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Sauk Rapids has 2 U-pick farms. Another 9 are within 25 miles. Sauk Rapids is about 60 miles northwest of Minneapolis, MN.
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Ripe this week around Sauk Rapids
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe around here right now. Next up: strawberries from early June.
Based on the typical seasons for Minnesota, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 7). Weather moves harvests by a week or two, so check with the farm before you go.
More U-pick farms around Sauk Rapids
- 7.6 mi Stoney Brook Farms Foley VegetablesPumpkinsCorn maze
- 12 mi A & G Corn Maze Saint Joseph Corn maze
- 15 mi Lee Peterson Tree Farm Becker ApplesChristmas trees
- 20 mi Triple S Strawberry Farm Royalton Strawberries
- 20 mi T Berries Avon Strawberries
- 22 mi The Strawberry Basket Monticello StrawberriesBlueberriesFlowers
- 22 mi Fairhaven Farm Annandale RaspberriesApplesGrapesPumpkinsCorn maze
- 23 mi Strawberries Galore and More Albany StrawberriesPumpkins
- 24 mi J Q Fruit Farm Princeton ApplesBlueberriesRaspberries
The Sauk Rapids area at a glance
Within 25 miles of Sauk Rapids there are 11 farms on our map in 10 towns. Among them: 4 with strawberries, 4 orchards with apples, 4 corn mazes, 3 pumpkin patches and 2 with blueberries. For 5 of them we have a website or Facebook page, which is the best place to check what's ripe.
Nearest place to pick, by crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | Triple S Strawberry Farm Royalton | 19 mi | 4 |
| Apples | Jacks Apple Farm Sauk Rapids | 4 mi | 4 |
| Corn maze | Corn Maze in Sauk Rapids Sauk Rapids | 4 mi | 4 |
| Pumpkins | Stoney Brook Farms Foley | 8 mi | 3 |
| Blueberries | The Strawberry Basket Monticello | 22 mi | 2 |
| Raspberries | Fairhaven Farm Annandale | 22 mi | 2 |
| Grapes | Fairhaven Farm Annandale | 22 mi | 1 |
| Flowers | The Strawberry Basket Monticello | 22 mi | 1 |
Picking calendar for the area
- June: strawberries (4)
- July: strawberries (4), blueberries (2), raspberries (2), flowers (1)
- August: blueberries (2), raspberries (2), flowers (1)
- September: apples (4), corn maze (4), pumpkins (3), raspberries (2), flowers (1)
- October: apples (4), corn maze (4), pumpkins (3)
The counts are for farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Minnesota; each farm sets its own dates.
When to pick around Sauk Rapids
In a typical year Sauk Rapids sees its last frost around May 7 and the first one of fall around September 30. That leaves about 144 frost-free days for the farms. Fall comes early here, so apple and pumpkin picking near Sauk Rapids often winds down by the middle of October.
| Crop | Typical season in Minnesota | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | September to October | 56–71 °F | 5 | 1 |
| Corn maze | September to October | 56–71 °F | 5 | 1 |
By October nights drop to about 36 °F and days reach 56 °F, so a jacket helps for a hayride late in the day.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Sauk Rapids, 6 miles away. The actual dates in Sauk Rapids can shift by a few weeks from one year to the next.
Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals (average daily high; days with at least 0.1 inch of rain) at the station nearest Sauk Rapids, 6 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- St. Cloud Area Farmers' Market Saint Cloud · 7 mi · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · May–Oct · SNAP/EBT
- St. Cloud Harvest Market Waite Park · 9 mi · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · SNAP/EBT
- Rice Area Farmers' Market Rice · 11 mi · Tue 4 PM–6 PM · Jun–Sep
- St. Joseph Farmers' Market Saint Joseph · 13 mi · Fri 3 PM–6 PM · May–Oct · SNAP/EBT
More towns with U-pick near Sauk Rapids
- Monticello, MN 2 farms · 27 mi
- Buffalo, MN 2 farms · 30 mi
- Elk River, MN 2 farms · 31 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Sauk Rapids: questions and answers
Are there pick-your-own farms in Sauk Rapids, MN?
We list 2 farms in Sauk Rapids, including Corn Maze in Sauk Rapids and Jacks Apple Farm. Another 9 are within 25 miles.
What can you pick in Sauk Rapids?
The farms here list corn maze and apples most often. Before a trip to Sauk Rapids, check the farm's website or social media for what is ripe.
When is the last frost in Sauk Rapids?
Around May 7 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around September 30. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Sauk Rapids, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest strawberry farm to Sauk Rapids?
Triple S Strawberry Farm in Royalton, about 19 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 4 farms with strawberries in total. The usual season in Minnesota is June to July.
Where is the closest apple orchard to Sauk Rapids?
Jacks Apple Farm in Sauk Rapids, about 4 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 4 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Minnesota is September to October.
What is the nearest corn maze to Sauk Rapids?
Corn Maze in Sauk Rapids in Sauk Rapids, about 4 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 4 farms with corn maze in total. The usual season in Minnesota is September to October.
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