Windy Hill Orchard & Cidery
Cider mill · York · South Carolina
An orchard and cider bar in the York County hills south of Charlotte, opening for its fall season in August with pick-your-own apples, cider donuts, and hard cider on tap. The farm stand also sells pre-picked apples and apple pies, with fire pits going on cool evenings.
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Color nearby peaks: November 6–November 10
Color builds from October 27 · mostly bare by December 2
Sampled at Windy Hill Orchard & Cidery’s own coordinates and elevation (229 m) rather than a regional average.
13 weather points cover South Carolina, and the model shifts their answer 4 days earlier, which is what it takes to match 1 published peak date from farmersalmanac.com. Against South Carolina's own climatology, the 2026 weather puts the peak 3 days earlier. How the forecast works
When to go to Windy Hill Orchard & Cidery
The color window runs about 21 days, holding until around November 17. Against South Carolina overall, that is 3 days earlier.
From Charlotte it is about 29 mi, close enough for a morning drive. The venue has not posted 2026 dates yet. Check their site before you go.
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Frequently asked
- When does Windy Hill Orchard & Cidery peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 6–November 10 (best estimate November 8). Color starts around October 27 and is mostly bare by December 2.
- How do I get to Windy Hill Orchard & Cidery?
- Windy Hill Orchard & Cidery is in York. The closest city is Charlotte, about 29 mi away. It's part of South Carolina's fall lineup.
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