Season Planner
Apple Season by State
See when apple orchards hit their stride in every region so you can time Honeycrisp, Fuji, and cider runs.
Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26
| State | Region | Opens | Peak Honeycrisp/Fuji | Season Wraps | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | Southeast | Late August | September | Early October | View farms |
| Virginia | Mid-Atlantic | Late August | September–October | Late October | View farms |
| New York | Northeast | Early September | Mid September–October | Late October | View farms |
| Vermont | Northeast | Late August | September | Early October | View farms |
| Michigan | Midwest | Late August | September–October | Early November | View farms |
| Wisconsin | Midwest | Early September | Late September | Late October | View farms |
| Washington | Pacific Northwest | Late August | September–October | November (storage harvest) | View farms |
| Oregon | Pacific Northwest | Early September | Late September | Late October | View farms |
| California | West Coast | August | September | October | View farms |
| Colorado | Mountain West | Early September | Mid September | Early October | View farms |
Make the most of the surge
Search volume for “apple picking near me” rockets from late August through October. Southern states (Georgia, Virginia) kick off first, followed closely by the Great Lakes and Northeast. Washington keeps picking into November thanks to high-elevation blocks and controlled-atmosphere storage.
- Scout Labor Day availability now—popular farms sell weekend tickets weeks ahead.
- Plan midweek visits for Honeycrisp; orchards ration laddered rows on Saturdays.
- Use late-season Pink Lady or Granny Smith weekends (October–November) for baking content.