Pick-your-own apples in Virginia

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It is apple-picking time in Virginia, according to WRIC 8 News. Whether you want apples for pies or as a fresh snack, some apple orchards throughout the Commonwealth offer pick-your-own apples.

Listed below are just some of the apple orchards across Virginia.

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Chiles Family Orchards/Carter Mountain Orchards

Chiles Family Orchards is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The orchard offers a wide variety of pick-your-own apples. To view the exact dates and the availability of each variety, check the orchard’s website.

Drumheller’s Orchard

Located in the Lovingston area of Nelson County, Drumheller’s Orchard offers a variety of pick-your-own apples. For more information about the orchard, visit its website.

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Fruit Hill Orchard

Fruit Hill Orchard is located in the Palmyra area of Fluvanna County. The apples are limited because of the rain from Hurricane Helene. However, Granny Smith and Gold Rush apples are ready to be picked. Visit Full Hill Orchard's website for more information.

The Market at Grelen

The Market at Grelen is located in the Somerset area of Orange County. According to the orchard’s website, plenty of apples are available for picking.

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Showalter’s Orchard

Showalter’s Orchard is situated in Timberville in Rockingham County. The orchard offers most varieties of pick-your-own apples. For more information about the orchard, visit its website.