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to confirm hours, conditions and availability of the specific crops you want!
Remember: ALWAYS call (or follow the link to the farm's own website, if the name
is a blue link) to confirm the information before you go! They may close,
run out or change events, times, etc. without notifying me!
Gladwin County
Ionia County
- Bird Berry Farm - blueberries,
raspberries (Autumn, red), strawberries, already-picked produce
5256 Belding Road, Belding, MI 48846. Phone: (616) 794-5041. Open:
Strawberry hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm; Saturday
8:00 am to 6:00 pm; Sunday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; Call the farm in
early July for blueberry hours and middle August for raspberry
hours. Directions: 2 1/2 miles east of Belding on the corner of M-44
(Belding Road) and Johnson Road.
Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: early June to
early July, Blueberries: early July to middle/late August, Fall
Raspberries: middle/late August to first frost. Payment: Cash,
Check. Pick-your-own strawberries are sold by the pound. You buy and
pick into our U-pick boxes. Ready-picked are sold in quarts and 8
quart flats. Pick-your-own blueberries are also sold by the pound.
You buy and pick into our plastic bags that fit into pails.
Ready-picked blueberries are sold by the quart and 10 pound boxes.
Pick-your-own raspberries are sold by the quart so you'll need quart
boxes or we have them for sale. Ready-picked are sold by the pint
and 12 pint flats. We encourage people to call and order their
ready-picked berries. (UPDATED: May 30, 2009)
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Hanulcik Fruit Farm - strawberries
1425 N. M-66 (N. State Rd.), Ionia, MI 48846. Phone: (616) 527-3630.
Open: daily during harvest seasons for pick-your-own OR ready-picked
Strawberries (June), Ready-picked Peaches & Plums (August) &
Ready-picked Apples (September-October). Directions: 1 1/2 miles
north of M-21, Ionia, MI. (UPDATED: August 19, 2009)
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Hanulcik Fruit Farm Pick-Your-Own Orchard
- peaches, apples
1727 N. Jefferson Road, Ionia, MI 48846.
Phone: (616) 527-3630. Alternate phone: (616) 527-2144. Open:
weekends during harvest season for pick-your-own peaches (August)
and pick-your own apples (September-October). Directions: 1 3/4
miles north of M-21. Visit
our web site for delicious recipes and information about this third generation
family farm. (ADDED: August 19, 2009)
- Paulson’s Pumpkin Patch - Strawberries (in Spring),
raspberries
11164 W Belding Road, Belding, MI 48809. Phone: 616-794-0922. Email:
PPP@iserv.net. Directions: 3 mi.
W of Belding on M-44 or 13 mi. E of Rockford. Open: June-Nov, daily
9 am to dark.
Isabella County
- McIntosh Orchard - cherries and plums
1731 W
Remus Road, Mt. Pleasant, MI Phone: 989-773-7330. Apple cider (not
pasteurized), 9 varieties of apples for sale in our sales
room including Transparent and Northern Spy. U-pick cherries and plums. Zonta
Club Applefest 1st Saturday, of Oct. up to 90 crafters, music, food and children's
entertainment. Open: July for cherry season and late August to 1st week of December ., 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Directions:
5-1/2 miles W of Mt. Pleasant on M-20 on S side of highway.
- Moody's Blueberries - blueberries, and prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area
9720 Beckley Road, Blanchard, MI 49310. Phone:
989-561-2578. Email:
deezbluz@power-net.net. Directions: From Mt. Pleasant, west on M-20. Left on Coldwater Road 7 miles
till dead ends. Turn right on West Pleasant Valley, around the curve, over
the river, go left on Beckley. Only property on Beckley.
Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in July,
August, September. Open: Monday to Saturday 9am to 7pm Payment: Cash, Check.
The same family has been growing blueberries for more than 50 years! We
cater to elderly and handicapped folks -- drive right out in the patch to
pick! We also sell locally grown honey and maple syrup. (UPDATED: May 03,
2008)
- Papa’s Pumpkin
Patch - Strawberries, pumpkins
3909 S Summerton Road, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858. Phone: 989-773-7750.
Email:
papaspumpkinpatch@yahoo.com. Directions: From Mission St. in Mt.
Pleasant, go 2 mi. E on Broomfield Road, then 1/8 mi. N to S
Summerton Road. From US-127 take M-20 go E 1/2 mi. to Summerton Road,
then S on Summerton Road approx. 2 mi. to 3909 S. Summerton. Papa’s
Pumpkin Patch is the home of the Michigan Maze and Michigan's Field
of Dreams. Visit Michigan's largest display of farm toys and
collectibles, pumpkins, gourds, crafts, and other fall decorations.
Hayrides and gator train rides available. Group tours by
appointment. Open: all year, Fri-Sun 3-6pm; in season daily
3pm-dark, Fri-Sun 11am-dark.
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Rhynard's Blueberry Farm -
blueberries
Shepherd, MI
Phone: 989-828-6954. U-pick or already picked blueberries and honey. Open: in season, usually
July 10th-to Labor Day, daily, dawn to dusk.
Directions:
From Mission Street, take M-20 7 miles E of Mt. Pleasant to Chippewa Road, then
S 2-3/4 miles; Or from US-27, Shepherd Exit, go E 2-1/2 miles to Chippewa Road, then
3-1/4 miles N.
Kent County
- Afton Berry Farm - blueberries
Kent City, MI. Phone: 616-675-5919.
- Blok Orchard – blueberries
6365 4-Mile Road, NE Ada, MI 49301-9624. Phone: 616-676-1153
E Beltline to Knapp, E 4-1/2 mi. to Egypt Valley, N to 6365 4-Mile Road. Many varieties of apples, peaches, nectarines, also many
vegetables, pumpkins, melons, mums, & u-pick blueberries. Open:
Aug- December , Monday to Saturday 9 am to 5:30pm.
- Bob Alt Farm - strawberries
Comstock Park, MI. Phone: 616-784-1676.
U-pick and already-picked
strawberries in June. Already-picked raspberries in July. Call for
availability times & hours.
Directions: Between Comstock Park and Sparta, 2 miles E from M-37 Ave.
at 6955 N. Division
- Country Basket
- apples and pumpkins
1185 Nine Mile Road NW, Sparta, MI 49345. Phone: 616-784-0218. U-pick apples and
u-pick pumpkins, fresh cider, fresh donuts, jams, jellies, honey, cherry
concentrate, petting zoo, goat ramp and school tours. Open: September 1-November 1,
Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 6 p.m. Sun. 11 am to 6 pm. Directions: Drive N from Grand Rapids on M-37 (Alpine Ave.) to the
corner of 9 Mile, NW and M-37. Country Basket is on the NW corner of 9 Mile
and M-37, 1185 9 Mile, Sparta.
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Ed Dunneback & Girl's Farm
- apples,
strawberries, pumpkins
3025 6 mile Road, NW Grand Rapids, MI 49544.
Phone: 616-784-0058.
Email: dunnebackfruit@aol.com. Apples,
strawberries (u-pick and ready-picked), asparagus, sweet cherries, apple
cider, caramel apples, donuts, pumpkins, squash, tomatoes, cornstalks,
Indian corn, straw bales, recipes, play area, miscellaneous farm market
items and more! Open: mid-May thru Oct. seasonal hours. Please call for more
information. Directions: Located
approx. 10 minutes NW of downtown Grand Rapids, Exit 26 (Fruit Ridge Ave.)
off I-96, travel 3 miles to 6 Mile Road, Go east on 6 Mile Road, 1-1/4 miles to farm
at corner of Peach Ridge Ave. Strawberries available mid-June. Come pick
your own, or call ahead and order them all packed and ready to go. Hours are
seasonal – 8:00a to 7:00p, depending on weather conditions and ripening.
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Fruit Ridge Hayrides - apples, pumpkins, hayrides or sleighrides, corn maze
11966 Fruit Ridge NW Kent City, MI 49330. Phone: 616-887-5052.
Email:
fruitridgehayrides@msn.com. Directions: N of Grand Rapids:
US-131 N to I-96, I-96 W to Exit 26 (Fruit Ridge Ave.) Take Fruit
Ridge Ave. N approximately 10 miles to 11966 Fruit Ridge Ave.
between 14 Mile Rd. and 15 Mile Rd. on the E (right) side of the
road. Open: for year 'round horser-drawn hayrides or sleighrides by
appointment, open to the public for walk-up hayrides and u-pick
apples/pumpkins beginning the second weekend in September to through
October (to November 2 in 2008), weekends only: Fridays, 5 - 9 pm,
Saturdays , 12 pm - 9 pm, Sundays , 12 pm - 5 pm. Year 'round horse
drawn hayrides or sleighrides thru rolling orchard country, family
and corporate parties, Fall weekend hayrides to u-pick apples,
pumpkins, Fall harvest items, petting zoo and pony rides. Also, a
15-acre corn maze for hours of fun, as well as apples, pumpkins,
cider, and goodies that can be enjoyed in our picnic area. Apple
varieties: Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Spy, Rome, Honeycrisp.
(UPDATED: June 25, 2009)
- Goodfellow's - cherries and apples.
2565 12 Mile Road, Sparta, MI, 49345. Phone: 616 887 0825. A visitor
writes: "I don't think they were totally organic but
they did use alternative methods to keep away unwanted guests (ex.
plastic owls, and a cannon that shot off every so many minutes to
scare off the animals) . Last year was the first year we found
them and they were great! They allowed my entire family to pick and
the cherries were great. We picked 50 lbs in about 45 minutes. I
would love to see them added to your site. "
- Klenk Orchards - sweet
cherries
3888 Ten Mile Road, Sparta, MI 49345. Phone: 616-887-9631.
Email:
cklenk@comcast.net. U-pick sweet cherries
in a family friendly atmosphere! Already-picked cherries as well
starting end of June-July. Specialty apples available per telephone
orders. Open: end of June-July, seven days a week, 7 am to 8 p.m.
during season. Call for apple orders starting end of Aug.
Directions: Located on SE corner of 10 Mile Road & Fruit Ridge Ave.
at 3888 10 Mile Road, Take M-37 to 10 Mile Road, go W onto 10 Mile, 5
miles Or take I-96 to Fruit Ridge Ave. Exit, go N 6 miles.
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Krupp Farms - raspberries, strawberries, and prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo
8025 Krupp Avenue, Comstock Park, MI 49321. Phone: 616-887-8271. Fax: 616-887-5334. Email us at:
Paul@kruppfarms.com. Directions: See
our website for directions or Take 131 Expressway North to Post Drive, exit #95, take a left, go to Pine Island Drive, take a right to 9 Mile Road, take a left and go until you reach Krupp Avenue, take a right farm is one half mile on lefthand side.
Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in June, July, August. Open: U-pick Monday to Saturday starting at 7am. Call for afternoon availability.
Picked berries Monday to Saturday 8am - 6pm, call to place your order.
Closed on Sunday. Asparagus Fresh Snapped May into June Strawberries U-pick or picked June into July Raspberries U-pick or picked July into August
Rhubarb picked July into August Payment: Cash, Check. Farm fresh, snapped Asparagus, May into June;
Strawberries, U-pick and picked June into July; Rhubarb and Raspberries, July into August. Visit our petting zoo and ice cream shop. Handicapped accessible, restrooms available.
- Morse Brothers - strawberries, pumpkins
Comstock Park, MI.
Phone: 616-784-4776 / 616-784-5359.
strawberries, u-pick and already picked in June; pumpkins in Oct.
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Robinettes
Apple Haus - cherries
3142 4 Mile NE, Grand Rapids,
MI 49525.
Phone: 616-361-5567.
Email: Bigapple@Robinettes.com.
U-pick cherries in July. Peaches for sale in Aug. thru September. Apples
from late July thru May. Apple cider is made fresh from September thru May and
frozen cider available in the summer. Year 'round bakery and lunches served.
Preserves, candies, popcorn, maple syrup, cherry juice and gift boxes. Open: Labor Day thru December . 31, Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5:30 p.m. Sun. 1-5:30 p.m.
Jan.-Aug., Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5:30 pm. Directions:
3142 4 Mile Road, NE, Grand Rapids. Located at the corner of 4 Mile Road, and East Beltline Ave. Just 4 miles N of I-96.
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Sandy Bottom Berries - blueberries, currants (red and
black), gooseberries, raspberries (red), raspberries (black),
11555 Sandy Bottom Road, Rockford, MI 49341. Phone: 616-225-9376.
Email:
sandybottomberries@juno.com. Open: see website for farm hours
and fruit availability.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions:
From Grand Rapids, Michigan. North on US 131 to the Greenville exit
(M57 or 14 Mile Road), go east approximately 9 miles to Wabasis
Avenue. Go north 1/2 mile, the road heads east around Sandy Bottom
Lake and becomes Sandy Bottom Road where is turns to gravel.
Continue east 1/2 mile on the gravel road to the farm.
Click here for a map and directions. See website for hours and
availability. Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED: August 05, 2009)
- Steffens Orchard Market - apples
4344 13 Mile Road, Sparta, MI 49544. Phone: (616) 887-2404.
Directions: The market is located 2.3 miles west of M 37 and Sparta
Village on 13 Mile Road. Open: August 1 - November 15; 10 am to 6
pm, Monday- Saturday; 12 pm to 6 pm on Sunday. Many varieties of
apples including Honey Crisp, Gala and Spy. We have already picked
or U-pick from August 15 to ? depending on the varieties We also
have sweet corn, blueberries and peaches in season, cider, caramel
apples, fresh and frozen pies, jams and jellies and many other
items. Come and enjoy a wonderful view and beautiful orchards. Apple
varieties: Ginger Gold, Gala, Spy, Jonathan, Jonagolds, Red & Yellow
Delicious, Paulared, MacIntosh, Fugi, Empire, Honeycrisp.
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Vertical Paradise Farms -
Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, corn (sweet),
pumpkins, tomatoes, Fresh eggs, restrooms
3422 76th Street,
Caledonia, MI 49316. Phone: (800) 516-3488. Email:
questions@vpfarms.com. Open: Spring/Summer/Fall Hours: Monday to
Saturday, from 9 am to 6 pm; Closed Sundays; Please visit our
website for more information. Directions: Located about 15 minutes
southeast of Grand Rapids, Michigan in Caledonia.
Click here for a map and directions. Our retail is open from
April 15 to October 31; We continue to grow throughout the winter
and sell our "Living Lettuce" to local grocery stores; However, we
always have some available for sale in front of our greenhouse!. We
minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash,
Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. (ADDED: October
05, 2009)
Lake County
Mason County
- Christofferson Farms - peaches, nectarines, apricots, Christmas
trees
3441 Morton Road, Ludington, MI 49431. Phone: 231-845-5831. Email:
2hattrick@carrinter.net.
Directions: Exit US-31 expressway onto Pere Marquette
(old US-31) S to Chauvez Road, - then E to Morton Road, - then S 3/4 mi. to
farm. In season peaches, nectarines, cherries, pears, apricots, & Christmas
trees. We are a small orchard specializing in top quality tree ripened
fruit. Open: July-Sep 9 am to 5pm. Please call first.
- Couturier Blueberry Farm Inc - blueberries,
prepicked produce, restrooms
2687 N. Jebavy Drive, Ludington, MI 49431. Phone: (231) 845-5664. Fax:
231-845-5664. Directions: 3-1/4 miles north of Ludington Avenue/US-10 on
Jebavy Dr. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, September.
Open: "7 days a week from 9am to 8pm". U-pick start around the 3rd week in
July and run till Labor Day. Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED: July
21, 2008)
Mecosta County
Montcalm County
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Anderson & Girls Orchards/Gifts
– cherries, strawberries, apples
2985 N Sheridan Road, Stanton, MI 48888. Phone: 989-831-4228. Email:
andergirls@cmsinter.net.
Directions: 3 mi. N of Stanton or 5 mi. S of M-46 on M-66
Some U-Pick is limited: strawberries (one weekend), apples (one weekend). We
have a wide variety of items to offer. Anything from apples & peaches to jams &
jellies. Our upstairs is filled with beautiful gifts. Stop by our bakery for a
fresh pie & donut. The petting area has lots of animals waiting for your visit.
Open: April- December , daily 9 am to 6pm.
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Klackle
Orchards - apples, pumpkins, wagon rides
Greenville, MI. Phone: 616-754-8632. Pick your own apples (20 varieties) & pumpkins. Wagon rides, petting
zoo, cider, donuts, pies, caramel apples, jams & jellies, etc. Musical
groups, concessions, 14 acre theme corn maze. Kids art activities. Open: Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 6 p.m. Sun. 12-6 pm. Directions:
M-57 W of Greenville, 1 mile N side of highway. Apple varieties: Paulared,
Redfree, Adane, Gingergold, Jonamac, Golden Supreme, Gala, MacIntosh, Jonagold,
Courtland, Honeycrisp, Empire, Jonathan, Golden Delicious, Red Delicous,
Northern Spy, Mutsu, Rome, Ida Red, Fuji, Braeburn
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Watts Orchard - U-pick apples and strawberries (I haven't confirmed that
they are pick-your-own)
Howard City, MI. Phone: 231-937-4094. We have all home-grown fruits and
vegetables that are in season, plus, approximately 500 other farm related items.
Country atmosphere in the middle of an orchard farming operation. Open: May to
December ; Sunday and Saturday 7am-7pm, everyday including Sundays and holidays. Weekend bake
goods. Directions: Take Exit 118 E. to Howard City city limits, turn right,
first road follow signs into market or take old federal highway, Washburn Street,
follow signs into orchard farm market (1/4 mile off federal or 1/4 mile off M-82,
follow signs, market is in center.
Muskegon County
- Dave’s Harvest Basket - sweet cherries, apples, peaches
17485 Apple Ave. Casnovia, MI 49318. Phone: 616-675-5384. Directions: 1 st
Place W. - Southside Road, From corner M-37 & Apple Ave. (M-46) same
Road, Always call ahead! All homegrown fruits & vegetables picked at optimum
ripeness. We make the difference! Easy access & unique special gifts
available. Fall theme includes hayrides, picnic areas, bon fires, barbeques,
children & adults climbs & rides of various nature. Call ahead for specials,
times, & group rates. Open: May-Oct, daily 10am-6pm.
- Dietrichs Harvest Basket -
strawberries, apples, pumpkins w/wagon rides
Casnovia, MI. Phone: 616-675-5384. We offer u-pick
strawberries, asparagus, blueberries, sweet corn, peaches, u-pick apples,
u-pick pumpkins w/wagon rides, picnic areas and a petting zoo. Open: May-October 31, daily, 9 am to 6 p.m. Weekend hours vary.
Directions: We are located on M-46 (Apple Ave.) just W of M-37 &
M-46 junction in Casnovia. We are E of Muskegon & NW of Grand Rapids.
- Hyatt Family Blueberries -
blueberries
Whitehall, MI.
Phone: 231-893-8965.
U-pick
blueberries. 2004: $3.00 for 7 lb. pail (standard gallon pail.) Open: mid July to
mid-September, 8:30 am to dusk.
Directions: 6082 Zellar Road, Whitehall. From US-31 take White Lake Dr. exit and go W;
continue on White Lake Dr. about 4 miles to Zellar Road; turn left (S) and
travel 1-1/8 miles First house S (1/8 miles) of Lakewood Road, on E side of road.
- R & K Blueberries and Greenhouse
- blueberries, pumpkins,
1790 Mount Garfield Road, Muskegon, MI 49444.
Phone: 231-578-4008. Alternate Phone: 231-798-3138. Fax: 231-798-3138.
Email:
jortaysam@msn.com. Open: Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 7 pm; Saturday,
from 9 am to 4 pm. Directions: We are located in Fruitport right behind JC
Penney's at The Lakes Mall. One mile east off US31 between Grand Haven and
Muskegon.
Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries middle two weeks in
June; Cherries available second week in July; Blueberries available Mid June
to September; Pumpkins and other fall items available in October; Greenhouse
open May 1. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: July 14, 2009)
Newaygo County
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Heritage Farms - strawberries, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made
on the premises), prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand,
restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
1858 S. Maple Island Road, Fremont, MI 49412. Phone: 231-854-3276. Fax:
231-854-1425. Email:
heritage@ncats.net. Directions: 3.5 miles South of Hesperia on M-120; 10
miles NW of Fremont, take 82 West, turn right on M-120 and go 3.5 miles; 25
miles North of Muskegon, take 31 North to the Fremont M-120 exit, turn right
and stay on M-120 for 25 miles. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August,
September, October. Open: May through October: Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 8
pm, and Sunday 11 am to 6 pm November and December : Monday to Saturday 9 am
to 6 pm , and Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. Strawberries: May to June; Corn maze is
open in October; Hayrides are on the weekends or by reservation during the
week; Our market is open until Christmas Eve. Payment: Cash, Check,
Visa/MasterCard, Discover. We carry seasonal fruits and vegetable, honey,
jams, maple syrup, bulk spices, bakery goodies, cheese, jerky. (UPDATED:
August 25, 2008)
- Kemperman's Blueberries - Blueberries
1587 W. 32nd, Fremont, MI, 49337. Phone: 231-924-0317. Open: during blueberry
season only, and there is a port-a-john available. Payment: Cash only.
- Nelson's Farm Market - pyo strawberries, cherries (possibly other
pyo fruit, too)
11108 Gordon Avenue, Grant, MI 49327. Phone: 231-834-8441.
A visitor writes on August 19, 2008: "Just wanted to
let u know that nelson's also has a great spot for kids with Llamas, goats,
chickens, sheep, donkies, piggies, etc.."
- Thiebouts Blueberry Farm - blueberries
6540 West 92nd Street, Fremont, MI 49412.
Phone: 231-924-0229. Formerly Maxon's Blueberry Farm.
Oceana County
- Heritage Farm Market -
pick-your-own tomato patch and pumpkin patch
1888 S Maple Island Road, Fremont, MI 49412. Phone: 231-854-8846. Email:
heritage@ncats.net. Directions:
Located 3-1/2 mi. S of Hesperia on M-120/ 10 mi. NW of Fremont, take 82 W;
turn right on M-120/ 25 mi. from Muskegon, take 31 to M-120 Exit & go 25
miles. Open: August 3- December . 24, Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5:30 p.m. and also on
Sun. 12-5 p.m. in Oct. only. We have a variety of fresh produce including
sweet corn, peppers, cucumbers, apples, and a pick-your-own tomato patch.
Another popular attraction is our pick-your-own pumpkin patch. We feature
fresh apple cider and a bakery that has caramel apples, donuts and muffins.
In addition, we have jams, honey, maple syrup and bulk spices.
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Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm - apples, pumpkins, prepicked
produce, farm market, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms,
picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
4180 West M-20, New Era, MI 49446. Phone: 231-861-5730. Fax: 231-861-5773.
Email:
infor@lewisfarmmarket.com. Directions: Take US 31 north to New Era exit.
Go east 1/4 mile and we are on your left.
Click here for a map and directions. Open: Our farm market is open May
till October 31; Please call for hours. Payment: Cash, Check,
Visa/MasterCard, Discover. (ADDED: November 20, 2008)
- Ramey Farms -
strawberries, raspberries and pumpkins; corn maze, hay rides
New Era, MI.
Phone: 231-861-5755.
Nice facility, bakery, pantry and gift shop. Strawberries,
blueberries, raspberries, sweet corn, cherries, peaches, apples, tomatoes,
pumpkins, squash, cider, donuts, caramel apples, jams, honey, maple syrup,
u-pick strawberries, raspberries and pumpkins. Fall school tours, corn maze,
play area, picnic tables, hay rides and large display area. Open: June-September,
Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 p.m. Saturday, 9 am to 4 p.m. October, closed
Sundays. Call for u-pick hours.
Directions: Located between Rothbury and New Era. Business 31 (Oceana Dr.)
to Cleveland Road, Go E to 90th Ave. and N, 1/2 miles. (UPDATED: June 26,
2009, from their recording)
- Veenstra Farm - strawberries
8570 Roosevelt Road, Holton, MI 49425. Phone: 231-821-0182. Email us at:
veenstrafarm@ncats.net.
Directions: From the corner of M-82 and M-120 go one mile north on M-120
then turn left on Roosevelt Road. Go one mile to 200th Ave. and turn right
then go one quarter mile and turn left on Strawberry Lane. (We are 6 miles west and
1 1/4 north of Fremont, MI) And for a map to our farm,
Click here. Open: Monday through Friday 7 am to 7 pm Saturday 7 am to 3
pm Strawberries: Mid June through the first of July Payment: Cash, only.
Ottawa County
- The Berry Bunch -
blueberries
0-13871 Blair St Holland, MI 49424. Phone: 616-399-1677
wayne.kiel@sbcglobal.net.
Directions: NE corner US-31 & Blair St 7 mi. N of Holland. Locally grown
fruits, especially blueberry & cranberry, and vegetables. Fresh from growers
to customers. Open: April- December , Monday to Saturday 10am-6pm, Sun Noon-6pm.
- Dekleine Cherry Farm - sweet and
tart cherries
Hudsonville, MI. Phone: 616-896-8453.
U-pick sweet and tart cherries.
Pitting available. Fun family activity. Open: Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 7 p.m. No
Sunday sales.
Directions: Located 4 miles S of Hudsonville on 32nd Avenue, or one half mile
south of Byron Road. 1887 32nd Avenue, Hudsonville.
A visitor writes on
July 18, 2009: "Great fun for the whole family! Staff is friendly and
helpful and love the option of having the cherries cleaned and pitted for a
small extra charge. The tart cherries taste fantastic, I now have a pantry
full of pie fillings and jams :)"
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De Lange's Redberry Farm - strawberries, raspberries, pumpkins
5723 Port Sheldon, Hudsonville, MI. Phone: 616-875-6026. Email:
dlredberryfarm@gmail.com. Lots of strawberries in June, pick your own or we'll pick for you. Red
raspberries in September and October along with pumpkins, squash, apples,
gourds, and other fall attractions. Directions: DeLanges is 3 miles W. of
Hudsonville on Port Sheldon St. 1/4 mile W. of 56th Ave. From Holland, N. on
US-31 to Port Sheldon Street, then E. about 10 miles. Open: June;
September-October. (UPDATED: September 07, 2009)
- DK Orchards (formerly Vince Brown Farms) - apples, strawberries, blueberries, tomatoes,
raspberries and peaches, pumpkins, corn maze
18203 8th Avenue, Conklin, MI 49403. Phone:
616-899-5400. We have prunes, peaches, apples, sweet
corn, broccoli, tomatoes, squash, Indian corn, and pumpkins. We also have a
peacock pen, large straw bales for jumping, corn maze for kids under 12 yrs,
wagon rides for u-pick customers. Directions: I-96 Exit 25 near Marne 4-1/2
miles N on 8th Ave. Open: June-October (apples are sold by appt only Nov-Jan);
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8am - 7pm, and Saturday 8am - 5pm until Halloween. We offer free wagon rides for
u-pick. Corn maze for kids 12yrs & younger. A giant chair in front of the
old farm house for pictures. Picnic area. Restrooms, Fresh Cider during
apple time. No additional fees. Please call ahead for a U-pick schedule. Apples: Paula Red, Ginger Gold, Gala, McIntosh, Cortland, Empire, Jonalicious, Jonagold, Ida Red, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Spigold,
Northern Spy, Fuji, Honeycrisp and many more available in the fruit stand
already picked. Other Fruit: U-pick strawberries, blueberries, tomatoes,
raspberries and peaches. We also grow Apricots, Stanley Prunes, Pears,
Nectarines and many types of vegetables. (UPDATED: September 10, 2009)
- Dykstra's U-Pick - Blueberries
7411 56th
Ave, Hudsonville, MI. Phone: 616-669-6436. Open: Monday to Friday from 8 am
to 5 pm, closed Saturdays and Sundays. (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED:
August 05, 2009)
A visitor writes on August 05, 2009: "We picked some great
blueberries last year, then went back 3 more times! Nice size plants, no
bending required. Very easy to park and pick."
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Joe Gavin Orchards -
sweet
cherries, pumpkins
Coopersville, MI. Phone:
616-837-6472. U-pick sweet
cherries in early July. Already picked apples, squash, gourds, Indian corn,
pumpkins and sweet cider, Sept.-Nov. Open: Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 7 p.m. Sun. 12-6 pm. Directions: I-96
W to Exit 19 (48th Ave.). Halfway between Grand Rapids and Muskegon. 1/2
mile
N, 1 mile E, 3/4 mile N (40th Ave.) Follow signs.
- Gold Barn Blueberries - blueberries
15985 Quincy St. Holland, MI 49424. Phone: 616-399-6267. Email:
jdevries@wmol.com. Directions: US-31
to Quincy St, turn W go 4 miles. We have u-pick and already picked
blueberries available daily. Open: July-Aug, Monday to Saturday 8am-8pm, Closed Sunday.
- Irvine Blueberries -
Follows organic practices,
blueberries, already-picked produce (of the pyo crop), restrooms
8172
66th Ave, Allendale, MI 49426. Phone: 616-895-4538. Email:
irvineblueberries@gmail.com. Open: Tuesday through Thursday from 8 am to
8 pm; Friday and Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm; Sunday from 9 am to 4 pm;
closed Monday. Directions: From M-45 turn left onto 56th Avenue until Bauer
Road Turn Right on Bauer Road then left on 66th and we are about 1/3 mile
down on the left hand side. U-pick starts July 25, 2009. We follow organic
practices, but are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, only. We grown heirloom
variety non-certified Organic blueberries just 30 minutes from Grand Rapids.
Our berries are especially flavorful for eating and baking!. (ADDED: July
23, 2009) (UPDATED: August 05, 2009)
- Kamphuis Blueberries - raspberries,
blueberries, sweet corn
4140 148th Ave, Holland, MI 49424. Phone: (616) 399-9545. Blueberry picking
months, dawn to dusk, Mon-Sat. Just build new building to sell ice cream,
other home-made jams, etc. There are restrooms and picnic tables. A
visitor writes on February 18, 2009: "Friendly, fun and great blueberry
picking experience!" (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: February 18, 2009)
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Moelker Orchards Farm Market
– cherries
0-9265 Kenowa Ave. SW Grand Rapids, MI 49544. Phone: 616-453-2585. Email:
tbmoke@altelco.net. Directions: Take
Riverbend Dr. W off M-11 (Wilson Ave.) in between Grandville & Standale 1/2
mi. to Kenowa Ave. - go right 300 ft. Visit Moelker Orchards for Michigan
cherries, peaches, pears, plums, & apples in season, right from our
orchards. We also offer apple cider, jams, fruit salsas, maple syrup, honey,
cherry juice concentrate, pumpkins, squash, caramel apples, & unique gift
baskets. Join us for horse drawn wagon rides on Saturdays in October. Open: July-Jan, Monday to Saturday 8:30am-6pm.
- Peaceful Acres Farm - pumpkins, strawberries,
already-picked produce
11195 Rich Stret, West Olive, MI 49460. Phone:
6169471872. Alternate Phone: 616-499-5914. Email:
sgeurink@altelco.net. Open: By appointment only; Call for picking hours;
Closed on Sundays. Directions: will be given by phone.
Click here for a map. Strawberries: June 1 to June 20. Payment: Cash,
Check. (UPDATED: May 19, 2009)
- Rasch Cherries -
sweet and sour cherries
17751 40th Avenue, Conklin, MI 49403.
Phone: 616-899-2931. U-pick and ready-picked sweet and sour cherries. Families welcome.
Open: approx. July 1-July 21, Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 8 p.m. Call for exact date.
Directions:
16747 40th Avenue, Conklin. From Grand Rapids take I-96 W to Exit 19
and follow signs. N 1-1/2 miles to Cleveland Ave. E, 1 mile to 40th Avenue, N
1 mile on W side. Follow driveway back.
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Reenders Blueberry Farms - blueberries,
9981 West Olive Road
(us 31), West Olive (between Grand Haven & Holland), MI 49460. Phone:
6168425238. Email:
audreyreenders@gmail.com. Open: Monday through Saturday 8:00am to
6:00pm. Directions: on the west side of US31 between grand haven and
Holland. 1 mile south of M-45.
Click here for a map and directions. mid July to mid September. Payment:
Cash, Check. Also, already picked black cherries, blueberries,
peaches, gift items, ice cream, pop, plums, cards, jams, syrup, blueberry
plants, pies, and muffins. (UPDATED: July 23, 2009)
- Venroy Blueberries - blueberries
14564 84th Avenue, Coopersville, MI 49404. Phone: 616-837-6482.
Email:
bluegal@altelco.net.
Directions: I-96 at Coopersville Exit #16 S on 68th Ave.
to Garfield St. W on Garfield St. 2 mi. to 84th Avenue, turn S and go 1 mi. to
the farm on the left. Blueberries for U-pick or blueberries can be ordered
ready picked. We provide picking pails and tie ropes however customers bring
own containers for transport home. Open: mid July-mid Aug, Monday to Friday 8am-dusk,
Saturday from 8am-5pm.
- Vince Brown Farms - new owners, see DK Orchards above
(UPDATED:
August 10, 2009)
- Wa-Hu Blueberry Farm- blueberries
15411 Greenly Road, Holland, MI.
Phone: 616-218-3691, or 616-399-449.
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Wells Orchards - Cherries, pumpkin patch, corn maze
O-8993
Kenowa SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534. Phone: 616-453-5919. Open: Monday to
Saturday, June to March; see their website for hours. Corn Maze. Payment:
cash, check, credit cards, Project Fresh Coupons.
A visitor writes on
August 01, 2009: "Family farm. Would love to see on your site!"
A visitor writes on June 09, 2009: "Love
it. " (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: June 09, 2009)
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Winkel Chestnut Farm - chestnuts, Honey from hives on the farm,
gift shop, restrooms
10788 Garfield, Coopersville, MI 49404. Phone:
616-895-1332. Alternate Phone: 616-560-7743. Email:
ChestnutF@aol.com. Open: Wednesday to Sunday, from 12 pm to 5 pm.
Picking updates:
Click here for picking updates. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. 2009 U-pick chestnuts September 30
through middle October. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Chestnut
roasting on Saturdays throughout harvest. (ADDED: October 01, 2009)
- Woodland Enterprises Inc. - blueberries,
already-picked produce, restrooms
10821 Pierce St,, Zeeland, MI 49464.
Phone: 616-875-8853. Open: Monday thru Friday - 8am to 8 pm; Saturday - 8am
to 3pm; Closed Sundays. Directions: From M-45 (Lake Michigan Drive); Take
104th Avenue south 1 mile. Turn right (West) on Pierce Street. Go .5 mile on
Pierce and the farm in one the right side of the road (North). (Roads are
not paved). Blueberries; Mid-July to mid-August. Payment: Cash, Check. We
now have Strawberries and Raspberries available to purchase (already
picked). Please call ahead for availability. (ADDED: July 23, 2008)
(UPDATED: August 06, 2009)
A visitor writes on July 06, 2009: "I've
picked blueberries for 30 years. When I found this farm five years ago I was
thrilled! Excellent berries, different varieties, well-manicured rows,
helpful/pleasant workers. . . can't say enough good things about the picking
experience at Woodland Enterprises! "
Pick your own farms in
Michigan, Counties Macomb through Ottawa
From apples, blueberries, strawberries and vegetables through
Christmas trees, they're all here. Whether you call them PYO, U-pick or
pick-it-yourself farms, I'm always looking for suggestions of more farms and
events to add and feedback about any you have visited, so if you encounter any,
just click on the preceding link, as appropriate! And if you have a farm and want to
add it or correct the
information, please click on the link to "add my farm".
Remember to ALWAYS either email, call or click the link to
the farm's own website (if they have one) on the morning before you go,
to confirm hours, conditions and availability of the specific crops you want!!
And if you want simple
instructions how to make jam, how
to make applesauce, or how to make
apple butter, just click here.
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Home Canning Kits
This is the same type of standard canner that my grandmother
used to make everything from applesauce to jams and jellies to tomato and
spaghetti sauce. This complete kit includes everything you need and
lasts for years: the canner, jar rack, jar grabber tongs,
lid lifting wand, a plastic funnel,
labels, bubble freer, and the bible of canning, the Ball Blue Book. It's
much cheaper than buying the items separately. You'll never need anything else except jars & lids! To see more canners, of different styles, makes and prices, click here!For more information
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Farmers Markets, Farm Stands and Farmer's Markets (NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)
Kent County
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Vertical Paradise Farms -
Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, Wide variety of seasonal,
locally grown fruits and vegetables, Covered outdoor market, Uncovered
outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, Fresh eggs, restrooms
3422 76th Street,
Caledonia, MI 49316. Phone: (800) 516-3488. Email:
questions@vpfarms.com. Open: Spring/Summer/Fall Hours: Monday to
Saturday, from 9 am to 6 pm; Closed Sundays; Please visit our website for
more information. Directions: Located about 15 minutes southeast of Grand
Rapids, Michigan in Caledonia.
Click here for a map and directions. Our retail is open from April 15 to
October 31; We continue to grow throughout the winter and sell our "Living
Lettuce" to local grocery stores; However, we always have some available for
sale in front of our greenhouse!. We minimize use of pesticides and other
chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover,
AmEx. We are in the business of producing fresh fruits and vegetables, using
innovative methods of growing, marketing and distributing of our products.
We use hydroponic technology to grow our fruits in our greenhouse. Fruits
such a all varieties of tomatoes and peppers (Sweet, Bell, Hot). Our winter
crop is our signature "Living Lettuce". Leaf lettuce that is grown
hydroponically and sold with the root, yielding the freshest lettuce to the
customer!. (ADDED: October 05, 2009)
Muskegon
County
- R & K Blueberries and Greenhouse - Covered
outdoor market, blueberries, cherries, pumpkins, strawberries, tomatoes,
1790 Mount Garfield Road, Muskegon, MI 49444. Phone: 231-578-4008. Alternate
Phone: 231-798-3138. Fax: 231-798-3138. Email:
jortaysam@msn.com. Open: Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 7 pm; Saturday,
from 9 am to 4 pm. Directions: We are located in Fruitport right behind JC
Penney's at The Lakes Mall. One mile east off US31 between Grand Haven and
Muskegon.
Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries middle two weeks in
June; Cherries available second week in July; Blueberries available Mid June
to September; Pumpkins and other fall items available in October; Greenhouse
open May 1. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: July 14, 2009)
Ottawa
County
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Winkel Chestnut Farm - chestnuts, Honey from hives on the farm,
gift shop, restrooms
10788 Garfield, Coopersville, MI 49404. Phone:
616-895-1332. Alternate Phone: 616-560-7743. Email:
ChestnutF@aol.com. Open: Wednesday to Sunday, from 12 pm to 5 pm.
Picking updates:
Click here for updates. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. 2009 U-pick chestnuts September 30
through middle October. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Chestnut
roasting on Saturdays throughout harvest. Seasonal market throughout
chestnut harvest. (ADDED: October 01, 2009)
Local
Honey Sources:
Ottawa
County
-
Winkel Chestnut Farm
- Honey (retail), Raw honeys, Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop,
restrooms
10788 Garfield, Coopersville, MI 49404. Phone: 616-895-1332.
Alternate Phone: 616-560-7743. Email:
ChestnutF@aol.com. Open: Wednesday to Sunday, from 12 pm to 5 pm.
Picking updates:
Click here for updates. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. 2009 U-pick chestnuts September 30
through middle October. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Chestnut
roasting on Saturdays throughout harvest. Chestnut & Wildflower Honey,.
(ADDED: October 01, 2009)
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