Minnesota Valley Action Council Food Hub
Contact & location
Mankato, MN 56001
Where Minnesota Valley Action Council Food Hub is located
Minnesota Valley Action Council Food Hub sits within the Minnesota apple belt, close enough to Mankato for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 706 N Victory Dr, Mankato 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 Mankato.
Weather at Minnesota Valley Action Council Food Hub
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Open: Year-round
Planning apple picking near Mankato? Here's what's on file for Minnesota Valley Action Council Food Hub, 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 Minnesota Valley Action Council Food Hub
Pick-your-own is available at Minnesota Valley Action Council Food Hub during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
Other Crops & Produce
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Minnesota Valley Action Council Food Hub 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 Minnesota Valley Action Council Food Hub is located
Minnesota Valley Action Council Food Hub sits within the Minnesota apple belt, close enough to Mankato for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
Most guests punch 706 N Victory Dr, Mankato 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 Mankato.
Weather at Minnesota Valley Action Council Food Hub
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Minnesota Valley Action Council Food Hub offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Minnesota Valley Action Council Food Hub 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 Minnesota Valley Action Council Food Hub?+
Beyond picking, Minnesota Valley Action Council Food Hub offers pick-your-own.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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