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Patch Picks: Apple Picking Places

Pick some of your favorite apples at these local apple farms

1. Aamodt’s Apple Farm

At Aamodt’s Apple Farm in Stillwater choose from Fireside, Connell Red Fireside, Regent, Jonathan, Cortland, Haralson and Honeycrisp Apples. Open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

2. Applewood Orchard

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Appplewood Orchard in Lakeville is one of the only pick-your-own farms in Dakota County. Over 14 varieties of apples. Open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 to 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Sundays during the apple season.

3. Fireside Orchard & Gardens

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Fireside Orchard & Gardens in Northfield is open August through December daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. They offer over 20 varieties of apples so everyone leaves happy.

4. Nelson’s Apple Farm

Around 14 different apple varieties available at Nelson’s Apple Farm in Webster. Open Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during the apple season.

5. Sweetland Orchard

Sweetland Orchard also in Webster is open on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and will be open during the entire MEA weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 21-23). There are over ten different varieties of apples to choose from.

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