Farms & Harvest

Ahhhh. Bite into any of our just-picked fruits or vegetables and you’ll never want to buy from a grocery store again!  More than 60 roadside markets and pick-your-own farms offer you sun-ripened and rain-sweetened deliciousness. Our temperate climate helps Michigan lead the nation in growing tart cherries and blueberries. And we’re in the top ten states for apples, plums, sweet cherries, asparagus, grapes, snap green beans, pears, strawberries, sweet corn, cauliflower, peaches, cucumbers and wine. Drive out to the farm and bring home some mouthwatering goodness to your family and neighbors.



Berrien County MSU Extension
1737 Hillandale Road
Benton Harbor, MI   49022-9630
269.944.4126   Fax: 269.982.8666
Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday thru Friday (closed holidays)
GPS [42.0849° N, 86.3583° W]

 
Agricultural Education
Handicap accessible
Directions:
From I-94 at exit 30 (Napier), travel 2 1/2 miles east on Napier to the intersection of Hillandale and Napier. Turn right, or south, on Hillandale. The Berrien County MSU Extension office is located 1/2 block south of Napier on Hillandale, on the east side of the road.


 
Big Dan's/Klug Orchards
65980 66th Avenue
Hartford, MI   49057
269.621.4037 
Hours: Open August - November, 10 am - 6 pm daily.
GPS [42.1789° N, 86.1857° W]
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At Big Dan's U-Pick'Em and Farm Market, we raise the best fruits and vegetables possible. Our fruits are ripened on the tree for the best flavor and taste. Join us and experience the family farm atmosphere with one of our free weekend hayrides in September and October to u-pick apples and pumpkins. There is nothing quite as wonderful as a tasty farm fresh juicy peach or crisp apple!

You can u-pick peaches daily from August to early September. We grow six different varieties of peaches.

U-pick for apples is available from mid-August to mid-October. We grow 14 different varieties of apples throughout the apple season.

We always have a fresh supply of our fruit available in our farm market for those who are not interested in u-pick.

In addtion to peaches, apples and pumpkins, we also have available depending on the time of the season, farm fresh vegetables, apple cider, caramel apples, mums, squash, gourds, Indian corn, jams and jellies, Michigan honey and Michigan maple syrup.

We offer free recipes that use our farm fresh fruits and vegetables.
Handicap accessible
Directions:
I-94, Exit 46 (Hartford exit). Turn left (south) and go 1-mile to 66th Ave. (which is the first cross road), then turn right and go 1-mile to the farm.

 
Bob's Barn Farm Market and Bakery
4858 Coloma Road
Coloma, MI   49038
269.849.2247 
Contact: Ken or Lyn Craig
Hours: Open from mid-April through December. Call for opening schedule and hours.

 
We are located in beautiful southwest Michigan about four miles east of picturesque Lake Michigan in the heart of Michigan's fruit belt. Visit our farm market for a variety of top quality fruits and vegetables.

We also sell gourmet honey, jams, jellies, salsas, pickled vegetables, cheese cake mixes, muffin mixes and many other items.

We feature Sherman's hand scooped ice cream.

Our bakery features a wide variety of pies, glazed pie slices, cookies, muffins, pumpkin rolls and miscellaneous items.
 
  • Large farm market
  • Black sweet cherries
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  • Excellent sweet corn
  • Sweet juicy peaches
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  • Fresh baked goods
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    Handicap accessible
    Directions:
    I-94 exit 39, right off the exit to the 3rd stopight, left (west) 2 miles on Coloma Road.

    I-196 exit 4, east 2 miles.

     
    Degrandchamp's Blueberry Farm
    76241 14th Avenue
    South Haven, MI   49090-9425
    269.637.3915 
    Hours: Open 8am-6pm daily, July & August
    GPS [42.3612° N, 86.2926° W]

     
    South Haven's largest U-pick and farm market. Picnic tables, restrooms, bus/camper parking. Raspberries in July. Cranberries in October.
    Directions:
    I-196, Exit 18. Turn on 14th Avenue directly across from the Shell Station.


     
    Fruit Acres Farm Market & U-Pick
    3452 Friday Road
    Coloma, MI   49038
    269.468.3668   Fax: 269.468.3468
    Contact: Annette Bjorge
    Hours: Farm market is open everyday 9 am-7 pm mid-June through October. U-pick is open most weekends July through October. Call ahead for details.
    GPS [42.1750° N, 86.3060° W]

     
    We are located in beautiful southwest Michigan with picturesque orchards - perfect for the short or long trip to the country. Visit our farm market for a complete line of fresh fruits and vegetables in season. We grow black sweet cherries, crisp juicy apples, super sweet corn and our specialty is sweet juicy Freestone peaches. We also sell gourmet honey, jams and jellies, fall apple cider and caramel apples. 

    Our u-pick includes sweet and sour cherries, Freestone peaches, apples and pumpkins. Please call ahead for details, seasons very from year to year. U-pick is weekends only from July through October with free tractor wagon rides in August, September and October. U-pick orchards feature dwarf trees, so no ladders! Visit our web site for ripening dates. Come visit us on the farm for a country experience.
     
  • Large farm market
  • Our specialty - sweet juicy Freestone peaches
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  • Black sweet cherries
  • Sour pie cherries
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  • Crisp juicy apples
  • Fall sweet apple cider and warm caramel apples
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  • Great pumpkin patch
  • U-pick most weekends
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  • Free tractor wagon rides weekends August-October
  • Orchard trails
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  • Free large picnic area
  • Fresh air, sunshine and fun
  • Portions are handicap accessible, please call for details
    Directions:
    I-94 Exit 39. South side easy off/easy on.



     
    Grandpa's Cider Mill
    2941 Friday Road
    Coloma, MI   49038
    269.468.3700   Fax: 269.468.3800
    Contact: Sarah Jollay
    Hours: 9:30am-5:30pm Daily (7 days a week)

     
    A 50 foot glass wall puts our entire press process on display. We press from early September through November. Our Cider Mill features a fresh country bakery with fresh fruit pies and apple cider donuts. You can shop our gourmet market or enjoy a bakery treat seven days a week, year round.
     
  • Fresh fruit pies
  • Jams & jellies
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  • Fresh cider
  • Donuts
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  • Gifts
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    Handicap accessible
    Directions:
    I-94 to Exit 39. One-mile west on Friday Road.


     
    Higbee's Farm
    162 S Blue Creek Rd
    Benton Harbor, MI   49022
    269.926.8014 
    Hours: Approximately July 15-September 15. Feel free to call ahead to check for availability.
    GPS [42.1142° N, 86.3689° W]

     
    We grow several varieties of peaches and a wide array of vegetables, herbs and flowers for you and your family to pick and enjoy ripe and fresh from the field. Sweet corn, delicious melons, vine ripe tomatoes, sweet and hot peppers, summer and winter squash (and blossoms) are just some of the delicious and healthful vegetables we'll be growing for you to pick at the peak of perfection!

    We invite visitors to enjoy our beautiful orchards and walking trails and make use of our large and scenic picnic and barbecue areas for a day in the fresh air and sunshine after picking your own fresh produce. Or if you perfer, enjoy beautiful Lake Michigan beaches just minutes away.
     
  • Terrific fresh, u-pick peaches
  • Extensive u-pick vegetable garden
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  • Several scenic, secluded picnic & barbeque areas
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    Portions are handicap accessible, please call for details
    Directions:
    Take I-94 exit 30, go east on Napier Avenue to Benton Center Road (look for our sign). Left on Benton Center to Highland Avenue. Right on Highland Avenue to Blue Creek, go right one block (signs at each intersection and entrance).


     
    Hillside Orchards
    8198 Fleisher Lane
    Berrien Springs, MI   49103
    269.471.7558 
    Contact: Paul Thelen
    Hours: 8am-5pm, July - winter months
    GPS [41.9690° N, 86.4400° W]

     
    Hillside Orchard grows Apples, Peaches, Sweet Cherries, Apricots, Nectarines for wholesale and retail sales. Fruit is available in season at the farm, at South Bend Farmer's Market and at various Chicago farmer's markets. Apples are available from our cold storages and controlled atmosphere (C.A.) storages during the winter months. Apple varities are Lodi, Earlimac, Earligold, Red Free, Paula Red, Macintosh, Jonathan, Red and Yellow Delicious, N. Spy, Rome, Idared, Empire, Winesap, future varieties are Cala and Honey Crisp.
    Handicap accessible
    Directions:
    -94 to exit 28 then South on old 31 to Hinchman Rd, then West on Hinchman Rd for 2 1/8 miles to Fleisher Lane, then south on Fleisher Lane 1/4 mile to packing house.
    From Chicago: I-94 at exit 16 take Red Arrow Hwy north to Ford dealer, turn right on Lemon Creek Rd, go East through Baroda to Hollywood Rd, then left on Hollywood Rd to Hinchman Rd, then right on Hichman Rd for 3/4 miles to Fleisher Lane, turn right go 1/4 mile to packing and sale building.


     
    Jollay Orchards
    1850 Friday Road
    Coloma, MI   49038
    269.468.3075   Fax: 269.468.3882
    Contact: Jay Jollay
    Hours: Open daily May-November, 10:30am - 5:30pm.
    GPS [42.1468° N, 86.3073° W]
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    The Jollay's have been perfecting the craft of growing fruit for 146 years! We offer u-pick fruit in season. Visit our Market with apple pies "baked in a brown paper bag" and other treats from around Michigan. Also visit our new fishing pond and let the kids roam the Orchards. We also have Hayrides to the Orchards on weekends August through October. Delicious sweet and tart cherries (July), black raspberries (July), freestone peaches (August), 8 different varieties of apples (Sept.-Oct.), acres of pumpkins (Sept.-Oct.), covered picnic area and playground.

    Jollay Orchards Harvest Festival "Southwest Michigan's Premiere Fall Event"
    Celebrate the bountiful harvest at Jollay Orchards! Enjoy all of these activities the last 3 weekends in September and all weekends in October on Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

    Join our child friendly staff for a day of family fun on the farm! Inside our market you can make your own warm caramel apple and taste the sweetest cider you have ever had!

     
  • Harvest Festival activities include:
  • Hayrides to pick apples and pumpkins
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  • Animal Farm
  • Haunted House
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  • Caterpillar Crawl
  • Playground
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  • Cornfield Maze
  • Fishing Pond
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  • Picnic Area
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    Admission:
    For Harvest Festival ONLY - $5 for children 2-17, $1 for adults. Seniors and children under 2 FREE. Never a fee for parking or to browse the Market.
    Directions:
    Take I-94, Exit 39. Go south (left) two miles on Friday Road.


     
    Jones Blueberries
    Mailing address
    9491 Church St
    Bridgman, MI   49106
    GPS [41.9474° N, 86.5421° W]

    Farm stand address
    9245 Gast Road
    Bridgman, MI   49106
    269.465.4745 
     

    Jones Blueberries is a family owned and operated U-Pick Blueberry Farm with farmstand. We offer already-picked blueberries, jams, jellies, and honey.

    This quiet, peaceful countryside also has picnic and toilet facilities. Come out and enjoy a day in the country.

    Hours:
    Opening Thursday after July 4th weekend through mid-August depending on fruit availability.
    Open Thursday through Monday, 9am until 6pm.
    Closed Tuesday & Wednesday

    Directions:
    I-94 to Exit 16, Bridgman. Head north on Red Arrow Highway to stoplight. Turn right heading east on Lake Street/Shawnee Road. At second 4-way stop, turn left on Gast Road, heading north aproximately 1/2 mile. We are on the right, along dirt driveway, farmstand located in middle of blueberry field.


     
    L.H. Piggot & Girls Farm Market
    3824 East Napier Ave
    Benton Harbor, MI   49022
    269.876.9269 
    Hours: Roadside market open 9am to 6pm daily in season
    GPS [42.0911° N, 86.3440° W]

     
    Featuring only Michigan grown produce to ensure the best quality flavor and freshness available.
    Directions:
    Exit 30 off I-94, east 2.25 miles or Exit 24 off US-31, east 1/8 mile.


     
    Lemon Creek Fruit Farm & Winery
    533 East Lemon Creek Road
    Berrien Springs, MI   49103
    269.471.1321 
    Hours: Open mid June to mid October 9-6 daily, 12-6 Sunday.
    GPS [41.9576° N, 86.4175° W]

     
    Fresh fruit in season available picked or u-pick. Sweet cherries, raspberries, peaches, nectarines, plums, pears, apples and grapes. Also see "Wineries".
    Directions:
    I-94, Exit 16, north 2 miles to Lemon Creek Road, then east 6 miles.


     
    Nye's Apple Barn
    3151 Niles Rd
    St Joseph, MI   49085
    Contact: Jacquie Nye or Angela Thompson
    Hours: Seasonal hours, please call - June-Oct 269-429-0596, Nov-May 269-429-5056.
    GPS [42.0480° N, 86.4559° W]

     
    Our farm market is literally seconds off of I-94 and on your way to the beautiful Silver Beach in Saint Joseph. We provide most Michigan grown fruits and vegetables. We grow our own raspberries, peaches, pears, plums, apples, grapes and vegetables. All other produce is provided by neighboring growers while in season. We also sell jams, jellies, honey, maple syrup and many other items.

    We also offer u-pick on raspberries (July), peaches (August), apples (Sep-Oct) and pumpkins (October). Dates and times vary, so please call first.

    Stop by on your way in and out of Saint Joseph!
     
  • Large variety of in season fruits & vegetables
  • Raspberries - u-pick, already picked, or frozen
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  • Peaches - u-pick, already picked
  • Apples - u-pick, already picked
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  • Pumpkins - u-pick, already picked
  • Michigan honey & maple syrup
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  • Old-fashion popcorn
  • Huge assortment of jams, jellies & preserves
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  • Salad dressings, salsas, pie mix, etc.
  • Caramel apples (in the fall)
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  • Painted pumpkins (in the fall)
  • Apple gift boxes
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  • Apple cider
  • Coming soon - candles
  • Handicap accessible
    Directions:
    From Chicago: I-94 exit 27. Turn left, go over bridge and farm market is in the right.

    From Detroit: I-94 exit 27. Turn right and farm market is directly on the right.

    check out our website for directions from other locations.


     
    Pinecrest Christmas Tree Farm
    4403 Spring Creek Road
    Galien, MI   49113
    269.545.8125 
    Hours: Hours from 9am-6pm daily.
    GPS [41.7619° N, 86.5589° W]

     
    U-cut scotch pine Christmas tree farm. Christmas shop, wreaths, pre-cut pine, fir, spruce and free hot chocolate. Hayrides weekends and weekday afternoons.
    Handicap accessible
    Directions:
    Follow signs from US-12, 3 miles east of Three Oaks.


     
    Pumpkins Galore
    3256 East Napier Avenue
    Benton Harbor, MI   49022
    269.463.5215 
    Contact: Gary B. Zilke
    Hours: September 15-October 31, 10am-6pm, 7 days per week
     

    A small family farm operation that sells top quality produce to our customers. We also sell sweet corn from mid-July through August and depending on weather, into early September at our Napier Avenue location and M-140 Highway at Danneffel Road , Watervliet location.

    Bring your children and your camera.

     
  • 1 to 100 pound pumpkins
  • Fairytale pumpkins
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  • White pumpkins
  • Long Island Cheese pumpkins
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  • Pie pumpkins
  • Cinderella pumpkins
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  • Blue pumpkins
  • Red & worthy
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  • Acorn & butternut squash
  • Turbin
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  • Corn stalks
  • Gourds-Autumn wings-Birdhouse
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  • Apple & swains
  • Indian corn
  • Handicap accessible

    Directions:
    From I-94 and U.S. 31 take Napier Avenue 1.5 miles east of I-94 exit 30 or .25 miles west of Napier and U.S. 31 interchange.

    Watervliet location: I-94 Exit 41, follow south 3 miles to Danneffel Road.


     
    Stovers Farm Market & U-Pic
    7837 M-139
    Berrien Springs, MI   49103
    269.471.1401 
    Hours: Late May to November
    GPS [41.9694° N, 86.3844° W]

    269.471.1401 
    Contact: Ken Stover
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    Stover's Farm Market & U-Pic, a family-fun farm, has been producing fresh fruit since 1927. The U-Pic started over 35 years ago to give customers the advantage of picking farm fresh produce and experience country fun.

    Our u-pic season begins with strawberries in late May/early June and runs through October with 23 varieties of apples in our u-pic orchard (all dates are tentative due to the weather, please call ahead for availability). In the middle of strawberry season, five different varieties of sweet cherries are available for picking. Red and black raspberries are ready to pick around the end of June, followed by the tart cherry season, usually beginning the 4th of July. We can pit the pie cherries for you. We offer nine varieties of peaches, including everyone's favorite, Red Haven, beginning mid-July. Then August marks the beginning of the apple season with Honeycrisp apples, considered the best all around apple by many, available in mid-September. We close the picking season with pumpkins, Indian corn, gourds and squash starting in October.

    Come enjoy our 165-year-old Michigan Bank Barn. The original structure was built with wooden pegs, not any nails! Right here in the heart of Michigan Fruit Country...See you on the farm where the fresh air is free!

    At Stover's Big Red Barn we offer pick your own or shop in our market for farm fresh fruits along with other farm related gifts, products and activities with items such as those listed in our amenities list.
     
  • Asparagus
  • Sweet corn
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  • Tomatoes
  • Blueberries
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  • Jams/jellies
  • Honey
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  • Dried fruit
  • Cider
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  • Carmel apples
  • Hayrides
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  • Corn maze and much more
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    Handicap accessible
    Directions:
    I-94 Exit 28, turn south onto M-139. We are eight miles down the road.

    Or from the US-31 bypass take Exit 15B, turn north onto M-139. We are one mile down the road. Watch for the "Big Red Barn" on the east side of the road.


     
    The Blueberry Patch
    Sawyer, MI   49125
    269.426.4521 
    Hours: Open mid-July thru Labor Day.
    GPS [41.8862° N, 86.6101° W]

     
    Blueberry items: pottery, soap, preserves, recipes, stationery and serving trays. Shaded picnic area. Near Warren Dunes State Park. U-Pick or We-Pick. 

    Directions:
    I-94, Exit 12 - one mile west.


     
    Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm
    9351 East Eureka Road
    Eau Claire, MI   49111
    269.782.7101   877.863.3276
    Contact: Lynne Teichman Sage
    Hours: Summer hours: June 9-Sept 4, 10am-6pm (orchard closes at 5:30pm), everyday but Tuesday.
    Early fall hours: Sept 6-Oct 31, 10am-6pm, Friday-Monday.
    Winter/spring hours: Nov 1-June 8, 10am-2pm, farm office open for mail order and reservations.
    GPS [41.9995° N, 86.2322° W]
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    Come enjoy the fun of picking your own fruit in season. With over 400 acres of rolling hills, fruit trees, nature preserve and well marked roads, you'll enjoy the abundant out-of-doors. Our beautiful orchards produce sweet and tart cherries (July), apricots (July), peaches (August), nectarines (August), plums (July-Sept), pears (August), blackberries (August) and 250+ varieties of apples (July-Oct). Most fruits are available for u-pick. We also have our own fruits available already picked. Call 269-782-7101 for our Ripe-N-Ready report.

    In addition, at Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm one may lease a "Family Tree" apple tree, ride a pony and take the orchard shuttle wagon (pony and wagon rides weekends, weather permitting). Also available are a country store, tasting counter, heritage apple display, picnic area and playground area, farm animal corral and washrooms. Our convenient pitter facility allows guests to wash, sort and pit their cherries before leaving the farm.

    Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm has special regard for the cherry pits. As home of the world-renowned International Cherry Pit Spitting Championship the first Saturday in July, we not only pit'em - we spit'em too!

    Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm accommodates company picnics, group (15+) orchard tours and group country dinners by reservation.
     
  • Sweet & tart cherries: u-pick, we pick, frozen
  • Apricots: u-pick by appointment, we pick, frozen
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  • Peaches & nectarines: u-pick, we pick
  • Peach (15+ varieties): u-pick by appointment, we pick
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  • Asian & European plums: u-pick & by appointment, we pick
  • Apples (250+ varieties): u-pick, we pick
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  • Fruit sampling & display counter
  • Ciders, juices & concentrates
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  • Country market
  • Cherry waffle boat
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  • Jams & jellies
  • T-shirts
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  • Picnic & playground area
  • Restrooms
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  • International Cherry Pit Spitting Championship
  • Rent-a-Family Tree
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  • Large group tours & accommodations by reservation
  • Cherry pitter & washing facility
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  • Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm Stand
  • Ripe-N-Ready Report
  • Handicap accessible
    Directions:
    From Chicago: Take I-94 to exit 29 (Meadowbrook Road). Go east to M-140. Go south on M-140 6 1/2 miles to Eureka Road, then 1.5 miles east to farm.
    From Detroit: Take I-94 to exit 41 (M-140). Follow M-140 south 12 miles to Eureka Road, then 1.5 miles east to farm.
    From South Bend: Follow US-33 Bus. 31 through Niles to M-140. Go north on M-140 12 miles to Eureka Road, then 1.5 miles east to farm.


     
    Wicks' Apple House
    52281 Indian Lake Road
    Dowagiac, MI   49047
    269.782.7306 
    Contact: Jerry and Kelli Casey
    Hours: Tue-Fri 8am-5pm; Sat-Sun 8am-6pm
    GPS [42.0388° N, 86.2037° W]

     
    Unique market on a fruit and grain farm featuring quality produce, homestyle bakery, upscale gift shop, Orchard View Restaurant and cider mill.

    See our cider mill in operation on Saturdays and Sundays from mid-September to mid-October. FREE cider sample. 
    FREE tours and family fun at Ciderfest, the Saturday of Columbus weekend each year.

    Open Memorial Day-Halloween.

    Handicap accessible
    Directions:
    I-94, Exit 30, take Napier Ave east 7-1/2 miles to M-140. Turn right and go south 4 miles to Columbia Ave. Turn left and go east 3 miles to Indian Lake Rd. Turn left and go north to entrance.


     
    Yule-Tide Acres Nursery & Christmas Tree Farm
    8466 M-62
    Berrien Center, MI   49102
    269.461.3111   Fax: 269.461.3634
    Contact: Roger and Charlene Bishop
    Hours: 8am-6pm nursery season, 8am-7pm Christmas season
    GPS [41.9849° N, 86.2536° W]

     
    Quality Christmas Trees, come cut your own or we will cut it for you. Select from a variety of Scotch Pine, Douglas Fir or Blue Spruce. All trees mechanically cleaned to remove loose needles. Tree bags, stand & other accessories. Bailing available.
    April Thru October we are a full line nursery specializing in perennial plants.
    November thru December we are a quality choose & cut Christmas tree farm.
    We specialize in flocked and potted trees. We have a Christmas shop, wreaths, garland, ropeing and Santa weekends.
    Handicap accessible
    Directions:
    Located two miles east of Eau Claire on M-62, just thirty minutes from South Bend and two hours from Chicago.


     


     
     

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