Deardorff Orchards & Vineyard
Contact & location
Waconia, MN
Where Deardorff Orchards & Vineyard is located
Deardorff Orchards & Vineyard is tucked into Minnesota, on the outskirts of Waconia. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
From Waconia center, 8282 Parley Lake Rd 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 Waconia 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 Deardorff Orchards & Vineyard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Waconia, MN, Deardorff Orchards & Vineyard is one of the working orchards in the area. The page pulls hours, address, and any confirmed varieties or activities into one place so you don't have to chase them across five sites.
Apple Picking at Deardorff Orchards & Vineyard
Deardorff Orchards & Vineyard sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Deardorff Orchards & Vineyard 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.
Saturdays fill up fast once the first frost hits. Sunday afternoons and any weekday morning are noticeably calmer if you'd rather not queue at the register.
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 Deardorff Orchards & Vineyard is located
Deardorff Orchards & Vineyard is tucked into Minnesota, on the outskirts of Waconia. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
From Waconia center, 8282 Parley Lake Rd 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 Waconia 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 Deardorff Orchards & Vineyard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
What else is there to do at Deardorff Orchards & Vineyard?+
Beyond picking, Deardorff Orchards & Vineyard offers Pick-your-own apples, tractor ride, Parley Lake Winery.
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