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You can find out what's picking now here: https://www.skytoporchard.com/varieties Sky Top Orchard is a U Pick apple orchard located near Asheville, NC.

Our orchard sits atop beautiful Mt. McAlpine affording a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. We offer apple picking beginning in early August and our u pick season typically runs through October. Our fruit stand is open from opening day until the Sunday after Thanksgiving. We also offer freshly made apple cider, hard cider, our famous apple cider doughnuts, preserves and apple butter, hay

rides, a playground, an apple cannon, and other family friendly activities. Visit our website and follow us on social media for the most up-to-date and accurate information. You'll find a picking schedule on our site that is kept up-to-date throughout the season.

04/09/2026

🍎 Hello, September!

We're soaking up every bit of apple season, and we're excited to welcome you to the orchard 9 AM–6 PM throughout September and October! 🍏🌳

And yes—we're OPEN on Labor Day, Monday, September 1! 🗓️

Come spend the month of September with us for apple picking, mountain views, fresh treats, and plenty of Sky Top fun. ❤️

03/09/2026

Labor Day weekend is almost here and we can’t wait to welcome you to Sky Top!! 🍎 Fresh apples, cool drinks, mountain views, tasty treats and great memories are waiting for you!

Starting tomorrow (Friday, 9/4) we will be open daily 9-6 (including Labor Day Monday).

Picking:
🍎 Crimson Crisp
🍎 Jonagold
🍎Gala

Already Picked:
🍎 Crimson Crisp
🍏Mustu
🍎 Jonagold
🍎 Gala
🍎 Honeycrisp
🍎McIntosh
🍎Cortland
Asian Pears

U-Pick Appointments are open online! Visit our website (link on bio) to reserve your picking appointment. Walk ups for U-Pick are available while supplies last!

🌳Just visiting? No reservation is needed to enjoy Sky Top! You’re always welcome to browse our market, grab donuts and baked goods, and explore our attractions— the apple cannon, gem mine, bee train, hayrides, bamboo forest, and more.

🏆 Don’t forget to vote once daily (per device) for Sky Top as USA Today’s Best Orchard. 🔗 Link in Bio

See you this weekend! 🍎

02/09/2026

🍎 Have you voted today?!

If Sky Top has been part of your family's traditions, we'd love your help as the days count down to vote Sky Top as the Best Apple Orchard in the USA!

✨ Remember, you can vote once per day, per device, until Monday, September 7th!

Vote here: https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/sky-top-orchard-flat-rock-north-carolina/

Thank you for helping bring national awareness to our region and for cheering us on! 🍎❤️

01/09/2026

🇺🇸 Making Labor Day weekend plans? We’ve got you covered! 🍎

We’ll be OPEN Labor Day Monday, September 7 from 9 AM–6 PM!

Come spend the holiday with us for U-Pick apples, cider doughnuts, and fun for the whole family. 🌳❤️

U-Pick Appointments are now open online! Visit our website (link on bio) to reserve your picking appointment. Walk ups for U-Pick are available while supplies last!

🌳Just visiting? No reservation is needed to enjoy Sky Top! You’re always welcome to browse our market, grab donuts and baked goods, and explore our attractions— the apple cannon, gem mine, bee train, hayrides, bamboo forest, and more.

🏆 Don’t forget to vote once daily (per device) for Sky Top as USA Today’s Best Orchard. 🔗 https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/sky-top-orchard-flat-rock-north-carolina/

⏰ Extended Fall Hours start this Friday. We’ll be open 7 days/week from 9-6 until time change. All attractions open daily.

30/08/2026

💎⛏️ One of our favorite places to make memories? The Gold Rush Gem Mine!

Grab a bag, sift through the water, and see what treasures await discovery. It's a fun activity for curious kids, adventurous adults, and everyone in between!

Who knows what you'll uncover? ✨

Just because the weekend is almost over, doesn't mean the FUN is! Sky Top's attractions stay open 7 days/week from 9-5. And yes, the fun continues on Labor Day!

28/08/2026

Exciting News!! 🎉☕️We’ve got something NEW brewing at Sky Top!!!

You’ve been asking, and we’ve been brewing… and we are SO excited to officially introduce the newest addition to Sky Top: our very own coffee bar! 🎉☕️

Because let’s be honest… our famous apple cider donuts + a fresh cup of coffee = a match made in heaven. 🍩❤️☕

We’ll be serving up all your classic coffee favorites PLUS seasonal specialty drinks — and we’re kicking things off with a SOFT OPENING this weekend! 🙌

We’re thrilled to be partnering with our local Flat Rock friends at ShareWell Coffee Co. Roastery & Bar to bring the coffee magic to the farm! 🌱☕️

📍 Coffee Bar Soft Opening
🗓️ Open today + this weekend
⏰ 9 AM–3 PM
🍂 September hours coming soon!

Come enjoy the orchard, grab a donut, sip on a local honey latte while picking Honeycrisp, and be among the first to check out our newest adventure! We can’t wait to see you at the coffee bar! ☕️🍎🍩

☕️ WANT TO JOIN THE COFFEE FUN? ☕️
We’re still hiring baristas! If you love coffee, people, and being part of the Sky Top farm fun, we’d love to hear from you. Come be part of this exciting new chapter! ❤️

26/08/2026

🍎💨 Racing into another fantastic weekend of U-Pick Honeycrisp, Gala and McIntosh! Will you join us?

U-Pick Appointments are now open online! Visit our website (link on bio) to reserve your picking appointment. Walk ups for U-Pick are available while supplies last!

🍎 Available already picked:
Honeycrisp
Gala
McIntosh
Asian Pears
Tomatoes
Concord Grapes

🌳Just visiting? No reservation is needed to enjoy Sky Top! You’re always welcome to browse our market, grab donuts and baked goods, and explore our attractions— the apple cannon, gem mine, bee train, hayrides, bamboo forest, and more.

🏆 Don’t forget to vote once daily (per device) for Sky Top as USA Today’s Best Orchard. 🔗 https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/sky-top-orchard-flat-rock-north-carolina/

23/08/2026

Good morning from Sky Top’s market! 🌞 Now is the perfect time to pick up Honeycrisp, cider and donuts and make some memories before peak fall season arrives in WNC 🍂🍁

Now Picking:
🍎Gala, Honeycrisp & McIntosh

Available Already Picked:
🍎Gala, Honeycrisp, McIntosh and Asian Pears

Open daily 9-5. All attractions open 7 days a week! 🐝

21/08/2026

🍎 Okay, apple lovers... let's see what you've got! 🤭

One of these four is the famous Sky Top Honeycrisp—can you spot it?

Drop your guess in the comments: 1, 2, 3, or 4! 👇

We'll share the answer on our Story later today, so no cheating! 😉🍎

U-Pick and Already-Picked Honeycrisp available all weekend at Sky Top! Visit daily 9-5 to get yours!

20/08/2026

🍎 U-Pick HONEYCRISP continues this weekend!! Now is the time: don’t miss it! Also picking Gala & McIntosh.

U-Pick Appointments are now open online! Visit our website (link on bio) to reserve your picking appointment. Walk ups for U-Pick are available while supplies last!

Picking Now:
🍎Gala
🍎 Honeycrisp
🍎 McIntosh

Available already picked:
Honeycrisp
Gala
McIntosh
Early Fuji
Asian Pears
Tomatoes

🌳Just visiting? No reservation is needed to enjoy Sky Top! You’re always welcome to browse our market, grab donuts and baked goods, and explore our attractions— the apple cannon, gem mine, bee train, hayrides, bamboo forest, and more.

🏆 Don’t forget to vote once daily (per device) for Sky Top as USA Today’s Best Orchard. 🔗 https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/sky-top-orchard-flat-rock-north-carolina/

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Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00
Saturday	09:00 - 17:00
Sunday	09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+18286927930

Website

https://www.skytoporchard.com/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=Link&utm_campaign=Local+SEO

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