Your Guide to West Michigan
Orchards 2024
If you’re looking for something to do this fall, consider visiting one of the many West Michigan apple orchards. There is no shortage of local farms and orchards, each with their own special touch. Just imagine sipping on some fresh apple cider and snacking on a warm donut after picking your own produce — it’s an experience quintessential to a Michigan fall!
Orchards are a great way to make memories with the whole family and are the perfect excuse to get some fresh air before the eventual winter snow. For more festivities and fall events in West Michigan, be sure check out our guides for fall events and fall activities around West Michigan!
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Our Top West Michigan Apple Orchards
Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery
3142 4 Mile Road NE, Grand Rapids
Voted the best orchard by Grand Rapids Magazine in 2024, Robinette’s Apple Haus offers U-pick apricots, cherries, peaches, and apples as they’re available by season. Enjoy fresh-baked goods, house-made wines and ciders, a corn maze, horse-drawn wagon rides, and a petting zoo—all set against a backdrop of natural beauty!
Wells Orchards
8993 Kenowa Ave SW, Grand Rapids
At Wells Orchard, harvest your own pumpkins and enjoy wagon rides every Saturday. Their award-winning apple cider, jams, and salsas are must-tries from the charming farm store. Come for the pumpkins, stay for the flavors!
Ed Dunneback and Girls Farm
3025 6 Mile Road, Grand Rapids
Open year-round, Ed Dunneback & Girls Farm offers a variety of U-pick fruits and veggies. Kids will love the Back Forty, featuring playgrounds, animals, and a mega slide. Enjoy seasonal events, a corn maze, and our vibrant market complete with a beer garden! There’s always something exciting going on at Dunneback’s!
Schwallier’s Country Basket
1185 9 Mile NW, Sparta
Gather your family for a day at Schwallier’s! Enjoy U-pick apples and pumpkins, navigate the corn maze, and hop on a wagon ride or the cow train. They even have a Back Forty area that’s complete with an expansive play area and apple cannons. When you’re done, stop by the market for sweet treats and seasonal décor!
Steffens Orchard
4344 13 Mile Road, Sparta
Steffens Orchards is a cherished family-run gem with four generations of tradition. Pick your own apples and pumpkins, and let the little ones swing or explore our wooden tractor. A perfect spot for family bonding and fall memories!
Rasch Cherry & Apple Market
17647 40th Avenue, Conklin
Experience fall fun at Rasch’s! Navigate through the corn and sunflower mazes, or dare to explore the haunted mazes and pumpkin patch in October. Enjoy U-pick cherries, peaches, and apples, and don’t miss the chance to pick your own flowers! The barn market offers fresh bakes and seasonal produce, making it a perfect family destination.
Post Family Farm
5081 Bauer Road, Hudsonville
Visit Post Family Farm for a day packed with activities! Enjoy a hayride to our pumpkin patch, tackle the corn maze, and take a thrilling ride on the pumpkin train. Kids can paint their own pumpkins, ride ponies, and explore our outdoor play areas, topped off with delicious homemade pumpkin donuts!
Crane Orchard
6054 124th Ave, Fennville
Voted one of the top 10 orchards in the nation in 2023, Crane Orchard promises an unforgettable experience! Pick your own cherries, peaches, and apples, then get lost in their sprawling 20-acre corn maze. On weekends, enjoy hay rides and the delightful cow train for family fun at every turn!
U-Pick Apples in West Michigan
U-pick is the name that explains itself — you pick the apples yourself! Most orchards will lend you a wagon or bag, while some even drop you off at the tree or variety of your choosing. You’ll be charged per weight of the fruit you pick, which is often cheaper than grocery store apples (and more delicious!).
Afterwards, grab a cup of hot cider and some infamous cider donuts as a reward for all your hard work!
U-Pick West Michigan Apple Orchards
When is Apple Picking Season?
Apple picking season in West Michigan runs for a few months, depending on the variety. While some orchards pick from as early as July until the snow flies in late October or November, the most popular time for picking apples and enjoying the fall weather is early-August to mid-September. Each orchard has a slightly different season, especially depending on the different apple varieties. Plus, the end of the season may vary based on weather and demand, so it’s best to get out in the field early!
Even if you miss the U-Pick season, you can often grab harvested apples at each orchard — the work is already done for you!
Corn Mazes Near Grand Rapids
Corn mazes and apple orchards go hand-in-hand when it comes to fall fun, especially with friends and family. Any one of the below orchards is bound to have both apples and corn mazes in a one stop shop.
Corn Mazes at Apple Orchards in Michigan
- Rasch Cherries and Apples
- Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery
- Ed Dunneback and Girls Farm
- Schwallier’s Country Basket
- Rasch Cherries and Apples
- Post Family Farm
- Crane Orchard
Other Fall Things To Do in West Michigan
No need to stop at just apple orchards! Grand Rapids experiences each of the four seasons — it’s one of the perks of living in West Michigan.
We have a list for the best fall events happening around West Michigan this year, in addition to a short list of fall activities in Grand Rapids that includes a breakdown of local farmers markets, Halloween-themed experiences, and nearby vineyards, wine tasting, & taprooms!
If you’re looking for more activities in Grand Rapids, check out the best Grand Rapids has to offer or explore other areas of West Michigan.
West Michigan has no shortage of farms & orchards, each with their own special touch.
