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Our fruit is available by the season of the fruit. Each fruit has a different growth date. See our Season & Directions Section for approximate dates for your favorite fruit. Season times may change each year due to weather so always check our home page for what is being u-picked (or call us) as your favorite fruit may be EARLY or LATE in any given year.
PET POLICY CHANGE:
Pets can no longer be allowed in the orchard due to federal food and GAP requirements for a commercially run orchard/farm.
Please plan on any pets staying in your vehicle.
-- U-Picking Rules --
Cherries, Peaches, Pears, and Apples
1.Do NOT climb in the trees, break or remove any of the tree’s limbs or branches.
2.Do NOT use any ladders, wagons or other vehicles to reach fruit.
3.Children must be with their parents at all times.
We advise you wear appropriate shoes.
NOTE: Anyone observed ‘breaking’ any of these rules will be instructed by the orchard personnel to pay for their products and leave the premises.
May 2006 Picture – Cherry Crop
U-picking is available for cherries, peaches, pears, and apples. Owner, Ken Tamura, is shown with our (2006) crop of cherries on our dwarf trees which are easy for children and seniors to pick. The cherries are usually ripe and ready in July – opening day is always July 1st!
Bus Tour Groups or Gator Tour
Large family parties and bus tour groups are easily accommodated at our location, however you are encouraged to let us know in advance for a visit. If you are interested in more information on accomodating large parties, Gator Tours and Bus Tours, please call or email us to set up a day and time for your visit.
Ken and the Gator Wagon – Anjou pears (2005) hang in abundance on the pear trees.
Events
Scheduled Hood River and Alice's Orchard Events
For more information check out the Hood River Chamber of Commerce
August 2nd - ORCHARD CLOSED:
Orchard will be closed to celebrate the marriage of our daughter, Trista and welcome a new son-in-law, Greg. Please do not included August 2nd in any plans to visit our farm.
Heirloom Apple Days at Alice's Orchard – October 25-26
Join us at Alice's Orchard to make your own, freshly squeezed, non-pasteurized apple cider with Alice's locally grown apples. Pick a special Halloween jack-o-lantern from our orchard pumpkin patch. Wander through our bin maze and enjoy our views of Mt Hood and Mt Adams. See Fruit Loop for more local events at other locations.
2008 FRUIT LOOP EVENTS:
Cherry Days – July 12-13
See Hood River Fruit Loop for events.
Gravenstein Apple Days – August 16-17
See Hood River Fruit Loop for events.
Hood River Pear Celebration – September 20-21
Alice's will host an old fashioned BBQ lunch for $5.00 prepared by our local volunteer fireman on Saturday, 9/22 only! Serving choice of hamburger or hot dog, chips, piece of fruit (apple or pear), drink (cider or soda), and a pear dessert item! YUMMY!!! We will be sampling our local raw honey, jam, and quality fruit. Free activity books, recipes, etc! U-pick some apples or pears! U-pick price is only 35 cents per pound!
Harvest Festival – October 17-19
See Hood River Chamber of Commerce for events. Most of our fruit is only 50 cents per pound!
Heirloom Apple Days – October 25-26
Join us at Alice's Orchard to make your own, freshly squeezed, non-pasteurized apple cider with Alice's locally grown apples. Pick a special Halloween jack-o-lantern from our orchard pumpkin patch. Wander through our bin maze and enjoy our views of Mt Hood and Mt Adams. See Fruit Loop for more local events at other locations.
THINGS TO DO IN HOOD RIVER:
Links to Fruit Loop, Hood River Lavender Farm, Chamber of Commerce – Hood River activities, Apple Valley Country Store, etc.
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