Coming in 2nd Place for Best Apple Orchard in our Family Favorites Survey, Ferguson’s Minnesota Harvest is an Award Winning Fall Destination Attracts Locals and Tourists with Immersive Fall Festivities
Move over pumpkin spice lattes, the new unofficial start of fall begins with the opening of Ferguson’s Minnesota Harvest. This award-winning fall destination full of immersive autumn festivities for the whole family. Less than half an hour south of the Twin Cities, the family-owned farm returns with popular traditions including apple picking, a legendary Corn Maze, the adorable Cow Train, and new attractions such as the Cider Barn for adults, the Slippery Slope slides and an expanded Play Village for children.
“As a second-generation family-owned orchard we’ve been honored to be part of countless family stories, ingrained in the rich history of our orchard,” said Andy Ferguson, Co-Owner of Ferguson’s. “Whether it’s apple-picking, wagon rides, or simply savoring the simple joys of being together, we welcome all people to our family farm to experience the joy of the fall season one apple and one tradition at a time.”
Ferguson’s Minnesota Harvest came in 2nd Place in our Family Favorites survey for “Best Apple Orchard” in Minnesota!
Here is a snapshot of Minnesota Harvest attractions!
● Apple Cannons (weekends only)
● Apple Picking
● Barnyard Basketball
● caBARNa Rentals – farm-themed cabanas for children’s parties
● Cider Barn – hard cider and beer bar for adults (weekends only)
● Corn Maze
● Corn Pit
● Cow Train
● Caramel Apple Shoppe – watch them being made!
● Duck Races
● Farm Animals
● Gem Mining
● Harvest Bistro
● Harvest Plaza – fall decor and live music
● Pedal Tractors
● Pumpkin Jumping Pads
● Pumpkin Patch
● Slippery Slope Dual 40’ Slides
● Spinning Apple Ride
● Straw Bale Pyramid
● Sunflower Stroll
● Vine Bar on the Patio
● Wagon Rides
Indulge in Delectable Fall Eats at the Country Store
Visitors can embark on a flavorful adventure at the quaint Country Store. There you will find freshly made caramel apples, pies and pastries, and the iconic apple cider donuts all from their apple orchard.
The Country Store is home to Harvest Bistro, an all-new culinary experience offering an array of options including the famous Ferguson Mac & Cheese topped with pulled pork and apple slices, chicken salad sandwiches,10-inch chili dogs, and more. A visit to the country store isn’t complete without shopping the wide selection of local gifts, crafts and products – and of course, apples!
Agritourism
Ferguson’s takes great pride in being a family-owned farm and apple orchard that helps locals and tourists alike learn about the origins of their food and how locally-produced foods make it to their kitchen tables. Through immersive on-farm activities such as apple and pumpkin picking, or getting up close and personal with real farm animals including goats, sheep, pigs and chickens, visitors experience a slice of life that is growing less common in our non-stop, digital screen-filled day. Ferguson’s connects people with the land and provides visitors with a farm experience that becomes an annual tradition for the whole family.
Have we convinced you to go yet? Here are the details for dates, times and admission! Guests of Minnesota Harvest can enjoy family fun for only $15 per person, and children under two years old gain free admission. This one- time purchase includes a season pass allowing for unlimited daily entry from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. throughout the season from August 19 to November 5. Tickets for active-duty military, veterans, and seniors are $13 per person.
Online ticket purchases are required to expedite entry, view their website here.
