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13 Pizza Farms to Explore in Southern Minnesota and Wisconsin

Plan a late-summer trip to a rustic pizza farm

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| Narayan Mahon

There’s nothing like stretching out on a picnic blanket, watching the summer sun dip low behind a farm field, and feasting on pizza fresh out of a roaring brick oven. Pizza farms are a speciality of the Midwest — and lucky for Minnesotan pizza lovers, there are plenty of red barns dotting the southern Mississippi River valley to explore. Most require that guests pack everything they’ll need (think blankets, plates, and a bottle of wine or lemonade). Note also that some of these farms require reservations ahead of time, and many are cash-only. With the warm season waning, it’s high time for some wood-fired pizza made with farm-fresh veggies and herbs. Here’s a map of pizza farms near(ish) the Twin Cities.

Note that these pizza farms are listed geographically.

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Luna Valley Farm

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Take a long and twisty drive down to Decorah, nestled into the stunning Driftless region, untouched by ancient glaciers. Pizza season at Luna Valley Farm began May 4, and runs most Fridays and Saturdays from May through late August (check the website for specific dates), then select dates in September and October. Note that at Luna Valley, reservations are required ahead of time. The farm also offers a gluten-free cauliflower crust.

Several people are spread out on the sloping grass in front of a weathered old cabin with a small porch. The people are smiling, talking, and eating pizza.
Plan ahead for an easy pizza picnic in a bucolic setting
Narayan Mahon/Luna Valley Farm

Footjoy Farm

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Half farm and half brewery, Footjoy Farm is a little different than the typical pizza farm — you’re more likely to pull up a stool at the bar than spread out a blanket for a picnic. The beers are made from grains grown on the owners’ family farm, and the pizza specials often feature seasonal ingredients like morels and fermented Brussels sprouts. Footjoy Farm is open Wednesday through Sunday, but keep an eye on Facebook for weekend pizza specials and live music announcements.

DreamAcres Farm

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DreamAcres is just one beautiful drive away through Minnesota’s Southeastern bluff country. It’s open to visitors almost every Friday evening during the summer, from May 31 to September 27, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., or until they run out of pizza. The organic pizzas are vegetarian, made with seasonal ingredients grown on the farm; there are no gluten-free options. (Note that there’s no pizza night on August 2.)

Winghaven Pizza Farm

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All the ingredients at Winghaven Pizza Farm are grown on the breathtaking Wisconsin landscape. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own lawn games, and Winghaven occasionally hosts live music. Hours are Fridays and Saturdays 4 p.m. til 8:30 p.m., and Sundays starting in late August; the season kicks off May 31.

An almost startlingly sunny day on the farm, with a bright blue sky streaked with two faint lines of clouds. A faded red barn is set against a rolling bluffs background.
Winghaven Farm.
Winghaven Pizza Farm [Official]

Suncrest Gardens Farm

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Tucked into the bluffs above the Mississippi River, this 16-acre farm holds its pizza nights Fridays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., from May 3 through September 28. No reservations are needed; bring your own blankets and chairs. In addition to the pizzas, the farm sells an impressive selection of Wisconsin craft beer, as well as wine and soda.

A large wooden barn with many people on the grass lawn in front of it.
Suncrest Gardens Farm.
Suncrest Gardens Farm

Farm to Fork Retreat

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Dancing Yarrow Farm to Fork Retreat in Mondovi, Wisconsin hosts wood-fired pizza and music nights on Thursday and Saturday evenings evenings from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. from mid-May through the summer season. Come for the thin-crust pizza, the live music, and the selection of sustainable and natural wines and other beverages: on Thursdays, open mic begins at 6 p.m.; on Saturdays, live music begins at 6 p.m. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on the farm, and both gluten-free and vegan options are available.

The Nelson Stone Barn

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This Nelson, Wisconsin farm serves Italian-style thin-crust pizzas topped with organic seasonings grown on the property, plus sausage, chorizo, and more. (Try the Alaskan, made with smoked salmon, dill, and capers.) The farm is open Fridays 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays noon to 9 p.m., and Sundays noon to 8 p.m. through the season, and gluten-free crusts are available. First-come, first-serve.

A thin-crust pizza on a sheet of white paper.
A thin-crust pizza from the Nelson Stone Barn.
The Nelson Stone Barn

Squash Blossom Farm

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Idyllic Squash Blossom Farm in Oronoco, Minnesota hosts a wood-fired pizza night with live music every Sunday from Memorial Day weekend through September — new this year, the farm is also hosting Thursday pizza nights starting June 12. Make sure to order ahead, as pizzas often sell out fast. Squash Blossom also recently became a licensed farm winery: Try farm-made mead by the glass, bottle, or tasting flight.

Three pizzas in a pizza oven.
Pizzas in the oven at Squash Blossom Farm.
Squash Blossom Farm

Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm

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Pleasant Grove in Waseca, Minnesota, serves a varied menu that includes pizza fries doused in garlic-infused olive oil, and topped with fresh and shredded mozzarella with a side of homemade tomato sauce. Veggie lovers should try the Buster, made with wild mushrooms and sage olive oil. The farm often has live music, and is now open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. — keep an eye on Facebook for special events.

Red Barn Farm

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Crafted with hand-made, vegan dough, the pizzas at Red Barn Farm typically feature the farm’s pesticide-free produce. (Try the classic margarita, with tomatoes and fresh basil.) Reservations are required (bring cash or check); it’s BYO chairs, tables, utensils, side dishes, etc; gluten-free cauliflower crusts are available. Open every Wednesday night from May through October, plus the third Sunday of every month.

Sawmill Pizza & Brew Shed

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Lazy summer Sundays are better spent on this farm that grows produce and brews beer. Enjoy a little music, beer, and creative pizzas like the “Spicy Jameese,” made with strawberry jam, sriracha, and cheddar and pepper cheeses. The farm is open Sundays, noon to 7 p.m. Bring cash; no pets or outside alcohol.

Alpha and Omega Pizza Farm and Event Venue

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Alpha and Omega Farm in Princeton, Minnesota hosts pizza nights most Thursday and Saturday nights (check the calendar for the most up-to-date information). The menu changes often, but expect pizzas like the “Millie the Meatlover” or the mysteriously named “Fainting Goat” (the farm also hosts goat yoga on summer Sundays). Walk-in orders are available, but it’s best to order ahead of time to reserve your pizza; gluten-free crusts are available upon request. Picnic tables are available, but bring a blanket to be safe.

A pizza topped with arugula and ham on a white sheet of paper on a round metal tray.
Alpha and Omega Farm is just north of the Twin Cities.
Alpha and Omega Farm

Luna Valley Farm

Take a long and twisty drive down to Decorah, nestled into the stunning Driftless region, untouched by ancient glaciers. Pizza season at Luna Valley Farm began May 4, and runs most Fridays and Saturdays from May through late August (check the website for specific dates), then select dates in September and October. Note that at Luna Valley, reservations are required ahead of time. The farm also offers a gluten-free cauliflower crust.

Several people are spread out on the sloping grass in front of a weathered old cabin with a small porch. The people are smiling, talking, and eating pizza.
Plan ahead for an easy pizza picnic in a bucolic setting
Narayan Mahon/Luna Valley Farm

Footjoy Farm

Half farm and half brewery, Footjoy Farm is a little different than the typical pizza farm — you’re more likely to pull up a stool at the bar than spread out a blanket for a picnic. The beers are made from grains grown on the owners’ family farm, and the pizza specials often feature seasonal ingredients like morels and fermented Brussels sprouts. Footjoy Farm is open Wednesday through Sunday, but keep an eye on Facebook for weekend pizza specials and live music announcements.

DreamAcres Farm

DreamAcres is just one beautiful drive away through Minnesota’s Southeastern bluff country. It’s open to visitors almost every Friday evening during the summer, from May 31 to September 27, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., or until they run out of pizza. The organic pizzas are vegetarian, made with seasonal ingredients grown on the farm; there are no gluten-free options. (Note that there’s no pizza night on August 2.)

Winghaven Pizza Farm

All the ingredients at Winghaven Pizza Farm are grown on the breathtaking Wisconsin landscape. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own lawn games, and Winghaven occasionally hosts live music. Hours are Fridays and Saturdays 4 p.m. til 8:30 p.m., and Sundays starting in late August; the season kicks off May 31.

An almost startlingly sunny day on the farm, with a bright blue sky streaked with two faint lines of clouds. A faded red barn is set against a rolling bluffs background.
Winghaven Farm.
Winghaven Pizza Farm [Official]

Suncrest Gardens Farm

Tucked into the bluffs above the Mississippi River, this 16-acre farm holds its pizza nights Fridays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., from May 3 through September 28. No reservations are needed; bring your own blankets and chairs. In addition to the pizzas, the farm sells an impressive selection of Wisconsin craft beer, as well as wine and soda.

A large wooden barn with many people on the grass lawn in front of it.
Suncrest Gardens Farm.
Suncrest Gardens Farm

Farm to Fork Retreat

Dancing Yarrow Farm to Fork Retreat in Mondovi, Wisconsin hosts wood-fired pizza and music nights on Thursday and Saturday evenings evenings from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. from mid-May through the summer season. Come for the thin-crust pizza, the live music, and the selection of sustainable and natural wines and other beverages: on Thursdays, open mic begins at 6 p.m.; on Saturdays, live music begins at 6 p.m. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on the farm, and both gluten-free and vegan options are available.

The Nelson Stone Barn

This Nelson, Wisconsin farm serves Italian-style thin-crust pizzas topped with organic seasonings grown on the property, plus sausage, chorizo, and more. (Try the Alaskan, made with smoked salmon, dill, and capers.) The farm is open Fridays 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays noon to 9 p.m., and Sundays noon to 8 p.m. through the season, and gluten-free crusts are available. First-come, first-serve.

A thin-crust pizza on a sheet of white paper.
A thin-crust pizza from the Nelson Stone Barn.
The Nelson Stone Barn

Squash Blossom Farm

Idyllic Squash Blossom Farm in Oronoco, Minnesota hosts a wood-fired pizza night with live music every Sunday from Memorial Day weekend through September — new this year, the farm is also hosting Thursday pizza nights starting June 12. Make sure to order ahead, as pizzas often sell out fast. Squash Blossom also recently became a licensed farm winery: Try farm-made mead by the glass, bottle, or tasting flight.

Three pizzas in a pizza oven.
Pizzas in the oven at Squash Blossom Farm.
Squash Blossom Farm

Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm

Pleasant Grove in Waseca, Minnesota, serves a varied menu that includes pizza fries doused in garlic-infused olive oil, and topped with fresh and shredded mozzarella with a side of homemade tomato sauce. Veggie lovers should try the Buster, made with wild mushrooms and sage olive oil. The farm often has live music, and is now open Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. — keep an eye on Facebook for special events.

Red Barn Farm

Crafted with hand-made, vegan dough, the pizzas at Red Barn Farm typically feature the farm’s pesticide-free produce. (Try the classic margarita, with tomatoes and fresh basil.) Reservations are required (bring cash or check); it’s BYO chairs, tables, utensils, side dishes, etc; gluten-free cauliflower crusts are available. Open every Wednesday night from May through October, plus the third Sunday of every month.

Sawmill Pizza & Brew Shed

Lazy summer Sundays are better spent on this farm that grows produce and brews beer. Enjoy a little music, beer, and creative pizzas like the “Spicy Jameese,” made with strawberry jam, sriracha, and cheddar and pepper cheeses. The farm is open Sundays, noon to 7 p.m. Bring cash; no pets or outside alcohol.

Alpha and Omega Pizza Farm and Event Venue

Alpha and Omega Farm in Princeton, Minnesota hosts pizza nights most Thursday and Saturday nights (check the calendar for the most up-to-date information). The menu changes often, but expect pizzas like the “Millie the Meatlover” or the mysteriously named “Fainting Goat” (the farm also hosts goat yoga on summer Sundays). Walk-in orders are available, but it’s best to order ahead of time to reserve your pizza; gluten-free crusts are available upon request. Picnic tables are available, but bring a blanket to be safe.

A pizza topped with arugula and ham on a white sheet of paper on a round metal tray.
Alpha and Omega Farm is just north of the Twin Cities.
Alpha and Omega Farm

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