About Ferguson's Orchards – Minnesota Harvest
Minnesota Harvest has long been a fall outing for families southwest of the Twin Cities. In 2022 the Ferguson family bought it and added their pumpkin patch and a hard cider bar. Their business grew from an orchard in Galesville, Wisconsin, first planted in the 1870s, and brothers Andy and Joe Ferguson run it today, with Andy's wife, Ashley, managing the stores.
The 2026 season runs from August 15 to November 1. An admission ticket gets you into the pick-your-own orchard, with a wagon ride out to the trees, and to the pumpkin patch, where you pick from the vine. By mid-October 2026 the trees had been picked clean, but First Kiss, Honeycrisp, SweeTango, Pazazz and Sweet 16 were sold bagged in the store. Pazazz, a Honeycrisp cross, is one you won't see at every orchard.
Activities include a giant corn maze, a corn pit, gem mining, duck races, pedal carts, apple cannons, giant spinning apples, a hay pyramid and a playground. The Country Store, bakery, Harvest Bistro and cider bar need no ticket, so you can stop for cider donuts, caramel apples, local jams and syrups without paying to enter. Lunch, such as pulled pork, hot dogs and grilled cheese, is served on weekends only. Each admission includes a season pass for the rest of the fall, and birthday parties and field trips can be booked.
Morning Glory Valley, a lavender farm north of Jordan, is about 7 miles northeast, roughly a 12-minute drive.
What to do
- Pick your own apples from late August while the crop lasts
- Ride the wagon out to the orchard
- Pick a pumpkin off the vine
- Find your way through the giant corn maze
- Try gem mining, duck races and pedal carts
- Buy cider donuts and caramel apples at the bakery (no ticket needed)
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- August 15–November 1 (2026); U-pick apples while they last, then bagged apples in the store
- Hours
- 2026: Mon–Fri 10am–6pm; Sat–Sun 9:30am–6pm
- Admission
- Ticket required for the orchard and activities (2026 prices on their website) and includes a fall season pass; store, bakery, bistro and cider bar are free to enter
Good to know
- Dogs
- Service animals only
Tips for your visit
- Outside food isn't allowed, and lunch is served on weekends only
- Keep your ticket: admission doubles as a season pass for return visits
- Pack layers, sunscreen and bug spray; fall weather here swings from T-shirts to jackets
- Hard cider is served at the bar; plan a designated driver if anyone will taste
Pair it with a lavender farm
Morning Glory Valley · about 12 minutes away
Morning Glory Valley is about 12 minutes northeast, near Jordan, so the two make an easy pairing on the same side of the metro.
Getting there
Questions
Can I bring my dog to Ferguson's Minnesota Harvest?
No. Pets aren't allowed in the orchard or barn for food-safety reasons; service animals are welcome.
Do I need a ticket to visit the store?
No. The Country Store, bakery, Harvest Bistro and cider bar have no admission charge.
Can I still pick apples in October?
It depends on the crop. In 2026 the orchard was picked out by mid-October, and apples were sold bagged in the store.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farm of the Twin Cities South Metro, Minnesota
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
