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There's one place to pick your own fruit in Boyne City. Another 8 are within 25 miles.
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Ripe this week around Boyne City
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
- Apples Last weeks around Boyne City, typically through early November. 4 farms within 25 mi, closest: Friske Orchards Farm Market (13 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Michigan, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 6). Weather moves harvests by a week or two, so check with the farm before you go.
More U-pick farms around Boyne City
- 11 mi Pond Hill Farm Harbor Springs RaspberriesStrawberries
- 13 mi Friske Orchards Farm Market East Jordan StrawberriesCherriesPeachesApples
- 15 mi Raker's Cherry Orchard Charlevoix CherriesApples
- 16 mi Royal Farms Charlevoix ApplesCherriesPeachesPumpkinsCorn maze
- 18 mi King Orchards Bellaire CherriesStrawberriesRaspberriesPeachesApples
- 22 mi Cole Farm Mancelona FlowersTomatoesVegetables
- 24 mi Estelle's Strawberry Patch Estelle Farm Gaylord StrawberriesPumpkins
- 24 mi Up North Blueberry Farm Gaylord Blueberries
U-pick around Boyne City
Counting Boyne City itself, we list 9 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 7 towns: 4 with strawberries, 4 with cherries, 4 orchards with apples, 3 with peaches and 2 with raspberries. 8 of them list a website or Facebook page with current hours.
Boyne City's own U-pick farm is Lavender Hill Farm, with lavender. It posts updates online and sits on 7354 Horton Bay Rd N. When it has nothing ripe, the table below points to the nearest alternatives.
Nearest place to pick, by crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | Pond Hill Farm Harbor Springs | 11 mi | 4 |
| Cherries | Friske Orchards Farm Market East Jordan | 13 mi | 4 |
| Apples | Friske Orchards Farm Market East Jordan | 13 mi | 4 |
| Peaches | Friske Orchards Farm Market East Jordan | 13 mi | 3 |
| Raspberries | Pond Hill Farm Harbor Springs | 11 mi | 2 |
| Pumpkins | Royal Farms Charlevoix | 16 mi | 2 |
| Blueberries | Up North Blueberry Farm Gaylord | 24 mi | 1 |
| Corn maze | Royal Farms Charlevoix | 16 mi | 1 |
| Flowers | Cole Farm Mancelona | 22 mi | 1 |
| Lavender | Lavender Hill Farm Boyne City | in town | 1 |
Month by month around Boyne City
- June: strawberries (4)
- July: strawberries (4), cherries (4), raspberries (2), blueberries (1), flowers (1)
- August: peaches (3), raspberries (2), blueberries (1), flowers (1)
- September: apples (4), peaches (3), raspberries (2), pumpkins (2), corn maze (1), flowers (1)
- October: apples (4), pumpkins (2), corn maze (1)
Farm counts in brackets cover 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Michigan; each farm sets its own dates.
Best time for U-pick near Boyne City
Around Boyne City the last spring frost usually comes around May 6, and the first fall frost around October 20. That leaves about 166 frost-free days for the farms. Late frost keeps the season near Boyne City short, so berries and fruit tend to come in a rush in summer.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Boyne City, 6 miles away. The actual dates in Boyne City can shift by a few weeks from one year to the next.
Farmers markets nearby
- Old Town Emmet Farm Market Petoskey · 6 mi · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · May–Oct
- Boyne City Farmers Market Boyne City · 7 mi · Wed 8 AM–12 PM, Sat 8 AM–12 PM · May–Oct · SNAP/EBT
More towns with U-pick near Boyne City
- Charlevoix, MI 2 farms · 16 mi
- Gaylord, MI 2 farms · 24 mi
- Elk Rapids, MI 5 farms · 36 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Boyne City: questions and answers
How many U-pick farms are in Boyne City, MI?
We know of one farm in Boyne City: Lavender Hill Farm. Within 25 miles there are 8 more.
What can you pick in Boyne City?
The farms here list lavender most often. A warm spring or a cold snap shifts the dates, so confirm with the farm before you drive out.
When is the last frost in Boyne City?
Around May 6 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 20. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Boyne City, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest strawberry farm to Boyne City?
Pond Hill Farm in Harbor Springs, about 11 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 4 farms with strawberries in total. The usual season in Michigan is June to July.
Where is the closest cherry orchard to Boyne City?
Friske Orchards Farm Market in East Jordan, about 13 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 4 farms with cherries in total. The usual season in Michigan is July.
What is the nearest apple orchard to Boyne City?
Friske Orchards Farm Market in East Jordan, about 13 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 4 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Michigan is September to October.
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