Strawberry season typically lasts from mid-June to early July, but fluctuations in weather like temperature, precipitation, or unexpected cold spells can impact the ripening of strawberries, causing them to be ready earlier or later than expected each year.
As we head into early summer, pick-your-own berry farms are starting to bloom with sweet and juicy treats!
A couple of things to keep in mind before fruit picking: most farms will only accept cash, so be sure to bring some with you, and while some places provide containers to collect your fruit, it’s always a good idea to bring your own.
Check out our top picks (no pun intended) for strawberry-picking farms in Michigan!
1. Jacob’s Farm
Run by the Wiktop family since 1892, this 40-acre estate is now home to a full-service restaurant and bar, event venue, 10-acre corn maze attraction, kids’ play area, and a much-loved U-pick orchard.
The fruit-picking season begins in mid-June, continuing into early fall with their premier apple varieties. Prices will vary depending on the fruit and season.
- Location: Traverse City
- Hours: Open dawn to dusk (rest of farm closed Mon., Tues. & Wed.)
- Also Offers Pre-Picked Strawberries: No
- Other U-Pick Fruits Available: Raspberries, cherries, peaches, apples
2. Pellegrini Farms
Though it started in Italy, the Pellegrini family farm continued its legacy in America in 1921, later expanding the business from a dairy farm into a pick-your-own strawberry farm along with cabbage, grains, and sugar beets.
Picking dates and hours are usually announced as the berries ripen, so keep an eye on their Facebook page for details.
- Location: River Road, Vulcan
- Hours: Open from July 4th for 3 weeks for strawberry picking (call 906-396-5728 during the season for updated opening hours)
- Also Offers Pre-Picked Strawberries: Yes
- Other U-Pick Fruits Available: Blueberries
3. Krupp Farms
Fourth-generation strawberry farmer and beloved man in the community Paul Krupp made the family farm what it is today — a 15-acre space specializing in fresh snapped asparagus, rhubarb, and pick-your-own strawberries.
This farm is the complete package with a petting zoo and milk house serving up a full menu of premium ice cream treats!
Strawberry picking season normally begins mid-June (subject to weather conditions and availability). Krupp Farms kindly limits 1 child to every adult in the U-pick field for supervision and safety. Fruit containers are provided.
- Location: Comstock Park, Kent County
- Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Closed Sundays
- Also Offers Pre-Picked Strawberries: Yes
- Other U-Pick Fruits Available: Raspberries
4. Middleton Berry Farm
Started up in 2014, this stunning 40-acre family farm cultivates only 6 acres for strawberries, raspberries, and a pumpkin patch, leaving the rest to sustain rich wildlife.
Strawberry season begins mid-June, but dates are updated as the crop develops, so find updates here and on their website.
There is a minimum fee of $10, and picking containers will be weighed at check-in. Cash/check only. Read further customer rules here.
- Location: Ortonville, Oakland County
- Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Also Offers Pre-Picked Strawberries: No
- Other U-Pick Fruits Available: Raspberries
5. Slow Farm Organic
This biodiverse farm stand and U-pick operation grows a wide range of heirloom vegetables and flowers across 187 acres and uses no-till practices to preserve the genetic diversity of their crops.
Slow Farm also provides hands-on agroecology and nutrition education through their U-pick practice.
They expect to open for strawberry picking mid to late June due to late frosts. Bringing your own box/picking basket is recommended.
- Location: Whitmore Lake Road, Ann Arbor
- Hours: Wed.-Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Also Offers Pre-Picked Strawberries: No
- Other U-Pick Fruits Available: Raspberries, Rhubarb
6. Rowe’s Produce Farm
Rowe’s Farm boasts the largest acreage dedicated to U-pick strawberries in Michigan with 25 acres!
Rowe’s has been operating mostly as a U-pick operation since the late 60s but is also home to a large farmer’s market selling various vegetable varieties, honey, jams, jellies, and more.
Picking trays are supplied free of charge, and “all you can eat” is permitted while picking. Subscribe to their mailing list for updates on when strawberry picking season will start this year.
- Location: Martz Road, Ypsilanti
- Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Also Offers Pre-Picked Strawberries: Yes
- Other U-Pick Fruits Available: No
7. Spicer Orchard Farm Market
The Spicer family orchard has been going strong for five generations, starting with a humble fruit market before expanding their farm to accommodate a winery, cider mill, and bakery.
Customers coming to pick their own fruit are taken by horse and wagon into the fruit fields. There’s also family fun to be had in the playground, corn maze, and pumpkin patch in the fall.
Strawberry season is expected to start in late June (around the 25th) for prime strawberry picking.
- Location: Clyde Road, Fenton
- Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
- Also Offers Pre-Picked Strawberries: Yes
- Other U-Pick Fruits Available: Blueberries, cherries, raspberries, peaches, apples
8. AJ’s Berry Farm
AJ, his wife Amy, and their five daughters have helped turn a once quarter-acre strawberry patch into a farm of seasonal fruits and vegetables, a farmer’s market, and a venue for field trips, hay rides, and a pumpkin-launching show, among other family activities!
Strawberry season starts around June 30th. You’ll be assigned a row to pick from with the help of AJ’s staff. No dogs or any animals are allowed onto the fruit patches.
You can bring your own quart boxes for picking or bucket/pails for picking by the pound.
- Location: Salina Road, Lachine
- Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Closed Sundays
- Also Offers Pre-Picked Strawberries: Yes
- Other U-Pick Fruits Available: Raspberries
9. Diederich’s Berry & Produce Farm
Diederich’s farm has been in operation for over 50 years. They started out growing strawberries before adding raspberries to their U-pick tradition.
Diederich’s is also home to a farm market selling beets, corn, melon, potatoes, winter squash, and much more.
Appointments need to be scheduled before picking at the farm, so call or make an appointment by email (contact details found on their Facebook page).
- Location: Morrice Road, Webberville
- Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily (call ahead as hours can vary)
- Also Offers Pre-Picked Strawberries: Yes
- Other U-Pick Fruits Available: Raspberries
10. Lehman’s Orchard
Family-run since 1929, Lehman’s Orchard began with 40 acres of tart cherries before adding various other fruit crops to the orchard.
At the end of the picking season, all U-pick fruit is fermented into wine, which is sold alongside various jams, honey, and decorative gourds in the Lehman’s Farmhouse nearby.
There is also wine tasting on-site and a cider mill. Strawberry picking season begins June 10th, and bringing your own containers is encouraged.
- Location: Portage Road, Niles
- Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Also Offers Pre-Picked Strawberries: Yes
- Other U-Pick Fruits Available: Sweet & tart cherries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches
11. Beard’s Produce
Operating since 1963, Beard’s Produce is located in a peaceful, quiet corner of southwestern Michigan.
It’s home to pick-your-own corn crops, delicious berries, and pumpkin patches in the fall with already harvested berries and corn for sale.
Strawberry picking season is expected to start around June 12th, and no pets are permitted in the U-pick area.
- Location: 140th Avenue, Dorr
- Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (though check the website closer to the season)
- Also Offers Pre-Picked Strawberries: Yes
- Other U-Pick Fruits Available: Blueberries
12. Crisp Country Acres
The Visser family farms 153 acres of produce, growing all manner of delicious fresh fruit and veggies in their many greenhouses with a cold storage unit on-site to extend the season even longer.
A farm market is also open year round selling a variety of meats and produce.
Customers are welcome to bring their own fruit containers, but all containers will need to be weighed at check-in before picking.
- Location: 120th Avenue, Holland
- Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Also Offers Pre-Picked Strawberries: Yes
- Other U-Pick Fruits Available: No
13. Ed Dunneback & Girls Farm
This five-generation family farm is home to live music, fruit festival events, a full bakery, fashion shows, a market shop, a corn maze, and much more!
After a morning of fruit picking, you can cool down with one of their delicious summer fruit beers (or ice creams/shales for the kids).
Minimum picking will be a 4-quart bucket. Just one adult for every 2 children. Sign up for a U-pick time slot on their website before coming out as picking hours and availability can change.
- Location: Grand Rapids
- Hours: Tues. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Wed. & Fri. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Thurs. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Also Offers Pre-Picked Strawberries: No
- Other U-Pick Fruits Available: Sweet and tart cherries, apples, asparagus, pumpkins
14. Brooks Berry Patch
Established in 2021, Brooks Berry Patch is a small family-run farm. They offer U-pick berries with their first pick-your-own strawberry season beginning in 2023. They also sell freshly picked strawberries and raspberries.
NOTE: Brooks Berry Patch is cash only. Pre-picked berries are on a first-come, first-served basis, and no strawberry orders can be taken in the 2023 season. U-pick strawberry season will be announced on their Facebook page, so head over there for updates.
- Location: Fremont
- Hours: Updates to follow on their Facebook page
- Also Offers Pre-Picked Strawberries: Yes
- Other U-Pick Fruits Available: No
15. Hanulick Farm Market & Orchard
This third-generation orchard and farm market houses many varieties of strawberries and freshly picked berries on site.
Hanulick Farm also offers 32 varieties of apples (including heirloom types), sunflowers, baked goods, and various other fresh produce.
Strawberry season at Hanulick Farm is mid-June to early July, depending on weather conditions. Keep an eye on their Facebook page for updates!
- Location: Dildine Road, Ionia
- Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Also Offers Pre-Picked Strawberries: Yes
- Other U-Pick Fruits Available: Peaches, pears, apples, and raspberries
16. DeLange’s Redberry Farm
Husband and wife team Dale and Lisa DeLange are proud growers of the finest quality strawberries and raspberries in western Michigan.
The Redberry Farm also sells farm-fresh eggs and honey year round in addition to apples and pumpkins.
The U-pick strawberry season kicks off around June 11th. Fruit containers are provided (quart or larger 8-quart size boxes). No pets are allowed in the U-pick fields.
- Location: Hudsonville
- Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Closed Sundays
- Also Offers Pre-Picked Strawberries: Yes
- Other U-Pick Fruits Available: Raspberries
17. Crane Berry Farm
Run by Dan and Mary Crane (and extended family), Crane Berry Farm is located in Michigan’s upper peninsula.
The farm offers delicious pick-your-own strawberries and sells many pre-harvested varieties from the small and soft ‘Sparkle’ to the larger dark red ‘Cavendish’ strawberries. Yum!
Strawberry season in Crane Berry Farm is typically around early July. Call to place orders for ready-picked berries.
- Location: Paradise Road, Chassell
- Hours: TBA on their Facebook page when berry season begins
- Also Offers Pre-Picked Strawberries: Yes
- Other U-Pick Fruits Available: Raspberries
18. Bird Berry Farm
This small but popular family-run farm offers top-quality U-pick strawberries as well as freshly picked blueberries and raspberries for sale at a great price.
Strawberry season on Bird Berry Farm is estimated to be between June 12th and 15th, so check out their Facebook page to keep posted on picking times. Cash and personal checks are accepted.
- Location: Belding
- Hours: Mon.-Sat. 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Also Offers Pre-Picked Strawberries: Yes
- Other U-Pick Fruits Available: Blueberries
That’s a Wrap!
As you can see, there are many great pick-your-own strawberry farms to choose from throughout Michigan from small and sweet berry patches to larger orchards with fun activities and summer events for big and small kids to enjoy!
As strawberries are fairly climate sensitive, don’t forget to check picking hours before heading out as each growing season could be shorter or later than expected. Happy fruit foraging!
