Graves Mountain Apple Harvest Festival
Guests can explore an 1,800-acre farm filled with apple bins, pumpkins, and more than 70 craft vendors. Activities include orchard hayrides, a hay maze, pony rides, horse trail rides, and visits to the farmyard animals. The festival also offers live bluegrass performances on the pavilion stage, alongside festival foods such as apple butter donuts, Brunswick stew, and local craft beverages.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Tickets
Adult admission $5 (down to age 16); youth ages 15 and under free. Hayrides: $3, with ages 2 and under free. Hay Maze & Hay Mountain: $5 all-day ticket. Moon Bounce: $10 all-day ticket. Small-animal petting zoo: $3. Pony ride: $10. Horseback trail ride: $75 for 60 minutes, reservation required. Camping and horse camping are also priced on the page, but are not festival admission: camping is $12 per person per day and horses are $10 per horse, with advance purchase for 2026.
Hours
Festival: 10:00 am–4:30 pm each day; live music: 11:00 am–4:00 pm each day; nature stroll: leaves at 11 AM.
Ages
Youth ages 15 and under are FREE
Neighborhood
Syria
Food & Drink
Food choices include apple butter donuts, Brunswick stew, barbecue pork sandwiches, funnel cakes, kettle corn, and homemade ice cream alongside local craft beer, wine, and hard cider.
Pets
Well-behaved dogs are welcome on leash.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Reserve horseback trail rides and UTV farm tours in advance online, as only limited walk-up spaces are available.
- Well-behaved dogs on leashes are permitted across the festival grounds.
- Pick up a map at the Main Lodge if you plan to explore the property's 29 miles of hiking trails.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are dogs allowed at the festival?
Yes, the festival is pet-friendly for well-behaved dogs kept on a leash.
What kinds of food are available to purchase?
Food options include apple pies, apple butter donuts, Brunswick stew, barbecue pork sandwiches, hamburgers, kettle corn, funnel cakes, fried Oreos, homemade ice cream, and local beer, wine, and hard cider.
What activities are available for children?
Kids can enjoy pony rides, a hay maze, a hay mountain, a moon bounce area, and a petting zoo with small animals.
What animals can visitors see on the farm?
The farmyard features goats and baby goats, chickens, rabbits, pigs, cows, sheep, horses, ponies, and guinea hens.
Can visitors stay overnight at the farm?
Graves Mountain offers accommodations including lodge rooms, cabins, cottages, houses, and primitive camping spots.
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