Handpick your fall favorites in the scenic orchards of Fair Oaks Farms
The Orchard will reopen for 2026 on August 29, 2026!
Your $5 Orchard Admission includes:
Be among the first to experience our all-new apple cannons, launching this exciting attraction at the Orchard. Take aim, fire away, and enjoy one of the newest ways to celebrate fall at Fair Oaks Farms.
Apple cannon pricing is additional, TBD.
Golf carts can be rented at Admission! Renting golf carts for U-Pick is a convenient and fun way to explore the Orchard. Cruise through the rows of fruit trees and enjoy the fresh air as you pick your own delicious produce or sunflowers. Grab a golf cart, select your picking necessities, and get ready for a memorable day of U-Pick excitement!
4-seater is $30 per hour and a 6-seater is $35 per hour. Available for rent at Admission. Limited quantities available.
The Orchard Daily hours will be Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm and Sundays from 10am-5pm.
General Admission $5 | Pay For What You Pick | Buy your tickets at Admission
The apple orchard opens for picking on Saturday August 29, 2026. Follow us on social or subscribe to our email list for what’s picking updates!
Enhance your harvest visit with live music every Saturday. Free with Orchard Admission! Musical guests this season will be announced soon. Some past artists we have featured include Paul Cullen, Mike Green, Tim Nichols, Farmer Dan, and Priscilla & Drew.
Celebrate apple picking season with a blast at Apple Bash! Challenge your family to fun games, enjoy exciting activities throughout the orchard, and be among the first to try our NEW Apple Cannons—the ultimate way to send apples soaring. It’s the perfect way to celebrate fall together.
Enjoy a traditional Oktoberfest! Packed with fall brews, delicious German fare, and Oktoberfest games for adults and kids. Included with your orchard admission.
Farmers from all over Indiana will come to have the official Indiana Pumpkin Grower’s Association Weigh Off at Fair Oaks Farms! The winning pumpkin can be seen throughout October!
Enjoy pumpkin themed games, painting, delicious food from the Food Truck, the excitement of the weigh-off and take pictures with some incredibly large pumpkins. Included with your orchard admission.
Dress up and walk the Halloween Treat Trail with characters ready to hand out candy. Included with your orchard admission. Ages 2 and under are free.
Get ready to smash, stomp and celebrate the end of harvest season at Fair Oaks Farms’ Pumpkin Smash Bash! Guests of all ages are invited for an afternoon of messy, family-friendly fun. Included with your orchard admission.
Dairy and Pig Tours and Museums are open daily.
Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 10am-5pm
We are located on Central Time. and open on all Summer holidays including Memorial Day & Labor Day.
Included with Adventures admission, or $5 tickets are available for Mooville admission only. Note: If you’ve already purchased Adventures passes, Mooville access is included – no need to buy separate Mooville tickets.
Open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day then Saturday and Sunday through October, Mooville is an outdoor play area for kids (and kids at heart) of all ages! Take a ride on the Milk Chug Express Train, Climb to Udder Heights on the milk jug climbing wall, and jump the day away on Dairy Air giant jumping pillow. Our smaller visitors will enjoy the Pedal Tractors and the Children’s playground.
Mooville is open daily from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. After Labor Day, it’s open weekends only through the end of October.
Monday – Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm CT; and Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm CT.
Enjoy games and activities for kids to play, hang out and have fun. The Orchard Game Zone is included with your Orchard, Mooville, or one-day Adventure Pass.
The Orchard Game Zone is open daily through the end of October.
Monday – Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm CT; and Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm CT.
Enjoy a variety of photo spots to commemorate your visit to the Orchard at Fair Oaks Farms.
Relax and have fun knowing everyone is entertained!
Bean Maze
Tether Ball
Giant Checkers
Corn Pit
Bubble Barn
Hay Bale Hill
Hula Cows
Cornhole / Bags
Gem Mining
Stop by for carving pumpkins, gourds, and novelty pumpkins… all available in our U-Pick pumpkin patch! Orchard Admission sold in The Adventures.
When can I plan to visit?
U-Pick will be open 9 am – 5 pm Monday through Saturday and 10 am – 5pm on Sunday (Central Time). Last admission is sold 30 minutes prior to closing. Specific apple availability dates are announced one week before they are available – subscribe to our email list here to get the latest updates.
Where do I go for Orchard Admission?
Please proceed to the Admission building to obtain your Orchard admission. Once you obtain your wristband, you’ll proceed out and around the building, past the bus loading doors and into the Harvest Area and Game Zone.
Is Orchard Admission included in Mooville or Adventure Admission?
Yes, beginning in 2025, Orchard admission is now included in your one-day adventure admission and Mooville admission. No need to buy separate wristbands to access our different activities!
How much is Orchard admission for sunflowers and U-Pick?
Orchard admission is $5 per guest, ages 2 and under are free and Cream of the Crop Membership holders receive free admission.
Do I need to schedule a visit to the orchard?
With 20 acres of apple trees and 200 trees per acre, there’s always room for you in The Orchard at Fair Oaks Farms. No reservations required!
Can my leashed dog go to U-Pick with me?
Due to food and safety compliance pets are not permitted in The Orchard.
Does my Fair Oaks Farms membership cover admission?
Admission to the Orchard is free for all Cream of the Crop members.
Can I rent a golf cart?
Golf carts are $30.00 for 4-seater per hour or $35.00 for a 6-seater per hour. Golf carts are rented on a first-come basis the last time slot of the day is 4:00pm CT. You can drive the golf carts in the orchard, nature trail or out to your car. Please Note – Golf Carts are not be driven on sidewalks to other buildings.
Is the Orchard wheelchair accessible?
Our complimentary wagon rides to and from the Orchard are wheelchair accessible. The Orchard paths are made of grass, dirt, and gravel so depending on the type of wheelchair and path conditions, the Orchard—in its entirety—may not be readily accessible by all wheelchairs.
Where can I get more information?
For more information, please email [email protected].
Can I take professional photography on-site?
Please email [email protected] 219-394-2025. There is a $25 for access to the Fair Oaks Farms grounds for professional photography. Admission is an additional cost.
Is there a place to stay?
Yes! The Fairfield by Marriott at Fair Oaks Farms features a pool, water-slide, and fitness center.