There’s something magical about autumn in the Shenandoah Valley. The air turns crisp, the mountains glow with golden leaves, and roadside stands overflow with apples, pumpkins, and gourds. It’s the season of harvest — a time to gather, taste, and celebrate the bounty of local farms.

If you’re looking to savor the flavors of fall, here are six farms and orchards where autumn truly comes alive.

🍎 Showalter’s Orchard and Greenhouse – Timberville

Showalter’s Orchard has been a Valley tradition for generations. Perched on rolling hills, the orchard offers stunning views and some of the best apples around. Whether you’re filling a basket with freshly picked fruit or sipping on their cider, Showalter’s is fall at its finest.

Don’t miss: Crisp apples, gallons of fresh-pressed cider, and colorful mums to brighten your porch.

🍏 Shenandoah Valley Orchards – Timberville

Shenandoah Valley Orchards lives up to its promise of “Premier Fruit, Always in Good Taste.” In autumn, the farm’s apple varieties are at their peak, perfect for baking pies or enjoying fresh. Families flock here for the simple joy of handpicking fruit in the cool mountain air.

Don’t miss: Bushels of apples, juicy pears, and plenty of pumpkins for carving.

🎃 Back Home on the Farm – Harrisonburg

Fall fun meets farm tradition at Back Home on the Farm. Kids laugh their way through the corn maze, parents enjoy pumpkin spice treats, and the whole family can take home pumpkins straight from the patch. It’s the kind of place where memories are made.

Don’t miss: Pumpkins, gourds, apple cider slushies, and the famous corn maze.

🥕 GlenDor Farm – Harrisonburg

At GlenDor Farm, the focus is on fresh, quality produce straight from the soil. Their fall harvest bursts with carrots, greens, and root vegetables, perfect for hearty stews and roasted suppers. It’s farm-to-table in the most literal sense — with food that feels like home.

Don’t miss: Crunchy carrots, fresh-picked greens, and late-season peppers.

🎃 Mulberry Hills Farm Pumpkin Patch – Mt. Crawford

For pure pumpkin-picking joy, Mulberry Hills Farm is the spot. Families stroll through rows of orange, white, and heirloom pumpkins, searching for the perfect one to carve or bake into pie. The farm’s warm, rustic charm makes every visit feel like a celebration of the season.

Don’t miss: A pumpkin (or three!) for decorating and baking.

🥧 Overlook Produce, Bakery & Deli – Mt. Crawford

Fall flavors extend beyond the fields at Overlook Produce, where baskets of apples and pumpkins are matched by the scent of pies and breads drifting from the bakery. A stop here means you can stock up on fresh produce and bring home something sweet for dessert.

Don’t miss: Homemade pies, warm bread, crisp apples, and colorful pumpkins.