Apple Orchards &
Farm Markets
Ellijay is known throughout Georgia for its apple orchards, farm markets, fried pies, cider, and fall traditions. From family-friendly U-pick orchards to year-round farm markets, the area's apple houses are a signature part of life in Gilmer County.
U-Pick Orchards
Pick your own apples straight from the tree
Fried Pies & Bakeries
Fresh-baked apple pies, fritters & cider doughnuts
Scenic Orchard Drives
Hwy 52 East is lined with orchards each fall
Orchards & Farm Markets in the Area
Aaron Family Orchards
Seasonal roadside apple house open September through December with fresh apples, fried pies, canned goods, and fall items.
Address: 8350 Hwy 52 E, Ellijay, GA 30540
Phone: 706-273-3180
B.J. Reece Orchards
Family-owned orchard with U-pick apples, country bakery, petting farm, pony rides, and family farm activities.
Address: 9131 Hwy 52 E, Ellijay, GA 30536
Phone: 706-276-3048
Hillcrest Orchards
Orchard and farm market with bakery, fried apple pies, apple cider doughnuts, bushels of apples, cider, honey, and seasonal farm activities.
Address: 9696 Hwy 52 E, Ellijay, GA 30536
Phone: 706-273-3838
Mack Aaron's Apple House
Long-running apple house operating since 1944 with multiple apple varieties and local goods.
Address: 8955 Hwy 52 E, Ellijay, GA 30536
Phone: 706-273-3600
Panorama Orchards & Farm Market
Year-round family fruit farm established in the 1920s, offering apple varieties, peaches, vegetables, apple products, and baked goods.
Address: 63 Talona Mountain Road, Ellijay, GA 30536
Phone: 706-276-3813
Penland Orchards & Farm Market — 282 Location
Family-owned apple house with locally grown produce, apples, fried pies, apple fritters, and slushies.
Address: 7678 Tails Creek Road, Ellijay, GA 30540
Phone: 706-635-5100
Penland Orchards & Farm Market — 515 Location
Second Penland apple house location with locally grown produce, apples, fried pies, apple fritters, and slushies.
Address: 41 Talona Mountain Road, Ellijay, GA 30536
Phone: 706-635-5110
R & A Orchards
Year-round family farm with restaurant, homemade fried pies, canned goods, fresh produce, tractor rides, farm tours, and apple picking in the fall.
Address: 5505 Hwy 52 E, Ellijay, GA 30536
Phone: 706-273-3821
Red Apple Barn
Farm experience with U-pick apples and pumpkins, wagon rides, games, apples, cider, fritters, breads, honey, jams, jellies, and farm-store items.
Address: 3379 Tails Creek Road, Ellijay, GA 30540
Phone: 706-635-5898
Apple Season & Festival Weekends
Apple season in Gilmer County typically runs September through December, with peak activity in October during the Georgia Apple Festival. Orchard drives along Hwy 52 East are popular fall outings.Learn about the Apple Festival →
Businesses, hours, seasonal availability, and event schedules may change. Please confirm directly with each business or official source before visiting. Walnut Mountain POA is not affiliated with any of the businesses or attractions listed on this page.