Family Harvest at Hoversten Orchard | Sioux Falls News

Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

Apple-picking season kicks off this Saturday at Hoversten Orchard, where four varieties—Sunrise, Zestar, Premier Honeycrisp, and Red Free—are ready for harvest. The new Premier Honeycrisp, similar to the classic but less shelf-stable, could benefit from some rain before September. Despite summer’s dry spell, the orchard remains a family hub, with David Hoversten—calling himself the “granddad of the orchard”—and his son Tom keeping it running. David has no retirement plans, calling it his lifelong passion. Visitors can enjoy fresh apples, sweet corn, and a full-day family outing—even with the…