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. The farm is open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., through October 29.

Oregon Heritage Farms–established in the early ‘80s–is a 450-acre farm that grows 12 varieties of apples. While the farm does not offer u-pick the apples at its farm store are freshly picked and available Friday-Sunday during apple season. In addition to the apples, the farm store is stocked with all-things apple, from pies, apple cider (the non-alcoholic kind), candy apples, cider donuts, treats and more. Open Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., during apple season (September-November).

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! Open Tuesday-Saturday, hours vary.

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. Open Monday-Saturday, hours vary.

Additional apple farms:

Bays Family Farm offers u-pick apples (and pears, as well as stone fruits). Open daily, hours vary Mason Hill Orchard is a self-serve apple stand (cash only) filled with ready-picked apples. Open daily, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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. is a hard cider venture from Oregon Heritage Farms. The cider company 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. The tasting room is open Wednesday-Sunday, 12-7 p.m.

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. Bull Run is open Thursday-Saturday, 2-7 p.m.

Portland Cider Co.’s Westside pub in Beaverton features 24 taps, which include a wide variety of the cider company’s offerings. This modern beer-hall tasting room also features cider cocktails, as well as Northwest craft beers. The pub is open Wednesday-Sunday, hours vary.

Apple Events

Apple Harvest | John Tigard House Museum | September 14 | 1-4 p.m. | Tigard Explore apple season with this beloved community event that features hands-on activities for the kids and old-timey fun.