Cherry Picking in Michigan
We list 40 cherry orchards in 29 towns across Michigan. The season usually runs from July.
Traverse City 4
- Gallagher's Farm Market and U-Pick 7237 E. Traverse Hwy, Traverse CityDaily 9-6 in cherry season
- McManus Southview Orchards 313 Garfield Road North, Traverse CityMid July-early August
- Santucci Farm 11789 Center Road, Traverse CityJuly-August
- Wilson Orchards 575 Wilson Road, Traverse CityEarly-mid July
Berrien Springs 3
- Lemon Creek Fruit Farm 533 E Lemon Creek, Berrien SpringsJune-November
- Prillwitz Fruit Farm 7196 E. Main Street, Berrien SpringsDaily June-October
- Stover's Farm Market and U-Pick 7837 M-139, Berrien SpringsEarly June to late October
Grand Rapids 3
- Blok Orchard 6365 4-Mile Road NE, Grand RapidsJuly-Dec
- Ed Dunneback & Girls Farm 3025 6 Mile Road NW, Grand RapidsMid-May-Oct; strawberries from mid-June
- Robinette's Apple Haus 3142 4 Mile NE, Grand RapidsU-pick cherries in July
Coloma 2
- Fruit Acres Farm Market and U-Pick 2789 Friday Road, ColomaJuly-October; U-pick mostly weekends
- Jollay Orchards Family Fun Farm 1850 Friday Road, ColomaMay 1 to Thanksgiving
Elk Rapids 2
- Morrison Farms 11575 Elk Lake Road, Elk Rapids
- Rennie Orchards 11221 Munro Rd, Elk RapidsCherries July-Aug; pumpkins October
Kalamazoo 2
- Husted's Farm Market and Cider Mill 9191 West Main, KalamazooApples from around Sep 1
- Verhage Fruit Farm and Cider Mill 8619 W ML Avenue, KalamazooSept-Nov
Romeo 2
- Verellen Orchards 63260 Van Dyke, RomeoTue-Sun 9am-5pm in each fruit's season; call ahead
- Westview Orchards and Adventure Farm 65075 Van Dyke, RomeoMid-June to Oct 31, daily 10am-5pm
Almont 1
- Brookwood Fruit Farm 7845 Bordman Road, AlmontDaily 9-5 in season
Armada 1
- Blake Farms Orchard and Cider Mill 17985 Armada Center Rd, ArmadaMid-June through early Nov
Bangor 1
- Bernell Farms 42601 County Road 673, BangorJuly-October; call first
Bellaire 1
- King Orchards 4620 N M-88, BellaireStrawberries June; cherries from early July
Charlevoix 1
- Royal Farms 10445 N. US 31, CharlevoixCorn maze September-October
East Jordan 1
- Friske Orchards Farm Market 10743 N. US-31, East JordanU-pick apples from mid-September
Fenton 1
- Spicer Orchards 10411 Clyde Road, FentonSummer and fall
Frankfort 1
- North Star Organics 1139 Forrester Road, FrankfortMid-July to early August
Ionia 1
- KlineKrest Certified Organic Produce 1067 Somers Road, IoniaAppointments required
Lexington 1
- McCallum's Orchard and Cider Mill 5697 Harris Road, LexingtonCall for hours
Linden 1
- Mueller's Orchard 6036 Lobdell Road, LindenOpen June 25-Dec 31
Ludington 1
- Christofferson Farms 3441 South Morton Road, LudingtonCall for availability
Mattawan 1
- Schultz Fruitridge Farms 60139 County Road 652, MattawanMon-Sat 9-6, Sun 10-5
Menominee 1
- Lautenbach's Orchard Country Winery Menominee
Mount Pleasant 1
- Papa's Pumpkin Patch 3909 S Summerton Road, Mount PleasantStrawberries June
Niles 1
- Lehman's Orchard 2280 Portage Road, NilesTart cherries and blueberries around July 1
Quincy 1
- Orchard Beach Farm 122 Loch Haven Lane, QuincyCherries late Jun-early Jul; apples Sep-Nov 1; Fri-Sat 10-6
Rapid City 1
- Farmer White's 11373 U.S. 31, Rapid CitySome U-pick; call ahead
Saint Joseph 1
- Nye's Apple Barn 3151 Niles Avenue, Saint JosephCall ahead
Stanton 1
- Anderson & Girls Orchards 2985 N Sheridan Road, StantonLimited U-pick weekends
Tecumseh 1
- Kapnick Orchards 4245 Rogers Hwy., TecumsehCall for picking info
Three Oaks 1
- Twin Maple Orchards 15352 Cleveland Avenue, Three Oaks
Cherry Picking in Michigan: questions
When is cherries season in Michigan?
Cherries are usually ready from July in Michigan. Weather shifts the start by a week or two each year, so check the farm's website or call before you go. 37 of the farms listed here have posted their own season notes.
How many cherry orchards are in Michigan?
We list 40 cherry orchards in Michigan, most of them around Traverse City (4), Berrien Springs (3), Grand Rapids (3) and Coloma (2).
What else can you pick at these farms?
Many of the cherry orchards in Michigan grow more than one crop: 29 also list apples, 20 also list peaches and 16 also list pumpkins.
See all U-pick farms in Michigan, find farms near you on the map, or read u-pick season calendar.
Cherry Picking in other states
- New York 44
- California 29
- Pennsylvania 26
- Washington 18
- Oregon 17
- Virginia 14
- Maryland 13
- Ohio 11
- New Jersey 10
- Indiana 8
- Massachusetts 8
- Montana 8