall for a classic American harvest experience.
Sweet Rose Farm sits inside one of Virginia's most beloved apple-growing regions. Between the smell of fresh cider, warm apple donuts, and rows of Honeycrisp and McIntosh trees heavy with fruit, it's the kind of place that turns a simple Saturday into a memory your kids will still talk about years later.
Apple picking availability at Sweet Rose Farm depends on the week and weather. Call ahead the morning of your visit to confirm.
Sweet Rose Farm grows 1 apple variety. Each ripens between late August and late October, so what's available depends on when you visit.
Apple season at Sweet Rose Farm runs from late August through late October, like most orchards in Virginia. The sweet spot for a first-time visit is the last two weeks of September through the first two weeks of October.
Weekends between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. are the friendliest time to arrive. Weekdays are the most peaceful, a Tuesday or Wednesday morning may have entire rows to yourself.
Sweet Rose Farm sits in Blue Grass, Virginia, one of the classic apple-growing pockets of Virginia. The farm's street address is 2182 Maple Sugar Road, Blue Grass, VA .
Most visitors reach Sweet Rose Farm by car; the drive winds past rolling farmland that's especially pretty during peak fall color. From the nearest highway exit, follow signs toward Blue Grass and continue on local county roads to 2182 Maple Sugar Road. GPS is reliable to the farm entrance, and there is on-site parking once you arrive.
Landmarks in the area include downtown Blue Grass, nearby farm stands, and small-town diners that make a great pre or post-picking stop. Cell service can get spotty on back roads, so it's smart to download the map to your phone before you leave the highway.
Contact Sweet Rose Farm directly to confirm whether pick-your-own apples are available on the date you plan to visit, availability can change week to week based on ripeness and weather.
Apple season at most U.S. orchards runs from late August through late October. Call ahead or check Sweet Rose Farm's website before your visit to confirm which varieties are ripe.
Hours at Sweet Rose Farm vary by season. We recommend calling ahead at 540-474-5139 or checking their website the morning of your visit.
Pick-your-own apple prices in the U.S. typically run $1.50–$3.00 per pound, or $20–$40 for a half-bushel bag. Sweet Rose Farm sets prices at the entrance each season based on the current crop.
Sweet Rose Farm grows 12 varieties. Early-season varieties like Gala and Honeycrisp come in first, followed by mid-season Empire and McIntosh, and finishing with late-season Fuji, Cameo, and Pink Lady.
Absolutely, Sweet Rose Farm welcomes families and offers apples.
Most working orchards ask that pets stay home for food-safety reasons. Call Sweet Rose Farm to confirm their current pet policy before bringing your dog.
Sweet Rose Farm has on-site parking that's free for guests. Fall weekends are the busiest, mornings are the calmest time to visit.
Bring cash, comfortable closed-toe shoes, a light jacket, sunscreen, water, and a camera. Sweet Rose Farm usually provides picking bags or buckets.
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