U-Pick Nearby
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Apple gadgetsU-pick farms in Sparta, NC
We list 2 U-pick farms in Sparta. Another 6 are within 25 miles. From Winston-Salem, NC, Sparta lies roughly 59 miles to the northwest.
Ripe this week around Sparta
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe around here right now. Next up: apples from early August.
Based on the typical seasons for North Carolina, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 22). Each year runs a little early or late, so a quick call to the farm saves a wasted trip.
More U-pick farms around Sparta
- 13 mi Grouse Ridge Christmas Tree Farm Grassy Creek Christmas trees
- 18 mi Long's Tree Farm Glendale Springs Christmas trees
- 20 mi Ashe County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival West Jefferson PumpkinsCorn maze
- 20 mi Ashe County Corn Maze West Jefferson Corn maze
- 22 mi Old Orchard Creek Lansing Apples
- 23 mi Miss AngelsU-Pick Farm Mount Airy Vegetables
The Sparta area at a glance
Within 25 miles of Sparta there are 8 farms on our map in 6 towns. Among them: 2 corn mazes, 1 orchard with apples and 1 pumpkin patch. 4 post their hours online, so you can check before you drive.
Closest farm for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corn maze | Ashe County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival West Jefferson | 20 mi | 2 |
| Apples | Old Orchard Creek Lansing | 22 mi | 1 |
| Pumpkins | Ashe County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival West Jefferson | 20 mi | 1 |
Picking calendar for the area
- August: apples (1)
- September: corn maze (2), apples (1), pumpkins (1)
- October: corn maze (2), apples (1), pumpkins (1)
Farm counts in brackets cover 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in North Carolina; each farm sets its own dates.
Sparta picking calendar
The median last frost near Sparta is April 22; the first fall frost arrives around October 22. That leaves about 180 frost-free days for the farms.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Sparta, 5 miles away. The actual dates in Sparta can shift by a few weeks from one year to the next.
Farmers markets nearby
- Galax Farmers Market Galax · 17 mi · Thu 3 PM–7 PM, Sat 9 AM–1 PM · May–Oct
More towns with U-pick near Sparta
- West Jefferson, NC 2 farms · 20 mi
- Wytheville, VA 2 farms · 31 mi
- Cana, VA 2 farms · 32 mi
- Boone, NC 4 farms · 34 mi
- Hamptonville, NC 2 farms · 35 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Sparta: questions and answers
Where can you pick your own fruit in Sparta, NC?
We list 2 farms in Sparta, including Pardue Tree Farm and Reeves Ridge Christmas Tree Farm. Another 6 are within 25 miles.
What can you pick in Sparta?
The farms here list christmas trees most often. Picking dates around Sparta move with the weather, so call or check online first.
When is the last frost in Sparta?
Around April 22 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 22. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Sparta, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest corn maze to Sparta?
Ashe County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival in West Jefferson, about 20 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with corn maze in total. The usual season in North Carolina is September to October.
Where is the closest apple orchard to Sparta?
Old Orchard Creek in Lansing, about 22 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in North Carolina is August to October.
What is the nearest pumpkin patch to Sparta?
Ashe County Corn Maze and Pumpkin Festival in West Jefferson, about 20 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in North Carolina is September to October.
Also in Sparta: 5 Christmas tree farms on our sister site Christmas Tree Farms Nearby.
Know a farm we don't list yet? Send us a tip, we update the list regularly.