Bismarck Community Orchard at Clem Kelley Softball Complex
Contact & location
Bismarck, ND 58504
Where Bismarck Community Orchard at Clem Kelley Softball Complex is located
Head into Bismarck, ND and you'll come across Bismarck Community Orchard at Clem Kelley Softball Complex on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of North Dakota's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Bismarck center, 517 West Arbor Avenue 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.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery North Dakota 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 Bismarck.
Weather at Bismarck Community Orchard at Clem Kelley Softball Complex
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Bismarck Community Orchard at Clem Kelley Softball Complex is a working apple orchard in Bismarck, North Dakota. 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 Bismarck Community Orchard at Clem Kelley Softball Complex
Pick-your-own is available at Bismarck Community Orchard at Clem Kelley Softball Complex 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 Bismarck Community Orchard at Clem Kelley Softball Complex tracks the rest of North Dakota. 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.
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.
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 Bismarck Community Orchard at Clem Kelley Softball Complex is located
Head into Bismarck, ND and you'll come across Bismarck Community Orchard at Clem Kelley Softball Complex on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of North Dakota's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From Bismarck center, 517 West Arbor Avenue 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.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery North Dakota 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 Bismarck.
Weather at Bismarck Community Orchard at Clem Kelley Softball Complex
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Bismarck Community Orchard at Clem Kelley Softball Complex offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Bismarck Community Orchard at Clem Kelley Softball Complex 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 Bismarck Community Orchard at Clem Kelley Softball Complex?+
Beyond picking, Bismarck Community Orchard at Clem Kelley Softball Complex offers pick-your-own.
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