Hillside Orchard
Apples
Hillside Orchard, a U-pick farm, is located at 4979 Aa Highway N in Foster. Going by its name, the farm is known for apples.
Hillside Orchard is listed in the USDA Local Food Directories as an agritourism farm. We haven't confirmed what you can pick there this year, so check before you drive out.
Farm details | Type | U-pick farm |
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| Address | 4979 Aa Highway N
Foster, KY 41043 |
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| What to pick | Apples |
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| Typical season in Kentucky | Apples: August to October usual window for the state, it shifts with the weather |
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| Frost dates | Last spring frost around April 16
First fall frost around October 31
median of 1991–2020, NOAA weather station 2 mi away |
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| Weather in season | Apples: highs 69–86 °F, rain on ~5 days/month NOAA 1991–2020 monthly averages, station 2 mi away |
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| Distance | 31 mi southeast of Cincinnati, OH 52 mi north of Lexington-Fayette, KY straight line, the drive is longer |
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About Hillside Orchard
Where is Hillside Orchard?
The address is 4979 Aa Highway N, Foster, KY 41043.
What other U-pick farms are near Hillside Orchard?
Lavender Hills of Kentucky, LLC in Brooksville (11 miles), Simmons Farms in Bethel (14 miles) and Bright Star Acres in Crittenden (15 miles).
When is the best time to visit Hillside Orchard?
Hillside Orchard is in Kentucky, where the usual window is August–October for apples. At the weather station nearest Hillside Orchard, the last spring frost comes around April 16 and the first fall frost around October 31. This year's opening days come from the farm itself, so look them up before the trip.
Is Hillside Orchard close to Cincinnati?
Hillside Orchard is about 31 miles southeast of Cincinnati, OH, measured in a straight line, and about 52 miles from Lexington-Fayette, KY. Road distance is usually a bit longer, so use the directions link for the drive time.
What is the weather like for apple picking near Foster?
During the usual apple season in Kentucky (August to October), daytime highs near Foster average 69–86 °F, with measurable rain on about 5 days a month. Go early in the day, before the heat builds. Source: NOAA climate normals for 1991–2020 at the closest station, so any single year can differ.
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