Blueberry Picking Farms in Southwest Michigan- 2024

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We’ve Got the Scoop on Blueberry Picking near Kalamazoo

As the weather warms up, fresh fruit becomes abundant in Southwest Michigan and many families head out to u-pick farms in the area.

Blueberry farms in Michigan enjoy a more extended picking season: whether you need a Fourth of July pie or blueberry cheesecake for an August barbecue, you’ve got plenty of options in SWMI.

Starting in early July or late June through August (and sometimes into September), you can pick these beautiful berries to eat at once or freeze them for a future sweet treat.

Read on for over a dozen locations for blueberry picking near Kalamazoo:

Blueberry Picking Intel


AVAILABILITY
Look for blueberries to start in early July near Kalamazoo. The blueberry season typically runs well into August.

PICKING/STORAGE
The best blueberries are light gray-blue in color (any red = not fully ripe). When finished picking the blueberry bushes, leave your container open until you get home to prevent moisture from settling inside.

Once home, refrigerate them unwashed, in a sealed container.

CAN I FREEZE THEM?
Absolutely. Freeze in a single layer, unwashed.

FAVORITE RECIPE: Blueberry Crumble Bars

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🫐 Blueberry Picking in Mattawan

60139 CR 652, Mattawan, MI 49071 - (269) 668-3724
📧 schultzfruitfarms@gmail.com

Third-generation family-owned and operated since 1951.

Offering u-pick fruit:

Summer
• Tart cherries
• Blueberries

Fall
• Apples
• Grapes

We raise Bluecrop and Jersey blueberries.

Please check our website, Facebook, or call to confirm produce availability.

We are here to happily serve you with fresh country air and family time. Picking fruit together is a natural way to ensure your family creates delicious family memories that will last a lifetime.

Directory: Blueberry Picking in SWMI

What You’ll Find
Adams Organic Blueberry Farms
69676 County Rd 376
Hartford, MI
49057
(269) 214-0873

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U-pick and already picked conventional & organic blueberries

Also: maple syrup is made on-site

Farming Practices: Organic
Berry Brothers Retail
37146 30TH St
Paw Paw, MI
49079
(269) 657-3871

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U-pick blueberries

Also: ice cream, smoothies, and grilled blueberry bratwursts
Bill’s Blueberries on Campground Road
2000 Campground Rd
Hastings, MI
49058
(269) 945-3205

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U-pick blueberries
Brookside Farms Fritz’s Blueberries
34448 44th Ave
Paw Paw, MI
49079

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U-pick and already-picked blueberries

Already picked from Ketchum Family Strawberries
Brookside Farms Fritz’s Blueberries
1475 116th Ave
Otsego, MI
49078

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U-pick and already picked blueberries

Also: Already picked from Ketchum Family Strawberries

U-pick raspberries

U-pick apples
Bumbleberry Acres
6785 Baseline Rd
South Haven, MI
49090
(269) 637-4824

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U-pick blueberries

Also: pumpkins in the fall and other fresh produce
Corey Lake Orchards
12147 Corey Lake Rd
Three Rivers, MI
49093
(269) 244-5690

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U-pick blueberries are typically available in July. Quantities are limited, as the field is small.

Check their website for updates.

Also: U-pick strawberries by reservation
Cotant’s Farm Market
2500 S M-37 Hwy
Hastings, MI
49058
(269) 945-4180

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U-pick blueberries

Also: U-pick strawberries

U-pick apples

Plus vegetables, jams/jellies and salsas/relishes and plants
What You’ll Find
DeGrandchamp’s Blueberry Farm
76241 14TH AVE
South Haven, MI
49090
(269) 637-3915

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U-pick blueberries

Also: U-pick cranberries

Plus baked goods, jams, syrup, fresh fudge, ice cream and other produce
Earth First Farms Organic Growers
3835 Pier Rd
Benton Harbor, MI
49022
(269) 815-3370

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U-pick certified transitional blueberries

Also: U-pick certified organic strawberries

U-pick certified organic apples

Farming Practices:  Certified organic fruit
Mitchell’s Blueberries
19230 CR-681
Grand Junction, MI
49056
(269) 350-3177

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U-pick organic blueberries

Farming Practices: Organic
Pleasant Hill Farm
5859 124TH Ave
Fennville, MI
49408
(269) 561-2850

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U-pick organic blueberries and frozen blueberries

Farming Practices
: Organic
Schultz Fruitridge Farms Blueberries 2024

Schultz Fruitridge Farms, Inc.
60139 C.R. 652
Mattawan, MI
49071
(269) 668-3724

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Already picked strawberries

Also: U-pick blueberries

U-pick apples

U-pick grapes

U-pick tart cherries, already picked sweet cherries

Already picked pumpkins
Sterling Acres Blueberry Farm
6265 East QR Ave
Scotts, MI
49088
(269) 207-7066

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U-pick blueberries

Fruit Picking Tips

Whether you’re a novice or a veteran of fruit gathering, we’ve put together some tips to maximize your fruit picking experience.

Fruit Picking Do’s:

Do call ahead: Farms will get “overpicked” for the day. Plan to go early and confirm availability via phone or Facebook before leaving.

Do bring cash: Call ahead to confirm, but many farms do not accept credit cards or checks.

Do have a container strategy: Find out if you need to bring your own containers for picking (some farms provide them).  You may also need something to transport your fruit home.

Fruit Picking Don’ts:

Don’t forget sun protection: Fruit fields provide very little cover or shade. Bring hats, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Don’t eat without asking: Some farms may allow sampling while picking, while others may not. Be sure to confirm their policies before any family members use the fruit fields as a buffet.

Don’t pack your fruit too deep: Strawberries and raspberries in particular bruise easily. If you stack too many layers while picking, you risk damaging the lower tiers.

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