July is the Orchard’s first apple month, and everyone is waiting patiently. In the interim, the music lineup fills weekends with sounds to settle the anticipatory pacing.
July 1: Randy Flack
July 2: Asheville Junction
July 8: Split Rail Bluegrass
July 9: Butterbeans
July 15: Good Ol’ Boys
July 16: Slight Departure
July 22: Boone Trail Band
July 23: Seth & Sara
July 29: Dollar Brothers
July 30: Randy Flack
Don’t forget Ron McKinney’s book signing on the 8th from 11 to 2 and all the fun things to see and do. Heyrides every weekend (weather permitting); grill open 11 to 3 pm. Hang a tiny monarch on Saturday, plant a tiny tree on Sunday. Take a walk in the sunshine; picnic at one of the outdoor tables; and of course, weekends aren’t complete without a big scoop of ice cream atop a bowl of hot apple pie or perched atop a waffle cone.
Watch the website, altapassorchard.org or our Facebook page for apple updates, and start crossing the dates on your calendar for the first apple crop.
Located at 1025 Orchard Road near Spruce Pine at mile marker 328.3 on the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Orchard is a not-for-profit working, small-batch heirloom apple orchard and educational venue. Hours are 10 to 5. For more information, visit the website and Facebook page.
