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**Updated July 3, 2026
The best u-pick farms in Metro Detroit include Westview Orchards, Verellen Orchards, and Big Red Orchard along the Van Dyke corridor in Washington Township, Blake’s Orchard in Armada, Hazen’s Blueberry Farm in Howell, and HoneyBee U-Pick in Ann Arbor. Every farm in this guide is verified open for the 2026 season, with picking calendars, hours, and prices.
The u-pick farms in Metro Detroit turn an ordinary weekend into strawberry-stained smiles, overflowing apple bags, and the kind of memories kids talk about all winter. From the first June strawberries to the last October pumpkins, Southeast Michigan’s picking season runs nearly five months. And the fruit really does taste better when you pull it off the plant yourself.
This guide is different from most lists floating around. The Perna Team verified every single farm below for the 2026 season, farm by farm, address by address. Several longtime favorites did not make it back this year, and this article covers those too, because nothing ruins a Saturday faster than driving 40 minutes to a field that no longer exists.
Whether you are hunting the best u-pick farms in Metro Detroit for families, planning your first summer after moving to Metro Detroit, or just want a quiet morning alone in the blueberry rows, here is where to go, when to go, and what to know before you load up the car. Families building out a full summer bucket list can pair a picking trip with these free things to do with kids in Metro Detroit.
How the 2026 U-Pick Season Is Shaping Up in Metro Detroit
The 2026 u-pick season in Metro Detroit is strong for raspberries, blueberries, apples, and pumpkins, but rough on stone fruit. A stretch of winter nights near 20 below zero killed most of Michigan’s peach buds, and spring frosts thinned cherry crops across the entire Midwest.
Quick answer: Berries, apples, and pumpkins are in great shape across Metro Detroit for 2026. Peaches and cherries took heavy statewide weather damage, so always call the farm before driving for stone fruit.
Here is what that means on the ground. Spicer Orchards in Hartland Township will not open peach picking at all this season. Brookwood Fruit Farm in Almont expects peaches in early to mid August, which makes it one of the few places in the region to pick a Michigan peach this year. Cherry crops are lighter everywhere, from the Van Dyke corridor down to Milan. Nearly every farm posts field updates online, and in a season like this one, that two-minute check before you drive is the difference between full buckets and a wasted trip.
Strawberries took their own hit, from a different direction. Back-to-back difficult growing seasons in 2024 and 2025 pushed two of the area’s best-known strawberry destinations out of the strawberry business entirely, covered in the farewell section below. The good news: Westview Orchards, Verellen Orchards, Blake’s, and HoneyBee U-Pick all carried the June strawberry season and plan to be back in the rows next June.
When Is U-Pick Season in Metro Detroit?
U-pick season in Metro Detroit runs from early June through late October. Strawberries kick things off in June, cherries and raspberries follow in July, blueberries peak from mid July through August, apples run from late August into October, and pumpkins close out the season through Halloween.
Quick answer: June is strawberries, July is cherries and raspberries, mid July through August is blueberries, September and October are apples, and pumpkins carry the season through Halloween.
Metro Detroit Picking Calendar at a Glance
Here is the pick-your-own calendar the region runs on, crop by crop:
- June: strawberries at Westview Orchards, Verellen Orchards, Blake’s, and HoneyBee U-Pick
- Late June through July: cherries at Verellen, Westview, Brookwood, Wasem, and Kapnick
- July: raspberries and lavender at Spicer Orchards, plus a small blueberry patch opening at HoneyBee
- Mid July through August: blueberries at Dexter Blueberry Farm, Blueville Acres, Hazen’s, Spicer, Erie, and Kapnick
- August: peaches at Brookwood, and call first anywhere else this season
- Late August through October: apples at Blake’s, Westview, Spicer, Big Red, Stony Creek, Long Family, Wasem, and Kapnick
- Late September through Halloween: pumpkins at Blake’s, Westview, Plymouth Orchards, Long Family, Spicer, Big Red, Stony Creek, and Wasem
Berry Picking Months
Strawberries pick from early June into early July in a normal year. Sweet and tart cherries run late June through July. Blueberry picking is the most dependable crop in the region, running from mid July through late August from Belleville to Howell. Raspberries come in two waves at several farms: a July flush, then a stronger fall crop from late August into October.
Apple Picking and Fall Harvest Months
Apple picking in Metro Detroit opens in late August with early varieties and peaks in September and October, when Honeycrisp and the cider-mill crowds arrive together. Pumpkin patches run from late September through Halloween. Harvest windows shift a week or two with the weather each year, and the Michigan Fresh guides from MSU Extension track when each crop typically comes in statewide.
Macomb County U-Pick Farms Along the Van Dyke Corridor
Macomb County has the deepest u-pick bench in Metro Detroit, and most of it sits along one stretch of Van Dyke between Washington Township and Romeo. Verellen Orchards, Westview Orchards, Big Red Orchard, and Stony Creek Orchard all sit within a few miles of each other just off M-53, minutes from the trails and beaches in The Perna Team’s family guide to the Metro Detroit Metroparks. Pick one farm or make a day of the whole corridor.
Blake Farms, Facebook
Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill
Picking Season: Begin June 10th (8am-5pm)
17985 Armada Center Rd., Armada, MI 48005
Phone: (586) 784-5343
Website: Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill
The region’s largest u-pick operation, with strawberries in June, cherries and raspberries in July, peaches and plums in August when the crop allows, apples into October, pumpkins through November, and summer lavender. Blake’s runs four Metro Detroit locations: the Armada flagship, Blake’s Big Apple at 71485 North Ave. in Armada, Blake’s Backyard at 5600 Van Dyke Rd. in Almont, and Blake’s Erwin Orchards at 61475 Silver Lake Rd. in South Lyon. Each location grows a different mix, so check the live crop tracker on their website before heading out. Open daily 8 am to 6 pm, parking is free, and you pay for what you picked on the way out.
Verellen Orchards & Cider Mill
Picking Season: Summer
63260 Van Dyke Ave., Washington, MI 48095
Phone: (586) 752-2989
Website: Verellen Orchards & Cider Mill
An old-school family farm market with strawberry picking in June and cherry picking through July, plus fruit pies worth the trip on their own. Entry runs 5 dollars per adult with a 10 dollar minimum purchase, and the entry fee is credited toward whatever you buy. Doors open early, Monday through Friday at 6:30 am and weekends at 7 am, and ripe fruit sells out fast at peak, so call ahead.
Westview Orchards & Winery
Picking Season: Begin July 2 (9am-1pm)
65075 Van Dyke Ave., Washington, MI 48095
Phone: (586) 752-3123
Website: Westview Orchards & Winery
One of the most complete u-pick calendars in the region: strawberries in June, cherries late June to mid July, peaches in August when the crop allows, apples from late August through October, and pumpkins through Halloween. The farm posts daily field condition updates online during picking season, so you always know what is ripe before you drive. A u-pick ticket includes the playground and farm animals, and the winery pours Thursday and Friday evenings for the adults.
Big Red Orchard
Picking Season: Begin in September | Thur (3-10pm) | Fri-sat (3-11pm) | Sun (11am-8pm)
4900 32 Mile Rd., Washington, MI 48095
Phone: (586) 752-7888
Website: Big Red Orchard
An orchard dating to 1878 that nearly closed for good before new owners brought it roaring back, and one of the oldest u-pick apple orchards in Michigan. The fall season begins in September with u-pick apples and pumpkins, fresh donuts, and cold-pressed cider. The Legacy Bar on the property pours year-round, Thursday through Sunday, for anyone who likes their orchard with a taproom.
Stony Creek Orchard & Cider Mill
Picking Season: October 25th & 26th
2961 W. 32 Mile Rd., Romeo, MI 48065
Phone: (586) 752-2453
Website: Stony Creek Orchard & Cider Mill
Family-run since 1939 and less than a mile down 32 Mile Road from Big Red, this is the laid-back orchard for people who want apple picking and quiet instead of festival crowds. Weekend u-pick apples anchor the fall, with red and black raspberries and pumpkins alongside, open daily 10 am to 6 pm in season. The donut house alone justifies the drive up M-53.
A quick note from the team that put this guide together: The Perna Team helps families buy and sell homes in every one of these orchard towns, from Washington Township to Howell. If a weekend among the apple rows has you wondering what it would cost to live near one, or what your current home is worth, call or text (248) 494-4698 for a free home valuation and honest community guidance, or visit thepernateam.com. No pressure, ever. Just neighbors who know the area.
Oakland County U-Pick Farms
Oakland County’s u-pick anchor is Long Family Orchard, Farm and Cider Mill in Commerce Township, a four-season farm minutes from M-5 and Proud Lake Recreation Area.
Long Family Orchard & Farm, Facebook
Long Family Orchard, Farm & Cider Mill
Picking Season: Begin June 30 (Starting 3pm)
1540 E. Commerce Rd., Commerce Township, MI 48382
Phone: (248) 360-3774
Website: Long Family Orchard, Farm & Cider Mill
A true four-season operation: fresh asparagus at the farm stands in spring, sweet corn and tomatoes in summer, then u-pick apples and pumpkins once the cider mill fires up after Labor Day in Commerce Township. The family updates its website daily with which stands are open, right down to the Bogie Lake Road field stand. For most of western Oakland County, this is the closest full cider mill and pick-your-own experience on the map, about 20 minutes from Novi.
Wayne County U-Pick Farms
Wayne County’s u-pick scene centers on no-spray blueberries in Belleville and a certified organic cider mill experience on the rural western edge of Plymouth.
Blueville Acres Blueberry Farm
Picking Season: mid July to mid August
38093 Judd Rd., Belleville, MI 48111
Phone: (313) 706-5006
Website: Blueville Acres Blueberry Farm
A small family blueberry farm growing no-spray berries, with picking from mid July to mid August at refreshingly old-fashioned prices in Belleville. Hours flex with how fast the berries ripen, and the family posts open days and field conditions on its Facebook page and Google listing before each picking day, so check before driving out. It pairs easily with an afternoon at Lower Huron Metropark just down the road.
Plymouth Orchards & Cider Mill
Picking Season: U-Pick Apples Starts in Sep every weekends through fall season | The pumpkin patch opens on October 1st
10685 Warren Rd., Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: (734) 455-2290
Website: Plymouth Orchards & Cider Mill
A certified organic orchard on the quiet gravel-road edge of Plymouth, known for award-winning cider, fresh donuts, and a wagon ride out to the u-pick pumpkin patch. The fall season runs from late August into early November, daily 9 am to 7 pm, with no admission or parking fees. Apples here are mostly picked for you and sold at the Red Shed Market, so come for pumpkins, cider, farm animals, and the full fall harvest atmosphere.
Washtenaw County and Ann Arbor Area U-Pick Farms
The Ann Arbor area offers the region’s best blueberry picking plus one of the only organic-practice u-pick patches in Southeast Michigan.
Dexter Blueberry Farm, Facebook
Dexter Blueberry Farm
Picking Season: Begin July 13 | Mon-Sat (8am-7:30pm) | Sun (12-6pm)
11024 Beach Rd., Dexter, MI 48130
Phone: (734) 426-2900
Website: Dexter Blueberry Farm
Blueberries and nothing but, done right for more than 80 years just outside the village of Dexter. The season opens in July when the berries ripen and runs into late August, Monday through Saturday 8:30 am to 7:30 pm and Sunday from noon to 6 pm. Bring a clean bucket if you have one, bring cash if you can, and watch for road construction around downtown Dexter on the way in.
HoneyBee U-Pick at Tantre Farm
Picking Season: Begin July 4 (8am-12pm)
5700 Scio Church Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Phone: (734) 475-4323
Website: HoneyBee U-Pick at Tantre Farm
An organic, no-spray picking patch at the corner of Scio Church and Zeeb roads, about 15 minutes west of downtown Ann Arbor, grown by the Tantre Farm family as part of a long-term soil restoration project. June strawberries run 6 dollars a pound to pick, a small blueberry patch opens on limited hours in July, and already-picked pumpkins arrive in October, with payment by cash, check, or Venmo. Roundabout construction at the Zeeb and Scio Church intersection means checking the posted detour routes before you go.
Wasem Fruit Farm
Picking Season: Open Every Friday Thru Dec 19th (9am-5pm)
6580 Judd Rd., Milan, MI 48160
Phone: (734) 482-2342
Website: Wasem Fruit Farm
A family fruit farm south of Ann Arbor with pick-your-own tart cherries starting around the Fourth of July for a short two-to-three-week run, apples from September into November, and pumpkins in October. It is one of the few dog-friendly u-pick farms in the region, so the whole family really can come. Hours run short outside peak weekends, so check the farm’s posted schedule before making the drive down Judd Road.
Livingston County U-Pick Farms Near Brighton and Howell
Livingston County families have two verified u-pick destinations this season: Spicer Orchards in Hartland Township just off US-23, and Hazen’s Blueberry Farm on the west side of Howell.
Spicer Orchards
Picking Season: Begin June 23
10411 Clyde Rd., Fenton (Hartland Township), MI 48430
Phone: (810) 632-7692
Website: Spicer Orchards
The full farm-day experience just off US-23 at the Clyde Road exit: raspberries, lavender, and blueberries in midsummer, wagon rides into the apple rows from late August through October, and a farm market with cider and donuts open daily 9 am to 7 pm in Fenton. The first pick-your-own wristband is free, additional wristbands run 5 dollars per person, and fruit is charged by the pound. Strawberries wrapped early this season and the peach crop will not open for picking, so plan around berries and apples, and lace up for the farm’s new series of on-site 5K races running from August through December.
Hazen’s Blueberry Farm
Picking Season: Begin July 3
1144 Peavy Rd., Howell, MI 48843
Phone: (517) 548-1841
Website: Hazen’s Blueberry Farm
Strictly u-pick and family-run for more than 50 years, Hazen’s in Howell is the blueberry destination on the west side of the region, with raspberries following into fall and peaches in the years the crop allows. In-season hours run Tuesday through Sunday, 8 am to 7 pm, closed Mondays. Save room for the on-site Sweet Marias bake shop, where the blueberry pie and award-winning raw honey have a following of their own.
Worth the Drive: U-Pick Farms Just Beyond Metro Detroit
Three farms just outside the core Metro Detroit counties reward the extra minutes on the road: Brookwood Fruit Farm in Almont, Kapnick Orchards in Britton, and Erie Orchards near the Ohio line.
Brookwood Fruit Farm, Facebook
Brookwood Fruit Farm
Picking Season: Available in July
7845 Bordman Rd., Almont, MI 48003
Phone: (810) 798-8312
Website: Brookwood Fruit Farm
Tart cherries and raspberries in July with free pitting for every cherry picked on site, then more than 40 apple varieties from August through October. Brookwood expects peaches in early to mid August, one of the only picks for a Michigan peach anywhere in the region this season. Open daily 9 am to 5 pm in season, about 15 minutes north of Romeo up M-53.
Kapnick Orchards
Picking Season: Sep 13th and continue every Sat and Sun until Oct 26th
4245 N. Rogers Hwy., Britton, MI 49229
Phone: (517) 423-7419
Website: Kapnick Orchards
A Lenawee County institution with sour cherries and blueberries in July and apples from August through October, plus a year-round farm market and bakery open Monday through Saturday 7 am to 6 pm and Sunday 9 am to 5 pm. The apple fritters have a regional reputation for good reason. It pairs well with a day trip through the Irish Hills southwest of Ann Arbor.
Erie Orchards & Cider Mill
Picking Season: July blueberries | August & September apples
1235 E. Erie Rd., Erie, MI 48133
PHone: (734) 848-4518
Website: Erie Orchards & Cider Mill
Now in its 49th season down near the Ohio line, Erie Orchards picks blueberries in July and peaches when the crop allows, then apples and pumpkins in fall with the cider mill running alongside. Hours run Monday through Saturday 9 am to 7 pm and Sunday 11 am to 6 pm. Downriver families can fold it into a Lake Erie Metropark day for a full southern-Wayne outing.
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U-Pick Farms Metro Detroit Said Goodbye To
A handful of longtime favorites are no longer picking, and knowing which ones saves a wasted drive. Berry Hill Farm in Dexter has closed for the foreseeable future after years of summer berries on North Territorial Road. Slow Farm on Whitmore Lake Road in Ann Arbor changed hands, and the new operation is not offering u-pick.
Rowe’s Produce Farm in Ypsilanti Township, a strawberry tradition for generations of Washtenaw County families, permanently ended u-pick strawberries after two straight weather-wrecked crops. The farm still runs u-pick peas in June and its beloved summer sweet corn market, so it is not gone, just different. And Ashton Orchards, the little cider mill on Seymour Lake Road in Ortonville, has closed as its owners step back after decades of donuts.
The Perna Team keeps this guide updated as farms open, close, and change hands, so readers never make the drive for nothing.
Tips for a Great Day at Metro Detroit U-Pick Farms
The best u-pick days start early, carry cash, and begin with a two-minute check of the farm’s field conditions online.
Quick answer: Arrive in the morning, bring cash, dress for the field, and check the farm’s page the day you go, since picking hours change with ripening and weather.
A few more things the regulars know:
- Go in the morning, especially on weekends. Fields get picked over and checkout lines build by early afternoon, and the best u-pick farms in Metro Detroit for families are far calmer before lunch.
- Check the farm’s page the day you visit. Ripening, weather, and crowds change picking hours daily, and in a season like this one, stone fruit availability changes week to week.
- Carry cash. Several farms take only cash, check, or Venmo, and card readers get spotty out in the fields.
- Dress for the field: closed-toe shoes, hats, sunscreen, and bug spray for the berry rows.
- Bring containers when a farm asks for them. Dexter Blueberry Farm loves a clean bucket, while most orchards provide or sell picking containers.
- Rinse everything at home before eating, and lean on the fresh produce handling resources from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for safe storage and preserving guidance.
- Make a full day of it. Pick in the morning, then cool off in the afternoon at one of the top splash pads in Metro Detroit.
Make the Most of U-Pick Season in Metro Detroit
From the first strawberry of June to the last pumpkin wagon of October, the u-pick farms in Metro Detroit deliver a season worth building weekends around. Every farm above is verified, every address checked, and the picking calendar is as current as it gets. Pick a county, pick a crop, and go make a mess of the back seat.
And if all this exploring has your family thinking about where to put down roots, whether that is walkable Plymouth, lake-country Commerce Township, or an orchard-country address off 32 Mile Road, The Perna Team is happy to help you compare communities the same way this guide compares farms: honestly, specifically, and with your situation first. Search homes and neighborhood guides at thepernateam.com, or call or text (248) 494-4698 for a free home valuation or personalized town recommendations.
Key Takeaways
- Every u-pick farm in this guide is individually verified as open and picking for the 2026 season, with addresses, hours, and phone numbers checked farm by farm.
- Berries, apples, and pumpkins are strong across Metro Detroit, while peaches and cherries took heavy statewide weather damage, so call before driving for stone fruit.
- The Van Dyke corridor through Washington Township and Romeo packs four u-pick farms within a few miles: Verellen, Westview, Big Red, and Stony Creek.
- Blueberry picking is the region’s most dependable crop, with Dexter Blueberry Farm, Blueville Acres, Hazen’s, and HoneyBee all verified for the season.
- Several longtime favorites, including Berry Hill Farm, Slow Farm, and Rowe’s u-pick strawberries, are gone, and this guide covers what changed so nobody wastes a drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What fruits can you pick at u-pick farms in Metro Detroit?
U-pick farms in Metro Detroit offer strawberries, cherries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, plums, apples, and pumpkins across the season. Strawberries open the calendar in June, berries carry the summer, and apples and pumpkins run from late August through October. A few farms add extras like lavender, asparagus, and sunflowers.
What does u-pick mean at Michigan farms?
U-pick, also called pick-your-own or PYO, means visitors harvest fruit straight from the field or orchard and pay for what they gather, usually by the pound or by the container. The farm provides the rows, the buckets, and the guidance, and the payoff is peak-ripeness fruit, often for less than grocery prices.
When does strawberry picking season start in Metro Detroit?
Strawberry picking in Metro Detroit typically starts in early to mid June and runs two to four weeks depending on weather. Farms like Westview Orchards, Verellen Orchards, Blake’s, and HoneyBee U-Pick post daily field updates during the season, and the ripest picking usually lands in the middle two weeks of June.
Where can I go apple picking in Metro Detroit?
The best apple picking in Metro Detroit runs along the Van Dyke corridor in Washington Township and Romeo, home to Westview Orchards, Big Red Orchard, and Stony Creek Orchard. Blake’s in Armada, Long Family Orchard in Commerce Township, and Spicer Orchards in Hartland Township round out the list from late August through October.
How much does u-pick fruit cost in Metro Detroit?
Most Metro Detroit u-pick fruit is charged by the pound, with entry policies varying by farm. Spicer Orchards includes the first wristband free and charges 5 dollars for extras, Verellen charges 5 dollars per adult credited toward purchase, and HoneyBee prices strawberries at 6 dollars per pound. Always confirm current pricing before visiting.
Are there peaches to pick in Metro Detroit this season?
Peach picking is extremely limited in Metro Detroit for the 2026 season because severe winter cold killed most of Michigan’s peach buds. Brookwood Fruit Farm in Almont expects peaches in early to mid August, while Spicer Orchards will not open peach picking at all. Call any farm before driving for peaches.
What happened to Rowe’s u-pick strawberries in Ypsilanti?
Rowe’s Produce Farm in Ypsilanti Township permanently ended u-pick strawberries after two consecutive weather-damaged crops in 2024 and 2025. The farm continues to offer u-pick peas in June and operates its popular sweet corn market each summer. Nearby alternatives for strawberries include HoneyBee U-Pick in Ann Arbor and Westview Orchards in Washington.
Where can I pick blueberries near Ann Arbor?
Dexter Blueberry Farm at 11024 Beach Rd. is the Ann Arbor area’s dedicated blueberry destination, picking from July into late August. HoneyBee U-Pick on Scio Church Road opens a smaller organic patch on limited July hours, and Blueville Acres in Belleville picks mid July to mid August a short drive east.
Do u-pick farms in Metro Detroit take credit cards?
Many Metro Detroit u-pick farms prefer cash, and several accept only cash, check, or Venmo. HoneyBee U-Pick takes cash, check, or Venmo, and Dexter Blueberry Farm appreciates exact change. Card readers can be unreliable out in the fields, so the safest plan is bringing cash to any farm on this list.
What should I bring to a u-pick farm in Michigan?
Bring cash, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, bug spray, water, and a cooler for the drive home. Some farms, like Dexter Blueberry Farm, welcome a clean bucket from home, while most orchards provide or sell containers. Hats and long pants help in berry rows, and morning visits beat both the heat and the crowds.
Are Metro Detroit u-pick farms good for young kids?
Metro Detroit u-pick farms are one of the region’s best outings for young kids, with low bushes, short rows, and easy wins. Westview Orchards includes farm animals and a playground with picking, Blake’s adds a full Funland, and blueberry farms like Hazen’s work well for toddlers because the picking is simple.
Can I bring my dog to u-pick farms in Metro Detroit?
Most u-pick farms in Metro Detroit ask that pets stay home, but a few welcome them. Wasem Fruit Farm in Milan is one of the region’s few dog-friendly u-pick farms, and Blake’s allows pets at select locations. Confirm each farm’s current pet policy before bringing a dog.
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