Michigan is renowned for its diverse selection of peaches, including the widely-known Red Haven Peach and the newcomer Flamin’ Fury, which is quickly gaining popularity. There are plenty of reasons to appreciate Michigan’s peaches.
If you’re looking for the best time of year to go peach picking in Michigan aim for early July to mid-September with the middle of August being the prime time to go peach picking.
Quick tips for picking peaches:
- Avoid green peaches, they haven’t ripened enough yet
- Gently squeeze near the stem, if it gives slightly, it’s ready to be picked
- Peaches are delicate, treat them gently and store them stem side down
1. Moelker Orchards & Farm Market
Moelker Orchards & Farm Market features U-Pick fruits, a market with various jams and fruit salsas. A bakery with donuts, fudge, cookies, muffins, and caramel apples. The bakery also carries frozen, ready to bake pies, crisps and apple dumplings.
Location:
9265 Kenowa Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 453-2585
Types of Peaches:
- Red Haven (Available 8/13)
- Bellaire (Available 8/18)
- Glowing Star (Available 8/22)
Hours:
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Other U-Pick Fruits Available:
- Apples
- Cherries
- Pears
- Plums
- Pumpkins
2. Fruit Acres
Fruit Acres features U-Pick fruits, a market with raspberries, blueberries, black sweet cherries, Arkansas tomatoes, sugar snap peas, snow peas, zucchini, cucumbers, and herbs. Open August 13 through September 11 on the weekend only.
Location:
3452 Friday Road, Coloma, MI
(269) 468-3668
Types of Peaches:
- Red Haven (Available 8/7 – 8/14)
- Starfire (Available 8/7 – 8/20)
- Coral Star (Available 8/14 – 8/21)
- All Star (Available 8/20 – 8/31)
- Blushing Star (White Flesh Peach) (Available 8/25 – 9/10)
- Sweet Star (Available 8/20 – 8/30)
- Cling (Baby Gold Type) (Available 8/1 – 8/31)
- Glowing Star (Available 9/1 – 9/10)
- Star 86 (Available 9/5 – 9/10)
- Autumn Star (Available 8/15 – 8/30)
Hours:
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Other U-Pick Fruits Available:
- Apples
- Cherries
3. Lehman’s Orchard
Lehman’s Orchard features U-Pick fruits, a winery, and cidery featuring over a dozen fruit wines and ciders, farm market, and a nursery selling disease-resistant apple trees. They pride themselves on their sustainable and organic growing methods.
Location:
2280 Portage Road, Niles, MI
(269) 683-9078
Hours:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Other U-Pick Fruits Available:
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
- Sweet Cherries
- Tart Cherries
- Currants
- Blueberries
- Pears
- Nectarines
- Tomatoes
- Apples
4. Stover’s Farm Market
Stover’s Farm Market features U-Pick fruits and a farm market selling a wide assortment of jams, fruit salsa, peanut butter, dried fruit, and pickles.
Location:
7837 M-139 Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1401
Hours:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Other U-Pick Fruits Available:
- Sweet cherries
- Red and black raspberries
- Strawberries
- Sweet Cherries
- Tart Cherries
- Apricots
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Apples
- Grapes
- Pumpkins
5. Schell Family Farm
Schell Family Farm is a newcomer to the U-Pick farms in Michigan. 2019 was its first season. Aside from U-Pick fruits, it also features 7 acres of wildflowers and 40 acres of Christmas trees.
Location:
10055 Dexter-Pinckney Rd, Pinckney, MI 48169
(989) 954-9978
Hours:
12:00 am to 6:00 pm Fridays
10:00 am to 6:00 pm Weekends
Other U-Pick Fruits Available:
- Plums
- Apples
- Pumpkins
6. King Orchards
King Orchards has two locations, the main orchard in Northern Michigan and a market-only location at 986 US 31 S, Kewadin, Michigan, 49648. The main orchard features U-Pick fruits, a market, and a bakery. King Orchards also ships frozen fruit across the country.
Location:
4620 N M-88, Central Lake, MI 49622
(231) 544-6479
Types of Peaches:
- Red Haven (Available 7/28)
- Garnet Beauty (Available 8/10)
Hours:
9:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday – Saturday
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday
Other U-Pick Fruits Available:
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Sweet Cherries
- Tart Cherries
- Apricots
- Nectarines
- Apples
7. Overhiser Orchards
Overhiser Orchards features a U-Pick orchard, petting zoo, pumpkin patch. They also have a fishing pond stocked with bluegill, sunfish, large and small mouth bass, and perch.
Location:
6405 109th Ave. South Haven MI 49090
(616) 836-3341
Types of Peaches:
- PF 1 (Available 7/20)
- Rising Star (Available 7/30)
- Red Haven (Available 8/8)
- Coral Star & Flaming Fury (Available 8/20)
- All Star, Loring, and Sun Crest (Available 8/25)
- Virgil & Arkansas 9 (Available 8/10 – 8/15)
- Baby Golds 5 & 7 (Available 8/30)
Hours:
9:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday – Saturday
9:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday
Other U-Pick Fruits Available:
- Sweet Cherries
- Blueberries
- Tart Cherries
- Balaton Cherries
- Apricots
- Nectarines
- Plums
- Pears
- Apples
8. Crane Orchards
Crane Orchards features a U-Pick orchard, corn maze, and vacation and event rentals.
Location:
6054 124th Ave, Fennville MI 49408
(269) 561-8651
Types of Peaches:
- Gala
- Blazing Star
- Starfire
- All Star
- Loring
- Blushing Star
- Contender
- Bounty
Hours:
10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Other U-Pick Fruits Available:
- Cherries
- Apples
- Pumpkins
9. Spicer Orchards
Spicer Orchards features a U-Pick orchard, corn maze, harvest festival, and a 5K Pumpkin run in September. They also feature a bakery and winery serving caramel apples, donuts, wine, cider, and ice cream.
Location:
10411 Clyde Rd, Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 632-7692
Hours:
9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Other U-Pick Fruits Available:
- Strawberries
- Cherries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Apples
10. Blok Orchard
Blok Orchard features roughly 50 acres of U-Pick orchards as well as a farm market that sells fresh fruits and vegetables.
Location:
6365 4 Mile Road, Ada MI 49301
(616) 676-1153
Hours:
9:00 am to 7:00 pm
Other U-Pick Fruits Available:
- Cherries
- Blueberries
- Apples
11. Clearview Orchards
Clearview Orchards features apple and peach orchards. They also sell fresh eggs and local honey.
Location:
1051 Barry Rd, Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 655-1454
Hours:
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Weekends only
Other U-Pick Fruits Available:
- Apples
- Pumpkins
12. Grange Ave. Market & You-Pick Orchard
Grange Ave. Market & You-Pick Orchard features U-Pick fruit orchards and a farm market that sells honey, fresh fruits, and vegetables.
Location:
1900 13 Mile Rd, Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 205-5307
Hours:
8:00 am to 6:30 pm
Other U-Pick Fruits Available:
- Cherries
- Berries
- Plums
- Nectarines
- Apples
13. Country Mill Orchard & Cider Mill
Country Mill Orchard & Cider Mill features U-Pick fruit orchards and a farm market that sells cider, blueberry donuts, and pre-picked blueberries, peaches and apples.
Location:
4648 Otto Road, Charlotte, MI 48813
(517) 543-1019
Hours:
9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Other U-Pick Fruits Available:
- Apples
14. Erie Orchards & Cider Mill
Erie Orchards & Cider Mill features U-Pick fruit orchards, a petting zoo, corn maze, and a store that sells jams, hot sauces, fudge, donuts, and more.
Location:
1235 Erie Road, Erie, Michigan 48133
(734) 848-4518
Types of Peaches:
- Red Haven
- Newhaven
- Glohaven
- Canadian Harmony
- Jim Dandy
- Cresthaven
- Red Skin
Hours:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Other U-Pick Fruits Available:
- Apples
- Blueberries
15. McCallum’s Orchard & Cider Mill
McCallum’s Orchard & Cider Mill features U-Pick fruit orchards, a bakery with donuts, winery, and a cidery.
Location:
5697 Harris Rd, Jeddo, MI 48032
(810) 887-8774
Hours:
12:00 am to 6:00 pm Weekdays
12:00 am to 7:00 pm Weekends
Other U-Pick Fruits Available:
- Strawberries
- Cherries
16. Jacob’s Farm
Jacob’s Farm features U-Pick fruit orchards, a corn maze, and a kitchen that serves pizza, salads, and wraps.
Location:
7100 East Traverse Hwy. Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 632-6293
Hours:
Dawn until Dusk
Other U-Pick Fruits Available:
- Apples
- Strawberries
- Cherries
- Plums
- Raspberries
17. Royal Farms
Royal Farms features U-Pick fruit orchards, a corn maze, hay rides, wine and hard cider, and a bakery/gift shop with cherry-themed jewelry, towels, candles, and more.
Location:
10445 North US 31, Ellsworth, MI 49729
(231) 599-3222
Hours:
9:00 am to 7:00 pm
9:00 am to 6:00 pm Sundays
Other U-Pick Fruits Available:
- Apples
- Strawberries
- Cherries
18. Dutch Farm Market
Dutch Farm Market features U-Pick fruit orchards, a bakery with pies, cookies, muffins and other baked goods and a market with jams, caramel apples, and more.
Location:
6967 109th Ave. South Haven, MI 49090
(269) 637-8334
Types of Peaches:
- Flaming Fury
- Red Haven
- All Star
- Glowing Star
- Rising Star
- Coral Star
- Harmony
- Loring
- Glo Haven
- Red Skin
- Baby Gold
Hours:
9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Other U-Pick Fruits Available:
- Apples
- Cherries
19. Morrison Farms
Morrison Farms features U-Pick fruit orchards, a bakery with pies, donuts, and ice cream, and a market with jams, soap, candles, and more.
Location:
11575 S. Elk Lake Rd. Williamsburg, Mi 49690
(231) 342-8941
Hours:
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Other U-Pick Fruits Available:
- Apples
- Cherries
- Nectarines
- Apricots
- Plums
- Pears
- Pumpkins