Nothing screams the beginning of summertime like getting your hands dirty from strawberry picking! June marks the beginning of the U-Pick season in Michigan and as it's been a cooler spring, many farms will not open for U-Pick strawberries until June 12-16 and only last a few short weeks.
Following is a list of local U-Pick strawberry farms — Be sure to call ahead before venturing out to confirm they have berries available to pick.
Middleton Berry Farm
4790 Oakwood Road, Ortonville
248-831-1004
Hours of Operation:
Monday: 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Tuesday: 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Wednesday: closed
Thursday: 7:30 - 10:00 am
Friday: 7:30 - 10:00 am
Saturday: 8:00 - 10:30 am
Sunday: 8:00 - 10:30 am
U-Pick strawberries will be available beginning on Monday, June 12th. Visit their Facebook page for updates.
Strawberries are $2/lb and there is a $5 picking minimum. You are encouraged to bring your own containers (be sure to have your container weighed before you start picking) or you may purchase large picking boxes for $1 or $.50 for quart boxes. Please bring cash or check for payment.
Westview Orchards
65075 Van Dyke, Washington Twp.
586-752-3123
Hours of Operation:
U-Pick: 9am - 5pm
Farm Market: 8am - 6pm
U-pick strawberries, $5 minimum per person. More information including the end of picking season can be found on their Facebook page and website linked above.
Westview's Pick-and-Play package offers families outdoor fun and fresh fruit with FREE access to their 3-acre Playground, Bunny Village, Petting Farm, Indoor Petting Barn: bunnies and chicks, and Log Obstacle Course.
Blake Farms
2 locations:
Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill, 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada 586-784-5343
Blake’s Big Apple, 71485 North Avenue, Armada 586-784-971
Hours of Operation:
8am - 6pm
U-Pick: 9am - 5pm
Both locations will be offering U-Pick strawberries beginning on Thursday, June 15th. Again, please call ahead to confirm and visit them on Facebook for additional information/updates!
