MICHIGaN’S frUIT aND VEG U-pICK GUIdE
guest blog by rebecca from VEGGIES abroad
Berries – Liz West – Flickr
Apples, cherries, and raspberries, oh my! Michigan is ripe with an abundance of beautiful fruits and delicious veggies throughout the summer and fall. In fact, picking mounds of plump, juicy berries is a great activity for the whole family to enjoy! If you have ever wondered where to go and when, then this Michigan u-pick guide has you covered! You can find the perfect places to find raspberries in Southeast Michigan, pumpkins on the west side of the state and everything in between. Just make sure to check ahead before you go, the weather can sometimes throw off the growing season.
No matter where you are in the Mitten state, this u-pick guide will help you find an abundance of juicy fruits and the freshest veggies! The first area of the state that we will explore is Southeast Michigan.
southeast mIchIgan
17985 Armada Center Rd., Armada, MI 48005 (there is also a Blake’s location in Almont)
(586) 784-5343
What to pick: tart cherries, herbs, raspberries, broccoli, pea pods, sunflowers, lavender, and apples
When to pick: the picking season begins in June with strawberries and pea pods and each month more veggies and fruits become available. The picking season concludes in October, but you can come back in November and December to pick your own Christmas tree!
Blueville Acres Blueberry Farm
38093 Judd Rd, Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 252-6751
What to pick: organic blueberries
When to pick: beginning in July-mid August
7845 Bordman Rd, Almont, MI 48003
(810) 798-8312
What to pick: tart cherries
When to pick: beginning in early-July
The farm market also sells many varieties of apples, peaches, and their own cider made from their special blend of apples.
11024 Beach Rd, Dexter, MI 48130
(734) 426-2900
What to pick: blueberries
When to pick: beginning in mid-July – August
Make sure you bring your own bucket for the blueberries or buy one for $1.
61475 Silver Lake Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 437-0150
What to pick: apples, red and yellow raspberries, pumpkins, asparagus, and sweet cherries
When to pick: asparagus begins in April/May, sweet cherries and raspberries begin in July, apples begin in late August, and pumpkins begin in late September.
The farm also offers a variety of family activities like a corn maze (opens Labor Day weekend), live music, and a 3D adventure activity.
Bushel of Apples – Kyla Jester – Flickr
4790 Oakwood Rd, Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 831-1004
What to pick: strawberries, raspberries, tomatoes, and flowers
When to pick: strawberries begin in June, everything else begins in August
The 40-acre farm is entirely u-pick, just in case you thought about skipping the u-pick and swinging by for a quart of pre-picked berries.
10570 Martz Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 482-8538
What to pick: strawberries, sugar snap peas and English shelling peas
When to pick: beginning in June –July
4700 Whitmore Lake Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(917) 837-0975
What to pick: organic garlic, lettuce, kale, collards, mustard greens, chard, carrots, beets, cilantro, basil, parsley and gorgeous flowers!
When to pick: strawberries begin in June and all other veggies begin in July
Verellen Orchards & Cider Mill
63260 Van Dyke, Washington, MI 48095
(586) 752-2989
What to pick: strawberries and cherries
When to pick: beginning in June-July
Their farm market also sells a variety of apples, peaches, plums, loads of veggies, and canned goods.
6580 Judd Rd, Milan, MI 48160
(734) 482-2342
What to pick: apples, pumpkins, black currants, and raspberries
When to pick: black currants and raspberries begin in July, apples begin in September, and pumpkins in October. Depending on the time of year, the farm market also sells cider, cornstalks, gourds, jams, and jellies.
65075 Van Dyke, Washington, MI 48095
(586) 752-3123
What to pick: strawberries, cherries, raspberries, sunflowers, apples, and pumpkins.
When to pick: strawberries begin in June, cherries, raspberries, and sunflowers begin in July, apples begin in late-August, and pumpkins begin in late September.
In August, be sure to stop by for their sunflower festival to enjoy a morning or evening yoga session! Their farm market also sells a variety of jams, pickles, salsa, and more.
6724 Todd Rd, Ida, MI 48140
(734) 269-6612
What to pick: two varieties of strawberries; Allstar and Honeoye
When to pick: beginning in June
Photo by Valeria Burdyka from Pexels
central mIchIgan
1233 W Lake Rd, Clio, MI 48420
(810) 686-7923
What to pick: blueberries
When to pick: beginning in mid-July
Balzer Blueberries of Onondaga
2784 Aurelius Rd, Onondaga, MI 49264
(517) 628-2370
What to pick: blueberries
When to pick: beginning in July
2651 15 Mile Rd, Tekonsha, MI 49092
(517) 767-3408
What to pick: strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries
When to pick: strawberries begin in June, blueberries and raspberries begin in July
The farm also grows asparagus, pumpkins, and chestnuts that you can purchase from their farm market.
47 Dildine Rd, Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3630
What to pick: strawberries, apples, and peaches
When to pick: strawberries begin in June, peaches begin in late July, and apples begin in September.
The farm also sells locally grown squash, pumpkins, cider, gourds, and more. Also, don’t miss their sunflower patch at 1425 State Rd.
1144 Peavy Rd, Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-1841
What to pick: blueberries
When to pick: beginning in July
12473 Seymour Rd, Montrose, MI 48457
What to pick: blueberries
When to pick: beginning in July
The farm also offers hayrides on the weekends, fresh pressed cider, and it’s a perfect place to pick out your pumpkin in the fall.
4701 Chippewa, Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6954
What to pick: blueberries
When to pick: beginning in mid-July
7403 Blackman Rd, Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 782-8933
What to pick: blueberries
When to pick: beginning in July
Make sure you bring your own container for picking!
west mIchIgan
Adam’s Organic Blueberry Farms
69676 Co Rd 376, Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 214-0873
What to pick: blueberries
When to pick: beginning in July
You can also purchase maple syrup which is produced from the trees on the farm.
6017 124th Ave, Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 561-5126
What to pick: cherries, peaches, apples, and pumpkins
When to pick: cherries begin in late June, peaches begin in August, apples begin Labor Day weekend, and pumpkins begin in late September. The farm also offers family fun activities like hay and train rides and a corn maze.
Pumpkins and Sunflowers – Catherine – Flickr
2565 12 Mile Rd NW, Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-0825
What to pick: sweet and tart cherries
When to pick: beginning in July
8025 Krupp Ave NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321
(616) 887-8271
What to pick: strawberries and raspberries
When to pick: strawberries begin in June and raspberries begin in mid-July
The farm also sells a variety of fresh-cut flowers.
2280 Portage Rd, Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-9078
What to pick: strawberries, currants, blueberries, cherries, raspberries, blackberries, peaches, nectarines, pears, and apples
When to pick: the season starts with strawberries in June, cherries in July, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, currants, and peaches in Mid-July, nectarines and pears in August, and apples in September.
6405 109th Ave, South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 236-6312
What to pick: cherries, peaches, plums, pears, and apples
When to pick: cherries begin in July, peaches, pears and plums in August, and apples in September
44 72nd St, South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 214-8867
What to pick: raspberries and blackberries
When to pick: beginning in July
The farm also sells pears in late August and chestnuts beginning in October.
5118 Hollywood Rd, St Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 259-8941
What to pick: four varieties of strawberries—Allstars, Jewels, Wendy’s, and Flavor Fest.
When to pick: beginning in June
10791 Blair St, Zeeland, MI 49464
(616) 875-8559
What to pick: strawberries
When to pick: beginning in June
The farm also sells a variety of vegetables, flowers, and offers a flexible market-style CSA (Community Supported Agriculture programs help farms offset expensive startup costs at the beginning of the season, which helps lower the cost of produce. In return, customers receive points to purchase produce throughout the season).
Photo by Sarah Chai from Pexels
northern mIchIgan
1150 Salina Rd, Lachine, MI 49753
(989) 379-3061
What to pick: raspberries, Saskatoons, and sweet cherries
When to pick: cherries and Saskatoons begin in early July and raspberries in mid-July
The farm store also sells jams, maple syrup, and pre-picked fruit.
7187 E Harrys Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 360-9964
What to pick: blueberries
When to pick: beginning in mid-July
Guntzviller’s Berry and Vegetable Farm
11122 US-31, Williamsburg, MI 49690
(231) 264-9575
What to pick: red, black, and golden raspberries
When to pick: beginning in mid-July
The farm also sells blueberries, cherries, plums, apricots, pears, as well as an abundant variety of fresh vegetables. If you can’t make it out to the farm you can also find their produce at farmer’s markets in Harbor Springs, Elk Rapids, Charlevoix, and Traverse City.
11789 Center Rd., Traverse City, MI 49686
(517) 974-7233
What to pick: sweet and tart cherries
When to pick: beginning in early July
The farm also sells a variety of jams and jellies.
555 Wilson Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
(617) 999-7703
What to pick: dark sweet, light sweet, and baking cherries
When to pick: beginning in July
The orchard is located on Old Mission Peninsula and features stunning bay views! It’s a picture-perfect place for cherry picking.
Cherries – Laryssa Gervan – Flickr
3964 Hallenius Rd, Gaylord, MI 49735
(231) 546-3032
What to pick: eight varieties of blueberries
When to pick: beginning in mid-July
The farm also sells jams, pie filling, dehydrated blueberries, and chocolate covered blueberries. You can also find their berries at The Boyne City and Downtown Gaylord farmers markets.
7780 Elm Rd, Kaleva, MI 49645
(231) 889-3619
What to pick: blueberries
When to pick: beginning in mid-July
upper penInsula
44416 Paradise Rd, Chassell, MI 49916
(906) 523-6191
What to pick: strawberries
When to pick: beginning in late-June
37915 Klingville Rd, Chassell, MI 49916
(906) 523-6112
What to pick: blueberries
When to pick: beginning in August
The farm strives to be a self-serve operation and asks its guests to abide by the honor system. Be sure to bring your own picking container and credit cards are not accepted.
7772 County 426 M.5 Rd M.5, Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 241-7100
What to pick: strawberries
When to pick: beginning in June
The farm also sells a variety of other berries, vegetables, jams, and maple syrup. You can also find their produce at the Skandia farmer’s market.
2702 16.5 Rd, Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9084
What to pick: strawberries
When to pick: beginning in June
Photo by Jill Burrow from Pexels
Hopefully this Michigan u-pick guide helps you find loads of fresh, Michigan-grown veggies and fruit. Picking can also work up an appetite so make sure you don’t forget to check out our many vegan food guides throughout the state! We have you covered from Southeast Michigan to the Upper Peninsula and everywhere in between. Also, don’t forget to call before you head out to any of these farms—weather can throw the growing season off, so you want to be sure the produce is ready to be picked and the farm is ready for you!
about the author
Rebecca Gade Sawicki is the creator of the vegan travel blog Veggies Abroad, which was born from her love of travel, and the question she gets asked after every trip, “What in the world did you eat?” Her blog features vegan travel guides, practical travel tips, resources, and vegan lifestyle content. Follow her adventures on Instagram or Facebook @veggiesabroad