Apple picking day trips from Grand Rapids

21 orchards are within about 110 miles of downtown Grand Rapids in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 16 miles away. Near Grand Rapids the season usually runs late August through October, with some orchards open into November. Here are 5 well-known places to start planning with. The app shows every one on a map, what each farm has this week, hours changes and events, all dated so you know before you go. Updated October 2026.

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5 well-known orchards near Grand Rapids

• Spicer Orchards Farm Market & Cidery
  Fenton · Orchard
  Season: Year-round
  About 99 miles from downtown Grand Rapids
• Montrose Orchards
  Montrose · Orchard
  Season: Year-round, peak June-December
  About 92 miles from downtown Grand Rapids
• The Fruitful Orchard & Cider Mill
  Gladwin · Orchard
  Season: Late summer through late fall
  About 89 miles from downtown Grand Rapids
• Kercher's Sunrise Orchards
  Goshen · Orchard
  Season: Seasonal - Aug-Oct u-pick
  About 98 miles from downtown Grand Rapids
• Jollay Orchards
  Coloma · Orchard
  Season: Sep-Oct
  About 65 miles from downtown Grand Rapids

...and 16 more orchards within a day trip of Grand Rapids - plus over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide. See all their events and what they offer in the free app.

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Planning tips

• Check what is ready before you go. Crops come in waves, and farms close for the season when the fields are picked.
• Go early, or on a weekday. Weekends in season are the busiest days at most farms.
• Make a day of it. Many farms also have a farm stand, bakery or events, and the app shows what else is nearby.

Questions people ask

Where can I go apple picking near Grand Rapids?

FarmScout lists 21 orchards within about 110 miles of downtown Grand Rapids. Well-known ones include Spicer Orchards Farm Market & Cidery in Fenton, Montrose Orchards in Montrose, The Fruitful Orchard & Cider Mill in Gladwin.

When is apple picking season near Grand Rapids?

Near Grand Rapids, the season usually runs late August through October, with some orchards open into November. Every farm is different and weather moves it every year, so check what a farm has this week before you drive.

How far do I have to drive from Grand Rapids?

The closest orchard in FarmScout is about 16 miles from downtown Grand Rapids in a straight line. Most on this page are within a two-hour drive.

How do I know what is ready before I go?

Every product and event in the free FarmScout app carries the date it was reported, by the farm itself or by our team, so you can see what is ready right now. FarmScout is free to download on iPhone and Android.

Over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide in the free app. See all their events and what they offer.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.