Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Detroit and Wayne County, Southeast Michigan? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Detroit and Wayne County, Southeast Michigan, sorted by county. Those that offer organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name (see "What does Organic mean?"). The U-pick crops they offer follow the name of the farm. To search the page for a specific crop, use Ctrl-F (or on an ipad or Mac, use their "search on this page" function) If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined; click on it and it will open their website. If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!
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New! Road tripping and camping is a great way to have a fun, safe and inexpensive family trip. The national and state parks and monuments are open, and campgrounds usually cost between $10 and $40 per night. September to November is the best camping weather. See our new website Road Tripping and Camping.com for tips, tricks, guides, checklists and info about parks, monuments and other places to visit.
New! We just went live with our latest website, FunFactoryTours.com - As they name implies, you can find a fun factory tour, including chocolate, automobiles, historical forts and sites, famous buildings, Active Federal facilities even fun geology: like fossils and volcanic areas
Note: Beware the copycat websites like the one that stole our name and uses .farm extension: they copied my work and do NOT even update the info! I make updates EVERY day. They use tech tricks to get higher rankings, but have many more inaccuracies and out-dated info. Obviously, I cannot check every farm every day, but I do check as many as I can every day, and respond to all requests. They don't. Don't support the scammers!
Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! And if you know of any farms I missed and want to add a farm, please let me know! I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know! This website is supported by purchases you make through the links to products on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This allows me to continue to maintain the website and make improvements!
What's in season in December 2024, and other timely information:
Notes for December 2024: Crop growth is slowing down, except for Christmas tree farms and if you live in southern California, southern Texas, Florida or along the Gulf coast where citrus are starting, and believe it or not, the blueberry and strawberry season in those areas is about to begin. See your state harvest calendar . This year, much of the country is still seeing mild weather, so lettuce, peas, broccoli, cabbage and other greens are thriving. And this is a good time to get a canner and learn how to preserve foods for the winter, like canning some applesauce, apple butter or jam, which make great gifts. As do your own homemade specialty liqueurs! How about homemade cranberry sauce or a pumpkin pie made from a real pumpkin for the holidays? See our comprehensive list of easy home canning, jam and jelly making, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search. A fun winter activity is to make your own ice cream, even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me!
Valentine's Day - February 14 - See this website for Valentines Day history, facts and Amazon's top picks for fast, easy, inexpensive gifts for the man, woman or children in your life!
Easter will be April 4, 2021 - if you want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt!
Children's Consignment Sales occur in both the Spring and Fall See our companion website to find a local community or church kid's consignment sale!
Detroit and Wayne County, Southeast Michigan U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2024, by county
Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map
Wayne County
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Apple Charlies - apples, pears, peaches, pumpkins, Cider mill
(fresh apple cider made on the premises), concessions or refreshment stand,
restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm
animals, school tours
38035 S. Huron, New Boston, MI 48164. Phone: (734) 753-9380. Email: Charlie@applecharliesorchardandcidermill.com. Open: September 1 to November 10. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From Detroit: I-94 W to I-275 S. to exit 11b (South Huron Road) Turn right and go 1 mile west From Ann Arbor: I-94 E to I-275 S. to exit 11b (South Huron Road) Turn right and go 1 mile west From Monroe: I-275 N. to exit 11 turn (South Huron Road) Turn left and go 1 mile west. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. . (UPDATED: October 9, 2021 JBS) - Bird's Big Punk'ns - Pumpkins, Pick your own
Red Raspberries,
16750 Hannan, Romulus, MI 48174. Phone: 734-941-1037. Alternate phone: 734-673-5150. Open: September and October, Daily from 10 am til dark.
Comments from a visitor on September 17, 2009: "They are family friendly, happy to let the children pick berries along with you. And the pumpkins make great photo ops! They cannot be found on any other website, but we've picked berries 3 years in a row and they make great jam! And they specialize in "Monster" pumpkins. Pumpkins in all different sizes, some HUGE and different colors. " -
Blueville Acres Blueberry Farm - No pesticides are used, blueberries, sunflowers, flowers, Turkeys, Fresh eggs, U-pick
and already picked, porta-potties, farm animals
38093 Judd Rd, Huron Charter Township, MI 48111. Phone: (734) 252-6751. Email: Blueberryfarmbluevilleacres@gmail.com. Open: Hours vary considerably; please call, see our website or Facebook page for current availability and hours. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Typical u-pick blueberry season is from Mid July - Mid August. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. We are a no spray farm. We use only water and sunshine! Closed toe shoes are recommended. We ask that you apply any insect repellent at your vehicle as to not contaminate the bushes. Parking is limited so if your coming as a group please drive together. U-pick blueberries are $3/pound. At this time we accept cash only. We provide you with picking containers and bags to take your berries home in. (UPDATED: May 08, 2022)
NOTE: Formerly called Sandy Acres Blueberry Farm
Comments from a visitor on July 23, 2010: "We loved this charming place." - Core Orchards Detroit - apples (coming in 2021)
15100 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230. Phone: (313) 824-4400. Open: they won't have anything to pick until 2021, they just started planting the trees in April 2018. Directions: between Charlevoix and Vernor next to the Wolverine Center, with boundaries of Lenox St and Coplin Street. Located between Grosse Pointe Park, The Connor Assembly Plant, Mack Avenue, and Jefferson Ave. We will be using a high-density trellised growing system. This means that the trees are trained to grow along a wire structure, so they don't have to work as hard against gravity. With the trellis growing system, Core Orchards' trees will be producing fruit within 3 years. Find out when harvest season starts and ends. Then, claim a ticket, select a harvest time slot, grab a basket, and hop on the tractor ride. Our tractor ride will take you to a predetermined harvest location in the orchard. The harvest time slots are designed to provide more than enough time to pick out the perfect apples. Do you want to party in the orchard? Core Orchards allow private groups to rent the space for their personal or corporate needs, including Weddings, Graduations, Celebrations, Picnics, and other approved activities. Click here for a link to our Facebook page. - Obstbaum Orchards - apples, hayrides,
9252 Currie Rd, Northville, MI 48167. Phone: (734) 560-2840. Email: hgneuroth@hotmail.com. Open: September- October, Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 6 pm. Directions: Located 4 miles west of Beck Rd & 7 mile and 4 miles east of 8 Mile/Pontiac Trail. More than 30 varieties of apples, ie. Paula Red, Ida Red, Honeycrisp, Northern Spy. Cider, donuts, award winning winery, distillery, farm baked pies, cobblers, etc. and canned products. U-Pick available for Ida Red and Red Delicious varieties. Other already picked apple varieties available include: Honeycrisp, Red and Golden Delicious, Ida Red, McIntosh, Empire, Jonathon, Northern Spy, Spy Gold, Granny Smith, Cortland, Fuji, Paula Red and more! (ADDED: June 30, 2016, JBS)
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