Apple picking in Minneapolis, MN
27 farms near Minneapolis pick apples, running August to October and peaking in September and October. The biggest cluster is around Hastings with 3 of them. 27 ask you to check before you drive out.
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farms: Aamodt's was picking First Kiss and SweeTango in mid-August with Zestar days away, Sekapp opened u-pick apples on 20 August, Ferguson's runs 15 August to 1 November, Castle Rock starts Zestar in late August and finishes with SnowSweet, Pleasant Valley opens Labor Day weekend through Halloween
Where the apple farms are
27 farms across 21 towns, biggest cluster first.
Hastings3Delano2Jordan2Northfield2Webster216 more towns with one each
Every farm near Minneapolis that picks apples
Each one read against its own website. Where a farm publishes nothing, this says so rather than guessing.
Aamodt's Apple Farm
Stillwater4.7
In the farm's own words: "The 2026 season is underway. First Kiss, SweeTango, State Fair, Mantet, and Paula Red are in the barn." Pick-your-own is open daily 10am to 5pm and is currently First Kiss and SweeTango. Zestar is days away, with Honeycrisp, Dolgo and Chestnut following in late August.
August to October(651) 439-3127CafeFarm ShopRead from the farm's own site on 2026-08-22
Afton Apple Orchard
Hastings4.6
The farm publishes little or nothing about its 2026 season. See the description for what is and is not confirmed.
August to October(651) 436-8385Read from the farm's own site on 2026-08-22
Fairhaven Farm
South Haven4.6
In the farm's own words, updated 30 July 2026: "We're opening our U-Pick Flower Field Saturday, August 1st! From now until first frost, we'll be open for flower picking everyday 8am-8pm... It's just flowers for now. We'll likely open the farm store in the later half of August with early apples. Coming Soon: Pick-Your-Own Apples, and the corn maze (Labor Day Weekend)."
August to October(320) 236-7685EFTPOSFarm ShopPet FriendlyRead from the farm's own site on 2026-08-22
Pine Tree Apple Orchard
White Bear Lake4.6
Strawberry season runs mid-June to early July. The orchard grows 25 apple varieties and publishes an apple calendar with varieties and harvest times.
August to October(651) 429-7202CafeFarm ShopTractor RidesRead from the farm's own site on 2026-08-22
Pleasant Valley Orchard
Shafer4.6
In the orchard's own words: "The fall orchard season will begin with a soft opening, August 29 & 30th; hours 10 am to 5 pm. The regular fall orchard season will begin Labor Day Weekend, September 5, 6 & 7. Hours 10 am to 6pm. We will be open 7-days a week following Labor Day through Halloween."
August to October(651) 257-9159Farm ShopPicnic AreasRead from the farm's own site on 2026-08-22
Apple Jack Orchards
Delano4.5
The farm publishes little or nothing about its 2026 season. See the description for what is and is not confirmed.
August to October(763) 972-6673Read from the farm's own site on 2026-08-22
Everly Farms
Minnetrista4.5
Established in 1976 as Minnetonka Orchard and now trading as Everly Farms, across 43 acres. The orchard continues alongside a winery, a cidery and a restaurant, and the farm publishes Fall Season Visits and Apples pages.
August to October(763) 325-4024CafeFarm ShopRead from the farm's own site on 2026-08-22
Fall Harvest Orchard
Delano4.5
The farm publishes little or nothing about its 2026 season. See the description for what is and is not confirmed.
August to October(763) 972-3894Read from the farm's own site on 2026-08-22
Ferguson's Minnesota Harvest
Jordan4.5
The 2026 season runs 15 August to 1 November, Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm and weekends 9:30am to 6pm. This is the orchard the directory still lists under its former name, Sponsel's Minnesota Harvest.
August to November(952) 492-2785CafeFarm ShopTractor RidesRead from the farm's own site on 2026-08-22
Fireside Orchard & Gardens
Northfield4.5
The farm publishes little or nothing about its 2026 season. See the description for what is and is not confirmed.
August to October(507) 663-1376Read from the farm's own site on 2026-08-22
Jake's Apple Shack
Stanchfield4.5
In the farm's own words: "Tentative - opening for Apple Sales August 29, 2026." It offers pick-your-own apples, raspberries, fall strawberries and flowers, and is a father and son operation.
August to October(763) 689-2282CafePlaygroundPicnic AreasRead from the farm's own site on 2026-08-22
Knapton's Raspberries, Pumpkins and Orchard
Rockford4.5
Pick-your-own raspberries are in season and, in the farm's own words, "Berries are very abundant." Zestar, SweeTango and Chestnut apples are ripening soon, with European plums after. The farm is open late June to November.
August to November(763) 479-1184Read from the farm's own site on 2026-08-22
Nelson's Apple Farm
Webster4.5
Pick-your-own apples and pumpkins run through the autumn, weekends 10am to 6pm and weekdays 2pm to 6pm, until the last weekend in October. Christmas trees follow at the end of November.
August to October(952) 461-3355Farm ShopTractor RidesRead from the farm's own site on 2026-08-22
Sekapp Orchard
Rochester4.5
In the orchard's own words: "We are now open for the season! U-Pick Apples will begin Thursday, August 20th." It grows dozens of apple varieties and is three miles from downtown Rochester.
August to October(507) 282-4544Farm ShopRead from the farm's own site on 2026-08-22
Sunrise River Farm
Wyoming4.5
The farm publishes little or nothing about its 2026 season. See the description for what is and is not confirmed.
August to October(651) 462-8220Read from the farm's own site on 2026-08-22
Whistling Well Farm
Hastings4.5
The farm publishes little or nothing about its 2026 season. See the description for what is and is not confirmed.
August to October(651) 998-0301Read from the farm's own site on 2026-08-22
Apple Creek Orchard
Chaska4.4
The farm publishes little or nothing about its 2026 season. See the description for what is and is not confirmed.
August to October(507) 333-7272Read from the farm's own site on 2026-08-22
Applewood Orchard
Lakeville4.4
The farm publishes little or nothing about its 2026 season. See the description for what is and is not confirmed.
August to October(612) 468-3396Read from the farm's own site on 2026-08-22
Lee Peterson Tree Farm
Becker4.4
A Christmas tree farm since 1956 with a u-pick apple orchard added later. The orchard fence is dedicated to the fallen of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
August to October(612) 423-3441Read from the farm's own site on 2026-08-22
Montgomery Orchard
Montgomery4.4
The farm publishes little or nothing about its 2026 season. See the description for what is and is not confirmed.
August to October(952) 221-1051Read from the farm's own site on 2026-08-22
Nature's Select Orchard
Turtle Lake4.4
The farm publishes little or nothing about its 2026 season. See the description for what is and is not confirmed.
August to October(715) 417-0948Read from the farm's own site on 2026-08-22
Silkey Gardens
Northfield4.4
In the farm's own words: "2026 August in to Sept. Currently offering Zestar, Red Wealthy and Leasha Apples. Also we have Vegetables available including potatoes and onions to dig; bell peppers, tomatoes (red and yellow lemon) and cucumbers to pick." Call Paul before coming; closed Sundays.
August to September(651) 357-5092Read from the farm's own site on 2026-08-22
Sweetland Orchard
Webster4.4
The farm publishes little or nothing about its 2026 season. See the description for what is and is not confirmed.
August to October(651) 252-4337Read from the farm's own site on 2026-08-22
Castle Rock Orchard
Farmington4.3
The orchard starts with Zestar in late August, then SweeTango, then Honeycrisp, finishing with SnowSweet. Its own site describes a fruit stand selling already-bagged apples at 10 to 15 dollars a bag depending on variety, and does not describe pick-your-own.
August to October(651) 463-7387Farm ShopRead from the farm's own site on 2026-08-22
Circle K Orchard
Western Wisconsin4.3
The farm publishes little or nothing about its 2026 season. See the description for what is and is not confirmed.
August to October(715) 821-7799Read from the farm's own site on 2026-08-22
Croix Farm Orchard
Hastings4.3
The farm publishes little or nothing about its 2026 season. See the description for what is and is not confirmed.
August to October(651) 437-7126Read from the farm's own site on 2026-08-22
Havlicek's Orchard
Jordan4.3
The farm publishes little or nothing about its 2026 season. See the description for what is and is not confirmed.
August to October(952) 758-4386Read from the farm's own site on 2026-08-22