Fall is nearly here, which means it’s apple picking season! There are a number of apple orchards in Fargo and beyond to explore with the kiddos, so plan a day to get your harvest!
Orchards in Fargo & Moorhead
Orchard Glen Park
Located in South Fargo, Orchard Glen Park is one of the apple orchards in Fargo and is open to the public. They have plums ready for picking in September, and apples ready to pick late-August through October. Check out their Park Map to see the location of each variety of trees for easy-picking. Please see their website for picking guidelines and other information.
Please note since this is a public park, picking availability may be limited!
West Fargo Community Orchards
The City of West Fargo has 12 community orchards.
Note: Not all trees may be bearing fruit, depending on when they were planted.
- Meadowridge Orchard at 2101 5th Ave E
- Arboretum Orchard at 2800 5th St W
- Francis Street Orchard, 418 Francis St.
- Eagle Run Orchard at 3737 12th St. W.
- The Wilds Orchard at 1100 Block of Albert Ct. W. (next to the walking path)
- 14th Avenue Orchard at 1200 14th Ave. E.
- Elmwood Orchard, 501 19th Ave. W.
- River’s Bend Orchard, 302 26th Ave. E.
- Charleswood Orchard, walking path between 7th St E & 8th St E, South of 15th Ave E
- Westside Orchard, 8th St. W.
- NEW for 2026! Riverside Orchard, 512 1st Ave NW
- NEW for 2026! Shadow Wood Orchard, Corner of 34th Ave E & 4th St E (just north of the Splash Pad)
The orchards will contain a variety of contain apples, pears, plums, peaches, and cherry trees for residents to pick. And the Arboretum Orchard also has hazelnuts, honeyberries, and red lake currents. Please see their website here to see what grows at each specific location.
Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society
Note: Not all trees may be bearing fruit.
Thanks to a conservation grant via the North Dakota Outdoor Heritage Fund, this educational garden includes native fruit-bearing trees, shrubs, and pollinator-friendly perennial plants. As the Edible Forest grows, it will provide a number of opportunities for community members to learn how to nurture and harvest fruit-bearing trees that thrive locally.
MB Johnson Park
Note: Not all trees may be bearing fruit.
Thanks to the City of Moorhead, fruit-bearing trees were planted at MB Johnson Park in 2021. They are starting to bear fruit now, so make sure to check out their Facebook page for any announcements!
Within One Hour
Lake Ida Apple Farm
Located in Lake Park, MN 40 minutes from Fargo, this apple farm has nine varieties of delicious apples to pick. Check their Facebook page for picking days/hours and apple variety. Please call 219-532-3025 to make a reservation. And note that credit cards are not accepted.
Gottenborg Apple Orchard
Located just west of US Highway 10 in Audubon, MN (45 minutes from Fargo), this orchard offers u-pick and fresh pre-picked apples in a wide variety for purchase. They also have pies, apple crisp, jellies, caramel dips, and other treats available for purchase. Pumpkins, potatoes, and onions are also available later in the season. Open for U-pick on weekends from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. starting August 29, 2026.
Maple Hills Orchards
Located in west central Minnesota between Detroit Lakes and Frazee (1 hour from Fargo), this family-owned orchard has pre-picked Minnesota apples, orchard honey, maple syrup, take-and-bake pies and crisp. In the orchard is a U-pick fall raspberry patch. All purchases must be made with cash or check. Open weekends from Labor Day Weekend to October 25, 2026; Saturdays 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. and Sundays 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Toad Lake Apple Orchard
Please note this is not a u-pick farm, but you can stroll through the orchard!
This orchard is just past Detroit Lakes in Frazee, MN (about 1 hour from Fargo) and opened in the summer of 2021. Come enjoy the outdoors and see their over 950 apple trees! They do not do u-pick apples, but have apples for purchase, as well as apple crisp and other treats in their shop. They also have a small corn maze, chickens and goats to feed, barrel rides, and an apple launcher (must purchase a bucket). Open Labor Day weekend until mid-October, Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Check their website to see what’s currently available.
Within Two Hours
Country Blossom Farm
Please note: no u-pick apples are available for 2026. All apples are pre-picked and available for purchase.
This family-owned farm near Alexandria, MN (1 hour 40 minutes from Fargo) features an apple orchard, pumpkin patch, corn maze, bake shop and so much more! Check their website for hours. Other fall fun includes a corn maze, corn pit, swings, slides, and so much more!
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