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SUMMARY:Fall Ticketed Entry
DESCRIPTION:\nApple season is here, and we’re excited to make your traditional fall experience the very best it can be! Carter Mountain Orchard is open seven days a week ( https://chilesfamilyorchards.com/carter-mountain-orchard/visit/#seasonal ) this fall, including the orchard, the Country Store & Bakery, the Wine Shop, and the Bold Rock Hard Cider Taproom.\n\n\n\nEntry is free on most weekdays, and on weekends during the non-peak fall season (early September and late November). For weekend admission from 9/12–11/15, we require entry passes.\n\n\n\n\nReserve Passes ( https://chilesfamilyorchards.ticketspice.com/fall-admissions-2026-tickets )\n\n\n\n\nEntry passes are required for the following 2026 weekends:\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember:\n\n\n\n\nSat–Sun, 9/12–13\n\n\n\nSat–Sun, 9/19–20\n\n\n\nFri–Sun, 9/25–27\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober:\n\n\n\n\nFri–Sun, 10/2–4\n\n\n\nFri–Mon , 10/9–12 (Columbus Day)\n\n\n\nFri–Sun, 10/16–18\n\n\n\nFri–Sun, 10/23–25\n\n\n\nFri–Sun, 10/30-11/1\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember:\n\n\n\n\nSat–Sun, 11/7–8\n\n\n\nSat–Sun, 11/14–15\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: vehicles over 20 feet in length cannot be accommodated on ticketed days.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome Up Any Weekend!\n\n\n\nFlexible entry with Anytime Passes and Season Passes\n\n\n\nWith Anytime Passes ( https://chilesfamilyorchards.ticketspice.com/fall-admissions-2026-tickets ), you can come up the mountain when you like without choosing a weekend in advance. Anytime Passes are limited — get them while they’re available!\n\n\n\nApple-obsessed? Season Passes ( https://chilesfamilyorchards.ticketspice.com/fall-admissions-2026-tickets ) allow for unlimited fall visits, even on the busiest weekends.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrive-thru Available\n\n\n\nNo entry pass required!\n\n\n\nWant fresh-picked mountain apples and other Carter Mountain fall favorites without purchasing an entry pass? Take advantage of our drive-thru option, available on ticketed days! Learn more ( https://chilesfamilyorchards.com/calendar/drive-thru-2026 )\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReserve Passes ( https://chilesfamilyorchards.ticketspice.com/fall-admissions-2026-tickets )\n\n\n\n\nFAQ\n\n\n\nWho needs a pass?\n\n\n\nVisitors ages 12 and older. No entry passes are required for children under 12. Orchard activities, including picking, hayrides, and special events, are not included with ticket purchase.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow much are passes?\n\n\n\nSingle Entry Passes for a particular day are $10/person (ages 12+).\n\n\n\nFor flexibility, we are offering a limited number of Anytime Passes ($20/person) that may be used one time on any of our ticketed days. We also offer Season Passes ($25/person), which can be used an unlimited number of times on 2026 ticketed fall weekends.\n\n\n\nChildren under 12 are free.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhy do I need a pass?\n\n\n\nFall weekends are a very popular time to visit Carter Mountain Orchard. If you’d like to visit the orchard in person on one of the ticketed days — including entering the Country Store, Wine Shop, and Bold Rock Tap Room, or picking apples — you’ll need a pass.\n\n\n\nPasses are not required on any other day. We encourage you to visit on a weekday or non-ticketed day.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo I need to get passes before I arrive?\n\n\n\nTo guarantee the date and time slot you want, reserve your passes ( https://chilesfamilyorchards.ticketspice.com/fall-admissions-2026-tickets ) in advance.\n\n\n\nIf you arrive without a pass, we’ll accommodate you as space allows; however, if we have reached capacity, we won’t allow any further guests that day and you’ll be directed back down the mountain. Plan ahead when possible!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCan I come at any time during the day? \n\n\n\nWhen you purchase a pass you will select a time slot. Time slots on ticketed days start on the hour, 9 AM–4 PM.  Passes are good for a visit of up to 3 hours.\n\n\n\nLast entry to pick-your-own apples is one hour before closing. Carter Mountain Orchard closes at 6 PM in September & October and 5 PM in November. View our seasonal hours\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat do I do when I arrive at Carter Mountain?\n\n\n\nWhen you arrive at the orchard, an attendant will review your pass and give you a wristband that is color-coded to your timeslot.\n\n\n\nOnce inside our gates, enjoy Carter Mountain Orchard!\n\n\n\n\nShop for gifts and goodies in our Country Store ( https://chilesfamilyorchards.com/carter-mountain-orchard/market/ ) and indulge in hot and fresh apple cider donuts from our bakery\n\n\n\nGrab an ice cream cone or apple cider slushie, and check out our food trucks for the day’s tasty options\n\n\n\nVisit our Wine Shop ( https://chilesfamilyorchards.com/carter-mountain-orchard/wine/ ) for wine by the glass, bottle, or case, or for one of our delicious wine slushies\n\n\n\nHead down to the Bold Rock Tap Room for hard ciders and seltzers\n\n\n\nCheck out our pumpkin display and take home your favorite\n\n\n\nPurchase pre-picked apples by the bag or box\n\n\n\nPick your own apples ( https://chilesfamilyorchards.com/carter-mountain-orchard/fruit/ )\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre apples and pumpkins included with my pass?\n\n\n\nEntry passes do not include any fruit with purchase.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow does apple picking work?\n\n\n\nOnce you arrive and have your pass scanned, we can direct you to the pick-your-own ( https://chilesfamilyorchards.com/carter-mountain-orchard/fruit/ ) check-in area for apple picking instructions and to purchase your container.\n\n\n\nLast entrance for pick-your-own apples is one hour before closing. View our seasonal hours\n\n\n\nPicking conditions and varieties available vary by day and are subject to weather, customer traffic, and other conditions outside our control. View the Now Picking chart at chiles.farm/carter-pyo.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat if I can’t make it?\n\n\n\nSorry, we don’t offer refunds once your pass is purchased. \n\n\n\nManage your tickets until 11:59 PM the day before your ticketed date.\n\n\n\nWe’re open rain or shine and will only close in extreme weather, so feel free to enjoy your visit with us no matter the forecast. In cases where you’re unable attend, please give your Single Entry Pass on to someone else who can!\n\n\n\nIf you purchased an Anytime Pass, we’ll see you on whichever day is most convenient for you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEntry passes are non-refundable. Your stay is contingent upon you following signage, staff instructions, and visitor guidelines. Your pass is good for your admission to Carter Mountain Orchard. All activities are pay-as-you-go.\n
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LOCATION:1435 Carters Mountain Trail, Charlottesville, VA 22901
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