Irish Mountain Orchard
Contact & location
Elysian, MN 56028
Where Irish Mountain Orchard is located
Irish Mountain Orchard sits within the Minnesota apple belt, close enough to Elysian for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Elysian center, 24009 482nd Street is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Once you're in the area, downtown Elysian has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Weather at Irish Mountain Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near Elysian? Here's what's on file for Irish Mountain Orchard, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Irish Mountain Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Irish Mountain Orchard during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Irish Mountain Orchard tracks the rest of Minnesota. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. The window most families aim for is the last two weeks of September into the first two of October, that's when Honeycrisp, Empire, and mid-season varieties usually overlap.
Fall festival weekends can double the crowd overnight, so it's worth checking the orchard's social feed the day before you go. Off-festival weekdays are typically wide open.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where Irish Mountain Orchard is located
Irish Mountain Orchard sits within the Minnesota apple belt, close enough to Elysian for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Elysian center, 24009 482nd Street is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
Once you're in the area, downtown Elysian has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Weather at Irish Mountain Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Irish Mountain Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Irish Mountain Orchard runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What else is there to do at Irish Mountain Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Irish Mountain Orchard offers pick-your-own.
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