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Blueberry U-Pick Orchards in West-Central Michigan in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for blueberries that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have blueberries orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

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! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

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Ionia County

  • Bird Berry Farm - blueberries, strawberries,
    5256 Belding Road, Belding, MI 48809. Phone: (616) 794-5041. Open: Check thier Facebook page for updates; it does not appear as though the publish regular hours; last known were Strawberry hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm; Saturday 8 am to 4:00 pm; Sunday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; Blueberry hours Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4 pm, Saturday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, closed on Sunday. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Bird Berry Farm 2 1/2 miles east of Belding on the corner of Belding Road (M-44) and Johnson Road. Strawberries: early June to early July, Blueberries: early July to middle/late August. 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. We encourage people to call and order their ready-picked berries. (UPDATED: April 18, 2018, JBS) (UPDATED: June 16, 2016, JBS)
  • KlineKrest Certified Organic Produce - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, apples, aronia berries, Asian Pears, blueberries, cherries, gooseberries, other berries, pears, peaches, plums, strawberries, tayberries, Other fruit or veg, U-pick and already picked
    1067 Somers Road, Lyons, MI 48851. Phone: (616) 902-1587. Email: LarryEKlines@gmail.com. Directions: From M66 in Ionia, go to Riverside Drive, then East to Somers Road. Turn South, and go .2 mile to KlineKrest Pvt Road. \(On east side of Somers Road\). Follow Pvt road to bottom of hill. Appointments required. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . . UPDATE for 2021, Their website is gone and there's nothing else about them that is current on the internet - I presume they have closed. Does anyone have current information? If so, please write me. Monday to Friday at 9 am June 1 thru November 14 ? Saturdays from 9am to 1pm at either Ionia or Portland, MI CSA Farmers Market; Appointments required. From M66 in Ionia, go to Riverside Drive, then East to Somers Road. Turn South, and go .2 mile to KlineKrest Pvt Road. (On east side of Somers Road). Follow Pvt road to bottom of hill. Appointments required. See our home page for approximate monthly harvest dates; Current prices are listed on our website; Appointments are required; Call first;. We are certified organic for all crops! Appointments are required. Many unusual small fruits and berries. 45 varieties of Culinary, Medicinal, Native herbs. (ADDED: June 06, 2020)

Isabella County

  • 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. Open: Monday to Saturday 9am to 7pm Payment: Cash, Check. 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 and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in July, August, September. 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.
  • Rhynard's Blueberry Farm - blueberries, honey from hives on the farm
    Chippewa Road, Shepherd, MI . Phone: 989-828-6954. Open: in season, usually July 10th-to Labor Day, daily, dawn to dusk. Click here for a map and 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. The two acre patch contains several different types of blueberry plants. These include blue crop, blue ray, early blue and duke. While all produce similar types of blueberries, there are a few minor differences. Some varieties produce smaller blueberries, some produce blueberries earlier than others and some produce blueberries with a slightly different taste. We offer two different ways to buy our blueberries. You can either come out and pick them yourself, or you can buy ones that are already picked. U-pick or already picked blueberries and honey. (UPDATED: May 23, 2018, JBS)

Kent County

  • Black Fox Farm LLC - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries,
    12548 6 Mile Road NE, Belding, MI 48809. Phone: (616) 210-0948. Email: aupps04@gmail.com. Open: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 pm to 6 pm; and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 3 pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. . . We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Our berries are chemical-free. (ADDED: July 05, 2021)
  • Blok Orchard - Blueberries, peaches, apples, raspberries, blackberries
    6365 4-Mile Road, NE Ada, MI 49301. Phone: 616-676-1153. Open: July to December , Monday to Saturday 9 am to 5:30pm. Click here for a map and directions. . 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. GPS: 43.030088, -85.512738. We have Honeycrisp and many other varieties of good quality apples. We grow Red Haven and Flaming Fury Peaches. We have some blueberries and cherries for U-pick. We also grow many varieties of vegetables. has: 45 acres of apple trees, 3 acres of peach trees, 1/2 acre of blue berries and 1/2 acre of cherries.
  • Fruit Ridge Farm Market & U-Pick - blueberries, cherries, raspberries (red), U-pick and already picked, farm market, porta-potties are available
    9000 Fruit Ridge Avenue Nw, Sparta, MI 49345. Phone: 616-887-7013. Email: info@fruitridgefarmmarket.com. Open: UPDATE for 2019, Their website and Facebook pages are gone; Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open? If so, please write me. Directions: Just past 10 mile on Fruit Ridge. 96 West \(Towards Muskegon\) Exit 26 \(Fruit Ridge Ave\) Turn right on Fruit Ridge Avenue \(Heading North\) Located 1 mile north of 10 Mile Road \(4 way stop\) on right side of road. For a map to our farm, . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard. . Just past 10 mile on Fruit Ridge. 96 West (Towards Muskegon) Exit 26 (Fruit Ridge Ave) Turn right on Fruit Ridge Avenue (Heading North) Located 1 mile north of 10 Mile Road (4 way stop) on right side of road. For a map to our farm, (UPDATED: June 14, 2016)
  • Heritage Blueberries - blueberries, picnic area
    12151 Stebbins, Sparta, MI 49345. Phone: 616-887-1452. Email: beckertr7@gmail.com. Open: opening on July 23, 2022, Typical Hours 8am to 8pm; We often open and close the same day for each picking. Directions: Option 1: From 13 Mile Road \(in Sparta\) go North about 2 miles on StebbinsRiver Road. Farm on left \(look for signs\) drive behind house. Option 2: From Highway 131 take 14 mile \(Sparta\) exit, East to Edgerton\(18 mile\), turn left \(south\) to 13 Mile Road, turn right \(east\)to StebbinsRiver Road \(about 10 minutes\). Option 3: From M-37 \(Alpine Ave\) turn East on Division \(becomes 13 Mile Road\), go through Sparta downtown, over the railroad track, to StebbinsRiver Road and turn left \(North\). . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Heritage Blueberries Alternate Phone: 616-450-2611. . .1st come, 1st serve! mid July is the anticipated opening date (call to be sure before you drive out here),Closed Sundays. Option 1: From 13 Mile Road (in Sparta) go North about 2 miles on Stebbins/River Road. Farm on left (look for signs) drive behind house. Option 2: From Highway 131 take 14 mile (Sparta) exit, East to Edgerton(1/8 mile), turn left (south) to 13 Mile Road, turn right (east)to Stebbins/River Road (about 10 minutes). Option 3: From M-37 (Alpine Ave) turn East on Division (becomes 13 Mile Road), go through Sparta downtown, over the railroad track, to Stebbins/River Road and turn left (North). Blueberries: mid July thru August average picking calendar; Call for specific opening or closing day(s). Three acres of manicured rows, easy picking, families welcome, shade tent / water available. Two miles from downtown Sparta. Reopening after being closed in 2020 and 2021; Opening Date: mid to late July; Check the website, facebook, or call. 2022 Price: $2.50 pound for upick. / $3.50 pound for orders (UPDATED: July 15, 2022)
  • Sandy Bottom Berries - Uses integrated pest management practices, blueberries, cherries, raspberries (Spring, red),
    11555 Sandy Bottom Road Ne, Rockford, MI 49341. Phone: (616) 225-9376. Email: sandybottomberries@juno.com. Open: see website or facebook page. Directions: Located north east of Grand Rapids. From Grand Rapids use US 131 north to the M57Greenville exit. Travel approximately 8.5 miles east to Wabasis Road. Head north on Wabasis, then east on Sandy Bottom Road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
    Sandy Bottom Berries Facebook page. . Located north east of Grand Rapids. From Grand Rapids use US 131 north to the M57/Greenville exit. Travel approximately 8.5 miles east to Wabasis Road. Head north on Wabasis, then east on Sandy Bottom Road. We use integrated pest management practices. We are a small, family run, you pick berry farm. Every aspect of our farm is managed, maintained and created with you in mind. Our blueberries and raspberries are pruned specially for hand picking so that the berries are easy to pick for people of all sizes & ages. Tart cherries are also available for hand picking - and what awesome flavor when picked ripe from the tree. (UPDATED: June 30, 2020)
  • Versluis Orchards - blueberries, restrooms
    72 Maynard SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Phone: 616-453-1574. Open: Call for for hours and availability. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Versluis Orchards off Lake Michigan Drive; Call for directions.
    Comments from a visitor on July 21, 2010: "I like it. Good prices, port-a-john, quiet"

Mason County

  • Couturier Blueberry Farm Inc - blueberries, prepicked produce, restrooms
    2687 N. Jebavy Drive, Ludington, MI 49431. Phone: (231) 845-5664. Directions: 3-14 miles north of Ludington AvenueUS-10 on Jebavy Dr. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Couturier Blueberry Farm Inc Fax: 231-845-5664. 3-1/4 miles north of Ludington Avenue/US-10 on Jebavy Dr. Crops are usually available in July, August, September. "7 days a week from 9am to 8pm". U-pick start around the 3rd week in July and run till Labor Day. (UPDATED: May 10, 2015, JBS)

Muskegon County

  • Hyatt Family Blueberries - blueberries, restrooms
    Lakewood Road, Whitehall, MI . Phone: 231-893-8965. Open: 8:30am to 6:30pm Monday through Saturday when berries are ripe typically mid-July until harvest is complete usually Labor Day or shortly after. 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 1-18 miles First house S \(18 miles\) of Lakewood Road, on E side of road. . Click here for a map and directions. . U-pick blueberries. 2004: $3.00 for 7 lb. pail (standard gallon pail.) 8:30am to 6:30pm Monday through Saturday when berries are ripe (typically mid-July) until harvest is complete (usually Labor Day or shortly after). 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. . (UPDATED: August 19, 2017, by a visitor) A visitor writes on August 19, 2017: "Blueberries $1.49/pound you pick"
  • Jawor Brothers Country Store - blueberries, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food
    7545 Heights Ravenna Road, Ravenna, MI 49451. Phone: 231-760-4434. Email: store@jaworblueberries.com. Open: seasonally June through September Monday to Saturday, from 9 am to 6 pm; Closed Sundays and Holidays. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
    Jawor Brothers Country Store Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 231-747-9806. Fax: 231-760-4076. . Blueberry u-pick is open July through August; Ready-picked blueberries will be available in the store through September. Bakery is open June through September featuring fresh baked pies, cookies, muffins, turnovers and more! Hand dipped ice cream, coffee, smoothies, tea also available. Many gift items. Upick field is easily accessible for strollers and wheelchairs. (UPDATED: June 30, 2016) (ADDED: June 09, 2015)
  • O'Brien's U-Pick blueberries - blueberries,
    927 N Bossett Rd, Ravenna, MI 49451. Phone: 231-853-6460. Open: from July 21 through end of August or until the blueberries are all picked Hours 8am to 8pm; Monday through Sunday. Directions: Located 2.5 miles north of Apple Avenue Go half mile past White Road \(stop sign\). We\'re on the left side. You will see the signs. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . from July 21 through end of August (or until the blueberries are all picked) Hours 8am to 8pm; Monday through Sunday. Located 2.5 miles north of Apple Avenue Go half mile past White Road (stop sign). We're on the left side. You will see the signs. . A visitor writes on September 19, 2013: "The farm was peaceful, the picking great - abundant lovely blueberries at $1 a pound, and the owner friendly and very helpful. Aug. 2013"A visitor writes on July 21, 2013: "Great small farm. Really care about their plants and customers. Blueberries are $1 / lb"
  • Palmer's Blueberries - blueberries, U-pick and already picked, restrooms, picnic area
    4099 Dame Road, Whitehall, MI 49461. Phone: 231-893-4500. Email: lindasoraruf@yahoo.com. Open: Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm; Saturday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm; closed Sundays. Directions: From US-31 take White Lake Dr. exit and go West; continue on White Lake Dr. about 4 miles to Zellar Road; turn left \(South\) and drive 1 12 miles to Dame Road on left \(dirt road\); entrance down Dame Road on right. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Palmer's Blueberries . (don't email, please call) From US-31 take White Lake Dr. exit and go West; continue on White Lake Dr. about 4 miles to Zellar Road; turn left (South) and drive 1 1/2 miles to Dame Road on left (dirt road); entrance down Dame Road on right. July to September. Other Blueberry products for sale: Blueberry preserves, blueberry syrup, blueberry mustard, and blueberry BBQ sauce.
  • R & K Blueberries and Greenhouse - blueberries
    1790 Mount Garfield Road, Muskegon, MI 49444. Phone: 231-578-4008. Email: jortaysam@msn.com. Open: UPDATE for 2019, Their Facebook page is gone; Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open? If so, please write me, their last reported hours were 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. Payment: Cash, Check. 98199?fR & K and Greenhouse Alternate Phone: 231-798-3138. Fax: 231-798-3138. . We are located in Fruitport right behind JC Penney's at The Lakes Mall. One mile east off US31 between Grand Haven and Muskegon. Strawberries middle two weeks in June; Cherries available second week in July; available Mid June to September; Greenhouse open May 1.
  • Sodini Blueberries - Blueberries, restrooms, concessions or refreshment stand
    2345 Weber Rd, Laketon Township, MI 49461. Phone: 231-766-2799. Open: Shed is open 9-5pm Weekdays. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Sodini Blueberries 9-2pm Saturdays sometimes on Sundat during the blueberry season. YOU PICK self-serve on your honor anytime. on Weber Rd at River Road. See their website for directions.

Newaygo County

  • Kemperman's Blueberries - Blueberries, porta-potties are available
    1587 W. 32nd, Fremont, MI 49337. Phone: 231-924-0317. Open: during blueberry season only, and there is a port-a-john available. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash only. .
  • Thiebouts Blueberry Farm - blueberries
    6540 West 92nd Street, Fremont, MI 49412. Phone: 231-924-0229. Click here for a map and directions. . Formerly Maxon's Blueberry Farm.

Oceana County

  • Jazz U-Pick/We-Pick Berries, Flowers, Pumpkins - blueberries, blackberries, melons, peas, raspberries (red), rhubarb, summer squash, flowers, pumpkins
    7223 West Grant Road, Shelby, MI 49455. Phone: (734) 649-6351. Email: jazz@jazzrunning.com. Open: Wednesday to Monday, closed on Tuesday, from July 11th to the first week in September. Directions: Take Exit 140 to Stony Lake to Shelby Road to 40th Avenue. Corner of 40th and Grant Grant Avenue in Benona Township. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
    Jazz U-Pick/We-Pick Berries, Flowers, Pumpkins Facebook page. . . Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Formerly Andrews Blueberries. In 2020, we will be expanding our u-pick to of course blueberries but we are venturing into u-pick flowers including peonies, irises, sunflowers, zinnias, gladiolas, dahlias, sweet peas and other gorgeous wildflowers! Along with these items, we will have seasonal farm fresh strawberries, raspberries, and other season fruit and vegetables. We are also planting a u-pick pumpkin patch! Please "Like" our Facebook and Instagram @katiexbobjazzupickfarmers page for information and announcements about the 2020 u-pick season. We also host fitness events include trail runs/walks and kids runs and personal training! (UPDATED: May 28, 2020) (ADDED: June 29, 2018)

Ottawa County

  • DK Orchards - apricots, blueberries, peaches, winter squash, strawberries, restrooms, picnic area you may bring your own food
    18203 - 8th Avenue, Conklin, MI 49403. Phone: 616-899-5400. Email: dkorchards@gmail.com. Open: Fall Hours: M,W,F 9-7pm Sat 9-5pm. Directions: North of I-96 on 8th Avenue about 5 miles. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . the farm's own page says "Hope to see you soon. Please call before coming out - don't rely on the internet because I don't always have a chance to update it".NEW Hours: Mid June - Labor Day: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 8am to 5pm; Labor Day - Halloween: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am to 7pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm; Halloween - Christmas: Wednesday 10am to 6pm and Saturday 10am to 5pm; After Christmas call for appointment; Always Closed on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. 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. All Apples are Pre-picked; apple varieties: 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. (formerly Vince Brown Farms) (UPDATED: September 19, 2019, JBS) A visitor writes on August 26, 2013: "This is regarding the, formally Vince Brown Farms. We go there every year for the tractor ride to the u-pick apples and were very disappointed to discover that they no longer offer U-pick apples. You can only buy them from their front bins. Thought people might want to know. Love your site - very helpful! :)"
    Comments from a visitor on July 13, 2011: "The other comment about them no longer offering u-pick apples is wrong. Only near the end of the season do they stop..I was just there picking raspberries today and she confirmed it.Thanks!
    Comments from a visitor on October 07, 2010: "According to the answering machine, this farm no longer offers u-pick apples. Too bad :( Our family really enjoyed the orchard last year. "
    Comments from a visitor on July 25, 2010: "We visited in Michigan (northwest of Grand Rapids) and had a great time. We were first-timers and the woman there was very helpful and patient. The store there has samples and great produce for sale. The farm is out in farmland and not right off the highway, which made it a nice drive and good for kids to see other farms nearby."
  • Dykstra's U-Pick - Blueberries
    7411 56th Avenue, Hudsonville, MI . Phone: 616-669-6436. Open: Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, closed Saturdays and Sundays. Click here for a map and directions. . A visitor writes on August 02, 2013: "My wife and I were there on July 30th as well. Berries were small but plentiful in the middle of the rows. Picked for 45 minutes totaling 16 pounds making 42+ lbs for the season. Popular destination for us in summer."A visitor writes on July 30, 2013: "Berries are very small and sparse. I picked for an hour straight and got only one half of a picking pail. I would not waste time by going to pick at this location again.(July 2013)"
    Comments from a visitor on August 05, 2009: "We picked some great last year, then went back 3 more times! Nice size plants, no bending required. Very easy to park and pick."
  • Gold Barn Blueberries - blueberries
    , 15985 Quincy St. Holland, MI 49424. Phone: 616-399-6267. Email: jdevries@wmol.com. Open: July and August on Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 8 pm, Closed Sunday. Directions: US-31 to Quincy St, turn W go 4 miles. We have u-pick and already picked blueberries available daily. . Click here for a map of the area. . Buckets provided for picking. Bags provided to take your berries home. Wagons available as first come first serve as our quantity is limited. We offer 12 different varieties to choose from through out the growing season: Starting in early July we offer Early Blue, Duke, Spartan and Weymouth all are a sweet variety nice in size. Duke is especially great for traveling.Mid July early August Blue Crop another great traveling berry and Blue Ray favorites among our customers tend to be larger in size and a little tart but delicious. Also available are the Draper, Collins, Pemberton and Berkley these are great tasting and sweet.Starting in mid August Jersey and Rubel round out our season. Jersey an all time favorite for years and Rubel a small pea size berry is excellent for baking. (UPDATED: July 09, 2019, JBS)
  • Kennygarden Farms - blueberries,
    15586 Greenly Street, Holland, MI 49424. Phone: 616-994-0447. Email: carol@yonkerfamily.com. Directions: Take US 31 or Butternut Drive to Riley Street. Take Riley West to 152nd Avenue, go North on 152nd to Greenly Street, turn West on Greenly Street to 15586 \(red pole barn on South side of road\) Proceed South along driveway about 14th mile to back of acreage where our home is located. I will be expecting you per arranged appointment time. Click here for a map and directions. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Kennygarden Farms Alternate Phone: 616-886-0318. Fax:. . Wednesday to Saturday from 9 to 5; Print or mention this ad and bring a friend and you will receive 10% off the price of your picking; This year our dates of our U - Pick operation will begin July 15 through the end of the season around September 1. Take US 31 or Butternut Drive to Riley Street. Take Riley West to 152nd Avenue, go North on 152nd to Greenly Street, turn West on Greenly Street to 15586 (red pole barn on South side of road) Proceed South along driveway about 1/4th mile to back of acreage where our home is located. I will be expecting you per arranged appointment time. You do not need to make an appointment to pick unless you have a large group of 10 or more to schedule; Our picking hours are as listed in this ad for 10 or less pickers; Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Come and experience a clean, mature field for picking fresh large, sweet, healthy, blueberries. Print (or mention) this ad and bring a friend for a 10% discount on your day's harvest only. Please phone ahead for appointment time for scheduling large groups. Our customers have given us excellent reviews, and we will treat you will with courteous, helpful service. Looking forward to a long outstanding relationship with you and all the friends you may bring along with you. You will not be disappointed. See you in the berry patch!. Bluecrop, Jerseys, Dukes, and Rubles are the varieties grown - we are open during Summer Blueberry Season (generally mid to end July through end of August)
  • Lindberg's Blueberries - blueberries, U-pick and already picked
    14730 84th Avenue, Coopersville, MI 49404. Phone: 616-677-3889. Email: orders@lindbergsbluberries.com. Open: Monday to Friday, from 9am to 8pm; Saturday from 9am to noon; Closed on Sunday. Directions: We are only about 3 miles from the I-96 Coopersville 68th Street exit. Take 68th Street south to Garfield, turn right \(west\) on Garfield. Continue about two miles to 84th Avenue. Turn left \(south\) on 84th Avenue. Our farm is just 12 mile down 84th - on the east side of the road - 14730 84th Avenue. Watch for the \Lindberg\'s Blueberries\" signs at the corners to guide you!. """. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
    Lindberg's Blueberries Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 616-745-5529. . We are only about 3 miles from the I-96 Coopersville 68th Street exit. Take 68th Street south to Garfield, turn right (west) on Garfield. Continue about two miles to 84th Avenue. Turn left (south) on 84th Avenue. Our farm is just 1/2 mile down 84th - on the east side of the road - 14730 84th Avenue. Watch for the "Lindberg's Blueberries" signs at the corners to guide you!. Check our website (lindbergsblueberries;com) for harvest updates!. We are a Centennial Farm specializing in blueberries! Visit our website (or facebook) to learn more about our farm and our amazing blueberries.
  • Reenders Blueberry Farms - blueberries, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
    9981 West Olive Rd, West Olive, MI 49460. Phone: 616-842-5238. Email: info@reendersblueberryfarms.com. Open: Monday to Saturday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm; We May be open later or earlier depending on availability; U - Pick closes at 5:30. Directions: Located on the west side of US31 between grand haven and Holland. 1 mile south of M-45. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
    Reenders Blueberry Farms Facebook page. . Mid July to mid September. ATM available on site. We provide buckets and string for U-Pick and will box your berries for you. Also, already picked blueberries, cherries, peaches, raspberries and plums. Gift items, ice cream, drinks, snacks, jams, syrup, blueberry plants, pies, muffins, cubed ice. Remodeled clean restrooms, drinking fountain, small playground, picnic area, shaded rocking chairs. Located on US31.
  • S. Kamphuis Blueberries, Ltd. - blueberries, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
    4140-148th Avenue, Holland, MI 49424. Phone: 616-399-9545. Open: Monday to Friday, from 9am to 8pm; Saturday 9am to 5pm; Closed Sunday. Directions: from US31 go west on Quincy Street 2.5 miles to 148th Avenue turn right to farm. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. .
    Comments from a visitor on February 18, 2009: "Friendly, fun and great blueberry picking experience!"
  • The Pentwater Patch - blueberries, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms
    6870 South Brye Road, Ludington, MI 49431. Phone: (231) 869-5606. Email: thepentwaterpatch@gmail.com. Open: Monday to Saturday, from 9 am to 6 pm, July 20 thru August 20. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover.
    The Pentwater Patch Facebook page. . Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. (ADDED: July 10, 2017)
  • Venroy Blueberries - blueberries
    14564 84th Avenue, Coopersville, MI 49404. Phone: 616-837-6482. Email: bluegal@altelco.net. Open: mid July-mid Aug, Monday to Friday 8am-dusk, Saturday from 8am-5pm, clkosed on Sunday. 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. . Click here for a map and directions.
    Venroy Blueberries Facebook page.
  • Visser Farms - strawberries, blueberries
    10791 Blair St, Zeeland, MI 49464. Phone: (616) 875-8559. Emal: info@visserfamilyfarms.com. Open: Monday to Friday: from 8am to 8pm, Saturday from 8am to 12pm; Closed Sunday; Please check our Facebook and Instagram pages for last minute closings and announcements!. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, Venmo, PayPal, ApplePay, AndroidPay.  Please bring your own shallow containers. Containers that are too deep will cause the bottom berries to be crushed by their own weight. We have flats/quarts available, but there is an extra charge for them. No appointments are necessary to pick strawberries! Just drive right out to the fields and someone will greet you at the Berry Shack and get you started. Sustainable Farming: We strive to only use chemicals when the quality of the crop is threatened by pests or disease. We use biological and natural disease prevention solutions as much as possible. This helps minimize exposure to unnecessary chemicals and to ensure that your produce is healthy, nutritious, and deliciousVisser Farms Facebook page. The ONLY pyo crops offered are Strawberries & blueberriesWe have a upick blueberry field for the first time this year (2023). We're picking blue crop blueberries for $1.75/ lb (2023 price). (UPDATED: July 18, 2023)   (ADDED: June 25, 2018, Suggested by a visitor)
  • Wa-Hu Blueberry Farm - blueberries
    15411 Greenly Road, Holland, MI . Phone: 616-218-3691. Click here for a map and directions. , or 616-399-449.
  • Woodland Enterprises, Inc. - blueberries, U-pick and already picked, restrooms
    10821 Pierce Street, Zeeland, MI 49464. Phone: 616-875-8853. Email: woodlandberries@gmail.com. Open: July into August; Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 8 pm and Saturday 8 am to 3 pm; Closed Sundays. Directions: From M-45 \(Lake Michigan Drive\) take 104th Avenue 1 mile south. Turn right onto Pierce Street. Go 12 mile on Pierce Street. Farm will be on the right side of the road. From Zeeland take 96th Avenue north 10 miles to Pierce Street. Turn left onto Pierce Street and travel for 1 12 miles to farm on the right side of the road. From Holland take 120th Avenue north 10 miles to Pierce Street. Turn right for 1 12 miles to farm on the left side of the road. . Click here for a map and directions. . Fax:. . From M-45 (Lake Michigan Drive) take 104th Avenue 1 mile south. Turn right onto Pierce Street. Go 1/2 mile on Pierce Street. Farm will be on the right side of the road. From Zeeland take 96th Avenue north 10 miles to Pierce Street. Turn left onto Pierce Street and travel for 1 1/2 miles to farm on the right side of the road. From Holland take 120th Avenue north 10 miles to Pierce Street. Turn right for 1 1/2 miles to farm on the left side of the road. Payment: Cash, Check, credit cards (min $10 purchase). Also available for purchase are jams and honey. We invite your family to come "down on the farm" and experience a fun-filled adventure picking your own blueberries & strawberries in our well-maintained fields. Along with u-pick, we also provide already picked varieties.
    Comments from a visitor on July 19, 2010: "We love Woodland. It is a wonderful, family-run blueberry farm that has become a tradition in our family. "
    Comments from a visitor 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! "

 

Blueberry Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Blueberries are one of the easiest fruit to prepare and serve. There's no peeling, pitting, coring or cutting. They have few natural pests, (other than birds), so pesticides are generally unnecessary! This year's crop is fantastic (see related news story), thanks both to the weather and to more farms planting more blueberry bushes due to increased consumer demand over the past few years as more studies proclaim the anti-oxidant and other health properties of blueberries.

Click here to find a local Blueberry Festival (usually held between April and July).

If you are looking for information about a similar berry, the saskatoon (also called the June berry or Serviceberry) see this page about saskatoons.

Picking tips:

Select plump, full blueberries with a light gray-blue color. A berry with any hint of red isn't fully ripened.

Ripening AFTER picking?

First, it is key to know that once picked, blueberries will NOT become any sweeter, nor will the flavor improve. The only change that occurs is the color. They will APPEAR to ripen, but it is only a color change, from white to green to rose to red to pale blue to fully blue. So, white and green colored blueberries will not "ripen" after they are picked; while blueberries that have already turned purple, red or blue-ish usually DO change color after they are picked (if they are kept at room temperature to "ripen").

As the blueberries ripen ON THE BUSH, the flavor goes from tastless to bitter to tasteless tart to tart blueberry flavor to sweet blueberry flavor.

Grocery stores sell blueberries that are tart, not sweet because they had them picked unripe by machine so they are very firm and can handled being bumped around in shipping. They may look good, but are not as tasty as those picked when actually ripe.

So, the key is, PICK ONLY RIPE BERRIES!

How to pick blueberries

Since blueberries hang on the bushes in bunches a but like grapes do, the easiest and fastest way to pick them is hold your bucket under them in one hand and with your other hand, cup a ripe bunch and gently rub them with your fingers. The ripe berries will drop into your bucket, while the unripe ones will remain attached to the bush.

When the bushes are at peak, I can easily pick 2 gallons per hour (if I'm not being distracted by the kids and the sun isn't too hot!). A newbie might do 1 gallon per hour.and at the beginning or end of the season it takes more time as the berries are not as plentiful nor concentrated in clusters.

Tips for storing blueberries after harvesting:

  • Once picked, don't place the berries, still warm from the sun, in a closed bag or container. Leave the container open so moisture doesn't form in the container.
  • Don't wash berries until just before using, to prevent berries from becoming mushy.
  • Chill berries soon after picking to increase shelf life. Store your fresh blueberries in the refrigerator as soon as you get them home, without washing them, in a covered bowl or storage container. If refrigerated, fresh-picked blueberries will keep 10 to 14 days.
  • Freeze berries in freezer containers without washing to keep the skins from toughening. Place berries one layer deep. Freeze, then pour the frozen berries into freezer containers. Because unwashed blueberries freeze individually, they can be easily poured from containers in desired amounts. Remember both frozen and fresh berries should be rinsed and drained just before serving. Just before using, wash the berries in cold water.

Blueberry Measurements and Conversions

Keep in mind that blueberries vary considerably in density and moisture content, so these ranges are approximates.

  • 1 gallon of blueberries weighs about 7.5 lbs or (4 liters of blueberries is about 3.5 kg)

  • 1 pint of fresh blueberries weights about 3/4 of a pound. (1 liter of blueberries is about 700 grams)

  • 1 pound of fresh blueberries is usually between about 2 and 3 cups of berries.

  • It takes about 4 cups (about of blueberries to make a blueberry pie (see this fantastic and easy blueberry pie recipe)

  • A normal batch of blueberry preserves, jam or jelly requires 5 pints of berries.

  • Blueberries do come in a variety of sizes from small (190-250 berries per cup) to extra large (<90 berries per cup).

Blueberry Recipes, Canning and Freezing Blueberries

Recipes

Canning, freezing and other blueberry recipes:

Baking tips

If you have trouble with blueberries settling to the bottom of muffins and blueberry breads, try one or more of these tips:

  • Coat them with flour before adding to the batter. Just gently shake the blueberries in a bag (plastic or paper) with 1/2 cup of flour, then dump them mix in a sieve to remove excess flour.
  • It may just be that your batter is too thin. try making the batter a little thicker!
  • Fill the muffin cups or baking pan up to 1/4 full with batter (which hasn't had blueberries added to it yet); then stir the blueberries into the remaining batter, and continue to fill the muffin cups or bread pan. The blueberries will start off higher in the mix!

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)