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, Honeycrisp, Kinderkrisp,
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
HAIL SALE!
Select Varieties reduced to $7/$14
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!
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 952-210-8007
to plan your celebration with
Apple Creek Orchard
***Booking now for fall 2023
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Looking to send a gift?
Send an eGift Card this season!
Upcoming events
2024 season and beyond
Wedding
October 18, 2025
The Blossom
Apple Creek Orchard
Wedding
September 27, 2025
The Blossom
Apple Creek Orchard
Wedding
September 20, 2025
The Blossom
Apple Creek Orchard
Wedding
July 26, 2025
The Blossom
Apple Creek Orchard
Ernste Grad Party
Open House
The Back Room
Apple Creek Orchard
Huberty Graduation Party
Open House
The Back Room
Apple Creek Orchard
Wedding
June 7, 2025
The Blossom
Apple Creek Orchard
Private Party
5pm-10pm
The Blossom
Apple Creek Orchard
100 Women Who Care Event
4pm-6pm
The Blossom
Apple Creek Orchard
Entertainment & Concessions open
10am-6pm
Outdoor Activities
Apple Creek Orchard
20th Anniversary Celebration
Ruths House
5pm-10pm
The Blossom
Apple Creek Orchard
Retail store opens
10am-6pm
Retail Store
Apple Creek Orchard
Class Reunion
4-7
The Back Room
Apple Creek Orchard
Craft Fair/Farmers Market
Open to the public
The Blossom
Apple Creek Orchard
Wedding
July 27, 2024
The Blossom
Apple Creek Orchard
Private Party
Bridal Shower
11am-3pm
The Back Room
Apple Creek Orchard
Brody & Landon's Grad Party!
Open House
The Back Room
Apple Creek Orchard
Wedding
May 18, 2024
The Blossom
Apple Creek Orchard
Tea Party
open to the public
12pm-3pm
The Back Room
Apple Creek Orchard
Private Party
Happy Birthday!
The Back Room
Apple Creek Orchard
Private Party
Shhh...its a surprise!
The Back Room
Apple Creek Orchard
Private Party
Lydia's Bridal Tea Party
The Back Room
Apple Creek Orchard
Private Party
Carmens 80th!
The Back Room
Apple Creek Orchard
Private Party
Ruths House
The Back Room
Apple Creek Orchard
Tea Party
open to the public
12pm-3pm
The Back Room
Apple Creek Orchard
Store closed for winter
Check back for opening day!
Retail Store & Entertainment
Apple Creek Orchard
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