ACRES OF APPLE BLOSSOMS IN BLOOM
📅 April – Early May | Adams County, Pennsylvania
Each spring, many of Adams County’s nearly 20,000 acres of fruit trees bloom and transform the countryside into a breathtaking sea of pink and white.
Welcome to the Adams County Blossom Belt — a self-guided scenic driving trail featuring 14 official stops through Upper Adams County, just minutes from historic Gettysburg.
Follow the blooms. Explore local farms. Savor the season.
🌸 What Is the Blossom Belt?
The Blossom Belt is a mapped springtime trail through Pennsylvania’s top apple-producing region.
As the #1 apple-producing county in Pennsylvania and one of the largest in the nation, Adams County is home to more than 120 orchards, nearly 1250 farms, and millions of springtime blossoms.
Along the route, you’ll discover:
All within a short drive of downtown Gettysburg.
Bloom timing depends on weather, but here’s what we typically see in Adams County:
Peak bloom often occurs the last two weekends of April, when temperatures are mild and there are fewer crowds, making springtime one of the best times to visit Gettysburg and Adams County.
Stay tuned on social for real-time blossom updates and bloom reports. #BloomWatch
Keep an eye out for Li’l Lincoln, our signature Blossom Belt chracter celebrating 20,000 acres of flowering fruit trees.
Snap a photo with Li’l Lincoln along the trail and share your adventure:
#LilLincoln #BlossomBelt
Adams County Apple Blossom Festival
📅 APRIL 25, 2026 | 9:00AM – 3:00PM
📍 National Apple Museum, 154 W Hanover St., Biglerville 17307
Celebrate the beauty of Adams County’s apple blossom season at this family-friendly festival! Stroll through a bustling marketplace featuring local artisans and crafters, enjoy live music, and take a free guided tour of the National Apple Museum to learn about the region’s rich agricultural history. The event also includes food vendors, horse-drawn carriage rides, a mini petting zoo, raffles, and fun activities for kids. Admission and parking are free.
3rd Annual Spring Blossom Event
📅 APRIL 25, 2026 | 10:00AM – 1:00PM
📍 Hollabaugh Bros, 545 Carlisle Road Biglerville 17307
Immerse yourself in the stunning scenery of the Blossom Belt as the county’s orchards reach peak bloom. This event brings together local businesses, food vendors, and markets, offering visitors the perfect way to experience spring in Adams County.
Enjoy delicious food, live demonstrations, and hands-on activities for kids, including a self-led craft station and sampling in the Bee Room. Take in the orchard views on a wagon ride ($3 per person, available for purchase on-site), or stroll the scenic Story Walk Trail for a peaceful outdoor experience.
The Blossom Belt begins only ten minutes from historic downtown Gettysburg, making it the perfect spring day trip or weekend getaway.
Start at the Peach Orchard in Gettysburg National Military Park, then head north and west into Upper Adams County where orchard density is highest.
The scenic rural roads marked on the official Blossom Belt Map guide you through some of the most beautiful farmland in Pennsylvania.
VISIT WITH CARE
Adams County’s orchards are working farms. Please:
We appreciate your help in protecting our agricultural community.!
Local businesses are spreading the Blossom Belt love with:
Support our local community while experiencing the beauty of bloom season.
LETS BLOOM TOGETHER
If you are a local business that would like to be a part of initiatives like the Blossom Belt, contact us today! Thank you for considering a partnership with Destination Gettysburg.
Vaughn Crouse
Partnership Director
717-338-5883
[email protected]
Turn your blossom drive into a weekend escape.
Adams County and Gettysburg offer charming inns, B&Bs, boutique hotels, and vacation rentals — including several located directly along the Blossom Belt trail.
Apple blossoms typically reach peak bloom in mid-to-late April, depending on weather conditions. Other fruit trees like apricots, cherries and plums begin to show blooms as early as March. Some peach and pear varieties can continue to bloom into early May, all depending on the weather leading up to and during the spring season.
The Adams County Blossom Belt trail begins near Gettysburg National Military Park where the Peach Orchard begins blooming in March. The Blossom Belt extends through Upper Adams County, where orchard density is highest.
There are 14 official stops along the Blossom Belt, including farm markets, wineries, restaurants, historic inns, and scenic vistas like Hauser Hill Event Center.
Yes. The Blossom Belt is a free, self-guided driving trail open to the public and mapped out for visitor convenience.
Spring weather is mild and comfortable, with daytime highs in the 60s and 70s. You might need a light jacket for cool mornings or evenings, but it’s generally perfect for exploring outdoors. Pack layers… and a camera, to capture those beautiful blue skies and blooming orchards.
Most orchards are private, working farms. Visitors should not enter orchards or pick blossoms without permission. Retailers such as Hollabaugh Bros. Fruit Farm & Market provide visitors with an up-close-and-personal view of fruit trees in bloom where photo ops are plentiful.
You can drive the full trail in 1–2 hours without stops, but most visitors spend half a day or more exploring markets, dining, and enjoying scenic overlooks.
The Adams County Blossom Belt works in partnership with
organizations that support the local agriculture industry.
Adams County Office of Planning and Development
Penn State Extension
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