2024 U Pick Fruit Guide: Lansing Area Farms for Strawberries, Blueberries, Apples, Peaches + U Pick Flowers
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Let’s Get Picky: Why We Love U Pick Fruit Farms
Picking your own fruit is a highlight of any Michigan summer or fall.
Getting out in the fresh air, hiking to an orchard, seeing where your food came from, and supporting local farmers all add up to a memorable and satisfying experience, not to mention quality family time.
Whether you’re picking strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries in the heat of the summer or apples, peaches, and sunflowers on a cool fall day, Lansing has us covered when it comes to u-pick farms, orchards, and fields.
Read on to find out where you can find u pick fruit and flower experiences for your family. Plus, don’t miss our tips on how to make it the best day ever.
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Where To Find U Pick Fruit Farms Around Lansing in 2024
Ready for a unique and unforgettable experience? Pack up the kids, put on the sunscreen, and get ready to start on your fruit-picking adventure.
Strawberries
Picking strawberries in summer is a beloved activity where individuals and families can enjoy the sunshine while gathering ripe, juicy berries directly from the fields, offering a sweet and rewarding way to connect with nature.
Sampling fresh strawberries and the satisfaction of taking home a bounty of delicious fruit are reasons enough to make a day of it.
Some farms even let you taste-test so you know which type of strawberry you’d like to take home. So no worries if you have little ones who can’t resist trying out a berry or two!
Many of the strawberry farms on our list offer more fruits than just strawberries, so happy picking – and don’t forget to save room for dinner!
| Huhn Strawberry Farm 11262 S Tallman Rd, Eagle, MI 48822 (517) 626-6608 (daily updates) or (517) 930-4333 (orders) Offering u-pick and pre-picked strawberries. Five different varieties of strawberries to pick from this year. Accepts cash, checks, credit, and debit cards. Check their Facebook page for current conditions. Opening: Mid-June |
| Felzke Farms 5501 W Herbison Rd, DeWitt, MI 48820 (517) 669-9459 Offering pre-picked strawberries for the time being. Awaiting confirmation of u pick hours. Accepts cash or check only. Check their Facebook page for current conditions. Be sure to stop by their farm market for other fresh produce, in-season flowers, asparagus, donuts, and more. Opening: Mid-June |
| Diederich’s Berry & Produce Farm 3537 Morrice Rd, Webberville, MI 48892 (517) 521-4667 Offering u-pick and pre-picked strawberries, blueberries, and peaches. Accepts cash or check only. Read more about them here. Opening: Season starts mid-June. |
Blueberries
Blueberry pie, blueberry muffins, blueberry syrup, blueberry pancakes – there are so many delectable recipes calling for blueberries.
PRO TIP: Wear old clothes as blueberry picking can be messy!
| Hazen’s Farm 1144 Peavy Rd, Howell, MI 48843 (517) 548-1841 Offering u-pick blueberries. Afterward, stop by Sweet Maria’s for homemade ice cream, pies, cookies, muffins, and honey. BONUS: Hazen’s Farm offers Kids’ Baking classes during the off-season. Look for these classes in January – March. Opening: Mid July to mid August for blueberries. |
| Atlas Orchards 3400 Maurer Rd, Charlotte, MI 48813 Offers u-pick and pre-picked blueberries and pre-picked peaches and apples when in season. Follow their Facebook page for more information. Opening: Mid-July. |
| Country Mill 4648 Otto Rd, Charlotte, MI 48813 (517) 543-1019 Offers u-pick and pre-picked blueberries, apples, peaches, sunflowers, and pumpkins. Check their picking schedule here. Opening: Late July through August; call to confirm. |
| Sodt’s Berry Farm 7403 Blackman Rd, Jackson, MI 49201 (517) 782-8933 Offers u-pick blueberries. Opening: Mid-July through early August; call to confirm. |
| Bird Berry Farm 5256 Belding Rd, Belding, MI 48809 (616) 794–5041 Offers u-pick and pre-picked blueberries. Accepts cash and personal checks. Opening: Opens mid-July; call to confirm. |
Raspberries
| Hazen’s Farm 1144 Peavy Rd, Howell, MI 48843 (517) 548-1841 Offering u-pick raspberries. Last day of picking is mid-August. Afterward, stop by Sweet Maria’s for homemade ice cream, pies, cookies, muffins, and honey. Opening: August to October for raspberries. |
| Schafer’s Raspberries 4340 Beeman Rd, Williamston, MI 48895 (517) 655-4024 Offering u-pick and pre-picked raspberries. You can also pick up homemade raspberry jam and granola at their farm stand. Check their Facebook page for u-pick dates and times. Opening: Mid-June through early October |
Peaches
| Phillips Orchard 1174 West Gratiot Countyline Rd, St. Johns, MI 48879 (989) 292-5252 Offering u-pick and pre-picked peaches. Opening: Call for picking conditions and availability Mid-July |
| Clearview Orchards 1051 Barry Rd, Haslett, MI 48840 (517) 655-1454 Offering u-pick and pre-picked peaches. Opening: Call or check their Facebook page for the latest picking information. |
| Country Mill 4648 Otto Rd, Charlotte, MI 48813 (517) 543-1019 Offers u-pick and pre-picked peaches and other seasonal produce. Check their picking schedule here. Opening: Peach picking typically starts in late July/early August and ends in early September. |
Flowers
Fresh-cut flowers have a way of bringing a smile to anyone’s face.
And the smell? Being in a flower field can be a glorious escapade for your nose.
If you’re interested in selecting and cutting your own flowers, you’re in luck with these adorable farms in Mid-Michigan.
| Fortitude Farms & Events 4377 S. M-52, Owosso, MI 48867 (989) 265-2921 Offers u-pick and pre-picked bouquets. Accepts cash and Venmo. If onsite, they can also accept credit cards. Opening: Check their Facebook page for u-pick availability. |
| Allison Acres 4330 Ballantine Rd, DeWitt, MI 48820 Offers u-pick and pre-picked bouquets. If planning to u-pick, bring scissors to cut the flower stems and a vase to transport your bouquet home. Opening: Thursdays and Saturdays during picking season. Pre-purchase punch card or subscription on their website. |
| Blue Silo Farms 4121 S Perkey, Charlotte, MI 48813 (517) 231-1708 Opening: Offers public u-pick events in the evenings and weekends with prices for adults and children to create their own bouquets and pick their own flowers, all while enjoying a peaceful country setting and sometimes a bonfire with s’mores. |
Apples
U-pick apple picking offers a delightful experience where visitors can stroll through orchards, hand-picking their own fresh apples straight from the trees, making it a fun and engaging activity for families and friends.
This seasonal outing often includes additional attractions like hayrides, cider tastings, and farm-to-table markets.
Continue or start your own tradition of apple picking with the family. Kids and adults love to discover the different fruit varieties and pick the perfect one.
| Clearview Orchards 1051 Barry Rd, Haslett, MI 48840 (517) 655-1454 Offering u-pick and pre-picked apples. Opening: Call or check their Facebook page for the latest picking information. |
| Phillips Orchard 1174 West Gratiot Countyline Rd, St. Johns, MI 48879 (989) 292-5252 Offering u-pick and pre-picked apples. Opening: Call for picking conditions and availability mid-July. |
| Country Mill 4648 Otto Rd, Charlotte, MI 48813 (517) 543-1019 Offers u-pick and pre-picked apples and other produce seasonally. Check their picking schedule here. Opening: Apple picking begins late August/early September. |
| Hanulcik Farm Market 1425 N State Rd (M-66), Ionia, MI 48846 (616) 527-3630 Offers u-pick and pre-picked apples. Opening: Open seasonally June-November (seasonal hours vary by harvest date). |
More Michigan U Pick Farms
Willing to take a drive to visit some awesome orchards, fields, and farms?
Put these Michigan fruit picking destinations on your list from our friends at Grand Rapids Kids and Kalamazoo Kids.
4 Tips for Visiting a U Pick Fruit Farm
1. Call ahead for availability and go early. Some farms are “overpicked” by lunch.
2. Bring your own basket/wagon if needed. Check with each location.
3. Bring cash or confirm payment policy. Many farms do not accept cards.
4. Wear appropriate clothing. Crouching down in the dirt or brushing up against trees can do a number on your clothes. Bring sun protection and wear covered-toe shoes. Consider boots if the fields are muddy.
Did We Miss Your Favorite Lansing Farm?
Is there a local U pick fruit or flower farm we don’t have on our list? Tell us about it below.
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