Orchard
Irish Mountain Orchard
U-pick apples in Elysian, Minnesota
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“Apples available for u-pick include Zestar , Honeycrisp , Fireside/Connel Red , & Haralson .”
Source: irish-mountain.com/hours-and-directions, checked October 6, 2026
“Come visit us during harvest season for U-pick apples, fresh cider, and fall fun.”
Source: irish-mountain.com, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Different varieties ripen at different times, so be sure to check the Apple Varieties page for availability.”
Source: irish-mountain.com/hours-and-directions, checked October 6, 2026
“What started in 1970 as a small retirement project has grown into a thriving apple orchard where families come to pick fresh Honeycrisp apples, enjoy the outdoors, and make lifelong memories.”
Source: irish-mountain.com, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“Tasting Policy – A small taste is okay, but please save most of the fruit for your bag.”
“Dogs Are Welcome – Friendly dogs are allowed, but they must remain on a leash at all”
Source: irish-mountain.com/hours-and-directions, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Apples
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | U-pick | Not stated | – |
At a glance
- Hours
- 10:00am-5:00pm ALL WEEKWhen: “starting in September”
- Address
- 24214 480th St, Elysian, MN 56028Le Sueur County
More from the farm’s website
The website gives these hours: 10:00am-5:00pm ALL WEEK. The website says they apply "starting in September".
Irish Mountain Orchard: questions
Does Irish Mountain Orchard have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Come visit us during harvest season for U-pick apples, fresh cider, and fall fun."
What are Irish Mountain Orchard's hours?
10:00am-5:00pm ALL WEEK. The farm says these hours apply "starting in September". Call ahead to confirm when picking is open.