2024 West-Central Michigan Pumpkin U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in West-Central Michigan in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for pumpkins that we know of in this area.

Not all areas of a state have pumpkins farms that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

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Isabella County

• Papa's Pumpkin Patch - Strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, sweet cherries, pumpkins, corn maze
  3909 S Summerton Road, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858. Phone: (989) 773-4345. Email: contact@papasfamilyfarm.com. Open: all year, Fri-Sunfrom 3 pm to 6 pm; in season daily 3pm-dark, Fri-Sun 11am-dark. Directions: From Mission St. in Mt. Pleasant, go 2 mi. E on Broomfield Road, then 18 mi. N to S Summerton Road. From US-127 take M-20 go E 12 mi. to Summerton Road, then S on Summerton Road approx. 2 mi. to 3909 S. Summerton. Papa\'s Pumpkin Patch is the home of the Michigan Maze and Michigan\'s Field of Dreams. Visit Michigan\'s largest display of farm toys and collectibles, pumpkins, gourds, crafts, and other fall decorations. Hayrides and gator train rides available. Group tours by appointment. Chi - truncated. . Click here for a map and directions. Papa's Pumpkin Patch Alternate phone: (989) 854-1041 From Mission St. in Mt. Pleasant, go 2 mi. E on Broomfield Road, then 1/8 mi. N to S Summerton Road. From US-127 take M-20 go E 1/2 mi. to Summerton Road, then S on Summerton Road approx. 2 mi. to 3909 S. Summerton. is the home of the Michigan Maze and Michigan's Field of Dreams. Visit Michigan's largest display of farm toys and collectibles, pumpkins, gourds, crafts, and other fall decorations. Hayrides and gator train rides available. Group tours by appointment. Children and adults have enjoyed hayrides, farm parties, rides on the Pumpkin Train, shopping in the Toy Store, playing in the playground center and much more. In June, Strawberry season is in full swing, u-pick or we pick open officially from 10am to 6pm, on nice weather days we start earlier and end later. Join us July 4th to watch the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe fireworks display from the mountain. Raspberries and blackberries are a couple weeks later in mid June as are traverse city sweet cherries. If you want to order tart cherries, just let us know! We also have many bakery items, cookies, pies and breads!

Kent County

• Country Basket - apples and pumpkins
  1185 Nine Mile Road NW, Sparta, MI 49345. Phone: 616-784-0218. Open: September 1-November 1, Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 6 p. Click here for a map and directions. . U-pick apples and u-pick pumpkins, fresh cider, fresh donuts, jams, jellies, honey, cherry concentrate, petting zoo, goat ramp and school toursm. Sun. 11 am to 6 pmDrive N from Grand Rapids on M-37 (Alpine Ave.) to the corner of 9 Mile, NW and M-37is on the NW corner of 9 Mile and M-37, 1185 9 Mile, Sparta.
• Ed Dunneback & Girl's Farm - apples, strawberries, pumpkins, apple cider doughnuts
  3025 6 mile Road, NW Grand Rapids, MI 49544. Phone: 616-784-0058. Email: dunnebackfruit@aol.com. Open: We do offer U-pick for strawberries, sweet cherries, apples and pumpkins in season; Strawberries available mid-June, Please feel free to contact us for specific picking hours and availability. Directions: Located approx. Click here for a map and directions. A great way to keep up with what is going on at the farm is our fan page on Facebook, so please "Like" us today! Apples, strawberries (u-pick and ready-picked), asparagus, sweet cherries, apple cider, caramel apples, donuts, pumpkins, squash, tomatoes, cornstalks, Indian corn, straw bales, recipes, play area, miscellaneous farm market items and more! mid-May thru Oct. seasonal hours. Please call for more information. 10 minutes NW of downtown Grand Rapids, Exit 26 (Fruit Ridge Ave.) off I-96, travel 3 miles to 6 Mile Road, Go east on 6 Mile Road, 1-1/4 miles to farm at corner of Peach Ridge Ave. . Come pick your own, or call ahead and order them all packed and ready to go. ((UPDATED: October 12, 2019, JBS)
• Fruit Ridge Hayrides - apples, pumpkins, hayrides or sleighrides, corn maze
  11966 Fruit Ridge NW, Kent City, MI 49330. Phone: 616-887-5052. Email: fruitridgehayrides@msn.com. Directions: N of Grand Rapids: US-131 N to I-96, I-96 W to Exit 26 \(Fruit Ridge Ave.\) Take Fruit Ridge Ave. N approximately 10 miles to 11966 Fruit Ridge Ave. between 14 Mile Rd. and 15 Mile Rd. on the E \(right\) side of the road. . Click here for a map and directions.
  Fruit Ridge Hayrides Facebook page. . N of Grand Rapids: US-131 N to I-96, I-96 W to Exit 26 (Fruit Ridge Ave.) Take Fruit Ridge Ave. N approximately 10 miles to 11966 Fruit Ridge Ave. between 14 Mile Rd. and 15 Mile Rd. on the E (right) side of the roadfor year 'round horser-drawn hayrides or sleighrides by appointment, open to the public for walk-up hayrides and u-pick apples/pumpkins beginning the second weekend in September to through October, weekends only: Fridays, 5 - 9 pm, Saturdays , 12 pm - 9 pm, Sundays , 12 pm - 5 pm. Year 'round horse drawn hayrides or sleighrides thru rolling orchard country, family and corporate parties, Fall weekend hayrides to u-pick apples, pumpkins, Fall harvest items, petting zoo and pony rides. Also, a 15-acre corn maze for hours of fun, as well as apples, pumpkins, cider, and goodies that can be enjoyed in our picnic area. Apple varieties: Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Spy, Rome, HoneycrispFor year -round fun,try a horse drawn hayride or sleigh ride through our woods and orchard. Family reunions, school groups, church youth groups and corporate picnics are always welcome. For more information see Field Trips and Groups. The most magical time of year is during the Fall Harvest Festival. Young and old alike enjoy family fun with activities such as horse drawn hayrides, u-pick crispy apples and huge orange pumpkins, a 10 acre corn maze, pony rides,farm animals to pet and children's activities. Enjoy the beautiful fall colors and the fresh air while enjoying our picnic area. We offer award winning apple cider, delicious homemade donuts and picnic lunch items. In our farm market, you will find picked apples, fancy pumpkins and other fall harvest items such as squash, gourds, decorative corn and corn shocks. (UPDATED: September 19, 2019, JBS)
• Grange Fruit Farm - apples, cherries, peaches, pumpkins,
  10724 Grange Ave, Rockford, MI 49341. Phone: 616-862-5408. Email: info@grangefruit.com. Open: Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6 pm, Saturday 10 am to 4 pm, Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. Directions: Corner of 13mile and Grange Ave. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Find use on Facebook for up to date. U-Pick HONEYCRISP and picked GALA, FUJI, JONAGOLD apples. Also fruit blossom honey, local maple syrup. Pre-picked also available. PUMPKINS! please call or check Facebook. - update for current in season produce. Produce changes weekly. LAST DAY OF SEASON OCTOBER 20 . (UPDATED: September 19, 2019, JBS)
• Morse Brothers - strawberries, pumpkins
  , 5032 Peach Ridge Avenue NW Grand Rapids, MI 49544. Phone: 616-325-8698. Open: strawberries, u-pick and already picked in June; pumpkins in October. Click here for a map of the area. Fresh Michigan strawberries in the summer (June-July) and pumpkins & gourds during the month of October!
• Schwallier's Country Basket - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, apples, pumpkins, raspberries (Autumn, red), Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, farm market, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  1185 9 Mile Road Nw, Sparta, MI 49345. Phone: 616-785-9896. Email: apples@schwalliers.com. Open: Mid August through the end of October; Monday to Friday 7 am to 6 pm; Saturday 8 am to 6 pm; Sunday 10 am to 6 pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard.
  Schwallier's Country Basket Facebook page. Pick your own Raspberries August 19th Corn Maze opens September 7th New for 2013 "A Dinosaur Adventure", one of Grand Rapids most challenging corn maze. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicalshas been a family-owned business since we first opened our barn doors in 1989. We are located in Sparta, Michigan, in the heart of West Michigan's apple capital known as "the Ridge". We are dedicated to serving friends and family who come from near and far to enjoy our delicious treats, fresh produce, and simple, satisfying slice of farm life. Our one-of-a-kind store has grown from humble beginnings as a roadside produce stand into a thriving farm market. Each year we strive to add new, fun activities for families at our farm. We offer U-pick apples, raspberries and pumpkins, a giant corn maze, play area and rides and a farm animal barn. We also offer customized group tours and events, so think of us as you plan your next birthday party, school field trip, company outing or family get-together. (UPDATED: September 19, 2019, JBS)

Montcalm County

• Anderson & Girls Orchards - cherries, pumpkins, strawberries, apples
  2985 N Sheridan Road, Stanton, MI 48888. Phone: 989-831-4228. Email: andergirls@cmsinter.net. Open: April- December , daily 9 am to 6pm. Directions: 3 mi. N of Stanton or 5 mi. S of M-46 on M-66. Some U-Pick is limited: strawberries \(one weekend\), apples \(one weekend\). We have a wide variety of items to offer. Anything from apples & peaches to jams & jellies. Our upstairs is filled with beautiful gifts. Stop by our bakery for a fresh pie & donut. The petting area has lots of animals waiting for your visit. . Click here for a map and directions.
  Anderson & Girls Orchards Facebook page. 3 mi. N of Stanton or 5 mi. S of M-46 on M-66. Some U-Pick is limited: strawberries (one weekend), apples (one weekend). We have a wide variety of items to offer. Anything from apples & peaches to jams & jellies. Our upstairs is filled with beautiful gifts. Stop by our bakery for a fresh pie & donut. The petting area has lots of animals waiting for your visit. Anderson and Girls Orchards facebook page.
• Frugthaven Farm - apples, asparagus, pumpkins, donuts, taken wagon ride, Kaffebar, Cidery, apple cidernill, Events, Summer Music Series, weddings,
  11466 W Carson City Rd, Greenville, MI 48838. Phone: (616) 754-9223. Email: hello@frugthavenfarm.com. Open: see their website. Click here for a map and directions. is your orchard destination for great coffee, unique shopping, outdoor events, weddings, hard cider tasting and more. Visit our Kaffebar or the Cidery for your favorite beverages and Pink + Frillos for gifts, home decor & apparel. Just opened on August 15, 2019. facebook page. Apple varieties are McIntosh, Crimson Crisp, Pixie Crunch, Honeycrisp, Empire, Jonagold and Gala. Apples are sold by the quarter or half peck.

Muskegon County

• Dietrichs Harvest Basket - strawberries, apples, pumpkins w/wagon rides
  Apple Avenue, Casnovia, MI . Phone: 616-675-5384. Open: May-October 31, daily, 9 am to 6 p. Click here for a map and directions. . We offer u-pick strawberries, asparagus, blueberries, sweet corn, peaches, u-pick apples, u-pick pumpkins w/wagon rides, picnic areas and a petting zoom. Weekend hours varyWe are located on M-46 (Apple Ave.) just W of M-37 & M-46 junction in Casnovia. We are E of Muskegon & NW of Grand Rapids.

Oceana County

• Jazz U-Pick/We-Pick Berries, Flowers, Pumpkins - blueberries, blackberries, melons, peas, raspberries (red), rhubarb, summer squash, flowers, pumpkins
  7223 West Grant Road, Shelby, MI 49455. Phone: (734) 649-6351. Email: jazz@jazzrunning.com. Open: Wednesday to Monday, closed on Tuesday, from July 11th to the first week in September. Directions: Take Exit 140 to Stony Lake to Shelby Road to 40th Avenue. Corner of 40th and Grant Grant Avenue in Benona Township. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Jazz U-Pick/We-Pick Berries, Flowers, Pumpkins Facebook page. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates Formerly Andrews BlueberriesIn 2020, we will be expanding our u-pick to of course blueberries but we are venturing into u-pick flowers including peonies, irises, sunflowers, zinnias, gladiolas, dahlias, sweet peas and other gorgeous wildflowers! Along with these items, we will have seasonal farm fresh strawberries, raspberries, and other season fruit and vegetables. We are also planting a u-pick pumpkin patch! Please "Like" our Facebook and Instagram @katiexbobjazzupickfarmers page for information and announcements about the 2020 u-pick season. We also host fitness events include trail runs/walks and kids runs and personal training! (UPDATED: May 28, 2020) (ADDED: June 29, 2018)
• Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm - pumpkins, Pick-your-own apples, pumpkins for sale in the shop or farmstand, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, cow train or barrel train rides, corn maze, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, jumping pillow, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
  4180 West M-20, New Era, MI 49446. Phone: 231-861-5730. Email: info@LewisFarmMarket.com. Open: Pumpkins available around September 14th Corn Maze runs from September 5 through November 1, 2015. Directions: Lewis\' Farm Market is located 25 miles north of Muskegon, or 25 miles south of Ludington, on U.S. 31, only 14 mile east of the New Era exit \(Exit 140\) at route M-20, also called Stony Lake Road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
  Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm Facebook page. Pumpkin Lewis' Farm Market is located 25 miles north of Muskegon, or 25 miles south of Ludington, on U.S. 31, only 1/4 mile east of the New Era exit (Exit 140) at route M-20, also called Stony Lake RoadFacebook Friends Day- May 9th Jeffrey's 9th Birthday and Annual Corn Roast- August 15th Corn Maze is open from September 5th through November 1st Pumpkin Destruction- October 31st(UPDATED: October 21, 2020 JBS) (UPDATED: March 16, 2015)

Osceola County

• Flower Bucket Farm - No pesticides are used, flowers, pumpkins, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked
  23834 Meceola Road, Reed City, MI 49677. Phone: 231-250-2497. Email: brooke@brookewhipple.com. Open: Flower season: u-pick field is open approx. Directions: We are located 3 miles west of Northland Dr. on Meceola Road between Paris and Reed City, MI. We do not use pesticides on the . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Flower Bucket Farm Flower season: u-pick field is open (approx.) June- October, from dawn til dusk, 7 days a weekcropsFarm fresh flowers and pumpkins in season, 7 days a week! Chemical and pesticide free. offers u-pick flowers and herbs- available in season. We are located in a quiet country setting. The old barn stands sentinel over the main field, easily recognized from the road. Our flower field is self-serve. We are a child-friendly farm! We encourage you to bring your family and enjoy a few moments picking flowers and making memories. Please leave your dogs at home for the sake of our free-range animals. Thank you! (UPDATED: September 19, 2019, JBS)

Ottawa County

• De Lange's Farm - strawberries, raspberries, pumpkins
  5723 Port Sheldon, Hudsonville, MI . Phone: 616-875-6026. Email: dlredberryfarm@gmail.com. Open: June; September and OctoberUpick days are Monday, Thursday and Saturday. Click here for a map and directions. 9am to3pm; ​The market is open from 9am to 7pm Monday to Saturday with the fall raspberries and everbearing strawberries. We also have mums, corn stalks, straw bales, gourds and pumpkins for your fall decorations. Our Concord grapes are ready and in the market. ​The season goes well into OctoberLots of strawberries in June, pick your own or we will pick for you. Red raspberries in August and September, then along with the pumpkins, squash, apples, gourds, and other fall attractionsDeLanges is 3 miles W. of Hudsonville on Port Sheldon St. 1/4 mile W. of 56th Ave. From Holland, N. on US-31 to Port Sheldon Street, then E. about 10 miles. (UPDATED: September 19, 2019, JBS)
• Joe Gavin Orchards - sweet cherries, pumpkins
  16495 40th Avenue, Coopersville, MI 49404. Phone: 616-837-6472. Open: Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 7 p. Directions: I-96 W to Exit 19 \(48th Ave.\). Halfway between Grand Rapids and Muskegon. 12 mile N, 1 mile E, 34 mile N \(40th Ave.\) Follow signs. . Click here for a map and directions.
  Joe Gavin Orchards Facebook page. . U-pick sweet cherries in early July. Already picked apples, squash, gourds, Indian corn, pumpkins and sweet cider, Sept.-Novm. Sun.from 12 pm to 6 pmI-96 W to Exit 19 (48th Ave.). Halfway between Grand Rapids and Muskegon. 1/2 mile N, 1 mile E, 3/4 mile N (40th Ave.) Follow signsApple varieties include: Cortland, Gala, Fuji, Ginger Gold, Honeycrisp, Jonagold, McIntosh, Pippin, Spy and many others.
• Mellema Farm Market - pumpkins, tomatoes, farm animals
  16496 124th Avenue, Nunica, MI 49448. Phone: (616) 837-6973. Open: Monday through Saturday 11 am to 7 pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
• Peacefull Acres Ranch - 2023 permanently closed pumpkins, strawberries
  11195 Rich Street, West Olive, MI 49460. Phone: 616-895-5428. Email: sgeurink@altelco.net. Open: permanently closed. Directions: Farm is located between Lake Michigan and Allendale, MI just off M-45 \(Lake Michigan Drive\) Turn north on 112th Street and proceed one half mile North. The farm is located on the North side of the Street at the corner of 112th and Rich Street. . Click here for a map and directions. .UPDATE for 2023, There is NOTHING current about them ANYWHERE on the Internet so I assume they have (or are the world's most clueless businessmen); If you have any current information, please write me, Farm is located between Lake Michigan and Allendale, MI just off M-45 (Lake Michigan Drive) Turn north on 112th Street and proceed one half mile North. The farm is located on the North side of the Street at the corner of 112th and Rich Street. Click here for a map to our farm. We are open June, September, October. Our hours are: All U-Pick request need to be arranged. Please call. Phone: to make U-P reservations.

 

Pumpkin

Pumpkin Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Do you want it for a party, decoration or eating?

For a wedding or party:

See this page: Finding pumpkins for weddings

Decoration to paint or carve:

OK, Then you need only look for any pumpkin that is

• visually appealing, evenly a deep orange. The shape is just whatever appeals to you. If it grew on its side and has a flat spot, you can either make that the make or use it as part of your design!
• free from cuts, soft spots, bruises. The flesh should feel hard, and not give easily. Infections can invade easily and cause rot
• Make sure the stem is attached.

Store it carefully, especially if you pick it from the vine yourself. Cure a fresh-picked pumpkin by keeping it in a dry place. Don't handle or disturb it. Curing toughens the rind, making it less prone to rot. Pumpkins will keep for months in a cool (50 F to 65F dry, low humidity environment; such as a cool, dry basement.

Tip: If you like roasted or baked pumpkin seeds, you can save the seeds from any pumpkin!

To make a pumpkin pie!

Then you need a small, sweet type of pumpkin that has been developed for eating. They are smaller, typically about 8" to 10" diameter. The meat is much less stringy and smoother than a decorative pumpkin variety. Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and potassium. One-half cup of cooked pumpkin provides more than the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A. One cup of cooked pumpkin contains only 81 calories. It's low in fat and sodium! Usually you can get these at the grocery store, and some of the pumpkin patches and farm stands have them. Be sure to tell them that you intend to use it for a pumpkin pie. Again, look for firm, no soft spots, or signs of any rot. See this page for easy, illustrated directions to make a pumpkin pie from a fresh pumpkin!

Varieties of Pumpkins

• Sugar - Excellent for baking
• Jack O'Lantern - most common for carving
• White Lumina - unusual, medium-sized white pumpkin
• Mini - Great for decoration
• Gourds - Many varieties, used for decorations

For a very complete, detailed list of many varieties of pumpkins and where to get the seeds, see this page!

Want to Grow Your Own Pumpkins?

Then see this page!

Pumpkin recipes

• How to prepare cooked pumpkin from a fresh pumpkin (for use in all the recipes)
• Illustrated instructions to make a pumpkin pie from a fresh pumpkin - the best pumpkin pie you will ever taste! (metric version for the UK, Europe, Australia, Japan, etc.)
• How to home-can pumpkin (in a cooked, cubed form) and why you shouldn't home-can the pureed forms.
• Traditional Pumpkin Pie
• Chocolate pumpkin pie
• Pumpkin Spice Muffins
• Pumpkin muffins
• Pumpkin Bread
• Pumpkin Butter!
• Pumpkin cheesecake - INCREDIBLE!!! You have to try this one!
• Pumpkin Cookies
• Pumpkin soup - even if you normally aren't a soup lover; you will love this one.
• Butternut-Chestnut Panchetta-Bacon Soup - Pumpkin or Butternut squash combines with chestnuts and bacon, ham or panchetta in this great soup
• Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
• No Sugar Pumpkin Pie
• Apple Cider Doughnut Recipe (with maple glaze or sugar glaze)

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Children"s consignment sales
• Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed & Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Christmas Tree Farms & lots
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers