Under new ownership in 2020, Applecrest Orchards is a working 10 acre orchard, nestled in the community of Hugo. It features pre-picked Minnesota apple varieties only, including Zestar!, SweeTango and Honeycrisp. Get the full apple list here. Elements permitting, the orchard is generally open from mid-September to the first hard frost in October. They had a couple difficult harvests in 2017 & 2018, but were open to the public again since then. You can also find their apples at the White Bear Lake Farmers Market. More autumn farmers markets: Harvest Time: Twin Cities Fall Farmers Markets & Outings While this orchard does not offer a pick-your-own option, there are activities for families. In the past, visitors have been able to: The farm’s website offers several recipes to try with their apples. Or try two of our favorite family-friendly apple recipes: Applecrest has been featured in two articles on our site:When is Applecrest Orchards Open:
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