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

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for apples that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have apples 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

  • Hanulcik Pick Your Own Apple Orchard - apples,
    740 Dildine Road, Ionia, MI 48846. Phone: (616) 527-3630. Email: hanulcikfarm@gmail.com. Open: Dates and hours of operation vary, please visit our website or Facebook page for info. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, WIC Vouchers.  Hanulcik Pick Your Own Apple Orchard Facebook page. . Apple season runs from mid September through October;. We use integrated pest management practices. This third generation family farm pick-your-own apple orchard is open on SELECTED WEEKENDS only during harvest times. Dates and hours of operation vary during the season. The pick your own apple orchard is located only about 1/4 of a mile WEST of our farm market location on State Road. Our apple orchard at 740 Dildine Road is located on the ORIGINAL Hanulcik Farm started in 1936. We grow over 12 apple varieties; including HoneyCrisp, Gala, and the hard to find heirloom variety NORTHERN SPY apple. Apple season runs from mid-September through October. (UPDATED: August 12, 2021)
  • 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. 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)

Kent County

  • 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 blueberries and 1/2 acre of cherries.
  • Country Basket - apples and pumpkins
    1185 Nine Mile Road NW, Sparta, MI 49345. Phone: 616-784-0218. Open: September 1-November 1, Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 6 p. Click here for a map and directions. . U-pick apples and u-pick pumpkins, fresh cider, fresh donuts, jams, jellies, honey, cherry concentrate, petting zoo, goat ramp and school tours. m. Sun. 11 am to 6 pm. Drive N from Grand Rapids on M-37 (Alpine Ave.) to the corner of 9 Mile, NW and M-37. is on the NW corner of 9 Mile and M-37, 1185 9 Mile, Sparta.
  • Ed Dunneback & Girl's Farm - apples, strawberries, pumpkins, apple cider doughnuts
    3025 6 mile Road, NW Grand Rapids, MI 49544. Phone: 616-784-0058. Email: dunnebackfruit@aol.com. Open: We do offer U-pick for strawberries, sweet cherries, apples and pumpkins in season; Strawberries available mid-June, Please feel free to contact us for specific picking hours and availability. Directions: Located approx. Click here for a map and directions. . A great way to keep up with what is going on at the farm is our fan page on Facebook, so please "Like" us today! 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! mid-May thru Oct. seasonal hours. Please call for more information. . 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. . Come pick your own, or call ahead and order them all packed and ready to go. ((UPDATED: October 12, 2019, JBS)
  • 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. . Click here for a map and directions.
    Fruit Ridge Hayrides Facebook page. . 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, 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. For year -round fun,try a horse drawn hayride or sleigh ride through our woods and orchard. Family reunions, school groups, church youth groups and corporate picnics are always welcome. For more information see Field Trips and Groups. The most magical time of year is during the Fall Harvest Festival. Young and old alike enjoy family fun with activities such as horse drawn hayrides, u-pick crispy apples and huge orange pumpkins, a 10 acre corn maze, pony rides,farm animals to pet and children's activities. Enjoy the beautiful fall colors and the fresh air while enjoying our picnic area. We offer award winning apple cider, delicious homemade donuts and picnic lunch items. In our farm market, you will find picked apples, fancy pumpkins and other fall harvest items such as squash, gourds, decorative corn and corn shocks. (UPDATED: September 19, 2019, JBS)
  • Grange Fruit Farm - apples, cherries, peaches, pumpkins,
    10724 Grange Ave, Rockford, MI 49341. Phone: 616-862-5408. Email: info@grangefruit.com. Open: Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday 10 am to 4 pm, Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. Directions: Corner of 13mile and Grange Ave. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Find use on Facebook for up to date. U-Pick HONEYCRISP and picked GALA, FUJI, JONAGOLD apples. Also fruit blossom honey, local maple syrup. Pre-picked also available. PUMPKINS! please call or check Facebook. - update for current in season produce. Produce changes weekly. LAST DAY OF SEASON OCTOBER 20 . (UPDATED: September 19, 2019, JBS)
  • Robinettes Apple Haus - apples, cherries, cider mill, winery
    3142 4 Mile NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525. Phone: 616-361-5567. Email: Bigapple@Robinettes.com. Open: Labor Day thru December 31, Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5:30 p. 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. . Click here for a map and directions.
    Robinettes Apple Haus Facebook page. . m. Sun. 1-5:30 pm Jan.-Aug., Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 5:30 pm. Winery is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5:30pm; Apple Haus is Monday to Saturday from 8am to 5:30pm. Our first apple variety of the year, Lodi, will be available on July 20th.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.
  • Schwallier's Country Basket - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, apples, pumpkins, raspberries (Autumn, red), Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, farm market, gift shop, concessions \\/ refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
    1185 9 Mile Road Nw, Sparta, MI 49345. Phone: 616-785-9896. Email: apples@schwalliers.com. Open: Mid August through the end of October; Monday to Friday 7 am to 6 pm; Saturday 8 am to 6 pm; Sunday 10 am to 6 pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard.
    Schwallier's Country Basket Facebook page. . Pick your own Raspberries August 19th Corn Maze opens September 7th New for 2013 "A Dinosaur Adventure", one of Grand Rapids most challenging corn maze. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. has been a family-owned business since we first opened our barn doors in 1989. We are located in Sparta, Michigan, in the heart of West Michigan's apple capital known as "the Ridge". We are dedicated to serving friends and family who come from near and far to enjoy our delicious treats, fresh produce, and simple, satisfying slice of farm life. Our one-of-a-kind store has grown from humble beginnings as a roadside produce stand into a thriving farm market. Each year we strive to add new, fun activities for families at our farm. We offer U-pick apples, raspberries and pumpkins, a giant corn maze, play area and rides and a farm animal barn. We also offer customized group tours and events, so think of us as you plan your next birthday party, school field trip, company outing or family get-together. (UPDATED: September 19, 2019, JBS)
  • Steffens Orchard Market - apples
    4344 13 Mile Road, Sparta, MI 49544. Phone: (616) 887-2404. Email: steffensfarm@gmail.com. Open: August 1 - November 15; 10 am to 6 pm, Monday- Saturday; 12 pm to 6 pm on Sunday. Directions: The market is located 2.3 miles west of M 37 and Sparta Village on 13 Mile Road. . Click here for a map and directions.
    Steffens Orchard Market Facebook page. . Many varieties of 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 , fresh and frozen pies, jams and jellies and many other items. Come and enjoy a wonderful view and beautiful orchards. We will have many U-Pick apple varieties available this year. Some varieties that weren't available before have been added in a special U-Pick area for your convenience. We have small wagons that you can pull out to the orchard and the pumpkin patch to gather the produce you desire. We will provide you with baskets and plastic bags for the . We don't allow anyone on a ladder for your own protection. Cars are not allowed in the orchard. Most of the varieties will be in the market as well. They are all the same price whether we pick them or you pick them. U-Pick varieties include Paulared, Blondee, Gala, McIntosh, Honeycrisp, Cortland, Empire, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Idared, Red Rome, Fuji, and Cameo. They are listed in the order in which they ripen from August to late October. On the weekends during Kent Harvest Trails (mid-September to Halloween) the Moon Bounce will be up for our customers children to play in at no charge, weather permitting. After picking your own you can visit the market for snacks and beverages and have a picnic on the farm. We have several picnic tables available. (UPDATED: September 19, 2019, JBS)
  • Summersweet Orchard - apples, peaches, pears
    1889 92nd Street, Caledonia, MI 49316. Phone: 616-698-7134. Email: dutcher7@msn.com. Open: Peaches available mid - August to approximately first week of September; Apples approximately Sept 5 through October 10; Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday 9 am to 5 pm, closed on Sunday. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Summersweet Orchard . s has a wide variety of fruits that consist of Yellow Peaches, Pears, Apples which include ( Gala, Fuji, Jonagold, Suncrisp, Cortland, and the famous Honeycrisp) (UPDATED: September 19, 2019, JBS)

Mason County

  • Christofferson Farms - apples, apricots, blackberries, cherries, nectarines, pears, peaches, plums, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), U-pick and already picked
    3441 South Morton Road, Ludington, MI 49431. Phone: 231-845-5831. Email: hattrickred@gmail.com. Open: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Directions: From the city of Ludington: Head south on the Old PM Highway to Chauvez Road. Turn left (east) on Chauvez Road, and follow it to Morton Road, approximately 2 miles. Turn right (south) on Morton Road. We are the second house on your right (west side), a large brick house with black shutters. Go up the driveway and park. Honk the horn if no one comes out - we are probably out in the orchards. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Christofferson Farms Alternate Phone: 231-233-5281. . Please call for specific availability of varieties. If you would like to visit the farm outside of our normal business hours, please call to make other arrangements. For more specific information on varieties and types of fruit available, please call us and we will be happy to answer your questions.
  • Orchard Market - apples, strawberries
    8400 N. US 31, Free Soil, MI 49411. Phone: (231) 464-5534. Email: office@orchardmarket.us. Open: May 1 through Labor Day, daily 8 am to 7 pm, (After Labor Day: Close 6 pm). Click here for a map and directions. . . Last day for U-Pick Strawberries is Friday, July 1 from 8 am to 2 pm.We grow fruits and vegetables on our 250 acre farm. Crops include: strawberries (u-pick available), peaches, sweet corn, apples, cabbage, squash, pumpkins, broccoli, etc. Apple varieties include: Honeycrisp, McIntosh, Mutsu, Gala, Cortland, Empire, Golden & Red Delicious, Jonagold and Jonathan. We also have a farm market in Ludington, Michigan.

Montcalm County

  • Anderson & Girls Orchards - cherries, pumpkins, strawberries, apples
    2985 N Sheridan Road, Stanton, MI 48888. Phone: 989-831-4228. Email: andergirls@cmsinter.net. Open: April- December , daily 9 am to 6pm. 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. Anderson and Girls Orchards facebook page.
  • Frugthaven Farm - apples, asparagus, pumpkins, donuts, taken wagon ride, Kaffebar, Cidery, apple cidernill, Events, Summer Music Series, weddings,
    11466 W Carson City Rd Greenville, MI 48838. Phone: (616) 754-9223. Email: hello@frugthavenfarm.com. Open: see their website; note they may not have pick your own apples yet, until the trees get bigger. Frugthaven Farm is your orchard destination for great coffee, unique shopping, outdoor events, weddings, hard cider tasting and more. Visit our Kaffebar or the Cidery for your favorite beverages and Pink + Frillos for gifts, home decor & apparel. Just opened on August 15, 2019.Frugthaven Farm facebook page. Apple varieties are McIntosh, Crimson Crisp, Pixie Crunch, Honeycrisp, Empire, Jonagold and Gala. Apples are sold by the quarter or half peck.
  • Klackle Orchards - permanently closed
    11466 W Carson City Rd, Greenville, MI. Open: permanently closed in 2019. Klackle Orchards Facebook page. . .
  • Watts Orchard - U-pick apples and strawberries (I haven\\\'t confirmed that they are pick-your-own)
    Off Washburn Street, Howard City, MI . Phone: 231-937-4094. Open: May to December; Sunday and Saturday 7 am to 7 pm, everyday including Sundays and holidays. Click here for a map and directions. . 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. Weekend bake goods. 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. Open: May-Oct, daily 10 am to 6 pm. 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. . Click here for a map and directions.
  • Dietrichs Harvest Basket - strawberries, apples, pumpkins w\\/wagon rides
    Apple Avenue, Casnovia, MI . Phone: 616-675-5384. Open: May-October 31, daily, 9 am to 6 p. Directions: Located on M-46 (Apple Ave. Click here for a map and directions. . 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. m. Weekend hours vary. We are .) just W of M-37 & M-46 junction in Casnovia. We are E of Muskegon & NW of Grand Rapids.

Newyago County

Oceana County

  • Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm - pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, cow train \\/ barrel train rides, corn maze, gift shop, concessions \\/ refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, jumping pillow, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
    4180 West M-20, New Era, MI 49446. Phone: 231-861-5730. Email: info@LewisFarmMarket.com. Open: Pumpkins available around September 14th Corn Maze runs from September 5 through November 1, 2015. Directions: Lewis' Farm Market is located 25 miles north of Muskegon, or 25 miles south of Ludington, on U.S. 31, only 1/4 mile east of the New Era exit (Exit 140) at route M-20, also called Stony Lake Road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
    Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm Facebook page. . Pumpkin Facebook Friends Day- May 9th Jeffrey's 9th Birthday and Annual Corn Roast- August 15th Corn Maze is open from September 5th through November 1st Pumpkin Destruction- October 31st. (UPDATED: October 21, 2020 JBS) (UPDATED: March 16, 2015)

 

Apple Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Apples ripen from the outside of the tree towards the center, so the apples out the outside of the tree will ripen first.  Once they are picked, they stop ripening. Picking apples directly from a tree is easy. Roll the apple upwards off the branch and give a little twist; don't pull straight away from the tree. If two apples are joined together at the top, both will come away at the same time. Don't shake the trees or branches.  If the apple you are trying to pick drops, (or others on the tree) go ahead and pick it up. They're perfectly fine! But do wash them before you eat them! More info: How to tell when apples are ripe

  • Once picked, don't throw the apples into the baskets, place them in gently, or they will bruise and go bad more quickly.
  • Don't wash apples until just before using to prevent spoilage.
  • For an explanation of why apple slices turn brown and how to stop it, see this page!
  • Keep apples cool after picking to increase shelf life.  A cool basement is ideal, but the fruit/vegetable drawer of a refrigerator will work, too.  A refrigerator is fine for small quantities of apples. Boxed apples need to be kept in a cool, dark spot where they won't freeze. Freezing ruptures all of an apple's cells, turning it into one large bruise overnight. The usual solution is to store apples in a root cellar. But root cellars often have potatoes in them: apples and potatoes should never be stored in the same room because, as they age, potatoes release an otherwise ethylene gas, which makes apples spoil faster. If you can keep the gas away from your apples, they will keep just fine. Just don't store them right next to potatoes.
    Prevent contact between apples stored for the winter by wrapping them individually in sheets of newspaper. The easiest way to do this is to unfold a section of newspaper all the way and tear it into quarters. Then stack the wrapped apples . See more here: How to store apples at home
  • Apples don't improve or "ripen" after being picked - this is an urban myth - see this page for the truth - with references!

Which apple variety is best?

There are tens of thousands of varieties of apples, developed over centuries. They vary in sugar, acoidity, flavors, storing, crispness and many other attributes. See our guides to apple varieties:

Canning apples - fully illustrated, with step-by-step instructions

Recipes, illustrated with step by step instructions

Using fresh apples and miscellaneous

 

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
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