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Michigan Berry Spotters
and the U-Pick Rush Worth Planning Your Summer Around Berry season in Michigan moves fast— strawberries first, then raspberries, then blueberries rolling deep into summer. The challenge isn’t just knowing where to go; it’s knowing exactly when to get there. That’s where Michigan Berry Spotters comes in: helping berry hunters catch peak fruit before another season slips away. Below are just a few of the berry patches in our area. To find out what’s ripe and ready, join the Michigan Berry Spotters Facebook group, and be sure to share photos and stories from your own berry-picking adventures—including favorite hotspots and snapshots of your haul—to help support local farmers. Bella Vista Farm 6017 124th Ave., Fennville Family-run 105-acre u-pick farm located just outside Saugatuck, known for raspberries, blackberries, other fruit and seasonal flowers. Info: bellavistafarm.com | 269-561-5126 Gold Coast Farms Inc. 6331 120th Ave., Fennville Historic family farm (since 1894) offering hand-picked apples and peaches with over 100 acres of orchards in Michigan’s “fruit coast.” Info: goldcoast-farms.com | 616-834-2317 Carini Farms Inc. 15039 Port Sheldon St., West Olive Fourth-generation blueberry farm offering U-pick blueberries in summer (July–August). Info: carinifarms.com | (616) 399-2052 Visser Farms, LLC 10791 Blair St., Zeeland Offers seasonal U-pick strawberries and blueberries along with a farm market location in Holland. Info: visserfamilyfarms.com | (616) 875-8559 Bowerman’s Blueberries 15793 James St., Holland Family-owned since 1954, Bowerman’s is known for its blueberries, blueberry doughnuts and baked goods. Info: realblueberries.com | 616-738-3099
By Lisa Enos
Carini Farms 15039 Port Sheldon St., West Olive This fourth-generation farm includes more than 200 acres of blueberries Info: carinifarms.com | 616-399-2052 Crane Orchards 6054 124th Ave. (M-89), Fennville Crane Orchards also offers seasonal U-pick opportunities and fall attractions including hayrides and a corn maze. Info: craneorchards.com | 269-561-8651 Dee’s Lakeshore Farm 1672 70th St., Fennville Family-owned for more than 50 years, Dee’s offers U-pick blueberries and raspberries in season, along with a variety of fruits and vegetables. Info: 269-227-3287 S. Kamphuis Blueberries 4140 148th Ave., Holland A fifth-generation family farm offering U-pick blueberries from mid-July through mid-August. Info: skamphuisblueberries.com | 616-399-9545 Reenders Blueberry Farms 9981 West Olive Rd., West Olive Family-owned since 1956, Reenders grows 12 blueberry varieties across 800 acres. Info: reendersblueberryfarms.com | 616-842-5238 Tanglewood Winery 15811 Riley St., Holland Beginning July 9, Tanglewood offers U-pick blueberries Tuesday–Saturday from 9 a.m.–5 p.m., continuing through July 27 or while supplies last. Guests can also enjoy wine tastings, food trucks and live music. The tasting room remains open until 7 p.m. Thursdays and 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The winery is kid and dog friendly, and baskets are provided. Info: tanglewoodwinery.com | trevor@tanglewoodwinery. com
Know before you go. Check out the Michigan Berry Spotters Facebook group at facebook. com/groups/michiganberryspotters/ ADOBE STOCK IMAGE
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