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Apple gadgetsU-pick farms in Dryden, WA
Dryden has one U-pick farm on our map. Another 4 are within 25 miles. It's about 77 miles from Bellevue, WA, heading east.
Ripe this week around Dryden
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe around here right now. Next up: cherries from mid June.
Based on the typical seasons for Washington, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 10). A warm spring or a wet fall can shift picking by a week or more, so call ahead.
More U-pick farms around Dryden
- 5 mi Cashmere Cider Mill Tasting Room Cashmere Apples
- 6.2 mi Roots Produce and Flower Farm Leavenworth Flowers
- 17 mi R &J Cherries U-Pick Rainier Cherry Farm East Wenatchee Cherries
- 17 mi Our Little Pumpkin Patch East Wenatchee Pumpkins
What you can pick near Dryden
Draw a 25-mile circle around Dryden and you get 5 U-pick farms in 4 towns, including 2 orchards with apples, 1 with cherries, 1 pumpkin patch and 1 for cut flowers. 3 of them list a website or Facebook page with current hours.
In Dryden itself you'll find Apple Orchard Tours, with apples. When it has nothing ripe, the table below points to the nearest alternatives.
Closest farm for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | Apple Orchard Tours Dryden | in town | 2 |
| Cherries | R &J Cherries U-Pick Rainier Cherry Farm East Wenatchee | 17 mi | 1 |
| Pumpkins | Our Little Pumpkin Patch East Wenatchee | 17 mi | 1 |
| Flowers | Roots Produce and Flower Farm Leavenworth | 6 mi | 1 |
What's usually ripe near Dryden
- June: cherries (1), flowers (1)
- July: cherries (1), flowers (1)
- August: apples (2), flowers (1)
- September: apples (2), pumpkins (1), flowers (1)
- October: apples (2), pumpkins (1)
Farm counts in brackets cover 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Washington; each farm sets its own dates.
Best time for U-pick near Dryden
In a typical year Dryden sees its last frost around May 10 and the first one of fall around September 30. That leaves about 142 frost-free days for the farms. Fall comes early here, so apple and pumpkin picking near Dryden often winds down by the middle of October.
| Crop | Typical season in Washington | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | August to October | 62–87 °F | 3 | 1 |
Apple season here runs into August, when afternoon highs average 87 °F. Most farms open early, and the morning is the easier time to pick. October brings highs around 62 °F and mornings near 33 °F, so pack a warm layer for apple picking.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Dryden, 5 miles away. The actual dates in Dryden 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 Dryden, 5 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Leavenworth Community Farmers Market Leavenworth · 6 mi · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Jun–Oct · SNAP/EBT
U-pick in nearby towns
- East Wenatchee, WA 2 farms · 17 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Dryden: questions and answers
Where can you pick your own fruit in Dryden, WA?
We know of one farm in Dryden: Apple Orchard Tours. Within 25 miles there are 4 more.
What can you pick in Dryden?
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 Dryden?
Around May 10 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around September 30. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Dryden, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest apple orchard to Dryden?
Right in Dryden: Apple Orchard Tours. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Washington is August to October.
What is the nearest cherry orchard to Dryden?
R &J Cherries U-Pick Rainier Cherry Farm in East Wenatchee, about 17 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in Washington is June to July.
What is the nearest pumpkin patch to Dryden?
Our Little Pumpkin Patch in East Wenatchee, about 17 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in Washington is September to October.
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