Croix Farm Orchard
Contact & location
Hastings, MN 55033
Where Croix Farm Orchard is located
Croix Farm Orchard 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.
The street address is 12971 St Croix Trail S, Hastings, MN 55033, Hastings, MN 55033. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Hastings itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Croix Farm Orchard
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 Croix Farm 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 Croix Farm Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Croix Farm 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 Croix Farm Orchard tracks the rest of Minnesota. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. For photographers and casual pickers alike, the first three weekends of October tend to be the sweet spot, cooler mornings, changing leaves, and the widest variety selection.
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 Croix Farm Orchard is located
Croix Farm Orchard 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.
The street address is 12971 St Croix Trail S, Hastings, MN 55033, Hastings, MN 55033. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Hastings itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Croix Farm Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Croix Farm Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Croix Farm 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 Croix Farm Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Croix Farm Orchard offers pick-your-own.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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