Fireside Orchard and Gardens, Inc.
Contact & location
Northfield, MN 55057
Where Fireside Orchard and Gardens, Inc. is located
Head into Northfield, MN and you'll come across Fireside Orchard and Gardens, Inc. on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Minnesota's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
Most guests punch 2225 Lonsdale Blvd E., Northfield 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.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Northfield itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Fireside Orchard and Gardens, Inc.
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Fireside Orchard and Gardens, Inc. is a working apple orchard in Northfield, Minnesota. The listing below pulls together the practical details visitors ask about most, location, contact info, and whatever hours, varieties, or activities the farm has confirmed with us.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Fireside Orchard and Gardens, Inc.
Pick-your-own is available at Fireside Orchard and Gardens, Inc. 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 Fireside Orchard and Gardens, Inc. 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.
Peak-weekend crowds cluster around lunchtime, so either come early (before 10 a.m.) or late (after 3 p.m.) to skip the busiest hour. Weekdays are the most relaxed by a wide margin.
Good to Know Before You Visit
Verified from the orchard's own website.
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 Fireside Orchard and Gardens, Inc. is located
Head into Northfield, MN and you'll come across Fireside Orchard and Gardens, Inc. on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Minnesota's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
Most guests punch 2225 Lonsdale Blvd E., Northfield 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.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Northfield itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Fireside Orchard and Gardens, Inc.
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Fireside Orchard and Gardens, Inc. offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Fireside Orchard and Gardens, Inc. 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 Fireside Orchard and Gardens, Inc.?+
Beyond picking, Fireside Orchard and Gardens, Inc. offers pick-your-own.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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