Kitchen's Orchard Farm Market
Orchard · West Virginia
The only orchard and farm market based in Falling Waters, tucked into the Eastern Panhandle's apple country a few minutes off I-81. The market stays open most of the week for fruit and produce straight off the farm, without the crowds or the corn maze marketing of bigger operations nearby.
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Plan your visit
Color nearby peaks: October 24–October 28
Color builds from October 11 · mostly bare by November 17
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Kitchen's Orchard Farm Market’s own coordinates and elevation (144 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
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Frequently asked
- When does Kitchen's Orchard Farm Market peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 24–October 28 (best estimate October 26). Color starts around October 11 and is mostly bare by November 17.
- What is Kitchen's Orchard Farm Market best for?
- A quieter orchard stop off I-81 near Martinsburg.
- How do I get to Kitchen's Orchard Farm Market?
- The closest city is Washington, DC, about 66 mi away. It's part of West Virginia's fall lineup.
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