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The Ultimate Guide to Mercier Orchards

Mercier Orchards is a can’t-miss attraction in Blue Ridge, GA. Offering year-round activities for all ages, it deserves a top spot on your Blue Ridge itinerary.

Ready to plan your trip? Here’s everything you need to know before you go.

About Mercier Orchards

Plan Your Visit

Things To Do

What’s In Season?

Nearby Attractions

FAQ

About Mercier Orchards

Mercier Orchards is a fourth-generation, family-owned farm in Blue Ridge, Georgia, offering seasonal fruit picking, fresh-baked goods, and mountain views. With over 80 years of experience in farming, it’s the perfect place to spend an afternoon learning about agrotourism, tasting delicious baked goods, attending seasonal events, sipping wine and hard cider, and making lasting memories with family and friends.

Plan Your Visit

Location & Hours

Address: 8660 Blue Ridge Drive, Blue Ridge, GA
Phone Number: (706) 632-3411
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday-Sunday 8am-5:30pm

Mercier Orchards is closed on Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and Easter.

Admission & Pricing

U-Pick: $12/person (children two and under are free)
U-Fish: Free
Blossom Tours: $6/person (children two and under are free)
Events: Ticketed separately. See event calendar for more info

Things To Do at Mercier Orchards

child and mother apple picking at Mercier Orchards in Blue Ridge Georgia

U-Pick Fruit

In spring and summer, U-pick events let you gather strawberries, blueberries, peaches, and apples (over 40 varieties!) right from the field. When U-pick isn’t in season, tractor-drawn wagon tours provide a scenic ride through the 300-acre property, with stops to share the farm’s history and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. See what's in season here.

Farm Market

Browse shelves stocked with canned goods, baking mixes, sauces, soups, pastas, meats, cheeses, and spices. You’ll also find fresh cider, apple butter, honey, jams, chips, salsa, apple slushies, and locally made souvenirs that are perfect for stocking your pantry or gifting.

Insider’s Tip: Mercier Orchards has tons of recipes on their website for you to recreate your farm-fresh favorites at home with ingredients sourced directly from the farm.

An apple handpie from Mercier Orchards on a wooden cutting board

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Bakery

Known for its pies, donuts, cookies, and fritters, the bakery turns out fresh treats daily. Favorites include fried pies, apple cider donuts, cookies, whole pies, and fritters.

Insider’s Tip: Pies from the bakery freeze well, so stock up and have them on hand for holidays and gatherings!

A caramel apple with nuts on a wooden cutting board that says Mercier Orchards

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Candy Kitchen

The Candy Kitchen at Mercier Orchards is filled with fudge, candied apples, brittle, nuts, and ice cream made from time-tested recipes.

Three women taking a selfie together at a Mercier Orchards wine tasting

Hard Cider & Wine Tasting

Mercier Orchards crafts hard ciders and wines from its own apples and other Georgia-grown fruits, including strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Favorites like Old #3, Just Peachy, and Sneaky Jack range from crisp to sweet to bourbon-kissed. The tasting room offers pours of both Mercier’s creations and select wines from local North Georgia vineyards.

A fall-themed arch with pumpkins, hay, and leaves at Mercier Orchards

Seasonal Events

In the fall, you can enjoy hayrides and crisp-air apple picking, and tastings of fresh-pressed cider. As the holidays approach, Santa at the Farm attracts families with photo opportunities, festive treats, and a chance to pick up holiday pies and gift baskets.

When To Go and What’s In Season

Timing your visit matters. Crowds are biggest in late September and early October, when fall colors peak and the apple harvest is in full swing.

Typical Seasonal Calendar (varies year to year):

March–April: Blossom tours
May–June: Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries
July–August: Blueberries, blackberries, vegetables, apples, flowers
September-October: Apples

Insider’s Tip: Arrive early in the day during peak weekends to beat the crowds and make sure you don’t miss out on your favorite varieties

Apples on a tree with Mercier Orchards barn in the background

Nearby Attractions

The Folk Collaborative

If you enjoyed your time at Mercier Orchards, check out this family-run orchard in southern Appalachia, offering U-pick fruit, wagon rides, fried pies, a mercantile, and seasonal events. They also craft organic herbs, teas, salves, and remedies, and share mountain knowledge through hands-on workshops. | 2984 Mobile Road, McCaysville

Georgia Apple Festival

Every October, the Georgia Apple Festival brings two weekends of arts, crafts, live music, and fair food to Ellijay. Now in its 54th year, the event features hundreds of vendors, on-site demonstrations, and plenty of local apples from nearby orchards. | 1729 South Main Street, Ellijay

Swan Drive-In Theatre

Since 1955, the Swan Drive-In Theater has been a Blue Ridge favorite and is now one of only five drive-ins left in Georgia. Showing double features with new releases and beloved classics. Guests can watch from their cars, picnic tables, or grassy areas. | 651 Summit Street, Blue Ridge

Blue Ridge Adventure Park

Blue Ridge Adventure Park features four aerial courses with more than 50 obstacles, from moderate challenges to big thrills, including ziplines over 125 feet long. Guests move at their own pace on self-guided routes while equipped with a harness, helmet, and gloves. | 2087 East 1st Street, Blue Ridge

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my dog?

Pets are not permitted. Service Dogs covered by the American Disabilities Act are welcome in the market and orchard.

Can I purchase tickets online?

U-Pick Admission can only be purchased on-site. Admission for U-Pick is first-come, first-served and only available while there is still fruit in the fields. Please note that it is also subject to weather, so check the conditions before heading out.