Gilcrease Orchard in Las Vegas – What You Need to Know

About Gilcrease Orchard

Gilcrease Orchard started in 1920 when the family purchased 900 acres in the Las Vegas Valley for crops and livestock. It wasn’t an easy life for the family, but Elda and her two boys continued to serve the local areas and eventually grew to over 1,500 acres of land. Eventually, the family had to sell off most of their land. To carry out their family’s legacy, however, the brothers started the Gilcrease Orchard Foundation. The current 60-acre plot is what was left, where they built the Orchard with the idea that families could bring their kids and enjoy a bit of the life the brothers grew up with.

Throughout the year, they open up the Orchard to the public, so you can take photos and pick your own produce.

Gilcrease Orchard Address & Hours

Gilcrease Orchard is located on the north side of town. The address is:

7800 N Tenaya Way
Las Vegas, NV 89131 (map)

Hours change throughout the year, but the current fall hours are

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, & Sunday 7 AM to 2 PM

Times will change as the temperature cools. We highly recommend checking their Instagram or website for current hours. They will also be closed on November 5th for the Happy Hippie Harvest Run.

Gilcrease Orchard Pumpkin Patch

The Gilcrease Orchard Pumpkin Patch is one of the best in town, especially since it’s free to get in. They typically open in late September; this year, it started on September 24, 2022.

During this fall season, there are a few different things you can do during your visit.

• Pumpkin Patch – Pick your own pumpkins to take home. If you want multiple, don’t forget to grab a wheelbarrow. They usually have some other u-pick produce.
• Food – This is why we go. They have multiple stands to enjoy their famous apple cider and apple cider donuts. They also sell candied apples and kettle corn, and they have a vendor that usually sells other food.
• Straw Maze – A free maze for you to get lost in.
• Bee Exhibit – Learn more about bees and why they are important for our crops.
• Photo Ops – There are plenty of photo ops as you walk around the orchards.

Currently in Season

Throughout the year, you pick a variety of fruits and vegetables. It’s always a good idea to double-check their website to see what is currently available. Here’s a quick look at what is available this fall.

Here is a calendar of produce they usually have available.

• March: Asparagus, Lettuce, Kale, Spinach, Bok Choi, Arugula
• April: Asparagus, Lettuce, Kale, Spinach, Bok Choi, Arugula, Beets, Carrots, Onions, Green Garlic, Peas
• May: Kale, Spinach, Apricots, Tomatoes, Summer Squash, Zucchini, Onions, Garlic, Beets, Carrots, New Potatoes, Cucumbers, Green Beans
• June: Peaches, Tomatoes, Summer Squash, Zucchini, Eggplant, Onions, Garlic, Beets, Carrots, Cucumbers, New Potatoes, Vegetable Amaranth, Watermelon, Cantaloupe
• July: Peaches, Tomatoes, Summer Squash, Zucchini, Eggplant, Onions, Garlic, Gala Apples, Watermelon, Cucumbers, Cantaloupe, Vegetable Amaranth, Spaghetti Squash, Butternut Squash, Okra
• August: Pears, Watermelon, Summer Squash, Zucchini, Eggplant, Okra, Garlic, Spaghetti Squash, Butternut Squash, Cucumbers, Cantaloupe
• September: Zucchini, Summer Squash, Eggplant, Okra, Garlic, Sweet Potatoes, Cucumbers, Butternut Squash, Spaghetti Squash
• October: Kale, Spinach, Vegetable Amaranth, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Sweet Potatoes, Butternut Squash, Spaghetti Squash, Zucchini, Summer Squash, Pumpkins, Carrots, Beets, Okra, Green Tomatoes, Green Beans

Photography in Gilcrease Orchard

If you’re like us, you’re probably wondering what the photography policy is at the Orchard. Fortunately, it’s lenient! Photography is welcome and is free anytime the orchard is open to the public. They just ask that you are respectful of other guests.

If you’re interested in shooting when the Orchard is closed to the public, you can book a session at $75 per hour. It allows you and your photographer/clients to drive in and around the property for your allotted time. If you’re a photographer looking to book multiple families or mini-sessions, you need to book a minimum of 2 hours.

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Essential Tips for First-Time Visitors

• Don’t forget to apply plenty of sunblock.
• Wear comfortable shoes you don’t mind getting dirty. The ground can be uneven, and though it’s rare, sometimes muddy.
• As much as we want it to be sweater weather, it’s usually still hot during the day in October in Las Vegas. Even in the 70s, you can comfortably wear shorts and a tee.
• Good pumpkins get picked up fast. We visited on October 10th last year, and the selection wasn’t great. Go as soon as they open for the season to pick up the best pumpkins.
• Bring reusable bags with you to carry out all your goodies.
• Visit early in the day for cooler weather and fewer crowds, it tends to get busier as the day goes on.
• They have an app you can download that tells you where you are relative to the produce you’re looking to pick.