Apples are red, the sky is blue, SkyLand’s harvest is waiting for you!
As you bite into a sweet, crisp, juicy apple, you’ll know—fall has arrived in the Smokies. At SkyLand Ranch’s Apple Harvest Festival, everything feels golden, fresh, and full of life. The mountain air is cool and clean, the trees are heavy with fruit, and every moment invites you to savor the freshness of the season.
The festival runs daily from September 5 through November 1, 2025, giving you almost two full months of the autumn experience. You’ll find this celebration at SkyLand Ranch, located right off the Parkway in Sevierville, Tennessee. Bring your appetite, your favorite flannel, and a sense of wonder, and it’s time to start a perfect autumn day.
Savor the Season: Highlights from the Harvest
During the season, the ranch bursts with colorful apples, autumn feels, and sweet mountain air. Here’s what you’ll want to experience:
- Pick-your-own apples from hillside orchards with stunning mountain backdrops
- Cider flights and slushies (like frozen apple drink!) made fresh on-site
- Live local music on the ranch’s open-air stage – bluegrass, folk, and a little country
- Craft demos and workshops, including wreath-making and caramel apple dipping
- Family fun like pony rides, hay mazes, and a petting zoo for little ones
SkyLand Ranch leans into its roots. Apples have been a staple in the Smoky Mountains for generations, and this festival honors that heritage while adding playful, modern twists. From old-fashioned apple butter to new-school apple cinnamon slushies, every flavor tells a story. The festival also supports local farms and artisans, making it a true community celebration.
Plan Your Visit with Ease
- Best time to go: Mid-morning on weekdays for fewer crowds and soft mountain light
- Where to stay: Book a mountain-view cabin with Rentalz and wake up to orchard views and mountain air.
- What to pack: Reusable totes for apples, your coziest layers, and a good appetite!
- Nearby attractions: SkyLand Ranch is just minutes from Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Gatlinburg.
There’s always something timeless about walking through an orchard, with an apple in hand, and the mountains rising around you. The SkyLand Ranch Apple Harvest Festival offers more than just a taste of fall. It gives you a moment to slow down and savor what truly matters.
Feel the breeze, taste the harvest, and make this fall one to remember!
