Apple picking day trips from Knoxville

21 orchards are within about 110 miles of downtown Knoxville in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 58 miles away. Near Knoxville the season usually runs August through October. Here are 5 well-known places to start planning with. The app shows every one on a map, what each farm has this week, hours changes and events, all dated so you know before you go. Updated October 2026.

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5 well-known orchards near Knoxville

• Red Apple Barn
  Ellijay · Orchard
  Season: Aug-Dec
  About 94 miles from downtown Knoxville
• R&A Orchards
  Ellijay · Orchard
  Season: Year-round (u-pick Sep-Oct)
  About 95 miles from downtown Knoxville
• Hillcrest Orchards
  Ellijay · Orchard
  Season: Aug-Oct
  About 96 miles from downtown Knoxville
• Aaron Family Orchards
  Ellijay · Orchard
  Season: Aug-Oct (u-pick by appointment)
  About 95 miles from downtown Knoxville
• Grandad's Apples N' Such
  Hendersonville · Orchard
  Season: Seasonal - late July through December
  About 94 miles from downtown Knoxville

...and 16 more orchards within a day trip of Knoxville - plus over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide. See all their events and what they offer in the free app.

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Planning tips

• Check what is ready before you go. Crops come in waves, and farms close for the season when the fields are picked.
• Go early, or on a weekday. Weekends in season are the busiest days at most farms.
• Make a day of it. Many farms also have a farm stand, bakery or events, and the app shows what else is nearby.

Questions people ask

Where can I go apple picking near Knoxville?

FarmScout lists 21 orchards within about 110 miles of downtown Knoxville. Well-known ones include Red Apple Barn in Ellijay, R&A Orchards in Ellijay, Hillcrest Orchards in Ellijay.

When is apple picking season near Knoxville?

Near Knoxville, the season usually runs August through October. Every farm is different and weather moves it every year, so check what a farm has this week before you drive.

How far do I have to drive from Knoxville?

The closest orchard in FarmScout is about 58 miles from downtown Knoxville in a straight line. Most on this page are within a two-hour drive.

How do I know what is ready before I go?

Every product and event in the free FarmScout app carries the date it was reported, by the farm itself or by our team, so you can see what is ready right now. FarmScout is free to download on iPhone and Android.

Over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide in the free app. See all their events and what they offer.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.