Picture this: It’s a balmy summer afternoon in Michigan, and everyone is feeling antsy. You haven’t had time to go to the grocery store, but braving the overstimulating aisles of Meijer is pretty low on your summer fun list. You’re looking for a “Pure Michigan”-style family adventure that won’t cost more than your monthly mortgage payment, but the kids are tired of walking to the same park.
Don’t panic, there’s a delicious solution: Berry-picking in Michigan offers the best of all worlds. You’ll get everyone out of the house, the kids can run off some energy in the orchard, fresh air abounds, and—perhaps best of all—you can skip the checkout line in favor of hand-picking your own ingredients for tomorrow’s blueberry muffins.
Picking your own fruit in Michigan might just be the most wholesome activity imaginable. If you’re ready to embrace your inner cottagecore self, check out our guide for picking berries in the Great Lakes this summer.
We’ve broken it down by fruit to help you stay organized and included three of the most popular berries that are grown in the Great Lakes state: strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. For each fruit, you’ll find three awesome destinations for a day of fun in the field.
Strawberries (peak season from mid-June to early July)
DeLange’s Redberry Farm
Location: 5723 Port Sheldon St, Hudsonville
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: $3.25/pound of strawberries, must use farm-provided container
DeLange’s Redberry Farm is an integral part of the Hudsonville community, offering fresh fruit and fun for all ages from June through October every year. The farm prioritizes using minimal synthetic sprays, so you can feel good about the strawberries you’ll take home for the family.
If you want to double the fun, note that DeLange’s also offers raspberry U-pick. And, as with most of the spots on our list, pre-picked berries are available for those who are short on time (or can’t access the strawberry fields for any reason).
Stover’s Farm Market
Location: 7837 M-139, Berrien Springs
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: $3.50/pound of strawberries
It’s hard not to be utterly charmed by the peaceful atmosphere at Stover’s Farm Market in Berrien Springs, where free containers are provided for fruit-picking. Farming in the Stover family dates back to 1870, and the bank barn on their current property was built 165 years ago.
During your visit, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife like foxes, turkeys, and deer—just make sure they don’t steal your fresh strawberries! The farm recommends calling ahead to confirm produce availability.
Scherer’s Strawberry U-pick
Locations: 5118 Hollywood Rd., St. Joseph, and 59119 Champlain Rd., Dowagiac
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Cost: $2.50/pound of strawberries
Not only does Scherer’s Strawberry U-pick provide some of the freshest pick-your-own strawberries in Michigan, but it also has two locations for double the fun.
The operation is simple and straightforward (just how berry-picking should be, if you ask us), and “pickers” of all ages are charmed by the strawberry fields at Scherer’s. Just be sure to wear a hat and sunblock for those sunny afternoons!
Blueberries (peak season from mid-July to mid-August)
Bowerman Blueberries Farm & Market
Location: 15793 James St, Holland
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Cost: 2026 cost not yet announced, previously $3.50/pound of blueberries
It’s no surprise that Bowerman Blueberries is a famous name in West Michigan. In addition to its family-friendly 100-acre farm, Bowerman operates a cafe and shop in downtown Holland.
If you’re ready to pick your own blueberries, mark your calendar for mid-July—the farm anticipates that the 2026 U-pick season will kick off on July 13. Visitors can use Bowerman-provided containers or bring their own buckets to fill with perfectly sweet berries.
Rhynard’s Blueberry Farm
Location: 4701 Chippewa, Shepherd
Hours: Daily from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Cost: $2.75/pound of blueberries
Rhynard’s Blueberry Farm is a true labor of love, dating back to 1961. Berry-picking in the two-acre patch is a quintessential summer outing, and the atmosphere at Rhynard’s is ideal for taking a quiet step back from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
There’s no precise opening date for U-pick in 2026, but owners anticipate welcoming folks into the field in mid-July. As a bonus, Rynard’s offers fresh, delicious honey—the perfect companion to your summer treats.
DeGrandchamp Farms
Location: 76241 14th Ave, South Haven
Hours: Daily from 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Cost: $2.25/pound of blueberries
Some Michiganders think of South Haven as the blueberry capital of the state, so we’d be remiss to leave DeGrandchamp Farms off our list. With opening day slated for early July, there’s still plenty of time to plan your journey to DeGrandchamp, which offers ice cream and other treats in addition to fresh fruit.
Attendants are on site with plastic-lined buckets to make your berry-picking experience seamless, and there are multiple blueberry varieties available.
Raspberries (peak season from mid-July through early August)
HoneyBee U-pick at Tantré Farm
Location: 5700 Scio Church Rd, Ann Arbor
Hours: Hours vary, see website for updates
Cost: $6/pint of raspberries
Make your way to Ann Arbor for a midsummer trip to HoneyBee U-pick, an extension of Tantré Farm. While availability varies based on annual supply, the public is typically allowed to visit for raspberry U-pick during July, August, and September.
Whether you’re a college student in need of a break from campus life or a family hoping to reconnect with nature, this place will undoubtedly charm you (and keep you well-stocked on delicious berries!).
Krupp Farms
Location: 8025 Krupp Ave NE, Comstock Park
Hours: Hours vary during the season, see website for updates
Cost: $3/pint of raspberries
Despite its proximity to Grand Rapids, Krupp Farms feels like a country getaway. It’s a dreamy destination, offering a petting zoo, an ice cream shop, and pretty views of the surrounding land.
But many Michiganders make the trip to Krupp for fresh raspberries, loading up on juicy berries when U-pick season starts in July. There are four acres of raspberries to explore, including black raspberries for a fun twist—they’re excellent in homemade jam.
Berry Flats Fruit Farms
Location: 7305 M-37, Kingsley
Hours: Daily from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: $3/pint of raspberries
This 78-acre farm is a real “up north” gem, located only 20 minutes by car from Traverse City. While it originated as a strawberry farm, Berry Flats Fruit Farms now offers U-pick raspberries in summer and apples in fall.
This year, a July opening is anticipated, and you’ll undoubtedly leave with at least a few pints of raspberries for the family to enjoy. Cash or check is accepted, so make sure you’ve got what you need before heading out for a day of idyllic fun on the farm.
This article first appeared on Good Info News Wire and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
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