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Lafayette Apple Picking Fun: Your Ultimate Guide to Local Orchards

Where to find pick-your-own apples in the Lafayette Area

August 19, 2024

It's apple-picking time in Lafayette! Whether you're looking to make family memories or just enjoy the taste of a just-picked apple, Lafayette has some fantastic pick-your-own apple orchards to explore. Below, you'll find all the info on the best apple-picking spots in Lafayette. Grab your baskets, and get ready for a deliciously fun day!


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Pick-Your-Own Apple Farms in the Lafayette Area


Wea Creek Orchard

Location: 5618 S 200 E, 47909

Details:

  • Thursday-Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12-6pm
  • Season is July through October
  •  Offers a wide variety of apples, peaches and pumpkins (depending on season)
  • Apple and other fruit butters, jams, preserves, and salsas

More Information: Link to website, Facebook page, Email, (765) 807-6142


Annie's Orchard

Location: 9624 W 75 S, 47906

Details: Strawberries in May, Cherries and Blueberries in June, Peaches in August and Apples in August and September, Check Facebook for daily hours

More Information: (765) 430-0405, Email 


Flint Creek Orchard

Location: 5405 W 500 S, Westpoint

Details: Hours vary, check Website for Weekly Hours, Late May into June is strawberry season, and late August into November is apple season. 

More Information: Link to website, (765) 413-5527


Evan's Acres Orchard

Location: 1335 W 800 S, 47909

Details: Hours: Tues/Thurs 1-6pm, Saturday 9am-1pm, Locally grown apples, peaches, and blackberries. Apple cider, Apple butter, jams, preserves.

More Information: Link to Facebook, (765) 538-2321, Email 


Hillside Acres

Location: 9811 N County Rd 600 W, Rossville, IN

Details: Hours: Wed/Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri/Sat 10am-9pm, Locally grown apples and pumpkins, Pedal Karts, tire mountain, two 70 foot slides, corn hole, jump pad, trike track, pumpkin tic tac toe table, corn bins, farm animal exhibit, play set, swings, round bale rollers, Corn Maze 

Opening Day: August 31, 2024

More Information: Facebook, Email, Website


Make the Most of Your Apple-Picking Adventure

Don't forget to bring along some essentials like a sturdy basket, comfortable shoes, and a camera to capture those picture-perfect moments picking apples in Lafayette. 

Looking for ideas on what to do with your just-picked apples? Check out these recipes — favorites of Macaroni KID families: