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We know of one U-pick farm in Banner Elk. Another 11 are within 25 miles. It's about 86 miles from Charlotte, NC, heading northwest.
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Ripe this week around Banner Elk
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe around here right now. Next up: blueberries from mid June.
Based on the typical seasons for North Carolina, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 6). A warm spring or a wet fall can shift picking by a week or more, so call ahead.
More U-pick farms around Banner Elk
- 7.7 mi New River Corn Maze Boone PumpkinsCorn maze
- 7.9 mi Greene's Blueberry Patch Boone BlueberriesPumpkins
- 8.4 mi Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm Newland Christmas trees
- 9.9 mi C and J Christmas Trees Boone Christmas trees
- 11 mi Moretz's Mountain Apples Boone Apples
- 13 mi Turkey Knob Tree Farm Roan Mountain Christmas trees
- 15 mi Ravenridge Blueberries Creston Blueberries
- 21 mi Blueberry Heaven Bakersville Blueberries
- 22 mi Morley Farm and Orchard Mountain City Blueberries
- 22 mi Ashe County Corn Maze West Jefferson Corn maze
The Banner Elk area at a glance
Counting Banner Elk itself, we list 12 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 8 towns: 4 with blueberries, 3 pumpkin patches, 3 corn mazes and 2 orchards with apples. For 8 of them we have a website or Facebook page, which is the best place to check what's ripe.
In Banner Elk itself you'll find Apple Hill Farm, with apples. It sits on 400 Apple Hill Road. For anything it doesn't grow, check the closest farms by crop below.
Closest farm for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | Greene's Blueberry Patch Boone | 8 mi | 4 |
| Pumpkins | New River Corn Maze Boone | 8 mi | 3 |
| Corn maze | New River Corn Maze Boone | 8 mi | 3 |
| Apples | Apple Hill Farm Banner Elk | in town | 2 |
Picking calendar for the area
- June: blueberries (4)
- July: blueberries (4)
- August: apples (2)
- September: pumpkins (3), corn maze (3), apples (2)
- October: pumpkins (3), corn maze (3), apples (2)
Numbers in brackets are farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in North Carolina; each farm sets its own dates.
Best time for U-pick near Banner Elk
Around Banner Elk the last spring frost usually comes around May 6, and the first fall frost around October 14. That leaves about 159 frost-free days for the farms. Late frost keeps the season near Banner Elk short, so berries and fruit tend to come in a rush in summer.
| Crop | Typical season in North Carolina | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | August to October | 55–68 °F | 9 | 1 |
October brings highs around 55 °F and mornings near 41 °F, so pack a warm layer for apple picking. It rains on about 9 days a month during apple season here. Fields can close after a downpour, so check the farm's page or call on wet days.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Banner Elk, 3 miles away. The actual dates in Banner Elk can shift by a few weeks from one year to the next.
Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals (average daily high; days with at least 0.1 inch of rain) at the station nearest Banner Elk, 3 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- King Street Farmers Market Boone · 7 mi · Tue 4 PM–7 PM · May–Oct · SNAP/EBT
- Boone Winter Farmers Market Boone · 7 mi · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Dec–Mar
Nearby towns
- Boone, NC 4 farms · 9.2 mi
- West Jefferson, NC 2 farms · 23 mi
- Morganton, NC 2 farms · 37 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Banner Elk: questions and answers
Are there pick-your-own farms in Banner Elk, NC?
We know of one farm in Banner Elk: Apple Hill Farm. Within 25 miles there are 11 more.
What can you pick in Banner Elk?
The farms here list apples most often. A warm spring or a cold snap shifts the dates, so confirm with the farm before you drive out.
When is the last frost in Banner Elk?
Around May 6 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 14. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Banner Elk, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest blueberry farm to Banner Elk?
Greene's Blueberry Patch in Boone, about 8 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 4 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in North Carolina is June to July.
What is the nearest pumpkin patch to Banner Elk?
New River Corn Maze in Boone, about 8 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 3 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in North Carolina is September to October.
Where is the closest corn maze to Banner Elk?
New River Corn Maze in Boone, about 8 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 3 farms with corn maze in total. The usual season in North Carolina is September to October.
Also in Banner Elk: 7 Christmas tree farms on our sister site Christmas Tree Farms Nearby.
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