Farms and orchards are no stranger to our Michigander culture. No matter the season, nothing says family fun like a day at the farm picking fruit or sipping cider. Did you know Macomb County is home to some of the best farms and orchards in the state? Whether you prefer fall or spring, many farms and orchards in Macomb County offer activities for family fun during all seasons of life.
Take a look at this list of local farms and orchards to visit this summer in your Macomb County area, and scope others to visit this fall. Due to the nature of the current public health crisis, we recommend calling your local farms and orchards ahead of time to ask questions about crops and harvests, alongside information pertaining to standards surrounding visiting.
Farms and Orchards in Macomb County
Blake Farms
17985 Armada Center Rd, Armada, MI 48005
Situated on more than a dozen acres, Blake Farms offers fresh produce and sweets, and Michigan-made goods like jams and salsa. Blake’s features everything cider and donuts prepared fresh daily to pre-picked seasonal produce. Visit the Hard Cider House and Winery for a lovely lunch on the farm. Enjoy award winning attractions like zombie paintball, a petting zoo, a 3-D maze, a three-story haunted barn in October, and haunted hayrides.
Visit Blake Farms at various unique locations in Macomb County:
- Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill | 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada, MI 48005
- Blake’s Big Apple | 71485 North Avenue, Armada, MI 48005
- Blakes Almont Garden Center | 5590 Van Dyke, Almont, MI 48003
Brookwood Fruit Farm
7840 Bordman Road, Almont, MI 48003
Brookwood Fruit Farm operates as a 5th generation family farm which grows a variety of fruit including peaches, cherries, and apples. This 2020 season Brookwood Farms is proud to host hundreds of beautiful trees in their cherry orchard, where there is plenty of space for proper social distancing measures.
Miller’s Big Red Orchard
4900 32 Mile Road, Washington, MI 48095
Miller’s Big Red Barn offers a petting farm, fresh and seasonal produce, hard cider tasting room for tired parents, a smokehouse restaurant, bounce house and children attractions, and an Autumn market with seasonal fresh produce and Michigan-made goods.
Verellen Orchards & Cider Mill
63260 Van Dyke Road, Washington, MI 48095
Operating for over 100 years, Verellen Orchards offers U-Pick fruit each in their respective seasons and is open year round. Enjoy Cooks Farm Ice Cream, an array of old time candy, and watermelon or cider slushies. Be sure to stop at Verellen Orchards to pick some U-pick strawberries! Check back next year for U-pick cherries!
Westview Orchards & Winery
65075 Van Dyke Road, Washington, MI 48095
Founded in 1813 and owned and operated by the same family since, Westview Orchards claims a cultivated passion for the quality of its produce and products. It offers a gorgeous wine bar and event space located on the second story of the cider barn. Enjoy the views and the large selection of wine. Walk in and grab your favorite goodies like fresh baked pies and donuts, wine, honey, and much more. This summer season Westview has U-pick strawberries and U-pick cherries available for picking!
Bonus Macomb County Farms and Orchards Currently Off Season:
We are here for Summer, but we know Michigan is no stranger to a good old fashioned autumn day. The following farms and orchards in Macomb County are currently in their off season as they gear up for another exciting apple and pumpkin season in Macomb County this Fall for more family fun in your community
- Stony Creek Orchard & Cider Mill | 2961 W. 32 Mile Road, Romeo, MI 48065
- Middleton Farms Cider Mill | 46462 Dequindre Road, Utica, MI 48317
- Hy’s Cider Mill | 6350 Thirty-seven Mile Road, Romeo, 48065
In search for some new places to visit in the Macomb/Oakland country area? Make sure to check out our other posts that roundup some of our favorite wineries and pubs.