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V I S I TMANISTEECOUNTY

M a n i s t e e C o u n t y a n d N o r t h e r n M i c h i g a n a r e f o r t u n a t e e n o u g h t o h av e

s o m e o f t h e m o s t d i v e r s e a n d b o u n t i f u l g r o w i n g s e a s o n s i n t h e e n t i r e

U n i t e d S t a t e s . W e h av e m a ny d i v e r s e f r u i t s a n d v e g e t a b l e s t h a t a r e

av a i l a b l e a t n u m e r o u s u - p i c k f a r m s a n d m a r ke t s t h r o u g h o u t o u r a r e a .

M a ny o f o u r l o c a l r e s t a u ra n t s h av e a l s o e m b ra c e d t h e q u a l i t y f a r m c r o p s

g r o w n r i g h t h e r e a n d i n c o r p o ra t e m a ny s e a s o n a l s p e c i a l s w h e n f r u i t s a n d

v e g e t a b l e s a r e i n s e a s o n . O u r f a r m s a n d m a r ke t s a r e a g r e a t p l a c e t o

s p e n d t h e a f t e r n o o n w i t h t h e e n t i r e f a m i l y. E x p l o r e w h a t a g r i t o u r i s m

m e a n s i n M a n i s t e e C o u n t y o n y o u r n ex t t r i p w i t h u s !

U-PICK(1) Calvin Lutz Farms(2) Douglas Valley(3) Howes Farms(4) Urka Farms(5) Waves Farms

FARMS(1) Calvin Lutz Farms(2) Douglas Valley(3) Grossnickle Farms(4) Millers Brothers Farm Markets ( Pierport)(5) Millers Brothers Farm Markets (Bear Lake)

CO-OP(1) Manistee’s Downtown Market(2) Onekama’s Market

(6) Millers Northwood Market/Pierport Farms(7) Wee Bee Jammin(8) Iron Fish Distillery(9) Northern Natural Cider House and Winery(10) Apple Valley Orchards(11) Port City Organics

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U - P I C K S E A S O N S I N N O R T H E R N M I C H I G A N . . .

A P R I L M AY J U N E J U LY A U G U S T SEPTEMBER O C TO B E R

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C A LV I N L U T Z FA R M S( S T R AW B E R R I E S )

Located in Kaleva, Michigan, Lutz Farms is one of the larger farms in Manistee County. They are famous for their U-Pick strawberries as well as their asparagus, which you will see in most local stores in the spring season. Lutz Farms is open in May, and they are open daily except on Sunday. Contact them directly for hours and availabil-ity of produce: 8576 Chief Rd., Kaleva, MI 49645: 231-889-5594 for more information.

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U - P I C K FA R M S A N D D I V E R S E W E AT H E R C O N D I T I O N S

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H O W E S FA R M( S T R AW B E R R I E S & R A S P B E R R I E S )

Located in Marilla, Michigan, Howes farm is one of Manistee Coun-ty’s only farms that offers U-Pick raspberries in addition to blueber-ries. They also have “we-pick” berries available if you are short on time. Find them at: 9241 Marilla Road, Copemish, MI : 231-362-3244 or 231-362-3571.

D O U G L A S VA L L E Y( A P P L E S & P U M P K I N S )

Located north of Manistee, Douglas Valley is more than just a wine and cider tasting house, they feature over 100 Michigan made products. However, they specialize in two U-Pick items in apples and pumpkins. Bring the family for the entire day and enjoy walking around this beautiful farm. Their farm is located off Schoedel Road between M22 and US31: 5375 Douglas Valley Dr., Manistee, MI 49660: 231-887-3333 also visit them online at: www.douglasvalley.net.

WAV E ’ S U - P I C K B L U E B E R R I E S( B L U E B E R R I E S )

Located in Kaleva, Michigan, Wave’s U-Pick features a great crop of pesticide-free blueberries. In addition to the blueberries, they also feature other vegetables including corn, canning tomatoes, and peppers. They are typically open during daylight hours during the u-pick season (Mid-July through the end of August) Contact them for more information: 7780 Elm Road, Kaleva, MI 49645 : 231-889-3619.

U R K A FA R M S( S T R AW B E R R I E S )

Located in Brethren, Michigan, Urka Farms is famous for their U-Pick strawberries. They also have “we-pick” and the work is already done-all you have to do is swing by and pick up your berries. The farm is located at: 16919 Pole Road, Brethren, MI 49619, 231-477-5537. Visit their site for additional information at: urkafarms.com.

FA R M S , M A R K E T S & TA S T I N G

D U E TO T H E S E A S O N A L N AT U R E O F O U R LO C A L FA R M S

A N D D I V E R S E W E AT H E R C O N D I T I O N S I N T H E A R E A ,

W E S T R O N G LY R E C O M M E N D C O N TA C T I N G T H E FA R M

M A R K E T S I N R E G A R D S TO AVA I L A B I L I T Y A N D H O U R S

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C A LV I N L U T Z FA R M SIn addition to their U-Pick strawberries they are famous for their asparagus, which you will see in most local stores in the spring season. Lutz Farms is open in May, and they are open daily except on Sundays. Contact them directly for hours and availability of produce: 8576 Chief Rd., Kaleva, MI 49645: 231-889-5594 for more information.

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FA R M S , M A R K E T S & TA S T I N G C O - O P FA R M M A R K E T S

G R O S S N I C K L E FA R M SGrossnickle’s season opens in May and continues through October. They begin with prepicked Asparagus in May and end with pumpkins in October. They feature a variety of berries such as: blueberries, raspberries and strawberries and also feature sweet corn, green beans and other fresh garden vegetables. For information visit them in Kaleva at: 9918 Healy Lake Road, Kaleva, MI 49645: 231-362-3796 -or- visit them online at grossnicklefarms. com for receipes and other info.

M A N I S T E E H O M E G R O W N S AT U R D AY S - C I T Y O F M A N -I S T E E FA R M E R S M A R K E TIn the height of the season enjoy over 50 different vendors featuring local produce and artisan goods. You will also find many diverse shrubs and cut flowers available at the Manistee Farmers Market. In addition, the historic downtown will come alive with street musicians playing live music in front of local shops. Homegrown Saturdays run from the middle of May - early October: 8am-12pm. Rise and shine early, because you won’t want to miss this. For more informa-tion, visit the Visitors Center or visit www.VisitManisteeCounty.com.

O N E K A M A FA R M E R S M A R K E T Enjoy a wide variety of fresh local fruits, vegetables and local artisan goods on Main Street in downtown Onekama. The farmers market is open Fridays from 2pm-6pm, June - Mid September. To verify market hours contact the Visitors Center for more information.

M I L L E R ’ S N O R T H W O O D M A R K E TMiller’s Northwood Market has a diverse selection of artisan preserves, fruits and vegetables throughout the entire growing season. They are famous for their “Pierport Farms” line of preserves and also have a vast selection of Michigan Made products from stores like the Cherry Republic, Glenwood Market and more! Visit them in Pierport at: 12467 North-wood Hwy. Pierport, MI: 231-889-5958 or 231-889-4606.

M I L L E R ’ S B R OT H E R S FA R M M A R K E T SMiller’s Brothers have two market locations throughout the growing season. One on M-22 in Pierport and the other on US-31 in Bear Lake. Both feature a diverse variety of fresh fruits, vegetables and fall fare. Find them on M-22 at: Corner of M-22 and 11 Mile Road. and in Downtown Bear Lake. Call for information: 231-889-5953.

P O R T C I T Y O R G A N I C S R E A L F O O D M A R K E TLocated in downtown Manistee, Port City Organics features a wide variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, syrups, baked goods and much more. Visit them at 328 First Street, Manistee, MI 49660: 231-398-3060. You can also visit them online at: PortCityOrganics.com

W E E B E E J A M M I N ’ U P N O R T HLocated in Bear Lake, Wee Bee Jammin’ is a fine artisan shop featuring homemade jams and honey. They harvest their honey directly from bees that are onsite. You will also find a wide variety of Made in Michigan products as well. Visit them at: 8925 Norconk Rd., Bear Lake, MI 49614: 231-510-9500. You can also browse their vast of products and order online at: www.weebeejammin.com

D O U G L A S VA L L E Y W I N E R Y& O R G A N I C FA R MIn addition to their U-Pick apples and pumpkins they are famous for their wine and hard cider. Check out this fantastic property where you can enjoy wine and shop the “Bodega” with over 100 Made in Michigan specialty products including fresh baked bread on the weekends, and fine meats and cheeses (perfect for that weekend picnic). They also offer a CSA program in the summer and late fall. Visit Douglas Valley at: 375 Douglas Valley Dr., Manistee, MI 49660: 231-887-3333 also visit them online at: www.douglasvalley.net.

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I R O N F I S H D I S T I L L E R YBring the family to Michigan's first farm distillery, where spirits including vodka, gin, rum and whiskey are produced, distilled, bottled and barreled on site featuring soil-to-spirit estate releases. Our Tasting Room offers a cozy setting to enjoy free tastings and sample appetizers within view of small craft state-of-the-art distilling. Our patio, fire pit and tasting room is open year round, with music and food trucks most weekends. Stop by or book a tour in advance.

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N O R T H E R N N AT U R A L C I D E R & W I N E R YNorthern Natural’s tasting room offers several premium hard ciders made from Michigan organic heirloom apples. Tasting or by the glass, bottles, & growlers. We also offer a nice selection of our award winning wines.

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A P P L E VA L L E Y O R C H A R D SApple Valley Orchards, a Manistee farm market located in Bear Lake, features cherries, and over 15 varieties of apples. Apple Valley offers u-cut Christmas trees in season.

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Explore the 11 local Beer, Wine and Spirits establishments that make up the Manistee County area Brew and

Spirits Tour. This self-guided tour will take you along Lake Michigan and through the Manistee National Forest to all of the area’s most popular craft/artisan hot spots.

Learn more by accessing this tour online at:VisitManisteeCounty.com!

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