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| The 100-year-old Orchard at Altapass is a great stop for enjoying stunning fall scenery and indulging in fall harvest flavors like pumpkin-flavored fudge. |
There are numerous fall harvest adventures in the Asheville area, whether you want to taste apples straight from the orchard, stomp the grapes that are used to make wine at America's most visited winery, or simply indulge in some local seasonal fall menus.
Fall Harvest at Farmer's Markets
One great way to experience fall for foodies in the area is to visit a local farmer's market. There are more than 40 tailgate markets in the region, and many of them continue running into October. The Western North Carolina Farmer's Market, open daily year-round, features food items and produce from throughout the Southeast.
Fall Menus at Local Restaurants
There are several Asheville area restaurants that rely heavily on the local farms, and feature menus that shift according to the seasons. Check out some of the area's farm to table restaurants to indulge in a fall specialty made with locally-grown ingredients.
Apple and Pumpkin Harvests
The Western North Carolina mountain region is an ideal destination to enjoy typical farm tastes like apples and pumpkins. At the Orchard at Altapass, visitors can take a scenic fall drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway to this 100-year-old orchard to sample apple pies, and unique fall fudge flavors like pumpkin and maple. Hickory Nut Gap Farm also features a corn maze and pick-your-own pumpkin patch during the fall.
The Wine Harvest
In Asheville, you can enjoy one of the indulgences of fall: fabulous wine. Better yet, you can help create it. At Biltmore Winery, the most-visited winery in the U.S., visitors can participate in the grape stomping each weekend during the Harvest Celebration. You can also enjoy some wine tasting and wine shops while visting Asheville.
Fall Harvest Events
| Cornucopia of Craft | Featuring works of art inspired by the harvest and change of seasons. | Sept. 30-Oct. 31 |
| Harvest Celebration | Celebration of Appalachian culture featuring several food-related events. | Sept. 7-Oct. 28 |
| Nouveau Night | Gala devoted to the annual release of Beaujoulais Nouveau. | Nov. 15 |
| Pumpkinfest | A family arts festival using pumpkins as a theme. | Oct. 28 |
| Brewgrass Festival | One of the most popular beer and bluegrass events in the Southeast. | Sept. 22 |
| Taste of Asheville | Four days of delicious events throughout the Asheville area's independent restaurants. | Sept. 26-29 |
| Chef's Showcase | A night of great food, wine and fun with many of Asheville's creative chefs! | Sept. 27 |
| Cinema Bouchon | Specially selected "foodie" movies paired with a themed dinner. | Until Sept. 27 |
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