Blake's Big Apple
Contact & location
Armada, MI 48005
Where Blake's Big Apple is located
Blake's Big Apple sits within the Michigan apple belt, close enough to Armada for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
The street address is 71485 North Avenue, Armada, MI 48005. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Macomb County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Armada itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Blake's Big Apple
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near Armada? Here's what's on file for Blake's Big Apple, along with the map, driving details, and current conditions so you can decide whether it's the right stop for your weekend.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Blake's Big Apple
Pick-your-own is available at Blake's Big Apple during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Blake's Big Apple tracks the rest of Michigan. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. If you can only make one trip, late September through early October gives you the best odds of finding both early and mid-season apples on the trees at the same time.
Fall festival weekends can double the crowd overnight, so it's worth checking the orchard's social feed the day before you go. Off-festival weekdays are typically wide open.
What to Bring
- • Cash (backup for the farm stand)
- • Closed-toe walking shoes
- • A light jacket or flannel
- • Sunscreen and a hat
- • Water bottles for the walk
- • Reusable bags for the ride home
- • A camera or phone charged for photos
- • Small bills for cider and donuts
Where Blake's Big Apple is located
Blake's Big Apple sits within the Michigan apple belt, close enough to Armada for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
The street address is 71485 North Avenue, Armada, MI 48005. That drops most map apps within a few feet of the farm gate.
Plan on making it a mini road trip. The surrounding Macomb County back roads are worth the detour in fall color, and Armada itself usually has a farmers market or cider stop within a few minutes of the orchard.
Weather at Blake's Big Apple
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Blake's Big Apple offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Blake's Big Apple runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What else is there to do at Blake's Big Apple?+
Beyond picking, Blake's Big Apple offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: High
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