Loved this spot! It's a classic Michigan blueberry farm but what sets it above some U-Pick spots to…read moreme is how easy and close everything is. Right when you park, you'll see a large area to buy goodies (pies, cookies, produce), you'll see animals to pet, and then blueberries to pick. We went in late July and the berries were abundant (and delicious). We definitely tried our way through some favorites and then picked entirely too many. We ended up eating most and adding tons to blueberry pancakes over our vacation weekend in South Haven. Can't remember the exact prices but cheaper than I've paid for berries all summer, I know that much. And we ALWAYS have blueberries in the house. Also loved the super sweet blueberry lemon sugar cookie that they had in their shop, and felt welcome by the friendly staff. Lastly, speaking to how close everything is both on the farm and off; this is quite close to downtown South Haven when driving, but still feels way out in the country. It's a perfect combo, IMO, and we'd come back again and again if we lived near here.

We have been coming to bumbleberry acres for 3 years now. We love picking blueberries, playing at…read morethe park and finishing the day with a ride on the tractor barrel ride. When we arrived today we were pretty bummed that bumbleberry changed how they run the farm. We used to be able to give everyone a bucket and then the blueberries would be weighed and we would take them home. Now, be prepared to pay 12 dollars a bucket(you get to keep it). It's not the same experience when you are walking to the fields and the entire family needs to share a single bucket. We also adored the low key barrel ride. I believe it was about 5 dollars a ticket in the past. Now, you must pay 12 dollars per child plus 5 dollars per adult to watch your child play and go on a barrel ride. The petting zoo, bumbleberry chair, tire castle, everything is gated off. We passed and noticed most families did the same. This would have cost our crew 45 dollars for one ride (two toddlers, 4 adults). What was once a quaint family farm now feels off. We will be picking somewhere else next year.

This was the best u-pick blueberry farm I've ever been to-- very inexpensive ($1/pound!), extremely…read moreclean rows, and friendly owners. This farm doesn't have a website and is not listed in the u-pick directories that I looked at, and the result is that they have very full bushes that haven't been picked! Many u-pick places I've been to in Michigan have a large customer base and you really have to search for the berries because the bushes have been picked over by others. This farm was loaded with berries and the picking was easy. The Sparks' farm is north of Baseline Rd on the west side of the street. They have a very small sign with five flashing lightbulbs in front of their driveway. We missed it the first time and had to circle back. They provide the buckets and a string to hang it around your waste so you can use both hands to pick. My husband talked to the owner and his wife and their son. He said he planted his first bushes 35 years ago. They're tall and full of berries... and like I said, no competition from other pickers. We brought my three month old daughter and put her in a stroller with a shade cover and picked 13 lbs in an hour and a half. They have port-a-johns and were kind enough to let us use their well pump to wash our hands and get a cold drink when we finished up. They're open 7am-7pm during blueberry season for picking. If you call in advance (269-214-2041), they can also sell you a 5 lb box of berries for $8.50, which is really a good deal. I was happy to support a small family farm.

Please ignore my earlier review. I understand Sparks Blueberry Farm Upick IS NOW OPEN and providing…read morea wonderful experience. The farm was unfortunately temporarily closed due to an illness. But all systems are a go, now. Good luck to Sparks.

The PEACHES!! Great for u-pic and the cutest country store down the road. As a fellow "picker"…read morestated out in the orchard "Living the dream"

My Family and Friends have been coming here many years. It's always a fun time. My suggestion is to…read morego in September to pick apples. I love the jellies and jams.

This spot underwent a glow up and a rebrand since the last time we were here and I love it!…read morePreviously you would do your shopping in the big building on the property (where I assume they do a lot of the processing and kept all their equipment, it felt kind of like a "facility" or warehouse of sorts) and it was pretty barebones. And it was fine! Better than fine because the blueberries were so good! I had no complaints. But now they've leveled up. Now it's not just good blueberries but good ambiance as well! They've converted another smaller building next to it as a storefront and it's chock full of blueberry based goodies like jams, jellies, baked goods, dips, mustards, beverages, etc. Way more to choose from! They also sell ice cream and added a play structure to help entertain the kiddos that get a little bored of picking (smart). The day of our visit it was around 100 degrees and humid so I was not up for picking myself. Instead I arrived ready to buy a box of pre-picked fruit in bulk like I had in the past. I walked into the cute new storefront, scanned the shelves, and panicked. There were no boxed berries to be seen! Was this no longer a thing?? U-pick only?? Why God why!? No need to panic, the really lovely woman at the counter explained to me. They just ran out because nobody wanted to pick in the heat (fair) and they had another load of blewbs (just processed and boxed) enroute and arriving at any moment, she just wasn't sure when exactly. Our time in town was limited so we decided we'd come back instead of waiting. She assured me there would be plenty available. And she was right! A couple of hours later we came back to find the coolers absolutely stocked full of 5lb boxes. I was fielding requests from the family back home to bring them some so in the end I bought 20 pounds worth. I also added a blueberry lemon coffee cake for good measure. Great visit! Wonderful changes! Lovely personnelle! And most importantly, the blueberries are still amazing. Next time I just hope it's cooler so I can get an ice cream cone that wasn't going to liquify the moment I stepped outside.

Always blueberry season in Michigan ! Numerous varieties throughout the season. They have planted…read morenew varieties for all to enjoy! Upick and many other blueberry items like jams and jellies. New baked items and pies. Lots of new items since new owners took over.

The raspberries we picked were so delicious!! The staff was very kind and knowledgeable!! I can't…read morewait to come back here again! Very reasonable prices too!

This farm is great for picking raspberries and blackberries. This is the place to come to for U-…read morepick!! Their blackberries are AMAZING!!! So big, juicy, and plump!! They also have chestnut trees, you can purchase them (October time frame). You can also purchase their honey.. it's AMAZING! They also have maple syrup for purchase! Times vary so make sure you call ahead!

This place is kind of out in the middle of no where.. but totally worth the drive. It's a little…read morefarm with a small store attached. Inside you'll find all sorts of yummy fresh fruit and veggies based on the season. Their blueberries are delicious! Along with fresh foodies, you can pick your own blueberries if you'd like or grab a jar of one of their homemade concoctions. It was hard not to spend a ton of money on all their jams, preserves, salsas, mustards, bbq sauces.. you name it! My last visit I grabbed 3 jars, Honey Habanero Mustard, Apple Chipotle BBQ sauce, and Hot Pepper Relish. If you're out in the area and want some fresh fruits and veggies for VERY CHEAP and way better than anything you'll find in town, come here!!

Amazing! Wonderful blueberries. Beautiful fields. Great for you pick. Bushes are very plentiful…read more The owners are very kind and helpful. And the blueberry turnovers are delicious!

The bouquet was beautiful and stayed fresh and beautiful for a very long time!!! Quick delivery…read moretoo!

If you're looking for a cute outing with gorgeous flowers this is the spot! The owner was super…read morenice and had an assortment of different colors, shapes, and sizes of flowers. He took photos of my group of gals and we ran into him the next day at local the farmers market. I highly recommend if you love flowers. We made some beautiful bouquets.

We went here for strawberry picking. The staff were so nice and helpful. They provide the…read morecontainers to use for picking. They also told us the best place at the moment for picking as it apparently changes quickly. They also had plenty of already picked strawberries for purchase. The strawberries were absolutely delicious.

Fun in the sun and a pile of fruit to boot!…read more So after another Reits run, the three of us (me, S, and my niece) decided that we'd had enough digging around looking for books and toys, but we really didn't want to go home yet. That was when S had a great idea- go pick strawberries! U-Pick fruit places are everywhere around here, and we've both got good memories of heading to Fritz's U-Pick out near Gobles when we were younger. So a quick search on Yelp turned up this place, and it was actually convenient to get to- it was on the way back from Reits. Pulling in, we were greeted with a field full of cars, and a massive strawberry field- with lots of other people here! The way it works is rather simple- you get a big container and a few little ones, and you go up and down the rows of strawberry plants looking for ripe red berries to pick while avoiding the rotten ones, the green ones, and the damaged ones. When you've picked enough (whether because your carrier is full or your back says "no more" doesn't matter), you carry the strawberries up to the hut where they're weighed and you pay for them. Then you take them to your vehicle and go on your way. It's a lot of fun, and my niece had a blast helping us dig for yummy fruit, and spending some time outside instead of watching television all day is always good. There are a few caveats- this is physical activity, so be prepared to get down and dirty. The majority of the berries are deep under the leaves, so you might have to kneel or sit in the moist dirt. Wear stuff you don't mind getting dirty. There are bees about- just give them space if you have to. It also gets pretty hot, so take precautions on sunny days! The berries here won't be as big, as uniform in flavor or in color as the ones you find at the Wal-Mart/Meijer's/local grocery. If you're looking for strawberries just to eat, be aware that you might get some sour ones- but if you're going to do things like make jelly or jam, make some strawberry pie or shortcake, or whatever, this place will suit your needs perfectly! If you don't feel like picking them yourself, you can buy them for about three bucks and change a pound (u-pick are about two bucks a pound). This is a great place to spend a few hours! We'll be back again!