Grape U-Pick orchards in Southeastern Minnesota in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards for grapes that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have grapes orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

Goodhue County

• Cannon River Winery - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, grapes, gift shop, porta-potties are available, picnic area
  421 Mill Street West, Cannon Falls, MN 55009. Phone: 507-263-7400. Email: info@cannonriverwinery.com. Open: Vineyard is open select weekend days. Directions: From Rochester: Highway 52 North to Cannon Falls. Exit and turn right at Main Street \(Highway 19\). Proceed into downtown. Turn left on 4th Street. \(Highway 20\). Turn left on Mill Street. The Winery is on your left. From the Twin Cities: Highway 52 South to Cannon Falls. Exit and turn left at Main Street \(Highway 19\). Proceed into downtown. Turn left on 4th Street. \(Highway 20\). Turn left on Mill Street. The Winery is on your left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover.
  Cannon River Winery Facebook page. . . Check Winery website for this year's dates and times. From Rochester: Highway 52 North to Cannon Falls. Exit and turn right at Main Street (Highway 19). Proceed into downtown. Turn left on 4th Street. (Highway 20). Turn left on Mill Street. The Winery is on your left. From the Twin Cities: Highway 52 South to Cannon Falls. Exit and turn left at Main Street (Highway 19). Proceed into downtown. Turn left on 4th Street. (Highway 20). Turn left on Mill Street. The Winery is on your left. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. In addition to wine grapes, our vineyard offers three varieties of table grapes: Somerset Seedless, King of the North, and Bluebell. We ask that people check in at the winery (located at 421 Mill Street West, Cannon Falls, MN) to get a map with directions. Cost: $3 per basket. You can also become part of our Harvest Crew! E-mail harvest@cannonriverwinery.com for more information.

Olmsted County

• Firefly Berries - Uses natural growing practices, currants (red and black), grapes, other berries, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (black), strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, farm market, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available
  5542 23rd Street Ne, Rochester, MN 55906. Phone: 507-252-1309. Email: info@fireflyberries.com. Open: Monday to Saturday 8 am to 7 pm from June - August Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9 am to 6 pm from September - October Hours May vary due to fruit availability. Directions: We are located at 5542 23rd Street NE, Rochester, MN. To find us travel 4 miles east from Broadway on US 14, then 3 miles north on County Road 11. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
  Firefly Berries Facebook page. . We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. We are Southeast Minnesota's premier pick-your-own berry farm specializing in strawberries, raspberries, and Concord grapes. We are located just east of Rochester in southeast Minnesota. (UPDATED: June 11, 2015, JBS)

 

Types of Grapes

There are  several; types of grapes:

• Table Grapes for eating fresh and making juice and jelly, can be seedless or with seeds. See this page for a master list and guide to table grape varieties
• Wine Grapes... for making wine. See this page for a master list and guide to wine grape varieties
• Muscadines and Scuppernongs, Large, very sweet southern grapes with large seeds

Grape picking tips

• Pick ripe: Grapes do not ripen after they are picked
• Appearance: Look for heavy, firm grapes
• To harvest grapes, carefully cut the grape clusters from the vine using pruning shears. Be careful not to bruise or damage the fruit or the surrounding vines.

Grape recipes, canning, jelly making juice, etc

• Grape jelly from fresh grapes
• Grape jelly from grape juice (canned, bottled or frozen)
• How to make your own grape juice, scuppernong, juice, muscadine juice. - W, P

 

 

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Children"s consignment sales
• Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed & Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Christmas Tree Farms & lots
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers