Francis Street Orchard
Contact & location
West Fargo, ND
Where Francis Street Orchard is located
Head into West Fargo, ND and you'll come across Francis Street Orchard 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.
Most guests punch 418 Francis St., West Fargo 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 West Fargo itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Francis Street Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Francis Street Orchard is a working apple orchard in West Fargo, 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.
Apple Picking at Francis Street Orchard
Francis Street Orchard sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Francis Street Orchard 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 Francis Street Orchard is located
Head into West Fargo, ND and you'll come across Francis Street Orchard 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.
Most guests punch 418 Francis St., West Fargo 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 West Fargo itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Francis Street Orchard
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 Francis Street Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Francis Street Orchard offers apple picking.
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