Apple picking day trips from Minneapolis

20 orchards are within about 110 miles of downtown Minneapolis in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 18 miles away. Near Minneapolis the season usually runs late August through October, with some orchards open into November. Here are 5 well-known places to start planning with. The app shows every one on a map, what each farm has this week, hours changes and events, all dated so you know before you go. Updated October 2026.

See all their events and what they offer in the free app.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.

5 well-known orchards near Minneapolis

• Timberland Hills Orchard & Gardens
  Frederic · Orchard
  Season: Seasonal - fall
  About 73 miles from downtown Minneapolis
• The Crafted Orchard & More
  Baxter · Orchard
  Season: Strawberries summer; apples and pumpkins fall
  About 102 miles from downtown Minneapolis
• Ferguson's Orchards
  Eau Claire · Orchard
  Season: Seasonal - late summer to fall
  About 88 miles from downtown Minneapolis
• Sekapp Orchard
  Rochester · Orchard
  Season: Fall
  About 78 miles from downtown Minneapolis
• Aamodt's Apple Farm
  Stillwater · Orchard
  Season: Fall (Aug-Oct)
  About 20 miles from downtown Minneapolis

...and 15 more orchards within a day trip of Minneapolis - plus over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide. See all their events and what they offer in the free app.

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Planning tips

• Check what is ready before you go. Crops come in waves, and farms close for the season when the fields are picked.
• Go early, or on a weekday. Weekends in season are the busiest days at most farms.
• Make a day of it. Many farms also have a farm stand, bakery or events, and the app shows what else is nearby.

Questions people ask

Where can I go apple picking near Minneapolis?

FarmScout lists 20 orchards within about 110 miles of downtown Minneapolis. Well-known ones include Timberland Hills Orchard & Gardens in Frederic, The Crafted Orchard & More in Baxter, Ferguson's Orchards in Eau Claire.

When is apple picking season near Minneapolis?

Near Minneapolis, the season usually runs late August through October, with some orchards open into November. Every farm is different and weather moves it every year, so check what a farm has this week before you drive.

How far do I have to drive from Minneapolis?

The closest orchard in FarmScout is about 18 miles from downtown Minneapolis in a straight line. Most on this page are within a two-hour drive.

How do I know what is ready before I go?

Every product and event in the free FarmScout app carries the date it was reported, by the farm itself or by our team, so you can see what is ready right now. FarmScout is free to download on iPhone and Android.

Over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide in the free app. See all their events and what they offer.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.