Fall is a magical season where the world seems to come alive! The clothes are cozy, the air is crisp, and the food is at its best. From apple butter to fresh-baked pies, your recipe list is long, and you need the perfect spot to go for the ingredients. If you want to make a day out of it, I would love to help you out! As an Iowa family photographer, I love getting to work with families to help them find the best spots for an unforgettable day. Get ready to grab your cardigan and pause your Gilmore Girls marathon. If you are looking for apple orchards in Central Iowa, here are the ones I know you’re going to love!
32835 610th Avenue, Cambridge, Iowa 50046
Located in Cambridge, Center Grove Orchard is going to turn your trip through Central Iowa into an apple experience. They have kids’ play areas, wagon rides, and some of the most decadent, farm-fresh food in the state! Their apple season starts at the end of August and runs until November. You can find over 30 varieties across their 20-acre orchard!
1102 244th Street, Jefferson, Iowa 50129
Over in Jefferson, you can find Deal’s Orchard, an apple farm that has been Central Iowa family-owned since 1917. This farm is fully dedicated to apples, with over 40 acres where you can check out over 35 varieties. Their harvest runs from mid-July through mid-October.

13140 NW 102nd Avenue, Granger, 50109
Iowa Orchard is located in Granger of Central Iowa and offers U-Pick produce each summer and apples in the fall. Their apple season starts each year at the beginning of September and runs all the way through October. The farm is dog-friendly so no one in your family has to miss out on all the fall fun!
33130 Panther Creek Road, Adel, Iowa 50003
Wills Family Orchard has been a staple of the Adel community since the early 1990s! This farm has around 20 varieties of apples with their harvest season starting each year around early August. You can check them out all the way through October.

1348 295th Street, Montour, Iowa 50173
Hinegardner’s Orchard in Montour has become a bit of an apple orchard legend in the Central Iowa area! The farm has annual events including their famous Cider Day where you can come and sample their produce. They have three pick-your-own weekends throughout the fall and update their dates each year through their website.
62785 280th Street, Nevada, Iowa 50201
Berry Patch Farm is located in Nevada, Iowa, and knows how to create fun that lasts the entire season. They invite you to sample the fruit as you search for the best items to bring home for your family! Their apple season lasts each year from August through October.
If you are looking for the best way to celebrate this season with your family, I just know you are going to love these apple orchards in Central Iowa! Now, you just need to find a way to make these months last for years to come. I can help with that, too! As an Iowa family photographer, I love getting to go all across the state to help families remember every milestone, no matter how small. If you have been considering booking your session, I would love to chat about it! Send me a message today to find out more!