JORDAN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Get ready for an unforgettable fall adventure at Ferguson’s Minnesota Harvest, where apples—America's number one consumed fruit—take center stage. Over 100,000 visitors reveled in the fun last year, and this season promises even more excitement with fresh surprises from the Ferguson family. This second-generation family-owned farm features more than 30 attractions, including several thrilling new additions. It’s also home to sprawling pumpkin patches, a giant corn maze and Minnesota’s largest pick-your-own apple orchards, making it the ultimate destination for all things fall.
“We think of ourselves as the ‘Fall Fun Pioneers’,” said Andy Ferguson, Co-Owner of Ferguson’s Orchards. “This year, we’re turning up the excitement with new attractions for all ages. Agritourism at its best combines exhilarating fall experiences with the finest fruit in the country, and we are proud to offer both at Ferguson’s Minnesota Harvest.”
Located less than half an hour south of the Twin Cities, Ferguson’s Minnesota Harvest has been named 2024’s “Best Apple Orchard'' and “Best Fall Destination” in Minnesota by the Star Tribune, and one of the top orchards nationwide by Wide Open Country.
Visitors can enjoy either a day or a full season, for only $18 per person while children under two years old are welcome free of charge. This one-time purchase includes a season pass allowing unlimited daily entry from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through November 3. Tickets for active-duty military, veterans, and seniors are $15 per person. Online ticket purchases are required to expedite entry, https://fergusonsorchard.com/twin-cities-home/.
"With your one-time admission fee, you can enjoy unlimited visits for 11 weeks of endless fall fun," added Ferguson. "We created this pay-once-come-all-season pass so families can take their time and enjoy every attraction. If you can't fit everything into one day, you can always return for free."
New Attractions at Minnesota Harvest – photos and b-roll available here
- “Rustic Ropes” Low Ropes Courses – Get ready for the ultimate adventure. Ferguson’s biggest attraction yet is here, and it's packed with fun challenges. Check out pictures of the new attraction, here.
- “Fergie" the Life-Sized Mascot – Come say hi to Fergie, the not-so-scary scarecrow with an apple for a head! Don't forget to grab your very own Fergie stuffed animal, available for purchase in the country store or online.
- "Johnny" the Animatronic Tractor – Get your cameras ready for this lively, singing and talking tractor! Johnny is ready to welcome visitors with a cheerful hello at the orchard entrance.
- “Bubble Barn” Bubble Station – Get excited for some bubbly fun! Kids can create their own giant bubbles and watch them float through the air. It's a pop-tastic experience for all ages!
- Grain Train – All aboard for a fun-filled adventure! Climb into our family-sized grain bin ride and enjoy a delightful journey around the farm. It's a grain-tastic experience for everyone!
- Corn Pit – Dive into the upgraded giant sandbox of corn kernels! It's bigger and better than ever, perfect for endless fun and play.
For a complete list of attractions, head to https://fergusonsorchard.com/twin-cities-home/.
Indulge in Delectable Fall Eats at the Country Store
Visitors are also invited to embark on a culinary adventure at the charming Country Store. Sweet tooths will sing when they sink into freshly made caramel apples, irresistible pies and pastries, and legendary apple cider donuts made from the apples picked on Ferguson’s Orchards’ own farm. Tucked inside the Country Store is Harvest Bistro, which offers a mouth-watering savory menu featuring famous Ferguson Mac & Cheese topped with pulled pork and apple slices, pulled pork or chicken salad sandwiches, 10-inch chili dogs, and more. A visit to the Country Store is topped off by shopping the wide selection of locally-made gifts, crafts and plenty of varieties of fresh-picked Minnesota Harvest apples for any taste.
Agritourism & Certifications
As a local leader in agritourism, Ferguson’s takes great pride in connecting locals and tourists to the land through engaging on-farm activities. Visitors connect meaningfully with nature whether it’s apple and pumpkin picking, or meeting our friendly fuzzy farm animals. Visitors often remark how the experience is a joyful contrast to their fast-paced, screen-filled lives. Minnesota Harvest is also recognized and certified by both the USDA and Tru-Earth for maintaining the farm’s highest standards of growing practices, sustainability, employee safety, and training.
About Ferguson’s Orchards
Ferguson’s Orchards is the Midwest’s premier fall “agritourism” destination and one of the region’s largest commercial apple growers between the Rocky Mountains and Lake Michigan with 400,000 apple trees. Family-owned and family-farmed, Ferguson’s has four locations in Wisconsin and Minnesota, offering best-in-class apple and pumpkin picking, corn mazes, wagon rides, and authentic farm-to-table culinary experiences, among other attractions. The Fergusons believe that knowing your farmer and seeing where your food comes from is key to a happy, healthy life and sense of community. Over the years, Ferguson’s has received many awards, including Best Apple Orchard, Best Pumpkin Patch, Best Corn Maze, and Best Family Entertainment Business. To learn more, visit www.fergusonsorchard.com.
