Berry spotters tell you when to pick U-pick

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    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, check out 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

    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

    Kamphuis Blueberries
    4140 148th Ave., Holland

    A fifth-generation family farm offering U-pick blueberries from mid-July through mid-August.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 HERE.