Summer Fruit Picking Adventures Near Chicago🍒🍓🍑

☀️ Most fruit-picking farms around Chicago start their season in late June . The two farms I'm sharing today are both located in Michigan , and all operating times follow Eastern Time . Gather your friends and family for a sweet day out—pick cherries🍒, peaches🍑, apples🍎 , and enjoy nature's delicious gifts! 1⃣ Fruit Acres Farm Market 📅 Hours : 10 AM - 5 PM (Late June - July) 📍 Address : 6299 Carmody Road, Coloma, MI 49038 🍒 Star Products : Cherries & Peaches! This farm grows three types of cherries : - Red Montmorency Sour Cherries - Black Sweet Cherries - Rainier Sweet Cherries (the last two are super sweet and famous!) ⏳ Cherry season is SHORT —only about 10 days from late June to early July, so time your visit carefully ! 💰 Pricing : - Entry fee : $5 per person (free for kids under 5) - Sweet cherries : $3.49/lb (price may vary this year) 🛒 Bonus : They also have a farm market selling fresh fruits and other goodies. The farm has been family-run for over 100 years —a true OG of fruit picking! 2⃣ Stover's Farm Market & U-PIC 📅 Hours : 9 AM - 5:30 PM 📍 Address : 7837 M-139, Berrien Springs, MI 49103 🚜 Cool Redbarn sign alert! This place offers way more than just fruit picking —think honey, jams, dried fruits, and nuts for sale. 🍓 Seasonal Picking : - Sweet/Tart cherries & strawberries start around June 26 (weather-dependent). - Open even on July 4th (Independence Day) —perfect for a holiday outing! ⚠️ Heads up : Closed on Sundays , and weekday hours may vary. Call ahead to confirm! 🌳 Why Go? - Freshly picked = maximum flavor 🍒 - Fun for all ages 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 - Support local farms 🌱 📍 Farm Info #FarmFresh #PickYourOwn #SummerHarvest #FreshFruit #ChicagoLife #MidwestAdventures #Agritourism #FruitPicking