peach ridge farms (26) steffens orchard market …...4344 13 mile rd. n.w. sparta, mi 49345...
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A r o a d m a p e x p l o r i n g f a r m m a r k e t s , g r e e n h o u s e s ,
h i s t o r i c a l s i t e s a n d a t t r a c t i o n s o n t h e “ R i d g e ”
n o r t h w e s t o f Gr a n d R a p i d s , M i c h i g a n
Country Market
Guide
STEFFENS ORCHARD MARKET (31) 4344 13 Mile Rd. N.W. Sparta, MI 49345 616-887-2404 U-Pick & picked [email protected] www.steffensorchardmarket.com Find us on Facebook: Steffens Orchard Market Sept. 12 - Oct. 31, open 11-6 on Tues.-Sun. (closed Mon.)Pies, Jams, Cider, Caramel Apples. Donuts on weekends in Oct. U-Pick & Picked Apples. Large Pumpkin patch. Visit us in July at: Steffens Cherry Orchard, 6690 Walker Ave. Grand Rapids, MI 49504. Call for hours.
SUNNY GARDENS (32) 5340 Chicago Dr., Hudsonville, MI 49426 616-875-7148 [email protected] www.shadyfarmsgardencenter.com Find us on Facebook: Shady Farms Garden Center Mid March-Mid Nov., Mon.-Sat. 9-5, SUNNY GARDENS (33) 8503 Sparta Line Rd. NW, Sparta, MI 49345 616-887-1119 [email protected] www.shadyfarmsgardencenter.com Find us on Facebook: Shady Farms Garden Center Mid March-Mid Nov., Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-3, Sun. May-June 10-3.
TRAPP’S BERRY FARM (34) 7820 Tiffany Ave. NE, Rockford, MI 49341 616-874-5935 U-Pick & Picked www.facebook.com/trapp’sberryfarm www.trappsberryfarm.com Aug.- Oct. Mon. – Sat 9-6 Sun. 1-6 Closed WednesdayU-Pick fall Raspberries, raw honey, various seasonal fruits and vegetables with pumpkins rounding out the season.
TREE LINE BUSH & BERRY (35) 7220 Baumhoff N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49544 616-560-2554 or 616-437-0715 U-Pick & Picked [email protected] Find us on Facebook: Tree Line Bush Berry Late June and July. Check Facebook for hours.Honey, Saskatoon Berries & Maple Syrup.
WELLS ORCHARDS (36) 8993 Kenowa Ave., SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49534 616-453-3927 www.wellsorchards.com Find us on Facebook: Wells Orchards July - March July-Nov. Mon.-Sat. 8-6 pm, Dec.-March Mon.-Sat. 9-5 pm. Sweet cherries, peaches, nectarines, pears, plums, apples, squash, pumpkin patch, corn maze, fall decorations, honey, jam, frozen pies, and apple gift boxes. A fruit growing tradition for over 130 years.
Country Photo (front cover) footnote:Courtesy of Alpine Historical Commission,
1876 Historical Atlas of Ottawa/Kent Counties.
Original pencil drawing of C. Brown, Esq. stockfarm & residence, Sparta Twp. Parcel is located on the north side of 10 mile
approximately 1 mile west of Baumhoff or 1/2 mile east of Peach Ridge.
Whatever the SeasonCome visit the Ridge!Whatever the SeasonCome visit the Ridge!
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PEACH RIDGE FARMS (26) 4350 Peach Ridge Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544 616-589-1599 Call ahead and we will pick for you. [email protected] www.facebook.com/peachridgefarms www.peachridgefarms.com Open late June, check web site. Closed Thursdays Mon. 1-7, Tues. 10-5, Wed.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-4
RASCH CHERRIES & APPLES (27) 17647 40th Avenue, Conklin, MI 49403 616-899-2611 or 616-899-2931 U-Pick & picked [email protected] Find us on Facebook: Rasch Cherries Cherry Season - late June-July, Mon.-Sat. 8-8 Sun 12-5. Apple Season - late Aug.-early Oct., Fri. & Sat. 9-5, Sun 12-5.U-Pick and Fresh Pre-picked sweet and sour cherries. Light sours pitted free. U-Pick apples, pumpkins and fresh peaches with fall attractions- sunflower maze and hayrides. Fresh baked goods and custom made to order cakes. PICK us for a healthy, fun family outing and enjoy nature’s candy.
ROBINETTE’S APPLE HAUS & WINERY (28) 3142 4 Mile Road NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 616-361-5567 U-Pick & Picked [email protected] www.robinettes.com Find us on Facebook: Robinettes Open 12 Months. Call or check website for hours.Cider Mill, jump pillow, corn maze, wine tasting, bakery and horse drawn wagon ride. We have U-Pick Apples in the Fall.
ROCKFORD FARMERS MARKET (29) 54 S. Main St. Rockford, MI 49341 616-866-1537 **Double Up Food Bucks** [email protected] www.rockford.mi.us Find us on Facebook: City of Rockford Saturdays May – October, 8-1 pm
SNAPPY APPLE FARM MARKET (30) 961 Newaygo Rd., Casnovia, MI 49318 616-675-7354 [email protected] Find us on Facebook: Snappy Apple Farm Market Aug - Nov. 15, open weekdays 10-5:30 (closed Tues.) Sat. 10-5, Sun. 11-5:30Snappy Apple features all Michigan grown produce and products. We have home grown apples and peaches. Snappy Apple is known for their delicious cider slushies and our large homemade caramel apples are a local favorite. We have honey, jam, maple syrup, popcorn, picked asparagus along with a variety of pumpkins, gourds, mini and decorative pumpkins.
COUNTRY BASKET (6) 1185 9 Mile Road, Sparta, MI 49345 616-785-9896 U-Pick and Picked [email protected] www.schwalliers.com Find us on Facebook: Schwallier’s Country Basket Aug. 15 - Oct. 31, Mon.-Fri. 7-6, Sat. & Sun. 9-6 (Aug. close at 5 PM) U-Pick apples, pumpkins & raspberries. Farm market has cider, hot fresh donuts, caramel apples, popcorn, jams, jellies & honey. Animals, straw mountain, cow train and corn maze too! ED DUNNEBACK & GIRLS FARM (7) 3025 6 Mile Rd NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544 616-784-0058 U-Pick [email protected] www.dunnebackgirls.com Find us on Facebook: Dunneback Girls Open year round – seasonal days & hoursPlease check web site for market hours, events & festivals. U-Pick asparagus, strawberries, cherries, apples & pumpkins. Bakery, Lunch & Gift shoppe. Pink Barrel Cellars with beer, wine & hard cider. FROZEN CREEK FARMS, FOODS, FLOWERS & GIFTS (8) 5959 Cannonsburg Rd., Belmont, MI 49306 616-874-6460 Shop open all year round, call for hours. [email protected] www.frozencreekfloral.com Produce, flowers & pumpkins in season. Our own gourmet herbal dip mixes, salsa, soup mixes and jams. Freeze dry Keepsake and flowers preservation. Gift and flower shop with wreaths, home décor and gift baskets. Photo venue. FRUIT RIDGE HAYRIDES (9) 11966 Fruit Ridge NW, Kent City, 49330 616-887-5052 U-Pick Open Sept.-Oct. Fridays 5-9 pm (Oct. Only) Sat. 10-9 pm; Sun. 10-5 pm. Other days and times by reservations only. See website. [email protected] www.fruitridgehayrides.com Find us on Facebook: Fruit Ridge HayridesWheel chair accessible horse drawn hayrides, 10 acre corn maze with maze tracker navigation, 15 varieties of apples U-Pick, U-Pick pumpkins and squash, farm animals, pony rides, homemade donuts, award winning apple cider and concessions. Weekday senior, school tours and youth groups by appointments. Activity fees apply. FRYEAR’S FARM MARKET (10) 6740 Fruit Ridge Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544 616-784-2730 Find us on Facebook: Fryear’s Little Red Market July - Nov. 1st - Mon.-Fri. 9-7, Sat. 9-6 Sun. 12-5 (Sept. & Oct. only)
GAVIN ORCHARDS AND PRODUCE, LLC (11) 16495 40th Ave., Coopersville, MI 49404 616-837-6472 U-Pick www.gavinorchards.com Find us on Facebook: Gavin Orchards July - Nov. Mon.-Sat. 9-6, Sun. 12-5U-Pick Cherries sweet & sour. A wide variety of fresh graded Apples, Peaches, and seasonal veggies. Call for orders or buy at the stand. Award winning Apple Cider and Pumpkins are available in the Fall. WIC Project Fresh and Bridge Cards accepted.
GOODFELLOW ORCHARDS (SWEET AND TART CHERRIES) (12) 2565 – 12 Mile Rd. NW, Sparta, MI 49345 616-887-0825 U-Pick & Picked [email protected] www.facebook.com/goodfelloworchards Late June-mid July Mon.-Sat. 9-7, Sun 12-4 GRANGE FRUIT FARM (13) 1900 13 Mile Rd. NE, Rockford, MI 49341 (at corner of Grange Rd.) 616-862-5408 U-Pick & Picked www.facebook.com/grangefruit www.grangefruit.com Late June-Oct. Check web site for hours U-Pick Honeycrisps, Sweet/Tart Cherries, Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Raspberries and Blackberries.
GVSU FARMERS MARKET (14) Allendale Campus 616-331-2215 [email protected] www.gvsu.edu/farmersmarket Find us on Facebook: GVSU Farm Market Wednesdays June - Mid Oct. 16, 10-1:30. HAPPY APPLE 2 & UNDER THE PINES (15) 6103 Alpine Avenue, Comstock Park, MI 49321 616-784-1020 Open in July, Mon.–Sat. 10–5, Aug.–Nov. 1st, Mon.–Fri. 9–6pm, Sat. 9–5pm, Family owned. Fruits and vegetables in season. Large and small amounts available, including but not limited to: Apples, peaches, plums, sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, squash, pumpkins and more. Accept M.C., Visa, Discover & Am. Exp. (No Checks) HILL BROS. ORCHARDS & CIDER MILL (16) 6159 Peach Ridge NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544 616-784-2767 [email protected] www.hillbrosorchards.com Find us on Facebook: Hill Bros. OrchardCider available year round, Mon.-Sat. 9-6.
ALPINE HISTORICAL COMMISSION (1) Alpine Community/Historical Office 2015 7 Mile Road Alpine Center Historical Museum and Cemetery 2408 7 Mile Road www.alpinetwp.org Find us on Facebook: Alpine TownshipExplore the history of Alpine Township and the Ridge Area. Community Building and Historical Museum open 3rd Sunday of the month in the Fall from 2-4p.m. Sep. 20, Oct. 18 & Nov. 15 or by appointment. April 19: Maple Syrup Contest (New Location) Henze Pl., 1100 Henze Dr., behind Sam’s Club on Alpine Ave 2-4 PM. May 17: Antique Tractor & Equipment show late morning to 4 PM at 2015 7 Mile Rd NW. Looking for more Centennial Farms. Call for Information, 616-784-1262.
BOB ALT FARM, ALT’S FRUIT & VEGETABLES (2) 6955 North Division, Comstock Park, MI 49321 616-784-1676 or 616-292-1519Already picked Strawberries (June), Raspberries and Pumpkins
BLANDFORD NATURE CENTER (3) 1715 Hillburn Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 616-735-6240 www.blandfordnaturecenter.org Find us on Facebook: Blandford Nature Center Blandford Nature Center has family friendly programming year around that strives to help people get their hands dirty and discover their relationship to the natural world. Our farm is a short walk from the Visitors Center where we focus on raising healthy farm animals and growing naturally grown local food. To purchase our produce, find us weekly at the Fulton Street Market and consider joining our Summer or Winter CSA.
BLOK ORCHARD (4) 6365 Four Mile Rd. NE, Ada, MI 49301 616-676-1153 or 616-828-7173 [email protected] www.blokorchard.com Find us on Facebook: Blok Orchard Open July-Nov., Mon-Fri 9-5:30, Sat. 9-5, Closed Sunday. Take the East Beltline to Knapp St. and go east 4.5 miles to Egypt Valley to 6365 Four Mile. Apples, peaches, cherries, tomatoes, sweet corn, peppers, jams, cider, donuts, caramel apples, honey and maple syrup.
BRECHTING’S FARM MARKET (5) 1307 6 Mile Road, NW, Comstock Park, MI 49321 616-784-0771 Selected U-Pick and Picked www.brechtingfarms.com Find us on Facebook: Brechting farms Aug. - Nov., Mon. - Sat. 9-6, Sun. 12-3 (Aug, Sept, Oct)Celebrating a 150 year old family farm tradition. Fruits and vegetables in season. Step into our fields and experience selected U-Pick including tomatoes, peppers, beans, pickles, pumpkins and more.
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KLEIN’S CIDER MILL & MARKET (17) 2151 Ten Mile Rd. NW, Sparta, MI 49345 616-443-7686 U-Pick & Picked Find us on Facebook: Kleins Cider Mill & Market Open June-December, Mon.-Sun. 9-5Bridge Cards Accepted, Produce in Season, Raw Cider/No Preservatives. “West Michigan’s Great Pumpkin Patch” U-Pick. Award Winning Cider, our own raw honey, maple syrup and Farm Animals. First Place in 2018 Michigan Apple Cider contest the Great Lakes Farm Expo in Grand Rapids, MI.
KLENK ORCHARDS (18) 3888 10 Mile Road, Sparta, MI 49345 616-887-9631 U-Pick & Picked [email protected] Find us on Facebook: Klenk Orchards, Inc. Late June - early July - Mon.-Sat. 8-8 and Sun. 10-5Sweet cherries: Buy at the stand, call in orders or u-pick. Picnic area for your enjoyment; relax or brown bag lunch. Bring the whole family for a great cherry picking country experience.
KRUPP FARMS (19) 8025 Krupp Ave, Comstock Park, MI 49321 616-887-8271 U-Pick & picked [email protected] www. kruppfarms.com Find us on Facebook: Krupp Farms Farm fresh snapped asparagus, May into June. Strawberries, U-pick or picked, June into July. Red and black raspberries in July into August. Visit our petting zoo and ice cream shop. Handicapped accessible. Restrooms available. Debit and Bridge Cards welcome.
LAUGHLIN FAMILY FARM (20) 7546 Pine Island Dr., Belmont, MI 49306 616-690-1325 [email protected] www.laughlinfamilyfarm.com Find us on Facebook: Laughlin Family Farm Open daily April–Dec. 10am – 6pm Check Facebook or web site for current hours and offerings. Flowers, Produce, Pumpkins and Christmas Trees, wreaths and garland in season.
LINDBERG’S BLUEBERRIES (21) 14730 84th Ave. , Coopersville , MI 49404 616-677-3889 U-Pick & Picked www.lindbergsblueberries.com Find us on Facebook: Lindberg’s Blueberries July - Aug. Mon. - Fri. 8-8, Sat. 8-1:30, Closed Sunday
NELSON’S FARM MARKET (22) 469 W. 112 St., Grant, MI 49327 231-834-8441 **Double Up Food Bucks** www.nelsonsfarmmarket.com Find us on Facebook: Nelsons Farm Market May–Dec. Mon.–Sat. 9am– 6pm, Sun. 12- 5pm Jan.– April, Wed.–Sat. 9am–5:30pmProject Fresh Accepted, Produce in Season.
NEWTON’S FAMILY FARM & GREENHOUSE, LLC (23) 6359 E. 136th St., Sand Lake, MI 49343 616-636-4273 [email protected] www.Facebook.com/NewtonsFamilyFarmDK May - Oct. 9 - 6pm 7 days a week Vegetables, fruit, plants and flowers in season. Homemade jams, maple syrup and farm fresh eggs.
NORTH KENT CONNECT FARM STAND (24) 10075 Northland Dr., Rockford, MI 49341 616-866-3478 Year Round www.nkconnect.org Find us on Facebook: North Kent Connect Open Tues.–Fri. 9 - 6pm, Sat. 9 - 3pm Mobile Farm Stand, see website
NORTH RIDGE BERRIES (formerly Afton Berry Farm) (25) 3555 20-Mile Rd. NW, Kent City, MI 49330 1/2 mile west of Peach Ridge 616-675-5919 U-Pick & Picked Find us on Facebook: North Ridge Berries Open June-August, Mon-Fri. 8-7 and Sat. 8-2Call for start dates. Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries and currants. Buy at the stand, call in orders, or U-pick.
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