Join us at Little River Orchard in Mentone, Alabama, for our annual Honeycrisp Harvest Festival, a celebration of one of America’s favorite apples and the unforgettable flavor of tree-ripened fruit.
Unlike grocery store apples that are often harvested before reaching full maturity and finished in storage, our Honeycrisp apples ripen naturally on the tree until they reach peak flavor, crispness, and juiciness. Visitors frequently tell us that once they’ve tasted a fresh-picked Honeycrisp straight from the orchard, store-bought apples simply don’t compare.
As a family-owned U-Pick orchard, Little River Orchard offers guests the opportunity to harvest their own apples while enjoying a fun-filled day in the beautiful mountains of Mentone, Alabama.
During the Honeycrisp Harvest Festival, visitors can pick perfectly ripe Honeycrisp apples directly from the tree. Guests can also enjoy Daybreak Fuji apples, another delicious variety reaching peak ripeness during the festival season.
What to Expect at the Honeycrisp Harvest Festival
- U-Pick Honeycrisp apples fresh from the tree
- U-Pick Daybreak Fuji apples
- Tree-ripened fruit harvested at peak flavor
- Apple cannon
- Giant jump pad
- Ping pong and family-friendly games
- Beautiful flower fields and seasonal photo opportunities
- Local vendors
- Food trucks
- Scenic mountain orchard experience
Why Pick Your Own Honeycrisp Apples?
Honeycrisp apples are known for their exceptional crunch, sweetness, and juicy texture. Picking them directly from the tree allows visitors to enjoy the variety exactly as nature intended—fully ripe and bursting with flavor.
The festival offers a unique opportunity to experience authentic orchard-fresh apples while learning why tree-ripened fruit is considered far superior to apples found in most grocery stores.
A Perfect Day Trip
The Honeycrisp Harvest Festival attracts visitors from Mentone, Huntsville, Birmingham, Chattanooga, Rome, Cartersville, and surrounding communities looking for a memorable day trip filled with fresh fruit, outdoor fun, and family-friendly activities.
Plan Your Visit
Visit Little River Orchard during the Honeycrisp Harvest Festival and experience the difference that tree-ripened apples make. Enjoy U-Pick Honeycrisp and Daybreak Fuji apples, family activities, local vendors, food trucks, and a day of orchard fun in beautiful Mentone, Alabama.