U-Pick Berries in West Michigan, A Healthy Way to Enjoy the Outdoors

West Michigan is the perfect region for growing healthy foods. The climate is always conducent to strawberries, blueberries, and even apples! That’s why there’s an abundance of growers who offer u-pick patches and orchards. So, smear on a little sunscreen, grab a water bottle, and head out to some of the venues listed below!

Bonus: The variety of fruits guarantees that you’re busy throughout the different seasons, so you have plenty of time to enjoy each one. We’re concentrating on strawberries, blueberries, and throwing apples in for good measure! However, you can also find other types of fruit here in beautiful, bountiful, west Michigan!

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Check out Kent, Ottawa, and Muskegon County farms

Berries are a delicious way to add to your healthy diet, whether fresh or frozen. Washed berries can be stored in airtight containers in the freezer for a year, so you can enjoy them in the winter months, as well! Check out these pick farms in Kent, Ottawa, and Muskegon Counties.

Be sure to call ahead! Most contact information is available on the websites, and each place can recommend the best time to visit so that you’ll get the ripest, most flavorful berries!

Strawberry Season and U-Pick Berries Venues

Strawberry season usually lasts from mid-June to mid-July in west Michigan and, depending on the weather and the proximity of the always-cooler Lake Michigan, there’s a difference throughout the region for the best time to harvest them. It’s recommended that you check prior to visiting the patches, as they can be picked over quite often during the season.

Also, make sure to keep the freshly picked fruit cool and out of the sun. Wash well with cold water and store them in the refrigerator until you want to enjoy them. They also make great snacks to nibble on later. Do this by freezing them on baking sheets and packing them in airtight containers for later use. Homemade strawberry jam is a great option, too!

Here are a few local U-pick berries patches:

Kent County

• Krupp Farms: 8025 Krupp Avenue, Comstock Park, MI. This fourth-generation centennial farm is popular for their u-pick strawberries and raspberries. They also have a petting zoo, ice cream shop, and playground. While not a totally organic farm, they employ many ecologically friendly practices.

Muskegon County

• Veenstras Family Farm: 8515 S. 200th Avenue, Holton, MI. A lovely drive into the countryside will take you to the family’s U-pick patch, which has been in operation for over 50 years. Check their Facebook page to pick dates and times.

Ottawa County

• Visser Farms: 7200 112th Avenue, Holland, MI. In 1902, Dutch immigrants Marinus and Maria Staal settled on muck land that possesses rich, black soil. They built a homestead and barns and began living their dream with their two children. In the mid 1920s, their daughter and her husband continued the dream and renamed the Visser Farm farm. Their ten children have carried on the tradition and stewardship of the land, using biological and natural disease prevention solutions as much as possible.

Blueberry Season and U-Pick Berries Venues

Who doesn’t love blueberries? With over 30 varieties grown in our beautiful region, this popular summer berry is one of the state’s most productive crops. Blueberry season usually runs from July through September and sometimes longer.

Many farms welcome you to “pick your own” and enjoy the adventure of a fun farm experience. Remember that frozen blueberries are almost as good a fresh —throw them in muffins and pancakes on a cold winter morning to bring back the fun memories you made in the summer.

Kent County

•    Heritage Blueberry Farm: 12151 Stebbins, Sparta, MI. This place offers three wonderful acres of u-pick blueberries and a picnic area. It is a quiet place to establish a family tradition and to harvest some lasting memories along with healthy blueberries!

Muskegon County

• Palmer’s Blueberries: 4099 Dame Road, Whitehall, MI 49461. A fun drive to Whitehall will take you to Palmer’s blueberry farm, which has been in business for 50 years. Bring a lunch and enjoy their picnic area, and browse their other blueberry products for sale —including preserves, blueberry syrup, blueberry mustard, and blueberry BBQ sauce.

Ottawa County

• Reenders Blueberry Farms: 9981 West Olive rd (US 31), West Olive, MI. With 800 acres of land, the Reenders Farm offers 12 varieties of blueberries for u-pick customers. Their new store carries something for everyone. In addition to fresh blueberries, other local fruits (when available), such as raspberries, cherries, and peaches, await. They also have many flavors of jam, honey, and syrup. Not enough? Don’t forget your Michigan souvenir, their famous blueberry pie, some muffins, candy, shirts, scented air sprays, canned fruit and vegetables, gourmet flavored caramel corn, a large selection of seasonings, spreads, dips, and of course, replica Reenders toy semi-trucks, and more!

Apple Season and U-Pick Orchards

Okay, so apples aren’t technically a berry, but they are very popular as a U-pick adventure! And, unlike berries, they can be stored in a cool, dry, dark place for weeks. Countless varieties are available, and apple harvest begins in late summer until snow falls. Get our full list here!

Check out these U-pick orchards:

Kent County

• Fruit Ridge Farm: 11966 Fruit Ridge NW, Kent City, MI. Located just minutes northwest of Grand Rapids, in the heart of Michigan’s fruit-growing region, known as “The Ridge.” On The Ridge, you’ll find an abundance of apple orchards, farm markets, and cider mills. The proximity of ‘The Ridge’ to Lake Michigan, combined with the rolling hills and heavy clay soil, make this an ideal place to grow apples and other fruit! Hayrides, a corn maze, and more complement the U-pick experience.
• Grange Avenue Market and Upick Orchard: 1900 13 Mile Road Northeast, Rockford, MI 49341. Offering honeycrisp apples, the most sought-after variety, along with Brookfield Gala, JonaGold, and Rising Sun Fuji! They even provide the buckets and bags for ease in picking!

Muskegon County

• Dietrichs Harvest Basket: 17485 Apple Avenue, Casnovia, MI. Lots of u-pick options ranging from asparagus to blueberries and sweet corn to peaches, apples, and pumpkins. Not to mention, this place is a solid contender with wagon rides, picnic areas, and a petting zoo!
• Kooistra Orchards: 11694 S. Maple Island Rd., Twin Lake, MI. Technically in Newaygo County, Kooistra Orchards has been a favorite of local families and neighbors who love their pick of tasty and fresh apples since 2008.  Many families have been enjoying the Kooistra Orchards for generations.

Ottawa County

• DK Orchards: 18203 8th Ave, Conklin, MI. Enjoy a variety of produce, with apples being the main fruit they grow. Their wide varieties range from Gala to McIntosh, Empire, Jonathan, Northern Spy, Red Delicious, Early Fuji, Snow Sweet, Jonagold, Golden Delicious, Ida Red, and Honeycrisp! You can also pick peaches and blueberries while picking up pumpkins, gourds, corn, and other vegetables.
• Crane Orchards: 6054 124^th Ave., Fennville, MI. This u-pick farm not only has u-pick apples, peaches, and cherries, but it also offers the chance to ride a cow train! Their 20-acre corn maze is one of the biggest around. New this year is a magical holiday drive-through light show, coming in November. With a mile of lit winter wonderland, experience the orchard like never before and enjoy holiday magic from the comfort of your car.

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