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We know of one U-pick farm in New Era. Another 11 are within 25 miles. From Grand Rapids, MI, New Era lies roughly 54 miles to the northwest.
Ripe this week around New Era
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
- Apples Last weeks around New Era, typically through early November. 4 farms within 25 mi, closest: Bush's Apples (1 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Michigan, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 12). Treat the dates as a guide and check the farm's own update before you drive out.
More U-pick farms around New Era
- 1.1 mi Jazz U-Pick We-Pick Shelby BlueberriesBlackberriesRaspberriesPumpkinsFlowersVegetables
- 2.5 mi Lewis Adventure Farm Shelby ApplesPumpkinsCorn maze
- 6.3 mi Jazz Blueberry Farm and Flowers Shelby BlueberriesFlowers
- 7.1 mi Jazz U-Pick\/We-Pick Berries, Flowers, Pumpkins Shelby PumpkinsFlowers
- 14 mi Hyatt Family Blueberries Whitehall Blueberries
- 15 mi Palmer's Blueberries Whitehall Blueberries
- 20 mi Brooks Berry Patch Fremont Pumpkins
- 21 mi Kooistra Orchards Twin Lake Apples
- 22 mi Sodini Blueberries Muskegon Blueberries
- 22 mi Christofferson Farms Ludington ApplesBlackberriesCherriesPearsPeachesRaspberries
What you can pick near New Era
Counting New Era itself, we list 12 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 7 towns: 6 with blueberries, 4 orchards with apples, 4 pumpkin patches, 3 for cut flowers and 2 with blackberries. 9 post their hours online, so you can check before you drive.
In New Era itself you'll find Bush's Apples, with apples. It posts updates online and sits on 2374 M-20. If it's closed or picked out, the table below shows the next-closest farm for each crop.
Closest farm for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | Jazz U-Pick We-Pick Shelby | 1 mi | 6 |
| Apples | Bush's Apples New Era | in town | 4 |
| Pumpkins | Jazz U-Pick We-Pick Shelby | 1 mi | 4 |
| Flowers | Jazz U-Pick We-Pick Shelby | 1 mi | 3 |
| Blackberries | Jazz U-Pick We-Pick Shelby | 1 mi | 2 |
| Raspberries | Jazz U-Pick We-Pick Shelby | 1 mi | 2 |
| Cherries | Christofferson Farms Ludington | 22 mi | 1 |
| Peaches | Christofferson Farms Ludington | 22 mi | 1 |
| Pears | Christofferson Farms Ludington | 22 mi | 1 |
| Corn maze | Lewis Adventure Farm Shelby | 2 mi | 1 |
What's usually ripe near New Era
- July: blueberries (6), flowers (3), blackberries (2), raspberries (2), cherries (1)
- August: blueberries (6), flowers (3), blackberries (2), raspberries (2), peaches (1)
- September: apples (4), pumpkins (4), flowers (3), blackberries (2), raspberries (2), peaches (1), corn maze (1)
- October: apples (4), pumpkins (4), 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 New Era
In a typical year New Era sees its last frost around May 12 and the first one of fall around October 10. That leaves about 151 frost-free days for the farms. Late frost keeps the season near New Era short, so berries and fruit tend to come in a rush in summer.
| Crop | Typical season in Michigan | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | September to October | 59–72 °F | 8 | 1 |
By October nights drop to about 39 °F and days reach 59 °F, so a jacket helps for a hayride late in the day.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to New Era, 8 miles away. The actual dates in New Era can shift by a few weeks from one year to the next.
Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals (average daily high; days with at least 0.1 inch of rain) at the station nearest New Era, 8 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- New Era Farmers Market New Era · 1 mi · Tue 4 PM–7 PM · Jun–Sep · SNAP/EBT
More towns with U-pick near New Era
- Shelby, MI 4 farms · 3.8 mi
- Whitehall, MI 2 farms · 14 mi
- Fremont, MI 2 farms · 21 mi
- Ludington, MI 3 farms · 25 mi
- Muskegon, MI 2 farms · 26 mi
- Ravenna, MI 2 farms · 29 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in New Era: questions and answers
Where can you pick your own fruit in New Era, MI?
We know of one farm in New Era: Bush's Apples. Within 25 miles there are 11 more.
What can you pick in New Era?
The farms here list apples most often. Picking dates around New Era move with the weather, so call or check online first.
When is the last frost in New Era?
Around May 12 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 10. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest New Era, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest blueberry farm to New Era?
Jazz U-Pick We-Pick in Shelby, about 1 mile away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 6 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in Michigan is July to August.
What is the nearest apple orchard to New Era?
Right in New Era: Bush's Apples. Within 25 miles we list 4 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Michigan is September to October.
What is the nearest pumpkin patch to New Era?
Jazz U-Pick We-Pick in Shelby, about 1 mile away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 4 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Michigan is September to October.
Know a farm we don't list yet? Tell us, we update the list regularly.