Fruit Ridge Markets

09/02/2026

Michigan Apple Fest is coming up in Sparta September 18 & 19 Fall fun for the whole family! https://www.michiganapplefest.com

07/16/2026

It's blueberry season on the Fruit Ridge! It was a tough winter, so be sure to get your delicious fresh berries before they're gone. Find locations in our market guide!

Farm markets and u-pick experiences featuring blueberries in the Fruit Ridge Country Market Guide

06/30/2026

🧺 Our pop-up farm stand is open Tuesday's from 4-6pm! 🥕 Stock up on fresh-from-the-garden vegetables, plants, syrup, and more throughout the season! Cash & card accepted, but cash is king! 🫜

Tuesdays, 4-6pm at the Blandford Farm, 3145 Milo St NW, Grand Rapids, MI

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06/30/2026

Raspberries are in season on the fruit ridge! This was a cold winter, so please call the orchard of your choice from our market guide to check on availability.

Farm markets and u-pick experiences featuring fresh red & black raspberries.

06/26/2026

Sweet and sour (pie) cherries are ready on West Michigan's Fruit Ridge! It was a difficult year for cherries, so please call the orchard you choose from our market guide to confirm if they still have cherries and are offering U-Pick.

Farm markets and u-pick experiences featuring cherries in the Fruit Ridge Country Market Guide

06/25/2026

Check out these great summer opportunities for kids at Howard Christensen Nature Center! You can register for one day, two days, or for all the days that you would like your child to attend. Information and registration is now available on their website.

https://www.howardchristensen.org/community-events/

06/12/2026

It's strawberry season! Delicious u-pick and picked berries available across the fruit ridge starting June 13th! Find locations in our market guide.

Farm markets and u-pick experiences featuring strawberries in the Fruit Ridge Country Market Guide

04/18/2026

Visit Howard Christensen Nature Center on 5/2 at 10:00 AM for a free presentation on the ins and outs of mushroom hunting followed by a morel mushroom hunt! Spots are limited, advance registration at the link below.

Let’s see how many of these tasty morel mushrooms we can find!

03/23/2026

Spring Break Camp Announcement!!

There are 30 spots available!! Choose which days work for your family - one, two or all three days!

Registration is open now on our website event page:
http://www.howardchristensen.org/community-events/

03/15/2026

Morel Mushroom Hunt at Howard Christensen Nature Center 16190 Red Pine Dr. Kent City Saturday May 2 at 10 AM. After a presentation on the ins and outs of mushroom hunting, head out and see if you can find some tasty morels to take home. Members $3 Non-members $5.

Let’s see how many of these tasty morel mushrooms we can find!