For a list of orchards spanning the four corners of the Twin Cities metro area, visit our FFTC Guide to Twin Cities Apple Orchards.

TWIN CITIES NORTH METRO APPLE ORCHARDS

The pickings are decidedly slimmer in the North Metro: a handful of orchards offer apples for sale, but you might invite disappointment if the kids have their hearts set on harvesting their own. I’ll also list the orchards below that do not offer U-pick (because we feel some are worth a stop for some fresh produce or a chance to get outside).

Sunrise River Farm | Wyoming

We were completely charmed by the atmosphere at Sunrise River Farm on the outskirts of Wyoming, Minnesota. We loved that even on a weekend, the orchard never felt crowded, that we could wander through the apple trees and pick without bumping into fellow harvesters, and the kids adored visiting with all the farm critters. Prepare to spend lots of time wandering the barn stalls and meeting the resident donkeys, chickens, pigs and more.

And though they’ve all got bikes at home, there’s nothing like tooling around on someone else’s, especially if there’s room for some cargo! Kids visiting the farm can play with the trikes and wagons, or burn off some energy on the playground. There’s no admission charge to enter the farm or for any of the activities beyond a small fee for the hayrides.

We were very pleased with the U-pick crop and beyond that, the Farm Market is filled with treats and other products to take home. Make sure to take advantage of all the samples offered before choosing one!

Orchard Notes
Hours: 2020 Season TBA. Open Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 5pm and Saturdays, 8am – 6pm. Call 651-462-8220 to check for Sunday hours.
Picking: Consult this ripening chart to see what’s picking or call 651-462-8220 to check.
Prices: Apples are sold by half and quart-peck bags. Purchase your bag in the Farm Market before going out into the orchard to pick.

North Metro Orchards that do NOT offer U-pick apples

Applecrest Orchards | Hugo

Hours: Open daily 9am – 7pm, late August through mid-November 2020
Offering: Pre-picked apples, pumpkins, and local honey

Jim’s Apple Farm | Jordan

Hours: Open daily 9am – 7pm weekdays and 8am-8pm weekends; mid-May through mid-November
Offering: Better known as Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store, you’ll find pre-picked apples from the orchard and fresh-baked apple pies among the candy store offerings at this giant candy store on a farm.

Pine Tree Apple Orchard | White Bear Lake

Hours: Salesroom open Monday – Thursday, 9am – 7pm & Friday – Sunday, 9am – 6pm
Offering: A huge selection of pre-picked apples, bakery items, gifts, decor and much more. There is no charge to wander the grounds or the short “orchard trail” of Pine Tree. Weekends bring on the hay & pony rides, a corn maze, a pick-your-own pumpkin patch and live music on select weekends. Get the full fall schedule here.

Remick’s Orchard | Anoka

Hours: Apple stand is open daily, Aug 21-Sept 27, 2020. The fall events run 10am-5pm weekends and MEA break.
Offering: Pre-picked apples and a pick-your-own pumpkin patch. Plus, an $8 wristband (ages 4+ will get you access to the fall activities: train ride, corn pits, duck races, a straw bale climb and games.

Victoria Valley Orchard | Shoreview

Hours: Open daily 9am – 6pm
Offering: Victoria Valley has 19 varieties of apples available for purchase throughout the fall. Stop by the orchard for free samples in the market. Cash or check only, no credit cards accepted. Gianna’s kids were disappointed they couldn’t pick apples, but they got a kick out of the wildlife!