Orchard
Jackson's Orchard & Nursery
U-pick apples in Bowling Green, Kentucky
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“However, during certain times of the fall we set aside some of our fields to allow you to pick your own apples right off the tree.”
Source: jacksonsorchard.com/service/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“All other activities –such as Pumpkin Festival hayrides, pumpkin patch, corn maze & U pick Apple Picking– are limited to weekends only.”
Source: jacksonsorchard.com/service/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“If the weather cooperates we normally try to have a special weekend of Pick-Your-Own apples priced by the pound or by the peck.”
Source: jacksonsorchard.com/feature/apple-festival, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Depending on the time of year during the week you will find our retail Apple Barn, Concession Stand (usually after July 4th) and Playground open.”
Source: jacksonsorchard.com/service/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Not only are we picking some of your favorite fall apples .”
Source: jacksonsorchard.com/feature/apple-festival, checked October 6, 2026
“Our Concession Stand opens June11 th with lots of those apple & peach lovin’ goodies that have folks coming back again and again.”
Source: jacksonsorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
“The Apple Harvest begins around the middle of June and continues into October.”
“You can enjoy fresh made Apple Cider from September through November.”
Source: jacksonsorchard.com/service/apple-peach-varieties-list, checked October 6, 2026
“Around here July and August means Jackson’s Peaches.”
“We hand pick each peach at full ripeness, so that each bite you take is juicy and sweet and that each peach is ready to eat when you purchase it.”
Source: jacksonsorchard.com/service/apple-peach-varieties-list, checked October 6, 2026
“Around the Fourth of July we “officially” kick off the peach season.”
Source: jacksonsorchard.com/feature/peach-tastin-days, checked October 6, 2026
“We’re picking several varieties of freestone peaches.”
Source: jacksonsorchard.com/feature/peach-tastin-days, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Thursday Market Hours: 11am until Sold Out!”
Source: jacksonsorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Saturday Market Hours: 8am-12noon”
Source: jacksonsorchard.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Open 9am-5pm | Mon-Sat”
“1pm-5pm | Sun”
Source: jacksonsorchard.com/service/apple-peach-varieties-list, checked October 6, 2026
“So come eat, play and enjoy the weekend – Open 9am-5pm Friday & Saturday, closed Sunday.”
Source: jacksonsorchard.com/feature/peach-tastin-days, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“We’ll give you a peck bag which you can fill up for a set amount or simply pick a few that you can purchase by the pound.”
“We take Master Charge and VISA credit cards at the Apple Barn main check out as well as in the Concession Stand.”
“During special events all our other stations are cash only as they do not have access to phone lines.”
Source: jacksonsorchard.com/service/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“No, no pets, no comfort animals, only ADA-defined SERVICE animals.”
“Unfortunately due to abuse by others we’ve had to stop allowing visitors to bring their pets to the farm.”
Source: jacksonsorchard.com/service/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“ADA-defined service animals are welcome if under leash and under control.”
Source: jacksonsorchard.com/service/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“There is a small fee to visit the playground which helps us with upkeep & safety of the play area.”
“Also there are various fees for activities during our Pumpkin Festival weekends.”
“We have various animals around the property (including the petting zoo during the Pumpkin Festival) and for their protection as well as yours we’ve had to discontinue that practice.”
Source: jacksonsorchard.com/service/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
“Please no smoking or any kind in the Apple Barn itself, the Playground or around areas where people are eating.”
Source: jacksonsorchard.com/service/faqs, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Apples
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | U-pick & pre-picked | Not stated | – |
At a glance
- Address
- 1280 Slim Island Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101Warren County
More from the farm’s website
The farm prices playground at $3 (ages 4-21).
Prices
| Item | Price | Notes | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| playground | $3 | ages 4-21 | Year not stated |
As the farm publishes them. Prices change during the season; older prices are removed.
Besides picking
- Petting zoo
- Playground
- Festivals
Jackson's Orchard & Nursery: questions
Does Jackson's Orchard & Nursery have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "However, during certain times of the fall we set aside some of our fields to allow you to pick your own apples right off the tree."
What does it cost to visit Jackson's Orchard & Nursery?
playground: $3 (ages 4-21). Prices as the farm publishes them; they can change during the season.