December Hours
Last day for this season is Dec. 23
Monday-Wednesday: Closed
Thursday-Friday: 10-6
Saturday-Sunday: 10-4
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Welcome to
Apple Creek Orchard!
~Formerly Ableman's~
Family owned and operated
agri-entertainment farm, store &
wedding venue (new 2023!)
In 1951 Gerhart & Else Sawatzky started an apple orchard on their family farm. From a working farm to an agri-entertainment destination, this land has been a staple in the Faribault community for over 70 years!
Apples 🍎
Our apples are the star of the show! With over 12,000 trees and 33+ varieties, we have been a wholesale and retail orchard for over 70 years!
Our varieties include:
First Kiss, Premiere Honeycrisp, Honeycrisp, Kindercrisp,
SweeTango, Zestar, Chestnut crabapple, Haralson, Sansa,
Stella, B-51, MacIntosh, Creston, Sweet 16, Cortland,
Wealthy, Keepsake, Snowsweet, Whitney crabapple, Snowdrift,
Black Arkansas, Evercrisp, Blondee, Sonya, Ambrosia,
Ludacrisp, Pie Blend (mix of tart and sweet for baking), Pazazz
*BOLD is current in store
Retail Apple Prices
1/4 peck: $10
1/2 peck: $17
1 peck pie apples: $12
1 bushel pie apples: $48
Coming 2024
Triumph, limited supply
Coming 2026
Pink Pearl, Sweetmaia, Sweet Zinger, Rosalee,
September Wonder Fuji
Coming 2027
Juicy Jewel pear tree
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Weddings 💍
and other celebrations
Book with Apple Creek Orchard for your next celebration!
Pavilion or full orchard
Rent our pavilion or close the orchard down for your special day!
Hire us to plan your special day
Take advantage of our on-site wedding coordinator and designer
Book a package
Treat your guests to a unique experience! Include discounted day passes for your guests
Call Tami
Call Tami @ 507-333-7272 or 952-210-2007 to plan your celebration with
Apple Creek Orchard
***Booking now for fall 2023
Looking to send a gift?
Send an eGift Card this season!
Upcoming events
2024 season and beyond
18
October
2025
Wedding
Celebrating Danielle and Jason
The Blossom
Apple Creek Orchard
6
October
2024
100 Women Who Care Event
4pm-6pm
The Blossom
Apple Creek Orchard
21
September
2024
Wedding
Celebrating Katie and Jack
The Blossom
Apple Creek Orchard
7
September
2024
Entertainment & Concessions open
9am-6pm
Apple Creek Orchard
Faribault, Mn
24
August
2024
Retail store opens
9am-6pm
Apple Creek Orchard
Faribault, Mn
18
May
2024
Wedding
Celebrating Lydia and Cody
The Blossom
Apple Creek Orchard
23
December
2023
Store closed for winter
Check back for opening day!
Apple Creek Orchard
Faribault, Mn
We love posting pictures and videos of our family hard at work and our customers hard at play!
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