Many apple houses have local fruits and vegetables available year 'round.
	Ellijay	Panorama Orchards Farm Market - Family Fruit Farm since 1927. Amazing variety of apples July through January. Ice cream, dried fruits, vegetables, homemade jams and jellies, mountain honey, cider, pumpkins and fresh-baked pies along with other baked goods can be found in the retail market. Peaches available in July and August. Located off Hwy 515 just south of Ellijay. Open 7 days a week, year round 9 am - 6pm. 706-276-3813.
	Ellijay	Aaron's Apple House - on Hwy 52 east of Ellijay.
	Ellijay	R & A Orchards- on Hwy 52 east of Ellijay. Family business started in 1947. Peach picking starts around June 1, along with a few early season apples. Apple season runs from the beginning of August until the beginning of December. Vegetables available until the first frost. 5505 Hwy 52 East Ellijay, GA 30536 706-273-3821. www.RandAOrchards.com
	Ellijay	Mack Aaron Apple House- on Hwy 52 east of Ellijay.
	Ellijay	BJ Reece Apple House - on Hwy 52 east of Ellijay.
	Ellijay	Hillcrest Orchards and Farm Market- A whole Farm experience - wagon rides, moonshine museum, pedal cart track, pig races, petting farm, nature trail, a hay maze, and pick your own apples (September only.) Pies and fritters, doughnuts, ice cream and homemade fudge. Family owned and operated since 1946. Daily hours: 9 - 6pm August - November. 9 miles east of Ellijay on Hwy 52 at 9696 Hwy 52 East Ellijay, GA 30536. 706-273-3838 or www.HillcrestOrchards.net
	Blue Ridge	Mercier Orchards - Apples and cider (of course) along with pastries, fried pies, fritters, donuts and dumplings. From Hwy 515 in Blue Ridge, turn onto Hwy 5 (by McDonalds) toward Copperhill. 706-632-3411 or 800-361-7731 or www.mercier-orchards.com