Unfortunately there will be no U-Pick this year due to the devastating freezes that occured in April

No Raspberry U-Pick

(Varies Seasonally, Please call First) No Raspberry U-Pick in 2009

Red and Black

Usually around the 4th of July

(Varies Seasonally, Please call First)

Usually mid August

Red Haven, Velvet, and Suncrest

Usually mid August

Fredonia, Niagra, Concord

All varieties are available for discount pricing. We ask that grapes be picked in half bushel or bushel baskets, which is approximately 28 pounds.

Different discounts depend on the quantity picked. Rates will be different for each category below. The more you pick, the better the discount.

• 1 to 60 pounds (1 to 2 half bushel baskets)
• Between 60 lbs and 300 lbs (up to about 10 half bushel baskets)
• Over 300 lbs (11 half bushel baskets or more)

Usually available between September and October

Red Sweet Cherries and Ranier (White)

Cherries start around the 4th of July.

Sometimes some varieties are effected by frost, which may result in a smaller crop, thus shortening our U-Pick season. Please call ahead for exact dates, times, and directions (U-Pick is not at the Apple Barn).

Golden Delicious, Crispin (Mutsu), Red Delicious, Empire, Northern Spy, Braeburn, Cortland, Fuji, Ida Red, Jonagold, Jonathan, Rome, Winesap.

Minimum purchase 1 Bushel (basket or bag not included in price)

Please no dogs in Apple U-Pick area.

Apple U-Pick usually starts the last weekend of September thru Columbus Day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Michigan time. U-Pick begins September 19 and continues til October 4, 2009. Please call (269) 429-0596 for any further details or updates. Apple U-Pick customers will receive special offers and/or discounts at the Apple Barn after your U-Picking excursion. Besides additional amounts of apples available at the U-Pick, you will be able to find several apple varieties at the Apple Barn that are not available for picking, like Gala, Honey Crisp, and Macintosh. We also will have Fresh Nye's Apple Cider, fruit pies, caramel apples, pears, plums, pumpkins, grapes, and several varieties of winter squash. We also have Michigan Maple Syrup, Michigan Honey, and many jams, jellies, dressings, salsas and much more.

Depending on crop size and picker turnout, picking could be slim for the last weekend. Please call ahead to check availability and plan accordingly.

• Call ahead to check availability of produce, picking conditions, and prices.
• We have containers for you to pick into.
  • Raspberry and Blackberry containers are free.
  • Baskets are provided for peaches at an extra charge. You can bring your own containers to transfer them over to after picking and weigh in.
  • Bags or Baskets are provided for Apples at an extra charge.
• Wear appropriate clothes and hats for the weather.
• Bring sunscreen and water, especially if it is a hot day.
• No climbing on any trees (especially peach trees which are not particularly sturdy)
• Children are welcome, but please plan to supervise anyone under 10 years of age.
• Pick at your own risk. We are not responsible for any injuries.
• Over full baskets will be charged extra.
• Stay within areas described by employees, other sections is for farm use to provide for the Apple Barn.
• If you drive to U-Pick area we reserve the right to inspect your vehicle before and after picking.
• Driver's License may be required to pick if you drive back into the farm (peaches only).