Proud to be the only
Locally-Owned
Crane Orchards U-Pick
COME PICK AT CRANE ORCHARDS
Farmed since the 1880's and currently on our 6th generation of Crane farmers, our orchard strives to be one of the finest u-pick orchards in Michigan. We offer many different varieties of apples, peaches & sweet cherries for u-pickers to choose from when in season.
Here at Crane Orchards we strive to give you and your family a great experience to create fall memories as you pick apples, get lost in our corn maze, and pick pumpkins (later in the season).
Our goal is to create an environment in which all feel accepted and welcomed on our orchard.
With that being said, a friendly reminder that our orchard and the pie pantry/restaurant are separate businesses. We are all extended family and wish each other the most success, but are separately owned and operated, so please try to address praise or concerns to the appropriate business. (We LOVE hearing that the pie pantry’s pies are out of this world, but they love hearing it even more, as so many hours and so much love is put into them on their end.)
For the most frequently asked questions about our Orchard and some helpful tips to ensure a smooth and fun visit, please click here.
Thank you all so much for your continued love and support, and we look forward to seeing you for apples this year!
U-PICK FRUIT
Check Below for Available Fruit
U-PICK APPLES
It’s peak apple picking season! The weather is finally beginning to cool, the days are getting shorter, and all of your favorite apples are ripe for picking. 🍎🍏
We have several apples coming up so please check the list below for picking dates. If your favorite apple is not listed yet, it’s because we have not determined an opening date just yet and will post an update when we are able to. Please note that the warm weather this year has expedited ripening speeds for many apples this fall, so keep an eye open earlier rather than later for your favorite varieties.
⏰ Open 10am-6pm daily (weather permitting) until the end of Apple season which is typically close to the end of October.
We are now picking:
🍏 Blondee
🍎 Gala
🍎 McIntosh
🍏 Golden Supreme
🍎 Honeycrisp
🍎 Cortland
🍎 Early Fuji
🍎 Crimson Crisp
🍏 Northern Spy will begin Thur Sept 17
🍎 Jonagold will begin Fri Sept 18
🍎 Empire will begin Fri Sept 18
🍎 Jonathan will begin Fri Sept 18
Pricing:
🍎 Apples are $1.80/ lb.
🍎We have pre-picked half bushel boxes of Gala apples for $40.
A 3% fee will be added to card payments.
Friendly reminder, we do have samples of apples for you to try upon check-in, but ask that you weigh and pay for the fruit you’ve picked before enjoying it, as every pound counts for small farms. We appreciate you!
While we do have wagons to use for your fruit, if you need a wagon for your child we ask that you bring your own please.
🌽 The Corn maze is now open during u-pick hours. Ages 11 and up are $8, kids 6-10 are $5, and ages 5 and under are free.
🚜 Hayrides and the 🐮Cow train begin September 19th, and will run 12-5pm on Saturdays and Sundays only, as long as it isn’t raining. Hayrides are $5/person and the Cow train is $3/child.
🎃 The Pumpkin Patch will open September 19th! Pumpkins are $.50 per pound.
Please always remember to call 269.561.8651 or check back here for updates the day you plan to visit for any last-minute updates or if the weather is questionable. Please also remember that our orchard and the restaurant are separate businesses, so if you are trying to reach them, please reach out to them directly.
RENTALS AT CRANE ORCHARDS
LAKEFRONT RENTAL HOME
AT CRANE ORCHARDS
A thoroughly outstanding premium Southwest Michigan vacation rental home located on the beautiful grounds of Crane Orchards and nestled on the shoreline of Hutchins Lake, this beautiful luxury home has undergone a complete and total restoration along with a spectacular interior redesign including all new furnishings. Private and spacious, filled with natural light throughout, it’s also located within easy reach of all the attractions and recreation the Saugatuck & Lake Michigan shoreline area has to offer.
THE PAVILIONS IN WALNUT GROVE
These two pavilions are perfect for weddings, birthday parties, family gatherings, corporate gatherings, and other special events. Nestled in the Walnut Grove of Crane Orchards there couldn’t be a more beautiful location. Use your imagination to make it your special day.
Both pavilions feature a cement pad floor and plenty of parking surrounding the area. Each pavilion is 30′ x 40′ – plenty of room to host small to large crowds between May through August.
VOTED AS ONE OF THE TOP TEN APPLE ORCHARDS IN THE NATION
Recently our orchard has been voted as one of the top ten apple orchards in the country to visit by USA Today 10Best. To read the article featuring our family-run orchard, please click HERE.