Farm markets and roadside stands
What could be more fun than buying a quart of deep red, sweet cherries at a roadside market? What could awaken your senses more quickly than tasting a golden, crisp and jucy apple just off the tree? What could be more delicious than either? The cherries are still cool from the spring water in which they were plunged right after being picked, and the bright sun reflects off of the droplets. The apples have a tart-sweet taste, and a full, clean fragrance new to you.
For cherries, apples and many other fruits and vegetables, you can also choose between picking them yourself and buying them after the farmer has picked them. Either way, you'll be eating truly fresh fruit that has been allowed to ripen completely, becoming firm and flavorful.
Approximate Harvest Times:
Early July: Sweet Cherries
Mid to Late July: Sweet Cherries, Tart Cherries, Peaches, Apricots
Early August: Sweet Cherries, Tart Cherries, Peaches, Apricots, Nectarines, Apples, Raspberries
Mid August: Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, Raspberries, Blackberries
Late August: Peaches, Nectarines, Apples, Raspberries, Blackberries
Early September: Nectarines, Apples, Plums, Grapes
Mid September: Grapes, Apples
Mid October: Apples, Pumpkins
Buchan's Blueberry Hill
U-Pick or Picked Blueberries, Peaches & Apples. Seasonal vegetables - call for picking info. Late July - October. Monday-Saturday
1472 Nelson Road
Old Mission Peninsula, Traverse City
(231) 223-4846
Cherry Connection/Edmondson Orchards
Farm market, fruit stand, u-pick. Cherries, peaches, raspberries, pumpkins, corn, honey, dried cherries, juice.
12414 Center Road
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 223-7130
City Market
A year-round open-air market offering locally grown agricultural products and wares from local artists and artisans, conveniently located at the Railway Station, on the corner of 8th and Woodmere, next to the Traverse Area District Library, with a view of the Boardman Lake. Saturdays 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesdays 8 a.m. to noon.
642 Railroad Place
Traverse City, MI 49686
231-947-1277
Covered Wagon Farm Market & Bakery
Local fruit, garden produce, sweet corn, home baked goods (made on site), handcrafted baskets. 8996 M-204
(also known as E. Duck Lake Road)
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-6658
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Downtown Farmers Market (Sara Hardy Farm Market)
Between Cass and Union Streets, parking lot off Grandview Parkway (across from Clinch Park). Fruit, vegetables, plants, flowers and baked goods. Every Saturday, mid-May thru October. Wednesdays, mid-June thru September.
Between Cass and Union Streets
Traverse City, MI
Friske's Farm Market
Fruit stand (seasonal fruits, etc. - some u-pick. Great variety of fruit products); Bakery; Cafe; Country Haus Gift Shop; Playground; Barnyard animals. Open Mon.-Sat. Year 'Round!
10743 N. US 31
Ellsworth, MI 49729
(231) 599-2604
www.friske.com
Gallagher's Farm Market
Fresh fruits and vegetables in season. Strawberries, cherries, raspberries, blueberries, apricots, peaches, blackberries & apples. Home baked goods, homemade jams and jellies, local wines, cherry products, petting farm. Corn maze. Open daily June - October.
7237 M 72 West
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 947-1689
King Orchards
Two markets - US 31, 9 miles north of Elk Rapids and M 88, 3 miles north of Central Lake. U-pick fruit and market. Open 7 days a week June - November.
4620 N. M 88 Highway
Central Lake, MI 49622
(877) 937-5464
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