U-pick farm · Mt Vernon, Iowa
The Big Apple Orchard
The Big Apple Orchard is a pick-your-own stop in Mt Vernon, Iowa, listed for visitors who want fresh produce straight from the field. Rated 4.8 from 29 reviews. Confirm hours before you go.
About this farm
The Big Apple Orchard is a pick-your-own stop in Mt Vernon, Iowa, listed for visitors who want fresh produce straight from the field.
Visitors commonly come for apples.
It holds a 4.8 rating across 29 public reviews.
Location
Find The Big Apple Orchard at 1115 US-30, Mt Vernon, IA 52314, United States. Plus Code: WG9G+R8 Mt Vernon, Iowa, USA.
1115 US-30 , Mt Vernon , Iowa 52314 , US
What you can pick
In October, check what’s currently ripe before you go. Seasons below are typical windows for Iowa, not a guarantee for this exact farm.
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apples
Typically in season August–October in Iowa.
Before you go
A short checklist so the trip feels easy — especially helpful for first-time u-pick visits in Iowa.
- Bring closed-toe shoes, sun protection, water, and containers unless the farm supplies them.
- Call or check the website for today’s picking conditions — mud, rain, and sold-out fields are common.
- Arrive earlier in the day for cooler weather and better selection during peak weekends.
- Cash still helps at smaller stands even when cards are accepted.
Amenities & details
Attributes pulled from the listing data. Confirm anything important (pets, accessibility, payments) with the farm.
Accessibility
- • Wheelchair-accessible car park
Photos
2 photos from the listing plus visitor snaps below in reviews. Click any item for a full preview — videos play in the viewer.
What visitors say
29 reviews on file · showing 8 visitor notes from the listing data.
“A dozen stars. I love this place. I should have gotten married here, but I didn't think of it at the time. Dang it. Next time. The donuts are delightful. Day old frozen donuts are incredible too. Cider is so good, get two and freeze one for the winter or mulled cider at Holiday time. Turnovers are lovely too. I actually haven't had a bad thing here. I'm going there right now, I just came to check the hours and decided to profess my love while I was here.”
“Very cute building with a variety of apples as well as preserved/jarred items. They also had fresh apple cake, turnover, crisp and donuts, as well as chilled apple cider and apple cider slush!! And, if you need any of these a la mode, they had Dan & Debbie's ice cream (vanilla, cinnamon or caramel). We had both ciders, apple crisp , cinnamon ice cream and donuts. All were AMAZING! We will be back!”
“The folks working here were sweet as pie. Delicious donuts, apple cider slushes, and reasonably priced already-picked apples. Relieved that masks are required for covid purposes, unlike the farm down the road where they're merely "recommended" (yikes). Looking forward to returning next year!”
“Conveniently located right off highway 30 ten minutes from Cedar Rapids. Great apples, reasonable prices. Warm pastries, apple cider slush, local honey and other unique gifts. I always go a few times each season! I'm currently eating a lot apple cinnamon roll from there. To die for.”
“Went over the weekend and picked apples with my wife. We had a good time, apples where 1.50 a pound. They also have really good fresh donuts and pies. Definitely worth the trip we will be going again.”
“Amazing orchard to visit. It’s not overcrowded and busy. Very reasonably priced for picking apples and treats in the store. Owners are onsite and friendly. Staff running the store are good too.”
“Amazing fresh apple cider donuts, good apple selection with no entry fee and reasonable price. Not overly crowded. We will be back next week!”
“Great fun and delicious apples! Lovely family or hard and apple crisp. Fun quick stop for the family!”
FAQ
Is this a u-pick farm?
Yes — this listing is marked as pick-your-own. Policies (containers, pricing, pets) vary; confirm with the farm.
Where is The Big Apple Orchard?
1115 US-30, Mt Vernon, IA 52314, United States Plus Code WG9G+R8 Mt Vernon, Iowa, USA.
What are today’s hours?
Weekly hours are not fully listed — call or check the website before you go.
When is apples season near Mt Vernon?
Typically August–October in Iowa. Peak and weather can shift — call before you go.
Is it accessible?
Listing notes include: Wheelchair-accessible car park. Field paths can still be uneven — ask the farm about current conditions.
How do I get there?
Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation to 41.91957, -91.47420.
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