Northern Minneapolis and Northern Suburbs, Minnesota U-Pick Farms - 2021 PickYourOwn.org

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Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Northern Minneapolis and Northern Suburbs, Minnesota? Farms are open and safe! Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Northern Minneapolis and Northern Suburbs, Minnesota, sorted by county. Those that offer organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name  (see "What does Organic mean?"). The U-pick crops they offer follow the name of the farm. To search the page for a specific crop, use Ctrl-F (or on an ipad or Mac, use their "search on this page" function) If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined; click on it and it will open their website. If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!

New! Pricing information - I am building a pricing guide to help you know what the typical prices are for each crop. Let me know when you see price changes!
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New! Road tripping and camping is a great way to have a fun, safe and inexpensive family trip. The national and state parks and monuments are open, and campgrounds usually cost between $10 and $40 per night. September to November is the best camping weather.  See our new website Road Tripping and Camping.com for tips, tricks, guides, checklists and info about parks, monuments and other places to visit.

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! And if you know of any farms I missed and want to add a farm, please let me know!   I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know! This website is supported by purchases you make through the links to products on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This allows me to continue to maintain the website and make improvements!

What's in season in December 2021, and other timely information:

Notes for December 2021: Autumn is upon us and that means you'd better hurry to get blueberries and peaches; apples are already in full swing. Some crops continue until frost, like raspberries, blackberries, figs, corn and tomatoes. Check your area's crop calendar (see this page) and call your local farms for seasonal specific updates.

See these pages to find a local Apple festival, and other festivals. We have a guide to apple varieties and a guide to peach varieties. Also recipes, canning and freezing directions for apples, blueberries, peaches, tomatoes, corn etc.

See our comprehensive list of easy home canning, jam and jelly making, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! It is easy to make your own ice cream, even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. Also note, there are many copycat website listing U-pick farms now.  They have all copied their information from here and usually do not ever update.  Since 2002, I've been updating the information every day but Christmas; so if you see anything wrong or outdated, please write me!

Northern Minneapolis and Northern Suburbs, Minnesota U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2021, by county

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Anoka County

  • Berry Hill Farm - Strawberries, Raspberries, pumpkins
    6510 185th Avenue, NW, Anoka, MN. Phone: 763-753-5891. Email: [email protected]. Strawberries u-pick or call ahead and we will do it for you. Raspberries both summer and fall bearing. Pumpkins/farm tours - open for family fun last weekend of September & all weekends of October. Don't get lost in our large field maze. U-pick pumpkins, wagon ride, farm animals, squash, gourds, ornamental corn, corn bundles, hay bales and much more. Please call for week day appointments, for school farm tours, childcare, scouts, church picnics, etc. Farm tours only end of September and all of October.Click here for a link to our Facebook page. Here at the Berry Hill Farm we have strawberries, raspberries, and rhubarb during the summer season. Tentative schedule for strawberries is from approximately the middle of June to the beginning of July. Raspberries are typically in season from early July to the middle of July. Rhubarb is ready to be picked around mid-May, but we will also pick through the strawberry season. Please remember that these dates are approximate. For up to date information please check our Facebook page for up-to-date berry bulletins!
  • Ed Fields and Sons - tomatoes,
    15421 Round Lake Boulevard, Andover, MN 55304. Phone: 763-421-5283. Fax: 763-421-0173. Email: [email protected]. Open: August 1 pm to September 30. Directions: Take Round Lake Boulevard exit off of Highway 10. Head north 3 miles and we are located on the right. For a map to our farm, click here. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: August 03, 2016)
  • Minnesota Fresh Farm - Uses natural growing practices, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (Autumn, yellow), weddings and wedding parties
    20241 Highway 65, East Bethel, MN 55011. Phone: 612-735-5459. Email: [email protected]. Open: See our website for current hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: North on Highway 65 to East Bethel. We are one mile north of Viking Boulevard, Country Road 22. Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. The ONLY pyo crops offered are Raspberries. (UPDATED: June 14, 2016)
  • Roselawn Heritage Farms - blueberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Fresh eggs, school tours
    24069 Rum River Blvd., St. Francis, MN 55070. Phone: 763-753-5517. Email: [email protected]. Open: UPDATE for 2021, Their website is gone; and their Facebook page has not had any activity since May 2020.It may be temporary; they are normally open  July 1 to 15;  If you have any current information, please write me, Please Call for times. Directions: 1 1/2 miles north of the Saint Francis High School, located on County Road #72. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
  • Waldoch Farm - beans, beets, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, onions, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, Honey from hives on the farm, restrooms, farm animals
    8174 Lake Drive, Lino Lakes, MN 55014. Phone: (651) 780-1207. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. 

Benton County

  • Jacks Apple Farm - apples, sweet corn, cucumbers, tomatoes, melons, pumpkins
    5801 Hwy 95 NE, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379. Phone: 320-252-0615. Email: [email protected]. Also free range chickens and heritage turkeys, room to picnic. We can cover your holiday bakery products, from Artisan Style Breads, fresh pies, cookie & bar platters, to breakfast breads, fully-cooked smoked turkeys, and much more.

Chisago County

  • Pleasant Valley Orchard - strawberries, apples (apples pyo on some weekends), pumpkins, hayrides, farm animals, picnic area
    17325 Pleasant Valley Road, Taylors Falls, MN. Phone: 651-257-9159. Email: [email protected]. Open: Tuesday to Sun, 10am - 6pm, September - November (closed Mondays);  The pick-your-own strawberry season runs from mid-June through mid-July; The fall apple orchard season featuring your favorite Minnesota Grown apples, begins Labor Day weekend; Pick your own strawberries in season; Call for hours. Directions: Located south of Taylors  Falls on Pleasant Valley Road (Cty. 26) off US Hwy 8 or 95. Apple orchard features all your favorite Minnesota apple varieties! Gift shop offers pre-picked apples, cider, pumpkins, squash, fall December or, candles, baskets and more! In addition to your favorite Minnesota Grown apples, we also offer many activities including pick-your-own weekends, hayrides, farm animals, kid's corral, nature trail, and picnic area with sweeping views of the St. Croix Valley. Be sure to try our Homemade Apple Pie; the best pie you'll ever have! Picnic tables, nature trail, farm animals and weekend hayrides! Family-friendly orchard overlooking the scenic St. Croix Valley. (UPDATED: April 4, 2018, JBS)
    A visitor writes on July 19, 2016:     "I liked it. Only tried strawberry picking there. Very pleasant staff."
  • Rod's Berry Farm - Strawberries, restrooms
    28624 Zodiac St. NE , North Branch, MN 55056. Phone: 651-674-4172. Open: Typiocally 8 am to 8 pm, in strawberry season; see their website for current information. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx . (ADDED: July 19, 2016, Suggested by a visitor)
    A visitor writes on July 19, 2016: "I liked it. It was very simple. I wish they had more berries to pick later in the summer, like blueberries and raspberries. "
  • Sunrise River Apple Farm - apples
    7602 Wyoming Trail, Wyoming, MN 55092. Phone: (651) 462-8220. Open: Starting August 1st; on Monday-Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturdays from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, closed on Sunday. Directions: County Rd 22 - 2 miles east of HWY 61. Directions: click here for a map and directions. Come over for a fun family experience, we have hayrides and other fun events for the entire family. We are a small family orchard with many types of Minnesota apples that you can pick or we have picked for you. Apples varieties: Macintosh, State Fair, New Freedom, Red Delicious, Jonathan, Melrose, Jonagold, Sun Crisp, Pink Lady, Cameo, Rome Beauty, Granny Smith, Sun Fugi, Braeburn, Stayman Winesap, Golden Delicious, Liberty, Empire, Royal Gala. Plus picked grapes.
  • Terra Nue Farm - pumpkins, winter squash, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    32025 Ranch Trail, Shafer, MN 55074. Phone: 651-332-4191. Email: [email protected]. Open: The first four weekends in October 11am - 5pm Saturday and Sunday. Directions: 25 minutes east on Highway 8 from Forest Lake. 30 minutes north of Stillwater on highway 95 to west highway 8. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. We have added a trebuchet (Pumpkin launcher)this year! There is a $5.00 admission fee which covers, Hay rides, farm animal, small child friendly haunted barn and the Movie "It's a Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" in the barn loft. Come enjoy the farm along the St Criox Valley in Minnesota. We can host weddings, events and workshops, too.
  • Treasured Haven Farm - Uses natural growing practices, beans, pumpkins, winter squash, tomatoes,
    53407 Government Road, Rush City, MN 55069. Phone: 320-358-3581. Email: [email protected]. Open: See Website. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. We offer a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), check our website for Details and Updates. Engraved Natural Wood Products, grown, sawn, and engraved on the farm. We accept cash and offer payment through PayPal.
  • Westlake Vineyard - wine grapes,
    9551 Deer Garden Lane, Chisago City, MN 55013. Phone: 651-257-6413. Email: [email protected]. Directions: Hwy 8 east off 35W N at Forest Lake. Turn on Deer Garden Lane. at Sven's Shoes Open: Saturday and Sunday, 8 am to 5 pm Wine grapes: August 15 to September 30 Payment: Cash, Check. We have only wine grapes available, both red and white. Seven different varieties.

Hennepin County

  • Apple Jack Orchards - apples, pumpkins, raspberries (Autumn, red), U-pick and already picked, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, jumping pillow, ziplines, farm animals, school tours, group reservations
    4875 37th Street Se, Delano, MN 55328. Phone: 763-972-6673. Email: [email protected]. Open: Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Hwy 55 West from Minneapolis 1 mile west of Rockford, MN, go left on Wright County Road 32; One mile to orchard. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Beautiful setting on the Crow River with tons of fun for families!. (UPDATED: July 19, 2016)
  • Bauer Berry Farm - Permanently closed (at the end of 2019)
    Champlin, MN 55316.  
  • Homestead Orchard - apples, raspberries, tomatoes, pumpkins
    1080 County Road 92 North, Maple Plain, Minnesota 55359. Phone (763) 479-3186. Email [email protected] . Call for hours. Located 23 miles W of Mpls., take 394 (Hwy 12) & watch for sign 3 miles W of Maple Plain, then 2 miles S on Cty Rd 92. Pre-scheduled orchard tours. Pick your own apples, prepicked apples and our own cider. We feature Honeycrisp apples other varieties include Fireside, Haralson, Prairie Spy, Regent, Keepsake, Honeygold, Cortland, Ginger Gold, Zestar & Early Blush. Raspberries, u pick or pre picked. Petting zoo with mini donkeys, calf, goats and baby lambs. 
  • Knapton's Raspberries, Pumpkins and Orchard - apples, cherries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, pears, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (yellow), raspberries (Spring, yellow), raspberries (Autumn, yellow), winter squash, tomatoes, other vegetables,
    Located At The Intersection Of Highway 55 and Lake Sarah Heights Drive, Greenfield, MN 55373. Phone: 763-479-1184. Open: 8am to 8pm late June thru July; 9am until dark September 15 thru October 31. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: West of the Twin Cities on Highway 55, about 12 miles West of Interstate 494. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Featuring 5 acres of award-winning summer bearing red & yellow raspberries & 1 acre of fall raspberries. In the fall, Knapton's has one of the finest assortments of traditional & contemporary pumpkins & gourds. Besides orange pumpkins of all sizes, you can pick white, pink, blue, red, tan, warty and more. Knaptons also has a great selection of your favorite Minnesota apples! All produce is available pick-your-own or pre-picked. Call ahead for bulk orders. Large groups welcome.  To view visitor comments about this farm, or to add your own, click here.(UPDATED: September 25, 2019, JBS)
  • Minnetonka Orchards, LLC - apples, pumpkins, corn maze, hay rides, Events, Weddings, and School Tours
    6530 County Road 26, Minnetrista, MN 55364. Phone: 763-479-3191. Alternate phone: 763-479-6530. Email: [email protected]. Open: daily 10am-7pm August thru October 10am-5pm in November. A little beyond the lake. Great family fun. Corn maze, u-pick and pre-picked apples, cider, jams, caramel apples, fresh baked orchard pies & apple doughnuts, honey, maple syrup, pumpkins, winter squash, gifts and crafts. U-Pick  in Oct. Scheduled orchard tours. Free hay rides on weekends, Friday after 3pm. Fall Festival & live music every weekend September 6 - October 26. Highway 394 west to Maple Plain, then Cty. Road 83 south 2 one half miles to Cty. Road 26; from Mound take Cty. Road 110 north 2 one half miles to Cty. Road 26, follow the yellow signs. We also host Corporate & Special Events, Weddings, and School Tours.
  • Two Pony Gardens - dahlia flowers and fresh tomatoes
    Long Lake, MN. Phone: 763-473-0783.  Call for hours. We grow 150+ varieties of large garden dahlias and 20 varieties of heirloom tomatoes, selling dahlia and tomato plants in spring and "pick your own" cut dahlia flowers and fresh tomatoes from mid-summer on. We also offer dahlia growing workshops and products for growing healthy plants (organic fertilizer, stakes, twine). We use and support sustainable gardening practices. Directions: 394 W to 12 W. Exit Hwy 101 N. Left on County Rd 6. Go 2 miles, turn right on Tamarack. Go 1 mile, turn left on Deer Hill Road Follow Rd to end (gravel).

Isanti County

  • Dew Fresh Produce - blueberries, currants (red and black), pumpkins, raspberries, rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, Garlic
    404 375thAvenue, Stanchfield, MN 55080. Phone: 763-689-2282. Email: [email protected]. Click here for a map and directions.. Payment: Cash, Check.
  • Jakes Apple Shack - apples, corn (sweet), pumpkins, raspberries (Autumn, red), rhubarb, winter squash, strawberries, farm market, porta-potties are available, picnic area (bring your own food), school tours
    601 375th Ave, Stanchfeild, MN 55080. Phone: 763-689-2282. Email: [email protected]. Open: Call for hours. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. (ADDED: August 30, 2015)

Meeker County

Sherburne County

  • Becks - pumpkins, strawberries, corn maze, porta-potties are available
    15362 190 Th Ave, Elk River, MN 55330. Phone: 612 961 7178. Email: [email protected]. Open: When in season, usually in June. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: 4 miles west of Elk River on the north side of Highway 10. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover.
  • Blueberry Summer - Permanently closed
     St Cloud, MN 56304. UPDATE for 2021, A visitor tells me they are permanently closed. Blueberry Summer facebook page states they have sold their home/farm and are closed.
    (UPDATED: August 21, 2021) .  Click here for a link to our Facebook page.  (ADDED: May 02, 2015, JBS)
  • Goracke Trees - raspberries, gift shop, farm animals
    16598 County Road 14, Elk River, MN 55330. Phone: 763-263-6355. Email: [email protected]. Open: Friday after Thanksgiving 10 to 5, Then Saturdays and Sundays 10 to 5 until Christmas; Rasperries: Late June through mid- July, then Christmas Trees from the Friday after Thanksgiving and Saturdays and Sundays until Christmas Eve. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in June, July, November, December. Payment: Cash, Check.
  • Grayson's Berryland - strawberries, blueberries and raspberries.
    Clear Lake, MN. Phone: 320-743-3384. Open 8am - 6pm (Monday to Friday), 8am - 3pm (Sat), 8am - 1pm (Sun). Located 45 minutes north of Twin Cities on I-94. Take Clearwater exit and travel north on Hwy 24 to County Road 8. Pick-your-own or already picked strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. Containers are provided. Click here for a link to our Facebook page. 
  • Lee Peterson Tree Farm - apples,
    5968 149th Avenue, Becker, MN 55308. Phone: (612) 423-3441. Alternate Phone: (763) 493-3441. Email: [email protected]. Open: Labor Day weekend (Saturday through Monday) and following three weekends, 9 am to 5 pm; Weekdays by appointment. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Turn right off Highway 10 onto County Road 23 by the Shell gas station. We are seven miles north of Becker on County Road 23. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Family owned and operated since 1956. Delicious apples and fun-colored Christmas trees. A true "ma and pop shoppe" with old-fashioned fun for everybody! The fence surrounding the apple orchard is being made a memorial of every U.S. soldier killed in the Iraq and Afghan wars. Dog tags for every soldier killed is being handmade by retired vets. For information see https://www.IraqAfghanVeteranMemorialMN.org/ . (ADDED: August 22, 2019)

Stearns County

  • Blue Acres - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available, picnic area
    21979 Franklin Road, Clearwater, MN 55320. Phone: 320-558-2718. Alternate Phone: 320-558-2718. Email: [email protected]. Open: See our website for current hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: From Twin Cities via I-94 W take the MN-24 exit, EXIT 178, toward Annandale/Clearwater. Turn right onto MN-24. Turn left onto CR-75. Proceed approximately 3 miles. Farm is on right. Watch for signs. From Street Cloud via I-94 E take Opportunity Drive exit, EXIT 173. Turn left onto CR-75 S/Opportunity Drive. Proceed approximately 2.5 miles. Farm is on left. Watch for signs. Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, VISA/MasterCard.
  • Strawberry Patch - strawberries,
    30063 370th Street, Melrose, MN 56352. Phone: 320-837-5442. Alternate Phone: 877-737-5442. Email: [email protected]. Open: During our strawberry patch season, we are typically open every day, 7 days a week, from 7AM to 7PM; PLEASE CALL BEFORE COMING. Directions: We are located just off I-94 between Freeport/Melrose. Take the New Munich exit (exit #137). Go 1/4 mile south, then 3/4 mile east. Follow the signs. Click here for a map and directions. Call us with any questions you may have, or visit our website for further information. Payment: Cash, Check.

Wright County

  • Apple Jack Orchards - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, pumpkins, raspberries (Autumn, red), U-pick and already picked, farm market, gift shop, concessions / refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, jumping pillow, pony rides, birthday parties, school tours, corn maze, cow trains
    4875 37th Street Se, Delano, MN 55328. Phone: 763-972-6673. Fax: 763-972-4038. Email: [email protected]. Open: Pick your own on weekends or purchase prepicked every day in Sepember and October. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Beautiful setting on the Crow River with tons of fun for families!. (ADDED: May 18, 2015)
  • Apple Tree-O - apples, pumpkins, summer squash, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available, picnic area (bring your own food)
    5667 90th Street Se, Delano, MN 55328. Phone: 763-390-7795. Email: [email protected]. Open: Saturday and Sunday, from 12 pm to 5 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. SweeTango, Honeycrisp, Zestar!, Cortland, Haralson, Melrose. Our entire orchard is available for picking when the varieties are ready. Check our Apples & Produce page to see what is currently available. All of our trees are planted in a way that allows for apples to be closer to the ground and within reach! As a result, we offer picking to all ages! Bring the whole family and have fun filling a bag with delicious, fresh apples. Also, since we are a small family orchard, one of us is always nearby to answer any questions that you may have about the apples.
  • Delights - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Indoor market, Uncovered outdoor market, Preserves, jams, jellies, Crafts, artistic products, etc, pumpkins, gift shop, porta-potties are available
    2053 23rd Street Se, Buffalo, MN 55313. Phone: 818-357-0216. Email: [email protected]. Open: 2016 dates: September 29 to October 24, Friday through Sunday, 10am to 5pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Corner of Calder Avenue & 23rd Street SE Buffalo, MN. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Delights is a seasonal boutique offering home grown pumpkins and unique gift items, many of which are handcrafted by local artists. This is not a pick-your-own pumpkin patch, but our pumpkins are grown and sold on site. Come and visit! We are just a few miles from beautiful downtown Buffalo, MN. (UPDATED: September 05, 2016) (ADDED: September 22, 2015)
  • Fairhaven Farm - u-Pick raspberries, apples (certain varieties and certain weekends only),  grapes and  pumpkins, school tours, weddings
    13835 51st Avenue, South Haven, MN, 55382. Phone: 320-236-7685. Email: [email protected]. Open: 7 am to 7 pm June-July, 11 am to 6 pm daily Aug-Oct;  Open June and July for pick-your-own;  for apples: daily 10-6 from Labor Day to Thanksgiving; We update our blog every weekend, where you can see whether or not we are still doing u-pick apples. Directions: Located three miles north of South Haven and 18 miles south of St. Cloud. Near the intersection of County  Road 44 and 7 in Fairhaven. Our raspberries are all through pick-your-own. We feature fall-bearing raspberry varieties Caroline, and Autumn Bliss. You are welcome to bring your own containers, or use our provided pint size containers.We have 2 acres of our grape crop available for U-Pick, at $1.25/lb (June 2016 price). Our vineyard contains a multitude of varieties, including ones that are best for eating, jellies and wine. U-Pick grapes is a fun and unique activities for either individuals or families.  We can grow pears in Minnesota! Pre-picked. 4 varieties are available beginning in August and going through October. Early: Summercrisp Later: Luscious, Gourmet, and Patton. Plums are available pre-picked. 2 varieties available from late August to mid September, Toka and Alderman. Fairhaven Farm is also a family destination in the Fall when we have our u-pick pumpkin patch, themed corn maze, delicious baked goods, and horse drawn hayrides. Marsha's apple pies draws people from far and wide, and available baked on the weekends and frozen all season long. Every year the corn maze has a different theme, in the past they have included Arthur, Dr. Seuss, Hugo, and Harry Potter. (UPDATED: June 27, 2016)   (UPDATED: August 02, 2013, by a visitor)
    Comments from a visitor on June 21, 2009: "The farm has a corn maze that runs through Halloween weekend along with a horse-drawn wagon ride. The corn maze has a different theme every year. 2007- Curious George. They do not take credit cards, but do accept checks. Each weekend through November the first weekend in November a "kitchen specialty" is offered, such as brick-over pizzas or brats on the grill. There are outhouses for restrooms. There are tables and chair outside as well as in the barn for eating/picnics. They are open seven days a week from 10 am to 6 p.m.. In the shop: multiple apple varieties, pears, plums, honey, jams & jellies, apple pie, dried flowers, and a variety of gifts.
  • The Strawberry Basket - Strawberries, Blueberries, raspberries
    12591 Aetna Ave NE, Monticello, MN 55362. Phone: 763-878-2875. Email: [email protected]. Open: We anticipate the strawberry picking season to last from June 1 to July 7; hours are from 7 am to 7 pm every day, so come on out at any time - there is plenty of fruit for all. We reserve the right to suspend operations due to threatening weather (such as thunder and lightening). BLUEBERRY picking will not begin until around July 4th. Click here for a link to our Facebook page. 
    Comments from a visitor on June 26, 2009:     "Well organized, clean, reasonable prices, great berries!"
  • Woods' Edge Apples - apples, pumpkins, raspberries (Autumn, red), gift shop, restrooms, picnic area (bring your own food), farm animals
    1901 50th Street Northeast, Buffalo, MN 55313. Phone: 763-682-4409. Email: [email protected]. Open: All open hours as supply allows. Directions: Located three miles north of Buffalo, Minnesota on State Highway 25. Turn west on County Road 113 to get to our driveway. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: September 03, 2015)

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

 


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