Kansas City's Apple Picking Guide

It's apple picking season!  Each of the u-pick Apple Farms on our list is a locally owned family operation designed to provide the best in healthy produce and a great family outing. So, grab the camera and the cooler and take the kids on a trip they won’t forget!

Apple Picking Season: Mid-August through October. Some farms do not open until Labor Day Weekend, be sure to call for hours.



Apple Picking Tips: 

• Call the farm for a picking report before you leave to make sure apples are ready for picking. Some farms have limited availability and it can vary even within a few hours. It is VERY important that you call first, we have encountered farms having apples in the morning and running out before the afternoon.
• Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. 
• Bring bottled water and snacks for the kids. 
• Don’t forget your camera… apple picking makes great photos for the scrapbook. 
• Check out “KC Going Places” for fun places to visit near the orchard of your choice!

Alldredge Orchards

    Tucked in the foothills of the Missouri River you’ll find the picturesque Alldredge Orchards. The century-old barn welcomes guests with beautiful hardy mums, fresh fruit, and autumn treats. Children enjoy riding pedal go-kart and feeding the chickens and ducks that roam the farm and welcome visitors.

816.330.3448, 10455 Highway N Platte City, MO, www.alldredgeorchards.com  

2014 Report from Alldredge: Opening Day is intended to be Aug. 30 (always call ahead for hours). Announcements for u-pick will be made on Facebook. 

Cider Hill Family Orchard

    U-Pick Apple Orchard and Event Barn owned by The Shearer Family. Open: Saturday 10:00-6:00 Sunday 12:00-6:00.

3341 N. 139 Street, Kansas City, KS , Check the Cider Hill Family Orchard Facebook Page to verify hours.

2014 Report from Cider Hill: Opening for the season Labor Day Weekend.

Fieldstone Orchard

  "We are using Beyond Organic practices and growing crops from organic seed including heirloom varieties as well. This year we begin a CSA! email us if you want to know more. We have winter greens (kale, chard, romaine, spinach, arugala). And many more crops throughout the year. Our fruit trees and berry bushes will be sprayed with a wonderful mixture of herbal infusions, neem oi, kelp, humic and fulvic, EM and more to help build the soil food web and feed and strengthen the trees and bushes from bugs and fungus and the like as well as making nutrient dense foods." U-Pick Apple Orchard in Northeast Kansas. 7049 E 149th St Overbrook, KS. 785.665.7643 http://www.fieldstoneorchard.com

2014 Report from Fieldstone Orchard:  As of 8/15, Honey Crisp and Jonathan are ready to pick.

Schweizer Orchards

    Nestled in the bluffs overlooking the Mighty Mo is one of the largest u-pick apple orchards in the area. Schweitzer Orchards are so popular that visitors come not only from Missouri and Kansas, but also from Texas, Iowa, Nebraska, and the Dakotas on annual trips for apple picking! The orchard features Early Jonathan, Jonathan, Jonagold, Gala, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Fuji, HoneyCrisp and Winesap Apples. Opened for picking mid-August and will continue to have apples for picking through mid-October.

816. 232.3999, S Hwy 169 & FF St. Joseph, MO, www.schweizerorchards.com

2014 Report from Schweizer: Monday-Saturday: 9am - 5:30pm, Sunday: 1pm - 5pm

Wagon Wheel Orchard

    The Wagon Wheel Orchard is one of the newer u-pick farms in the area, but they already boast 133 varieties of apples! The Wagon Wheel is open to visitors for picking on weekends, but be sure you call ahead for the picking report!

913.893.6050, 15380 Edgerton Rd, Gardner, KS, www.wagonwheelorchard.com

2014 Report from Wagon Wheel Orchard: Taking appointments for the 24th for some apple (definitely) and pear (possibly - mother nature will decide) picking. This year we have some amazing no spray fruit - the best ever!!! We do have some late summer apples (sauce apples) and some great mid-season all purpose apples.

In the mood for Caramel Apples now?

Caramel Apples are a delicious treat and several local shops serve up their own special recipe of the juicy delight. We've chosen our faves to create this guide to the Best Caramel Apples in Kansas City.

Bonus outing - Louisburg Cider Mill:

    Details: 14730 Hwy 68, 913.837.5202. Cider Mill Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-6pm, Sunday 9am-6am. At the mill, watch Cider Making and Apple Cider Donut Making. Lost Trail Root Beer and Soda is manufactured there as well. Cider, donuts, pumpkins, Lost Trail Sodas, specialty foods, and fall treats are available for purchase in the Gift Shop. Visit the Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze with a Fishing Hole, Farm Animals, Play Area, Picnic Area, Straw Castle, and Hay Rides.

     The entire family will love this outing. The kids are fascinated by the Cider Making and machinery; until they discover something even better...the donuts! The Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze are great fun.