APPLE SEASON

Apple Farms

Don’t be fooled by their name, as Smith Berry Barn also had an apple and pear orchard with more than 20 varieties of apples and six varieties of pears. These sustainably-grown fruits are available for u-pick and ready-picked during apple and pear season. During weekends in October, Smith Berry Barn will host tastings of its small-batch hard apple cider, made with apples grown on the farm. (Map It)

Located in Beaverton, Bell’s Orchard offers u-pick apples and pears (as well as peaches). The farm grows seven varieties of apples and five varieties of pears. One of the best features of Bell’s Orchard is that is a “short” orchard and no ladders are needed! (Map It)

Sherwood Orchards is a 26-acre u-pick fruit orchard that grows more than 80 varieties of apples (as well as pears and other fruits). The orchard is more than 150 years old and is a go-to spot for fresh-picked fruits for locals. (Map It)

Additional apple farms:

• Bays Family Farm offers u-pick apples (and pears, as well as stone fruits). (Map It)
• Mason Hill Orchard is a self-serve apple stand (cash only) filled with ready-picked apples. (Map It)

Please visit the farms’ websites or contact the farms directly for crop availability.

Hard Cider Makers

If you like your apples on the harder side, Tualatin Valley is also home to three hard cider makers.

19 Acres Cider Co. uses apples from a select 19-acres of the farm’s apple orchard to create premium hard ciders, including seasonal flavors which are available at its tasting room in the heart of wine country. (Map It)

Forest Grove’s Bull Run Cider has been producing high-quality hard cider since 2010. Their ciders are made using Old World cider-making traditions to bring an array of flavors and styles to discerning cider drinkers. (Map It)