Fall Ticketed Entry

Apple season is here, and we’re excited to make your traditional fall experience the very best it can be!

Entry tickets are required for the following 2024 weekends:

• Saturday & Sunday, 9/14–15
• Saturday & Sunday, 9/21–22
• Friday–Sunday, 9/27–29
• Friday–Sunday, 10/4–6
• Friday–Monday (Columbus Day), 10/11–14
• Friday–Sunday, 10/18–20
• Friday–Sunday, 10/25–27
• Saturday & Sunday, 11/2–3
• Saturday & Sunday, 11/9–10

Vehicles over 20 feet in length cannot be accommodated on ticketed days.

Drive-thru Available

No ticket required!

Want fresh-picked mountain apples and other Carter Mountain fall favorites without purchasing an entry ticket? Take advantage of our drive-thru option, available on ticketed days!

FAQ

Who needs a ticket?

Visitors aged 12 or older. No tickets are required for children under 12. All activities are a la carte.

How much are tickets?

Entry tickets for a particular day are $9/person (ages 12+). For more flexibility, we offer an Anytime ticket ($20/person) that may be used for any one day.

Children under 12 are free.

Why do I need a ticket?

Fall 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 ticket.

Tickets are not required on any other day. We encourage you to visit on a weekday or non-ticketed day.

Do I need to get tickets before I arrive?

To guarantee the date and time slot you want, reserve your tickets in advance.

If you arrive without a ticket, 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!

Can I come at any time during the day?

When you purchase a ticket you will select a time slot. Time slots on ticketed days start on the hour, 9 AM–4 PM.

Last entry to pick-your-own apples is at 5 PM, and Carter Mountain Orchard closes at 6 PM. View our seasonal hours

What do I do when I arrive at Carter Mountain?

When you arrive at the orchard, an attendant will review your ticket and give you a wristband that is color-coded to your timeslot.

Once inside our gates, enjoy Carter Mountain Orchard!

• Shop for gifts and goodies in our Country Store and indulge in hot and fresh apple cider donuts from our bakery
• Grab an ice cream cone or apple cider slushie, and check out our food trucks for the day’s tasty options
• Visit our Wine Shop for wine by the glass, bottle, or case, or for one of our delicious wine slushies
• Head down to Bold Rock Tap Room for hard ciders and seltzers
• Check out our pumpkin display and take home your favorite
• Purchase pre-picked apples by the bag or box
• Pick your own apples (last entry to pick-your-own is 5 PM)

What if I can’t make it?

Sorry, we don’t offer refunds once your ticket is reserved for a particular day. We’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 pass your tickets on to someone else who can!

If you purchased an Anytime ticket, we’ll see you on whichever day is most convenient for you!

Tickets are non-refundable. Your stay is contingent upon you following signage, staff instructions, and visitor guidelines. Your ticket is good for your admission to Carter Mountain Orchard. All activities are pay-as-you-go.