We list 13 verified apple picking farms within 75 miles of downtown Columbus. 1 have 2026 dates confirmed from their own site or an official directory, and 1 publish a price. The closest is The Orchard & Company, LLC in Plain City, about 17 miles northwest of downtown.
✓ 13 farms verified · updated September 13, 2026 · every listing links to the page we read it on
All 13, nearest first. Distances are straight line from the middle of the city, so your drive will be a little longer. Dates and prices are the farm's own published words, and a blank means the farm has not published it.
| Farm | From downtown | 2026 dates | Admission or price | Activities | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchard & Company, LLC Plain City, OH |
17 mi northwest | Not published | Not published | Apple picking, Produce | Apple picking |
| Lynd Fruit Farm (S'miles of Sunflowers) Pataskala, OH |
18 mi east | 2026 sunflower u-pick dates TBA per website (typically 30+ varieties, wagon rides); apple... | Sunflowers: no entry fee, $15 min purchase/car; small vase $15, French vase... | Sunflowers, Apple picking, Pumpkin patch | A whole afternoon |
| Windy Hill Apple Farm Newark, OH |
28 mi northeast | Not published | Not published | Apple picking, Farm stand | Apple picking |
| Hugus Fruit Farm Rushville, OH |
33 mi southeast | Not published | Not published | Apple picking, Berry picking, Pumpkin patch | A whole afternoon |
| KERR FAMILY FARMS Springfield, OH |
43 mi west | Not published | Not published | Apple picking, Berry picking, Lavender | A whole afternoon |
| Julia Hadden Beavercreek, OH |
55 mi west | Not published | Not published | Apple picking, Berry picking, Beef | Apple picking |
| Apple Hill Orchards MANSFIELD, OH |
57 mi north | Not published | Not published | Apple picking | Apple picking |
| Yeary's Orchard Adamsville, OH |
60 mi east | Not published | Not published | Apple picking, Pumpkin patch, Farm stand | Apple picking |
| A & M Farm Orchard Midland, OH |
66 mi southwest | Not published | Not published | Apple picking, Berry picking, Pumpkin patch | A whole afternoon |
| Mitchell's Orchard & Farm Market Ashland, OH |
71 mi northeast | Not published | Not published | Apple picking, Berry picking, Pumpkin patch | A whole afternoon |
| Spring Hill Fruit Farm Shiloh, OH |
72 mi north | Not published | Not published | Apple picking, Pumpkin patch, Farm stand | Apple picking |
| Malabar Acres Jeromesville, OH |
73 mi northeast | Not published | Not published | Apple picking, Berry picking, Farm stand | Apple picking |
| Scenic Ridge Fruit Farm Jeromesville, OH |
73 mi northeast | Not published | Not published | Apple picking, Berry picking, Farm stand | Apple picking |
📍 Plain City, OH · 17 mi northwest
Ohio Proud, the state directory, describes it as: "U-pick apples Aug- Oct. Please check our website for up to date pick schedule."
🌱 USDA organic (farm's own description)
ℹ️ Ohio Proud lists it under: pick your own. Phone is (614) 873-0510.
Details & sources →📍 Pataskala, OH · 18 mi east
2026 sunflower u-pick dates TBA per website (typically 30+ varieties, wagon rides); apple u-pick Thursdays in season; pumpkins expected from Sep 25; corn maze
💵 Sunflowers: no entry fee, $15 min purchase/car; small vase $15, French vase $25; apples $25/~10lb bag
ℹ️ Open daily 10-6 thru Nov. 15.
Details & sources →📍 Newark, OH · 28 mi northeast
🌱 USDA organic (farm's own description)
ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service On-Farm Market Directory, which lists farms selling their own products to the public at or near the farm. Production methods the farm reports to the directory: Organic (USDA Certified). Payment the farm reports taking: Cash, Personal Checks. Directions the farm gives the USDA directory: From Johnstown take Route 62 north east to Sportsman Club Road. Turn east and proceed 7 miles to orchard.
Verified 2026-08-28 against usdalocalfoodportal.com and usdalocalfoodportal.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.
📍 Rushville, OH · 33 mi southeast
MarketMaker profile lists products: Maple Syrup, Plums, Fruit, Blackberries, Cider, Sweet Corn, Honey, Milk & Dairy Products, Apples, Pears, Pumpkins, Summer Squash. Methods of sale listed: On-Farm, U-Pick.
Details & sources →📍 Springfield, OH · 43 mi west
MarketMaker profile lists products: Broccoli, Goose, Leeks, Sweet Potatoes, Butter, Chives, Dill, Flour, Soybeans, Maple Syrup, Tomatillos, Brussels Sprouts. Methods of sale listed: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), E-Commerce / Online, Farm / Roadside Stand, Farmers Market Vendor, On-Farm, U-Pick.
Verified 2026-08-28 against oh.foodmarketmaker.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.
📍 Beavercreek, OH · 55 mi west
MarketMaker profile lists products: Carrots, Mushrooms, Nuts, Apples, Raspberries, Cream, Kale, Chicken, Greens, Services - Food & Agricultural, Garlic, Blueberries. Methods of sale listed: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), E-Commerce / Online, Farm / Roadside Stand, Farmers Market Vendor, Mail Order, On-Farm, U-Pick.
Verified 2026-08-28 against oh.foodmarketmaker.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.
📍 MANSFIELD, OH · 57 mi north
ℹ️ Listed in the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Agritourism Directory, which lists farms that welcome visitors on to the farm. Directions the farm gives the USDA directory: Apple Hill Orchards.
Verified 2026-08-28 against usdalocalfoodportal.com and usdalocalfoodportal.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.
📍 Adamsville, OH · 60 mi east
MarketMaker profile lists products: Fruit, Vegetables, Apples, Pumpkins, Crops & Agricultural Products. Methods of sale listed: Farm / Roadside Stand, U-Pick.
Verified 2026-08-28 against oh.foodmarketmaker.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.
📍 Midland, OH · 66 mi southwest
MarketMaker profile lists products: Vegetables, Pears, Pumpkins, Turnips, School Tours, Strawberries, Attractions & Activities, Fruit, Apples, Blackberries, Grapes, Plums. Methods of sale listed: On-Farm, U-Pick.
Details & sources →📍 Ashland, OH · 71 mi northeast
MarketMaker profile lists products: Cabbage, Cider, Sweet Corn, Grapes, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Beans, Raspberries, Blackberries, Tomatoes, Peaches, Summer Squash. Methods of sale listed: Farmers Market Vendor, On-Farm, U-Pick.
Verified 2026-08-28 against oh.foodmarketmaker.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.
📍 Shiloh, OH · 72 mi north
MarketMaker profile lists products: Cider, Jam, Summer Squash, Pumpkins, Fruit, Vegetables, Apples, Honey, Peaches, Pears, Plums, Beverage Products. Methods of sale listed: On-Farm, U-Pick.
Details & sources →📍 Jeromesville, OH · 73 mi northeast
MarketMaker profile lists products: Fruit, Apples, Raspberries, Peaches, Plums, Crops & Agricultural Products. Methods of sale listed: Farmers Market Vendor, On-Farm, U-Pick.
Verified 2026-08-28 against oh.foodmarketmaker.com. This farm has not published hours, prices or dates yet, so everything we hold on it is right here.
📍 Jeromesville, OH · 73 mi northeast
MarketMaker profile lists products: Fruit, Vegetables, Apples, Sweet Corn, Jam, Plums, Cider, Peaches, Peppers, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Attractions & Activities. Methods of sale listed: On-Farm, U-Pick.
Details & sources →1 of the 13 have current-year evidence on their own site or an official directory, which is the only thing we count as confirmed. Lynd Fruit Farm (S'miles of Sunflowers) in Pataskala: 2026 sunflower u-pick dates TBA per website (typically 30+ varieties, wagon...
The Orchard & Company, LLC in Plain City, about 17 miles northwest of downtown as the crow flies. Ohio Proud, the state directory, describes it as: "U-pick apples Aug- Oct. Distances on this page are straight line from the middle of the city, so your drive will be longer.