Sweetland Orchard
Cider mill · Webster · Minnesota
A hard cider producer south of the Twin Cities that sells its apples pre-picked rather than running a full u-pick field, pairing reserved tasting kits with cider doughnuts. Weekend orchard tours let you fill a bag yourself if you want the picking experience, but the cider is the real draw.
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Plan your visit
Saturdays 10am-8pm and Sundays 10am-6pm only; orchard tours daily at 1:30
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 2–October 6
Color builds from September 24 · mostly bare by October 25
Sampled at Sweetland Orchard’s own coordinates and elevation (301 m) rather than a regional average.
48 weather points cover Minnesota, and the model shifts their answer 9 days earlier, which is what it takes to match 2 published peak dates from smokymountains.com. Minnesota is running 4 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Sweetland Orchard
The color window runs about 19 days, holding until around October 13. That runs roughly 5 days later than the rest of Minnesota. It sits at 988 ft, high enough to turn before the valleys do.
It is roughly 30 mi out of Minneapolis.
Sweetland Orchard on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is Sweetland Orchard open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 12 – Nov 7. Saturdays 10am-8pm and Sundays 10am-6pm only; orchard tours daily at 1:30. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Sweetland Orchard peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 2–October 6 (best estimate October 4). Color starts around September 24 and is mostly bare by October 25.
- How do I get to Sweetland Orchard?
- Sweetland Orchard is in Webster. The closest city is Minneapolis, about 30 mi away. It's part of Minnesota's fall lineup.
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