The Seasonal Roadside Market That Signals Fall In Kentucky

There are many things that signal fall in Kentucky: the changing leaves, the decorated towns, the festivals, the farms speckled with orange gourds and scarecrows, and the markets. So many farmers markets! And there is one seasonal roadside market in Owenton, Kentucky, that we can't wait to visit each autumn: Ayres Family Orchard.

What does fall in the Bluegrass State mean to you? For many, it's not fall in Kentucky until Ayres Family Orchard starts harvesting their amazing apples.

Located just outside Lexington in the heart of Horse Country, Ayres Family Orchard is a #kyproud business, and while they grow beautiful summer stone fruit and berries, they're best-known for apples.

Jonagold, Cameo, Mutsu, McIntosh, Cortland...

...Enterprise, Granny Smith, Winesap, and Gold Rush... you'll find every variety of the apple rainbow here, including some new-to-you varieties, too!

Their cider is out-of-this-world good, and a must when visiting the seasonal stand.

And the best fried apple pies in Kentucky? You'll find those right here, too!

Because Ayres is a family-owned and operated apple orchard, their harvests (despite having over 1,000 trees) are often quite small. Which makes these apples true treasures you must seek out... and fast!

Don't let the fall season pass you by without partaking in one of the simplest, tastiest seasonal pleasures in Kentucky: the apples from Ayres Family Orchard.

Have you been to this delightful seasonal roadside stand before? Don't the fry pies look divine? Visit Ayres Family Orchard on Facebook for hours and crop information -- they often sell out, and post updates via social media.

Craving all.the.apples now? We don't blame you! Luckily, Kentucky is home to a fall festival where the world's biggest apple pie is baked each year!