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Ann Arbor U-Pick Cherries

Juicy Delights: Discovering the Best Cherry Picking Near Us

Check out our list of where to pick cherries in Michigan near Ann Arbor. Our list has will help you find both sweet and tart cherries near us.

Summer in Ann Arbor is a great time for fresh cherries. In the Ann Arbor area, cherry season is typically right around Fourth of July – sometimes a week before, sometimes right after. The cherry season can overlap with strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries.

Ann Arbor Cherry Picking Options

Michigan is well know for its cherries. Northern Michigan, particularly the Traverse City area is known for its sweet cherries. They hold the National Cherry Festival in early July.

There are no cherry picking in Ann Arbor itself. However, there are several cherry u-pick farms near us that are perfect for picking cherries locally. Some farms offer sweet cherry picking near us, some offer tart cherry picking, and some offer both.

You can also find local fresh cherries at farmers markets or the grocery store.


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Find U-Pick Cherries Near You

If you are looking for cherry orchards near you, this map will help you find the closest places to pick cherries near you




Cherries on tree

Cherries at Blake Orchards

Types of Cherries: Sweet

Current Season Update: 6/28: UPick Open Thursday-Sunday

Price: $3.99/lb

Picking Containers: Containers provided. No outside containers allowed.

About Blake Orchards

In summer 2022, Erwin Orchards in South Lyon closed as the owners have retired. Blake Orchards out of Armada, MI purchased the property. While Armada is a bit of a drive from Ann Arbor, South Lyon is much closer. Erwin has always been on our lists and we are updating the listings to reflect the…

Crops: Raspberries Pumpkins Cherries Apples

Activities: Wagon/Hay Rides Animals Play Area Fall Activities

Food: Cider, Donuts, Other Baked Goods, Hot Dogs, Other Meals

Market Products: Fresh Produce, Jams & Jellies

Location

61475 Silver Lake Road, South Lyon, MI, USA

Farm Hours

9a-5p for Sweet Cherries Thursday-Sunday
Daily 8a-7p August 20-October 31

Cherries on tree

Cherries at Kapnick Orchards

Types of Cherries: Tart

Current Season Update: 7//18 - Last day of tart cherries 6/29 - Opening 6/30

Price: $2.50/lb

Picking Containers: Bring Your Own

About Kapnick Orchards

Kapnick Orchards offers a variety of fruits for u-pick. Sweet cherries are no longer be a u-pick option as the trees have grown too large. They are offering u-pick tart cherries. As of 2022, they are no longer offering u-pick on Peaches due to peach trees in a regrowing phase after crop damage.

Crops: Blueberries Pumpkins Cherries Peaches Apples

Activities: Wagon/Hay Rides Fall Activities

Food: Cider

Market Products: Fresh Produce, Jams & Jellies, Baked Items

Location

Kapnick Orchards, Rogers Highway, Britton, MI, USA

Farm Hours

Cherries: Fridays, Saturdays, Mondays & Tuesdays 8a-6p
Sundays 9a-5p

Cherries on tree

Cherries at Spicer Orchards

Types of Cherries: Tart, Sweet

Current Season Update: 8/12: No longer picking 7/14: Tart Cherries still picking. 6/29 - Tart Cherries Picking Now. Sweet Cherries in market

Price: $3.50/tart, $4.50/lb for sweet

Picking Containers: Can buy theirs for $1-2/container, or bring your own.

About Spicer Orchards

Spicer Orchards is a large orchard in Fenton that offers a wide variety of u-pick fruits as well as sunflowers, a corn maze, and even Santa. They are one of the only orchards offering u-pick cherries with both sweet and tart cherries. It is always fun to watch their pitting machine go to work on…

Crops: Strawberries Blueberries Raspberries Pumpkins Cherries Peaches Apples Pears Sunflowers

Activities: Wagon/Hay Rides Animals Play Area Fall Activities Winter Holiday Activities

Food: Cider, Donuts, Ice Cream, Sandwiches, Other Meals, Winery, Alcoholic Beverages

Market Products: Fresh Produce, Jams & Jellies, Unpopped Popcorn, Baked Items, Other Grocery Items

Location

Spicer Orchards Farm Market, Cider Mill, Fudge, Bakery, 10411 Clyde Road, Fenton, MI, USA

Farm Hours

Summer: First wagon at 8a.
After Labor Day First Wagon at 9a
Last wagon goes out at 5:30p, returns around 6:15p
Market closes at 7p

Cherries on tree

Cherries at Wasem Fruit Farm

Types of Cherries: Tart

Current Season Update: 6/29/2023: Tentatively 7/4, 7/7-9, 7/11, 7-14-16. Check Facebook for updates

Price: $3/lb u-pick - 10 lb minimum

Picking Containers: Picking containers provided, bring your own to take home. Pitters available to use on site.

About Wasem Fruit Farm

We love Wasem Fruit Farm in fall. We’ve picked apples and pumpkins there many times over the years. They also offer a small u-pick patch of fall raspberries. In summer, Wasem has tart cherries, currants, and gooseberries for u-pick. Don’t miss their cider and donuts. My tip is to buy a gallon (or half-gallon) of…

Crops: Raspberries Pumpkins Cherries Apples Pears

Activities:

Food: Cider, Donuts

Market Products: Fresh Produce, Jams & Jellies, Unpopped Popcorn

Location

Wasem Fruit Farm, 6580 Judd Road, Milan, MI, USA

Farm Hours

In apple season: 9a-6p Tuesday-Sunday

Do you know of other cherry farms near us offering you-pick? Let us know so we can add the to the list.

Cherry Picking Tips

Cherry picking is a family friendly activity. The firm cherries are much easier for young children to pick than softer berries. Even at 3, my daughter had a great time.

Spicer Orchards has both sour pie cherries and sweet cherries available for picking. They have a pitting machine for the sour cherries that was fun for the kids to watch.

Ann Arbor Cherry Picking - Spicer Orchards Pitting Machine
The pitting machine in action pitting our cherries

The cherry season is short. Be sure check with the farm for current conditions before making the trip.

What to Bring:

  • Dress for the weather. The week we picked was chilly, so we wore jeans.
  • Sunscreen
  • Bug spray
  • Water – make sure to stay hydrated
  • Bring a container or use one of theirs. Spicer charges $1 for a pail to use while picking. Wasem has no information on picking containers. I know we usually buy bags for apple picking.
  • Cash. Some farms only accept cash or check. Others take cards, but it can still be helpful to have cash for deposits on picking containers.

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