RSVP for the Mothers Day
Tea here.
March 24 has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

To reserve your table on May 11, please fill out the form and tell us how many in your group.

Reservations are required.
Pay at the door.
$20 includes meal (choice of soups, sandwiches & desserts) and of course, tea! There will also be a raffle drawing.

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Retail store is now closed for the season.


Interested in renting
The Blossom wedding venue or The Back Room?
Call Tami @ 952-210-8007 


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   Welcome to
Apple Creek Orchard!

~Formerly Ableman's~

Family owned and operated
agri-entertainment farm, store &
wedding venue 

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, HoneycrispKindercrisp,
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: $13




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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Entertainment 🚜
 

Wagon rides
Apple sling shot game
Tether ball
Playground
Corn maze 

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Concession Stand 🌭

Pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, pizza, nachos, popcorn, 
sliced pie, caramel apples, donuts, beverages, snacks.
Gluten-Friendly options available. 

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The Back Room

The Back Room is located in the same building as the store. It is a multi-use room with two public restrooms. It is available for rent for $250.

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Weddings 💍
and other celebrations

Book with Apple Creek Orchard for your next celebration!

Venue or full orchard 

     Rent our venue 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

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Booking now for fall 2023

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Looking to send a gift?

Send an eGift Card this season!

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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

Outdoor Activities

Apple Creek Orchard


31

August

2024

Retail store opens

9am-6pm

Retail Store

Apple Creek Orchard


27

July

2024

Wedding

Celebrating Jessica & Dallas

The Blossom

Apple Creek Orchard


2

June

2024

Brody & Landon's Grad Party!

Open House

The Back Room

Apple Creek Orchard


18

May

2024

Wedding

Celebrating Lydia and Cody

The Blossom 

Apple Creek Orchard


11

May

2024

Afternoon Tea Party
open to the public

12pm-3pm

The Back Room

Apple Creek Orchard


27

April

2024

Private Party

Happy Birthday!

The Back Room

Apple Creek Orchard


19

April

2024

Private Party

Shhh...its a surprise!

The Back Room

Apple Creek Orchard


13

April

2024

Private Party

Lydia's Bridal Tea Party

The Back Room

Apple Creek Orchard


6

April

2024

Private Party

Carmens 80th!

The Back Room

Apple Creek Orchard


2

April

2024

Private Party

Ruths House

The Back Room

Apple Creek Orchard


24

March

2024

Tea Party
open to the public

12pm-3pm

The Back Room

Apple Creek Orchard


23

December

2023

Store closed for winter

Check back for opening day!

Retail Store & Entertainment

Apple Creek Orchard


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