Son of a Bear Ciders
Contact & location
Rapidan, VA 22733
Where Son of a Bear Ciders is located
Head into Rapidan, VA and you'll come across Son of a Bear Ciders on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Virginia's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
Most guests punch 22344 Clarks Mountain Road, Rapidan 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.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Orange County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Rapidan itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Son of a Bear Ciders
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Son of a Bear Ciders is a working apple orchard in Rapidan, Virginia. The listing below pulls together the practical details visitors ask about most, location, contact info, and whatever hours, varieties, or activities the farm has confirmed with us.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Son of a Bear Ciders
Pick-your-own is available at Son of a Bear Ciders 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 Son of a Bear Ciders tracks the rest of Virginia. 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.
Peak-weekend crowds cluster around lunchtime, so either come early (before 10 a.m.) or late (after 3 p.m.) to skip the busiest hour. Weekdays are the most relaxed by a wide margin.
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 Son of a Bear Ciders is located
Head into Rapidan, VA and you'll come across Son of a Bear Ciders on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Virginia's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
Most guests punch 22344 Clarks Mountain Road, Rapidan 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.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Orange County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Rapidan itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Son of a Bear Ciders
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Son of a Bear Ciders offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Son of a Bear Ciders 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 Son of a Bear Ciders?+
Beyond picking, Son of a Bear Ciders offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: High
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