Ferguson’s Minnesota Harvest Expands Fall Fun to More than 30 Attractions
13 Agosto 2024 - 5:01AM
Business Wire
Get ready for an unforgettable fall adventure at Ferguson’s
Minnesota Harvest, where apples—America's number one consumed
fruit—take center stage. Over 100,000 visitors reveled in the fun
last year, and this season promises even more excitement with fresh
surprises from the Ferguson family. This second-generation
family-owned farm features more than 30 attractions, including
several thrilling new additions. It’s also home to sprawling
pumpkin patches, a giant corn maze and Minnesota’s largest
pick-your-own apple orchards, making it the ultimate destination
for all things fall.
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Ferguson’s Minnesota Harvest farm
features more than 30 attractions, including several thrilling new
additions. (Photo: Business Wire)
“We think of ourselves as the ‘Fall Fun Pioneers’,” said Andy
Ferguson, Co-Owner of Ferguson’s Orchards. “This year, we’re
turning up the excitement with new attractions for all ages.
Agritourism at its best combines exhilarating fall experiences with
the finest fruit in the country, and we are proud to offer both at
Ferguson’s Minnesota Harvest.”
Located less than half an hour south of the Twin Cities,
Ferguson’s Minnesota Harvest has been named 2024’s “Best Apple
Orchard'' and “Best Fall Destination” in Minnesota by the Star
Tribune, and one of the top orchards nationwide by Wide Open
Country.
Visitors can enjoy either a day or a full season, for only $18
per person while children under two years old are welcome free of
charge. This one-time purchase includes a season pass allowing
unlimited daily entry from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through November 3.
Tickets for active-duty military, veterans, and seniors are $15 per
person. Online ticket purchases are required to expedite entry,
https://fergusonsorchard.com/twin-cities-home/.
"With your one-time admission fee, you can enjoy unlimited
visits for 11 weeks of endless fall fun," added Ferguson. "We
created this pay-once-come-all-season pass so families can take
their time and enjoy every attraction. If you can't fit everything
into one day, you can always return for free."
New Attractions at Minnesota Harvest – photos and b-roll
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- “Rustic Ropes” Low Ropes Courses – Get ready for the ultimate
adventure. Ferguson’s biggest attraction yet is here, and it's
packed with fun challenges. Check out pictures of the new
attraction, here.
- “Fergie" the Life-Sized Mascot – Come say hi to Fergie, the
not-so-scary scarecrow with an apple for a head! Don't forget to
grab your very own Fergie stuffed animal, available for purchase in
the country store or online.
- "Johnny" the Animatronic Tractor – Get your cameras ready for
this lively, singing and talking tractor! Johnny is ready to
welcome visitors with a cheerful hello at the orchard
entrance.
- “Bubble Barn” Bubble Station – Get excited for some bubbly fun!
Kids can create their own giant bubbles and watch them float
through the air. It's a pop-tastic experience for all ages!
- Grain Train – All aboard for a fun-filled adventure! Climb into
our family-sized grain bin ride and enjoy a delightful journey
around the farm. It's a grain-tastic experience for everyone!
- Corn Pit – Dive into the upgraded giant sandbox of corn
kernels! It's bigger and better than ever, perfect for endless fun
and play.
For a complete list of attractions, head to
https://fergusonsorchard.com/twin-cities-home/.
Indulge in Delectable Fall Eats at the Country Store
Visitors are also invited to embark on a culinary adventure at
the charming Country Store. Sweet tooths will sing when they sink
into freshly made caramel apples, irresistible pies and pastries,
and legendary apple cider donuts made from the apples picked on
Ferguson’s Orchards’ own farm. Tucked inside the Country Store is
Harvest Bistro, which offers a mouth-watering savory menu featuring
famous Ferguson Mac & Cheese topped with pulled pork and apple
slices, pulled pork or chicken salad sandwiches, 10-inch chili
dogs, and more. A visit to the Country Store is topped off by
shopping the wide selection of locally-made gifts, crafts and
plenty of varieties of fresh-picked Minnesota Harvest apples for
any taste.
Agritourism & Certifications
As a local leader in agritourism, Ferguson’s takes great pride
in connecting locals and tourists to the land through engaging
on-farm activities. Visitors connect meaningfully with nature
whether it’s apple and pumpkin picking, or meeting our friendly
fuzzy farm animals. Visitors often remark how the experience is a
joyful contrast to their fast-paced, screen-filled lives. Minnesota
Harvest is also recognized and certified by both the USDA and
Tru-Earth for maintaining the farm’s highest standards of growing
practices, sustainability, employee safety, and training.
About Ferguson’s Orchards
Ferguson’s Orchards is the Midwest’s premier fall “agritourism”
destination and one of the region’s largest commercial apple
growers between the Rocky Mountains and Lake Michigan with 400,000
apple trees. Family-owned and family-farmed, Ferguson’s has four
locations in Wisconsin and Minnesota, offering best-in-class apple
and pumpkin picking, corn mazes, wagon rides, and authentic
farm-to-table culinary experiences, among other attractions. The
Fergusons believe that knowing your farmer and seeing where your
food comes from is key to a happy, healthy life and sense of
community. Over the years, Ferguson’s has received many awards,
including Best Apple Orchard, Best Pumpkin Patch, Best Corn Maze,
and Best Family Entertainment Business. To learn more, visit
www.fergusonsorchard.com.
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