Pick-Your-Own Fruit

Spring strawberries lead to juicy peaches, blueberries, and blackberries in the summer. In the fall, apples ripen, and pumpkins are ready to become pies.

Strawberries are available from mid-April to mid-June. Flowers are available from Jlu through September. Peaches are available from mid-June to mid-Sept. Pumpkins are available from mid-late-Sept through Nov. Apples are available from mid-August through Nov. Blueberries and Blackberries are available in mid-June through July.

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Pick-Your-Own Apples

Before picking apples, you’ll pre-pay by container size:

  • Small bag: 13.00
  • Medium bag: 23.00
  • Large box: 39.00
  • Bushel: 55.00

Availability varies by day. View picking policies

Pick your own apples at Carter Mountain Orchard

Learn About Apples

We grow many popular varieties, including Albemarle Pippin, Jonagold, and Pink Lady. Read our apple profiles, fun facts, and other tips.

Pick-Your-Own Pumpkins

The pumpkin patch opens for the season on September 19 with our annual Fall Into Fun event.

The pumpkin picking field is free to access on most weekdays until November, simply pre-pay for your pumpkin(s) in the Farm Market when you arrive. On weekends and school holidays, passes are required as part of our Patch of Fun.

Pre-picked pumpkins priced by size are available in the Farm Market.

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Pick your own pumpkins at Chiles Peach Orchard

Learn About Pumpkins

Whether you prefer to use your pumpkins for cooking, decorating, or carving, we’ve got you covered with pumpkins of every size and shape!


Picking Policies

At Chiles Peach Orchard

Check in with staff

Before picking, you must check in with orchard staff. Everyone in your group must check in at the same time.

We’ll provide picking instructions, let you know what and where to pick (availability varies by day), and update you on everything going on that day!

Pre-pay for PYO

Before picking, you’ll pre-pay by container size (or per pumpkin).

Guests must purchase at least one container for every 2-3 people picking fruit. You may fill your container only once.


Anticipated Fruit Availability

At Chiles Peach Orchard

Pick-Your-Own Fruit

Within reach of downtown Crozet, the orchard is surrounded by beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with opportunities to pick your own fruit almost every season.

Pick your own strawberries are available from mid-April to mid-June. Flowers, July through September. Peaches, mid-June to mid-Sept. Pumpkins, from mid-late-Sept through November. Apples, mid-August through November. Blueberries and blackberries are available in mid-June through July.

Pre-Picked & Ready

Visit the Farm Market for fresh fruits and vegetables, plus jarred goods and local gifts.

Sweet cherries are available from late May to mid-June. Veggies, July through Oct. Cut Flowers, July through September. Strawberries, mid-April to mid-June. Nectarines, mid-June to late August. Pumpkins and gourds, mid-Sept through Nov. Peaches, mid-June to mid-September. Pumpkins, mid-late-Sept through November. Apples, mid-August through November. Blueberries, June.