Chelan County, Washington
Harvest Calendar
What’s ripe, month by month, in Washington’s orchard country, and where to pick it up or pick it yourself.
In season in October
Seasons shift with the weather by a week or two either way, and higher orchards ripen later. Always call ahead or check a farm’s social media before you go.
The whole year at a glance
In season Peak
U-pick like a local
Picking conditions can change overnight. Check the farm's phone line or social media the morning you go.
Some stands take cards, some don't. Summer afternoons are hot, so keep fruit cool for the drive home.
These are working farms. Pick only where you're directed, don't climb trees, and don't pull at branches.
Leave unripe fruit for the next picker. Ask the farm how to tell when it's ready.
Supervise children at all times around ladders, equipment and farm vehicles.
U-pick hours depend on the fruit and the heat. Many farms close early on hot days.
