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Shopping - Orchards

Andy & Barry Arrington

Open daily from September as long as fruit is available. Monday thru Saturday 9:00am to 6:00pm. Products include Golden Delicious, Ruby Reds, Winesap, and York Imperial.

1099 Arrington Way

Bedford, VA 24523

540-586-5919

Gross‚ Orchard - Apple Valley
Gross‚ Orchard is a family-owned and operated orchard which has been in business since before the turn of the century. You pick or you select. Peaches (June 15th - September 10th), Summer Apples (June 15th - August 31st). Fall Apples starting September 1st, other produce available along with jams, jellies, country ham & bacon, apple cider. The orchard is located at the foot of the beautiful Peaks of Otter. Wagon Rides are available. Call to set up your church group, reunion, school group, or any of your gatherings to tour the heart of the orchard today.
6817 Wheats Valley Road

Bedford, VA 24523
540-586-2436

Web: www.grossorchards.com

Johnson’s Orchards
This farm has 200-plus acres with over 7,000 apple trees of 200 different varieties. Several hundred peach, nectarine, and damson trees, as well as pumpkins in the fall, are also available. Facilities include modern restrooms, a log cabin, a pavilion for picnicking with a 15-foot Johnny Appleseed, a replica of an old store that houses a restored 1939 Chevrolet and 1971 Spitfire, and many trails in the orchard for walking. Group and student tours available.
2122 Sheep Creek Road

Bedford, VA 24523
540-586-3707
Email: appleseed@earthlink.net
Web: www.JohnsonsOrchards.com

Kennedy's Orchards

Select your own apples. Orchard is open from September until apples are gone. Monday thru Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm

1272 Kennedy Ridge Road

Bedford, VA 24523

540-586-4931

Layman Family Farm

Apples, peaches, produce.

1815 Mountain View Church Road

Blue Ridge, VA 24064

540-966-3056

Morgan Farms

Pick your own pumpkins. Call ahead for hours and availability.

2004 Tolers Ferry Road

Huddleston, VA 24104

540-297-4764

Scott Strawberry Farm

Pick your own Strawberries, Blackberries, and Raspberries or buy direct. Open during picking season, call for hours and availability.

5234 Joppa Mill Road

Bedford, VA 24523

540-297-7917

Skinnell's Orchards

Pick your own apples, peaches, raspberries, and blueberries or buy direct. Open June through September pending the availability of fruit. Call for hours and availability. Hours: Monday thru Friday 10:00am to 6:00pm; Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm

4455 Shingle Block Road

Bedford, VA 24523

540-297-4860

TLC Organic Orchards

Pick-your-own and fresh picked bluberries, apples and vegetables. Fresh picked when available. Homemade, healthy baked goods, snacks, custom baked goods and gifts. Meet the emus and other farm animals. Organic fruits and vegetables will be ripe for picking, please call ahead for up-to-date information. Wheelchair and handicapped accessible. Hours: 7:00am to 1:00pm Monday thru Saturday. Other hours by appointment. Call 540-297-1168 and leave message, Call 540-871-6310 (cell phone) during orchard hours.

1153 Capital Hill Road

Moneta, VA 24121

540-297-1168

 

Upcoming Events

  • May 14 - Dec 31 - 2nd Friday in Centertown Bedford - Experience the unique shops, restaurants and art venues in Bedford's Centertown. This free event is held on the 2nd Friday evening of each month. All art venues will be offering art related events 5:00pm to 8:00pm. - Centertown Bedford - 540-586-2148 - www.centertownbedford.com
  • Sep 11 - Sedalia Country Fair - The event brings back memories of an old-time fair with agricultural displays, lots of animals, kids' activities, and fun for the whole family! Traditional highlights of the event are the Coon Mule Jump and the Food Competitions. Admission for adults is just $5, children 12 and under free! Enter your locally grown food item in this years Country Fair. It’s fun and a great way to get coverage of your product. - Sedalia Center, 1108 Sedalia School Road, Big Island - 434-299-5080 - www.sedaliacenter.org
  • Sep 18 - Nov 13 - The Maize at Layman Family Farms - At Layman Family Farms, we specialize in making memories. We've been providing a fun, exciting experience suitable for all ages since we started in the Fall of 2004. So come on out, take a hayride, pick a pumpkin, and get lost in our Maze! Each year we design a great maze for lots "agritainment" fun! Hours of Operation: Friday 5:00pm to 9:00pm, Saturday 10:00am to 9:00pm, Sunday 11:00am to 6:00pm. General Admission: Adults 18 & up $10.00, Ages 10-17 $9.00, Ages 2-9 $8.00, Under 24 months Free. For group rates and information call 540-966-3056 - Layman Family Farms, 1815 Mountain View Church Road, Montvale - 540-966-3056 - www.laymanfamilyfarms.com

These events and more can be found in our event calendar.

 

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