Benton Grove Farm Vineyard
Lake Royale, NC · about 33 mi from Raleigh-Durham
At a glance
- Address
- 1598 Sledge Road,, NC 27549
- Activities
- 🍷 Wineries and cideries
- Typical season
- Year round (wineries and cideries, varies by farm)
- Nearest city we cover
- Raleigh-Durham, about 33 miles
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- County
- Franklin County, NC
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 8a
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Playground 1.9 mi
- Gas station Speedway 2.5 mi
- 5 places to eat within 5 mi Rainbow Garden, Subway, The Farmer's Kitchen
Farmers markets nearby
- Franklin County Local Farmers Market Centerville · 9.2 mi
- Zebulon Farm Fresh Market Zebulon · 12.3 mi · takes SNAP
CSA farm shares nearby
- Market Fresh Produce L.L.C. 9.6 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 63°F, lows around 35°F, about 3.4 in of rain, 10.2 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 11
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 29
- ☀️ Frost-free season201 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone8a
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Louisburg, NC station (9.8 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Wineries and cideriesYear round
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Search for the farm's current hours: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
Farm country: Franklin County
Franklin County had 518 farms in the latest USDA Census of Agriculture (2022). Of those, 41 sold food straight to the public and 9 earned money from agritourism like u-pick and tours.
- 6 acres of grapes
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2022 Census of Agriculture. Some county numbers are withheld to protect individual farms.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about Benton Grove Farm Vineyard
Is Benton Grove Farm Vineyard open today?
We do not track live hours. Check with the farm before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at Benton Grove Farm Vineyard?
Wineries and cideries typically run Year round in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is Benton Grove Farm Vineyard?
The listing gives the address as 1598 Sledge Road,, NC 27549. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to Benton Grove Farm Vineyard?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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