There are a number of Ann Arbor U-Pick Farms. Picking your own fruits and vegetables is a great family activity in the summer and fall. Not only will kids enjoy the time on the farm, but they will get to enjoy eating what they have picked or helping you cook with the produce.
Pick Your Own Seasons
Pick your own seasons vary by region. I find it so intriguing to see my friends in more southern locales start to pick a month or more before we do.
Each year the season varies slightly based on weather – temperatures and rainfall. This can impact when the season starts, how long it lasts, and when it ends.
We’ve put together a list with the approximate seasons:
- Asparagus – May
- Strawberries – Starts Late May-Early June, typically lasts a few weeks
- Peas – Typically slightly behind strawberries
- Cherries – End of June-Early July – typically a short season
- Raspberries – A long season from Early July through October
- Blueberries – A long season from mid-July through September
- Peaches – Late July-August
- Apples – Late August-October
- Pumpkin – September & October
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Pick Your Own Farms by Crop
Most of the fruits and vegetables available for u-pick are available at multiple farms. Check out our guides to picking popular fruits (arranged by the start of the season).
Strawberries
U-Pick strawberries typically open for u-pick in late May to mid June depending on the weather. The season typically lasts for about 2 weeks, although some farms have everbearing strawberries and late season varieties and can extend their season.
Cherries
Both sweet and tart cherries are great for you-pick. We love picking our own sweet cherries for snacking. Tart cherries are also great for making pies and baking. There are options for both in the Ann Arbor area…and nothing more fun than watching the tart cherry pitter at Spicer’s orchard.
Raspberries
Raspberries are a great fruit to pick. With both summer and fall raspberries growing in the Ann Arbor area, the raspberry season runs from early July through October.
Blueberries
Blueberries are a great u-pick option. There are many varieties of blueberries, so the season lasts for quite a while. I have picked blueberries in late July – and in September with apples.
Apple Orchards & Cider Mills
We love picking apples. It is the one fruit that we consistently pick each year. Apple season typically starts around Labor Day and runs almost to Halloween with different varieties available at different times.
In addition to u-pick apple orchards, there are several popular cider mills and orchards that are fun to visit.
Pumpkins
There are two types of pumpkins – pie pumpkins for baking and carving pumpkins for Halloween. We cover both types in our Pumpkin Patch Guide.
Other Fruits
Several farms offer additional fruits not listed above. These can be found in the crops section in the farm list below. These are typically fruits only offered at a couple of farms or with very limited season.
Peaches
There are limited options for u-pick peaches in the Ann Arbor area. We will be ad
Ann Arbor U-Pick Vegetables
In addition to u-pick fruits, a couple of farms offer u-pick vegetables. For example, Slow Farm offers various vegetables for u-pick starting in May with asparagus. Rowe’s Produce Farm offers u-pick peas which overlap with their strawberry season.
Ann Arbor U-Pick Farms
About Rowe’s Produce Farm
Rowe’s Produce Farm in Belleville offers u-pick strawberries and peas. They also operate a farm market starting in July when their corn is available. They provide free picking containers for strawberries. For peas, they have containers you can use for a refundable deposit.
Crops: Strawberries Peas
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Location
Rowe’s Produce Farm, Martz Road, Ypsilanti Charter Township, MI, USA
Farm Hours
Mondays-Fridays: 8a-8p (last entry at 7:30p)
Saturdays & Sundays: 7a-7p (last entry at 6:30p)
They may close early or open late based on weather conditions or to allow berries to ripen.
About Berry Hill Farm
Berry Hill Farm in Chelsea has u-pick raspberries, blackberries, and flowers.
Crops: Raspberries
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Location
Berry Hill Farm, 12835 North Territorial Road, Dexter, MI, USA
Farm Hours
10a-noon when open
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 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
Apple picking only Saturdays 9a-5p & Sundays 10a-5p.
Mondays-Saturdays: 7a-6p
Sundays: 9a-5p
About Schell Family Farm
Head to Schell Family Farm for wildflowers, sunflowers, pumpkins, apples, Christmas Trees, and more.
Crops: Pumpkins Apples Sunflowers
Activities: Wagon/Hay Rides
Food: Cider, Donuts
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Location
10055 Dexter-Pinckney Road, Pinckney, MI, USA
Farm Hours
through Labor Day: 9a-4p Thursdays-Sundays
About Hazen’s Blueberry Farm
Hazen’s Blueberry Farm in Howell offers u-pick blueberries and red raspberries. Don’t miss their Sweet Maria’s Baked Goods and Ice Cream. In a Facebook comment, they said that they only spray the blueberries with certified organic products
Crops: Blueberries Raspberries
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Location
Hazen’s Blueberry Farm, 1144 Peavy Road, Howell, MI, USA
Farm Hours
Blueberry Season: 8a-7p Tuesdays-Sundays. Closed Mondays.
Raspberry Season 8a-noon Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
About Muddy Acres Flower Farm
Muddy Acres offers U-Pick Farm Visits and has traditionally had sunflowers. Since they are primarily a cut-flower farm, most of their sunflowers are harvested early in the bloom stages. A limited number are available for u-pick. Advance reservations are required, and they do sell-out. When you buy your ticket, you can choose a just looking…
Crops: Sunflowers
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Muddy Acres Flower Farm, Warren Road, Plymouth, MI, USA
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About Wiards Orchards & Country Fair
Wiard’s Orchard and Country Fair combines u-pick fruit with the activities of a country fair. The Country Fair opens on weekends starting Saturday, September 9. Beginning Wednesday, September 20 they will also be open Wednesday-Fridays. They close for the season on October 29 In addition to offering u-pick apples & pumpkins, they also offer family fun with corn maze, playgrounds,…
Crops: Pumpkins Apples
Activities: Wagon/Hay Rides Animals Play Area Fall Activities
Food: Cider, Donuts, Other Baked Goods
Market Products: Fresh Produce, Jams & Jellies
Location
Wiard’s Orchards, Merritt Road, Ypsilanti, MI, USA
Farm Hours
Country Fair:
Wednesdays-Fridays 10a-6p
Saturdays & Sundays 11a-6p
Country Store:
Tuesdays-Sundays 9a-6p
About Gust Brothers Flower & Produce Farm
Gust Flower & Produce Farm offers cut-your-own flowers, a 4 acre sunflower trail, and pick-your-own vegetables. Note, there is no cutting on the sunflower trail, there is a separate cutting area. For 2024 they have a new kids play area. It has a tractor playset, hopper wagon basketball hoops, tractor tire sand pits, large straw…
Crops: Sunflowers
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Food: Other Baked Goods
Market Products: Jams & Jellies
Location
Gust Flower and Produce Farm, Rodesiler Highway, Ottawa Lake, MI, USA
Farm Hours
10a-8p daily
About Obstbaum Orchards
Obstbaum Orchards is a family run orchard and cider mill. They offer Apple Picking, Hay Rides, fresh pressed cider, donuts and more.
Crops: Apples
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Location
Obstbaum Orchards, Currie Road, Northville, MI, USA
Farm Hours
Weekends 10a-6p
About Dexter Blueberry Farm
Dexter Blueberry Farm is a great option for a no-frills blueberry picking experience. It is conveniently located to Downtown Dexter to combine your blueberry picking with a trip to the A&W Root Beer drive-in, Downtown Dexter, or even the Dexter Daze event. For many years we would pick blueberries then head to Dexter Daze. If…
Crops: Blueberries
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Location
Dexter Blueberry Farm, 11024 Beach Road, Dexter, MI, USA
Farm Hours
Mondays-Saturday 8a-7:30p
Sundays: Noon-6p
About Blast Corn Maze at Nixon Farm
Blast Corn Maze is located in Dexter. They offer 3 levels of difficulty in their corn maze. They also offer u-pick pumpkins, hay ride, mountain of straw, corn box, picture props, corn cannon, cow train, duck races, pedal cars, and more.
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Activities: Wagon/Hay Rides Animals Play Area Fall Activities
Food: Cider, Donuts
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Location
The Blast Corn Maze, Daly Road, Dexter, MI, USA
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About Lavender and Grace Family Farm
Lavender and Grace Family Farm offers free visits to their u-cut lavender farm. There is no cost for just looking!
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Location
13580 Tracey Rd, Manchester, MI 48158, USA
Farm Hours
Open Fridays-Sundays
About Honey Bee U-Pick
Honey Bee U-Pick is Tantre Farm’s U-Pick site. They first opened in 2021 with strawberries followed by both fall & summer raspberries. They also have pumpkins on their pumpkin cart in late September. The Honey Bee U-Pick property is a work in progress. Tantre Farms uses natural growing practices. Their berries are not treated with…
Crops: Strawberries Raspberries Pumpkins
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Location
Honey Bee U-Pick patch – Tantre Farm, Scio Church Road, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Farm Hours
Aiming for 7 days a week 8a-7p. Will depend on conditions.
About Jacob’s Fresh Farm
Jacob’s Fresh Farm is an all natural farm that uses no synthetic herbicides, pesticides, or chemicals. They are a 40 acre farm. Half of the land is for farm markets and CSA program. They offer u-pick on Strawberries, Lavender, Sunflowers, and pumpkins. Please call ahead to verify u-pick availability.
Crops: Strawberries Pumpkins Sunflowers
Activities: Wagon/Hay Rides
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Location
Jacob’s Fresh Farm, 475 North Fletcher Road, Dexter, MI, USA
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About Blueville Acres Blueberry Farm
Blueville Acres is a no-spray farm that uses organic practices. They also offer free-range eggs, pastured pork, and non-gmo Thanksgiving turkeys.
Crops: Blueberries
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Blueville Acres Blueberry Farm, 38093 Judd Road, Belleville, MI, USA
Farm Hours
Public Schedule:
Saturday, July 15 9a-1p
Saturday, July 22 9a-1p
Sunday, July 30 4-8p
Canceled - Saturday, August 5 9a-1p
Canceled - Saturday, August 12
Field Trips/Groups on Wednesdays
Thursday evenings for Healthy Roots Local Market customers picking up online orders.
Occasional Adult only evenings.
About DeBuck’s Family Farm
DeBuck’s Family Farm offers a variety of family fun. In the summer, they have lavender and sunflowers. In fall, they have a corn maze and pumpkin patch. The family fun area with other attractions like Bounce Pads, Human Foosball, pedal trikes, and more is now open for the summer festivals as well as fall.
Crops: Pumpkins Sunflowers
Activities: Wagon/Hay Rides Animals Play Area Fall Activities
Food: Donuts, Other Baked Goods, Other Meals
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Location
DeBuck’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, 50240 Martz Road, Belleville, MI, USA
Farm Hours
Summer (Lavender & Sunflowers)
Fridays: 10a-4p
Saturdays & Sundays: 10a-6p
Fall (Corn Maze & Pumpkins)
Saturdays & Sundays 10a-6p
October Thursdays & Fridays: 10a-4p
About Manchester Blooms
Manchester Blooms Flower Farm is a 5 acre space with more than a dozen giant flower beds separated by wide grass rows.
Crops: Sunflowers
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Manchester Blooms U-Pick Flower Farm, Bethel Church Road, Manchester, MI, USA
Farm Hours
Friday-Tuesday 8a-3p
About Parmenter’s Cider Mill
Parmenter’s Cider Mill opens August 24, 2024 for their 151st season! Next door to the cider mill is their Northville Winery and Brewing Co offering beers, wines and hard ciders. They have live music and food trucks there Wednesdays through Sundays.
Crops: Apples
Activities: Animals Play Area Fall Activities
Food: Cider, Donuts, Other Baked Goods, Hot Dogs, Other Meals, Winery, Alcoholic Beverages
Market Products: Fresh Produce, Jams & Jellies
Location
Parmenter’s Northville Cider Mill, 714 Base Line Road, Northville, MI, USA
Farm Hours
10a-8p daily
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
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Food: Cider, Donuts
Market Products: Fresh Produce, Jams & Jellies, Unpopped Popcorn
Location
Wasem Fruit Farm, 6580 Judd Road, Milan, MI, USA
Farm Hours
September 5-15: 9a-6p Thursday-Sunday
September 18-November 1 - Wednesday-Sunday
Most Fridays in November
About Hamlett Lavender Farm
Hamlett Lavender Farm offers u-pick Lavender during their first weekend. Subsequent weekends will offer farm tours, but not u-pick. They also have chickens and ducks with eggs available – 1 dozen chicken eggs or 1/2 dozen duck eggs for $4.
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Location
Hamlett Lavender Farm, 10722 Stinchfield Woods Road, Pinckney, MI, USA
Farm Hours
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - 6-8p
Saturdays and Sundays - 10a-2p
About Blake’s – Lyon Township
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
U-Pick:
8a-5p Mondays-Fridays
9a-6p Saturdays & Sundays
Funland: Thursday-Sunday 10a-6p through 9/5, then open daily
About Lavender Lane
Lavender Lane is an organic lavender farm in Milan. They also operate a gift shop year-round in downtown Milan – 12 E. Main, Milan. Their gift shop features self-care products made from their lavender.
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Location
Lavender Lane, 12040 Plank Road, Milan, MI, USA
Farm Hours
Tuesday-Sunday 11a-4p
About Zilke Sunflower Festival
Zilke Vegetable Farm has a 3 acre sunflower field. It is open to the public in August. New for 2023 is a Sunflower Labyrinth! Wander the path through half a million sunflowers. Explore the paths through the sunflowers and capture some great photos* of the kids amid the blooms. They will also have photo-op setups,…
Crops: Pumpkins Sunflowers
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Market Products: Other Grocery Items
Location
Zilke Vegetable Farm, 12491 Carpenter Road, Milan, MI, USA
Farm Hours
11a-6p
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 9a.
After Labor Day First Wagon at 9a
Last wagon goes out at 5:30p, returns around 6:15p
Market closes at 7p
About Amrita Farms
Amita Farms is a u-pick orchard dedicated to community enrichment with agri-science research & education. They will not be opening for upick in 2024 due to a family health issue.
Crops: Apples
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Amrita Farms, Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Farm Hours
N/A for 2024
About Pumpkin Hook’s Pumpkin Farm
Pumpkin Hook’s Pumpkin Farm is a new farm that opened in Dundee in 2023. Unfortunately, as of August 1, 2024, their Facebook page lists them as permanently closed. We are leaving them on our list in case they adjust their listing when the fall season rolls around. They have pumpkins, gourds, sunflowers, crafts, antiques, donuts…
Crops: Pumpkins Sunflowers
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Location
180 Pumpkin Hook Road, Dundee, MI, USA
Farm Hours
Saturdays & Sundays noon-4p
About Slow Farm
Slow Farm is a certified organic farm that offers U-Pick on select produce. They also have a diversified farm with many different crops. Crops are available as both u-pick and at their farm stand. Slow Farm grows mostly heirloom or Slow Food Ark of Taste varieties, many from locally grown seeds. Their biggest u-pick crop…
Crops: Asparagus Strawberries Sunflowers
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Market Products: Fresh Produce
Location
Slow Farm, 4700 Whitmore Lake Road, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Farm Hours
Varies by picking conditions.
Farmstand is staffed Wednesday-Sunday 9a-3p and self-serve daily dawn to dusk
9a-3p for Strawberry season Wednesday-Sunday
About Coleman’s Farm Saline
Coleman’s Farm in Saline used to primarily be a corn maze. They no longer offer a corn maze – but have expanded their other offerings to U-pick apples, pumpkins, a sunflower field, and mums. Plus, you can visit baby animals and enjoy donuts and cider.
Crops: Pumpkins Apples
Activities: Animals Fall Activities
Food: Cider, Donuts
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Location
12758 Jordan Road, Saline, MI, USA
Farm Hours
Saturdays: 10a-6p
Sundays: noon-4p
Other Local Produce Sources
Farmers Markets
Farmers Markets are always a great choice for local produce. There are farmers markets almost every day of the week in the Ann Arbor area.
CSA Farm Shares
A Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Farm Share provides you with a regular share of produce from a local farm. Most are offered weekly or every other week.
The Tantre Farm CSA Share includes some u-pick and an option to add additional u-pick of surplus produce. Strawberries, raspberries, and flowers are part of the CSA Share. Members can sometimes add u-pick of tomatoes, peas, green beans, basil, cucumbers, spinach, and greens based on crop surplus.
Slow Farm started offering a CSA in summer 2022.
AADL held an online CSA fair in 2022 and has a listing of many farms offering CSA in Ann Arbor. The Ann Arbor Farmers Market also has a list of those offering CSA pickup at the farmers market.
Farm Stands
Farm Stands are also a great source for local produce. Check out the
- White Lotus Farm Cart – 7217 W Liberty Rd
- Argus Farm Stop – 325 W. Liberty & 1200 Packard St
- Coleman’s Farm Market – 910 Ridge, Ypsilanti
