Afton Apple Orchards sits within the Minnesota apple belt, close enough to Hastings for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 14421 So. 90th St., Hastings, MN 55033, Hastings into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Minnesota does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Hastings.
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near Hastings? Here's what's on file for Afton Apple Orchards, 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 is available at Afton Apple Orchards during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
Apple season at Afton Apple Orchards tracks the rest of Minnesota. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. If you can only make one trip, late September through early October gives you the best odds of finding both early and mid-season apples on the trees at the same time.
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.
Afton Apple Orchards sits within the Minnesota apple belt, close enough to Hastings for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 14421 So. 90th St., Hastings, MN 55033, Hastings into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Minnesota does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Hastings.
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Yes. Afton Apple Orchards runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
Beyond picking, Afton Apple Orchards offers pick-your-own.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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