Best 23 Apple Orchards In Minnesota To Visit This Fall

Minnesota has apple orchards for a full afternoon outdoors and quieter farm stores for a bag of fruit and cider. This guide explains what each stop offers, with links to the orchard’s own visitor information. The listings are not a ranked comparison.

For apple picking, confirm that U-pick is open on your chosen day, which varieties are available, and whether tickets or reservations are required. Store hours, activity hours and picking hours can differ. If you are looking for a particular variety, such as Honeycrisp, check availability with the orchard first.

1. Apple Jack Orchards

Delano, Minnesota

Apple Jack Orchards in Delano combines an apple shop and bakery with a pumpkin patch, maze and family activities. It works well for visitors who want food and fall entertainment as part of their orchard outing.

2026 picking update: The orchard says its U-pick apples are picked out following spring frost damage. Bagged apples remain available, including fruit from other Minnesota growers. Check its current hours and activity tickets before visiting; an open farm does not mean apple picking is still available.

Read More About Apple Jack Orchards Here

2. Afton Apple Orchard

Hastings, Minnesota

Afton Apple Orchard in Hastings offers pick-your-own apples and a 15-acre corn maze. It is an option for families who want to combine harvesting fruit with a longer outdoor visit.

Check the orchard’s apple-picking information and visitor FAQ before leaving. Admission is required to enter the farm, and the corn maze has its own schedule and admission arrangements. Available varieties and weather can change the day’s plans.

Read More About Afton Apple Orchard Here.

3. Everly Farms (formerly Minnetonka Orchard)

Minnetrista, Minnesota

The Minnetrista orchard previously known as Minnetonka Orchard now operates as Everly Farms. The property includes the orchard, winery, restaurant and seasonal events; use the new name when looking for current visitor information.

Its fall-visits page currently says U-pick is unavailable. The retail barn and scheduled fall activities are separate offerings. Full orchard activities run on weekends, when admission is charged; consult the current page for tickets and hours.

Note: Everly Farms, formerly Minnetonka Orchard in Minnetrista, is not affiliated with this website, Minneopa Orchards.

Read More About Minnetonka Apple Orchard Here.

4. Emma Krumbee’s Orchard & Farm — closed to the public

Belle Plaine, Minnesota

Emma Krumbee’s in Belle Plaine is no longer a destination for public apple picking or the former Scarecrow Festival. The City of Belle Plaine’s property notice identifies the former orchard and event-center property as closed to the public.

This notice is retained so readers using an older version of the list do not make an unnecessary trip. Choose another orchard in this guide for a fall visit.

5. Lee Peterson Tree Farm

Becker, Minnesota

Lee Peterson Tree Farm grows apples as well as Christmas trees in Becker. Its orchard fence also holds the Iraq and Afghanistan veterans’ memorial described on the farm’s website.

2026 picking update: U-pick is closed for the season. The farm is offering pre-bagged apples while supplies last, so check its latest availability before driving out. Christmas-tree sales have separate restrictions; they do not describe the apple orchard’s availability.

6. Aamodt’s Apple Farm

Stillwater, Minnesota

Aamodt’s Apple Farm in Stillwater offers an Apple Barn, bakery, seasonal activities and Thor’s Hard Cider on the property. Visitors can buy apples without taking part in U-pick.

Current picking policy: The farm’s visitor information limits U-pick to Monday through Friday while apples remain. Weekend visitors can shop in the Apple Barn, but should not expect to pick apples. Check the homepage’s crop update for the varieties available that day.

Read More About Aamodt’s Apple Farm Here.

7. Pine Tree Apple Orchard

White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Pine Tree Apple Orchard near White Bear Lake is a stop for apples, bakery treats and cider. Its fall activities page lists a corn maze, pick-your-own pumpkins, orchard walks and scheduled weekend entertainment.

Plan this as an apple-shopping visit unless the orchard confirms otherwise: its advertised fall picking activity is pumpkins, and its separate pick-your-own fruit fields are for strawberries in their season. Check the activity calendar rather than relying on older promises of pony or wagon rides.

Read More About Pine Tree Orchard Here.

8. Ferguson’s Minnesota Harvest

Jordan, Minnesota

The Jordan orchard now uses the name Ferguson’s Minnesota Harvest. It offers pick-your-own apples and pumpkins, a corn maze and the activities in Apple Blossom Park during its fall season.

Admission is required to enter the orchard for picking. The country store, bakery, Harvest Bistro and hard cider bar can be visited without park admission. Review the picking page for current availability and ticket details, and select the Twin Cities/Jordan location when planning your trip.

Read More About Minnesota Harvest Here.

9. Fireside Orchard & Gardens

Northfield, Minnesota

Fireside Orchard & Gardens in Northfield combines apple shopping with rose gardens, a pond, lawn games and antique tractors. Its website posts a harvest forecast showing which varieties are available or sold out.

This is a useful choice for buying apples and enjoying the grounds. Check the forecast before visiting for a particular variety, and contact the orchard if you want to pick your own; retail availability alone does not confirm U-pick access.

Read More About Fireside Orchard and Gardens Here.

10. Whistling Well Farm

Hastings, Minnesota

Whistling Well Farm in Hastings offers U-pick apples when available, bagged fruit in its country store, pumpkins and mums. Its visitor FAQ confirms both picking and pre-picked options.

Check the homepage for the current season’s hours: the main farm and Red Barn Store have different schedules. Weekend festival entertainment and food are also scheduled separately. The farm FAQ covers admission, pets and other visit details.

Read More About Whistling Well Farm Here.

11. Sweetland Orchard

Webster, Minnesota

Sweetland Orchard in Webster is a good fit for apple and cider tasting, orchard walks and buying pre-picked fruit. It offers tasting kits, fresh cider, hard cider and seasonal baked goods.

There is no general walk-in U-pick. The current visitor page separately offers reserved orchard tours that include picking a bag of apples. Book the relevant tour or tasting experience in advance, and check its specific terms rather than assuming that an ordinary visit includes picking.

Read More About Sweetland Orchard Here.

12. LuceLine Orchard

Watertown, Minnesota

LuceLine Orchard in Watertown offers an apple barn, corn mazes, farm animals, food and scheduled live music. General admission and parking are free, while individual attractions can have separate charges.

2026 crop update: The orchard reports spring frost damage to its U-pick crop and is directing visitors to apples in the barn, including fruit from other southern Minnesota farms. Check the current notice before planning to pick. Weekday activities and food service are more limited than weekend offerings.

Read More About Luceline Orchard Here.

13. Gilby’s Orchard

Aitkin, Minnesota

Gilby’s Nursery & Orchard in Aitkin combines a working orchard with fruit-tree sales and growing advice. The farm says it has expanded to more than 1,300 apple trees since its first planting in 2003.

Use its current fall-season page to check public visiting days and activities. If you are coming specifically to pick apples or buy a tree, confirm availability first; nursery sales and fall orchard visits follow different seasonal needs.

Read More About Gilby’s Orchard Here.

14. Montgomery Orchard

Montgomery, Minnesota

Montgomery Orchard offers both U-pick and bagged apples, countryside walks and a Cider Haus with wine and hard cider. Its homepage lists the fruit available for picking separately from fruit sold already bagged.

The orchard is nearing the end of its 2026 season, so check its current weekend announcement before visiting. Do not assume that a variety in the store is also on the picking list. Pets are not allowed in the orchard.

15. Fall Harvest Orchard

Near Delano and Montrose, Minnesota

Fall Harvest Orchard offers U-pick and pre-picked apples, pumpkins, farm activities and seasonal food. General admission and parking are free; some activities require tickets or an optional wristband.

Getting there: The orchard now directs visitors to its parking entrance at 9048 Ahern Avenue SE, Delano. Check the site’s “This Week” and apple-picking pages for the current crop and activity schedule. Evening Pumpkin Nights are a separate part of the visit, with their own hours.

16. Deer Lake Orchard

Buffalo, Minnesota

Deer Lake Orchard in Buffalo offers bagged apples, farm animals, play areas and scheduled wagon rides and corn-maze activities. Some attractions are free and others use paid tokens or wristbands.

The orchard’s website says U-pick has finished for the season, while apples remain available in the store. Check the posted schedule for activities and food, especially if visiting on a weekday.

Read More About Deer Lake Orchard Here.

17. Blossom Hill Orchard and Farm

Preston, Minnesota

Blossom Hill Orchard & Farm near Preston grows more than 30 apple varieties and operates an Orchard Market. The market carries seasonal produce, pies and pastries, pantry foods, and locally made gifts.

Plan around the market’s current hours and apple selection. Its greenhouse has a separate spring season.

Read More About Blossom Hill Orchard and Farm Here.

18. Thompsons’ Hillcrest Orchard

Elko, Minnesota

Thompsons’ Hillcrest Orchard is an Elko grower listed with the Minnesota Apple Growers Association. The farm grows apples and seasonal produce.

Call 952-461-2055 for visiting hours, apple availability and picking opportunities. Ask which seasonal activities are offered on your chosen day.

Read More About Thompsons’ Hillcrest Orchard Here.

19. Sunrise River Farm

Wyoming, Minnesota

Sunrise River Farm in Wyoming advertises pick-your-own apples and pre-picked fruit at its farm market. The market also offers seasonal foods, gifts and fall mums.

Check with the farm for picking conditions, market hours and scheduled fall activities. Apple varieties become available at different points in the harvest.

Read More About Sunrise River Farm Here.

20. Hidden Cove Orchard

Cold Spring, Minnesota

Hidden Cove Orchard sits along Big Fish Lake near Cold Spring. It offers pre-picked apples, walks among the trees and an apple-barn gift shop with seasonal foods and holiday items.

Choose it for apple shopping and a quieter orchard visit. Check its September-to-December store schedule before going; the holiday shopping season lasts longer than the apple harvest. Its visitor information describes pre-picked fruit, so do not assume that strolling through the orchard includes apple picking.

21. Nystrom Orchard

Worthington, Minnesota

Nystrom Orchard in Worthington offers apple picking, fruit from its shed, baked goods and scheduled tasting experiences. The farm posts a fall menu and picking information on its homepage.

Check the schedule for your intended day: food, sourdough, picking and special events are not offered on identical schedules. Reserve a tasting or other ticketed experience where required, and confirm the current crop if you have a favorite apple in mind.

Read More About Nystrom Orchard Here.

22. Country Blossom Farm

Alexandria, Minnesota

Country Blossom Farm near Alexandria combines an apple store and bakery with a corn maze, jumping pillow, corn pit and other outdoor attractions. Its bakery offers donuts, hand pies and take-and-bake treats.

2026 picking update: Hail damage means the farm is not offering U-pick apples this year. Pre-picked apples are available during its fall retail season. Check current attraction hours and admission details before planning a day of activities.

Read More About Country Blossom Farm Here.

23. Sekapp Orchard

Rochester, Minnesota

Sekapp Orchard in Rochester offers U-pick apples, ready-picked fruit, seasonal vegetables, honey and fall activities. Its homepage distinguishes picking days from the broader store schedule.

Check the orchard’s current U-pick notice before leaving, along with the day’s varieties and any activity hours. The farm asks visitors to leave pets at home. If picking has finished or your preferred apple is unavailable on the trees, ask what remains in the store.

Read More About Sekapp Orchard Here.

Plan Your Orchard Visit

Choose an orchard based on the visit you want: picking apples, shopping for fruit, or enjoying fall activities. Before leaving, check the linked visitor information for crop availability, tickets and the correct entrance. A quick check is especially useful late in the season, when picking may finish before the farm store closes.

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