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Apple farms are abundant
throughout the Minnesota River Valley region,
with many just minutes outside of Shakopee.
Minnesota Harvest near Jordan, MN offers
over 25 different varieties of apples to pick
during their harvest season. Because of their
over three decade breeding program, they
also offer what are called “Topper’s Apples”,
which are only grown at Minnesota Harvest!
Your day begins as you arrive at this pictur-
esque farm and make your way to their main
building where you will have the opportunity
to take in the smells of freshly baked apple
pastries, pies, and more. On the weekends,
you can also check out the weekend brunch
buffet or head over to the specialty stores
located within the building.
After purchasing your apple-picking bag, for
only $20, head to the tractor-pulled Orchard
Limo for the short ride through the trails to
the apples. The knowledgeable staff will let
you know which apples are available to pick
and which ones will be best for pies or eating.
After you are dropped off, you can venture
throughout the lines of apple trees, picking
the best ones you can find. You are free to
taste and sample all the different varieties as
you pick!
Taste the area’s natural
bounty at local vineyards
and wineries.
Once finished filling your bag(s), you can
hop back on the Orchard Limo and head
back to the main area where there are great
attractions for the kids to enjoy. Head over to
the petting zoo and see the ducks, donkeys,
goats, and more. Make sure to check out the
apple slingshot, large playground, large dis-
play of pumpkins later in the fall, bonfires in
the evening, or special vendors and musicians
who may be serving food or playing music
during your weekend visit to the orchard.
Parley Lake
8280 Parley Lake Rd, Waconia
parleylakewinery.com
Schram Vineyards 8785 Airport Rd, Waconia
schramvineyards.com
Next Chapter 16945 320th St, New Prague
nextchapterwinery.com
Sovereign Estate
9950 N Shore Rd, Waconia
sovereignestatewine.com
Cruise Highway 169 for a
road trip full of autumn fun.
Sponsel’s
8251 Old Hwy 169 Blvd, Jordan
minnesotaharvest.net
Jim’s Apple Farm 20430 Johnson
Memorial Drive, Jordan
Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store
20430 Johnson Memorial Drive, Jordan
Emma Krumbee’s
351 Enterprise Drive E,
Belle Plaine
emmakrumbees.com
Get out and be part of a memory-making
experience in the orchards, and reap the
rewards at home when you are enjoying the
fruits of your apple picking labor.
8251 Old Highway 169 Blvd, Jordan
minnesotaharvest.net
Other apple orchard and farm
options in the Shakopee area
include:
• Emma Krumbee’s Apple Orchard
• M
 innesota Landscape Arboretum
Applehouse
• Jim’s Apple Farm & Candy Barn
• Applewood Orchard, Inc.
• Deardorff Orchards and Vineyards
• Sweetland Orchard
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