Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill
Contact & location
Armada, MI 48005
Where Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill is located
Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill 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.
Most guests punch 17985 Armada Center Rd, Armada into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Michigan does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Armada.
Weather at Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Macomb County destination with PYO apples, hard cider, and haunted attractions.
Planning apple picking near Armada? Here's what's on file for Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill, 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 Orchard & Cider Mill
Pick-your-own is available at Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
Apple Varieties Grown Here
Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill grows 5 apple varieties. Each ripens between late August and late October, so what's available depends on when you visit.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill 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.
Hours & Season Dates
Good to Know Before You Visit
Verified from the orchard's own website.
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 Orchard & Cider Mill is located
Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill 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.
Most guests punch 17985 Armada Center Rd, Armada into their phone and let GPS do the work, the entrance is signed from the road and there's a parking area once you turn in.
Nearby you'll find the kind of scenery Michigan does well in October, farm stands, rural churches, and roads lined with maples turning red. It's a solid half-day out even without leaving Armada.
Weather at Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
When is apple picking season at Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill?+
Apple season at Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill runs from Late August to Early November.
What are Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill's hours?+
Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill is open Daily 9am-8pm in season. Hours shift with the harvest, so confirm before you drive out.
What apple varieties can I pick at Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill?+
Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill grows Empire, Fuji, Gala, Honeycrisp, Jonathan. Which varieties are ripe depends on the week you visit.
What else is there to do at Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill?+
Beyond picking, Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill offers Distillery, Hard cider, Haunted attractions, pick-your-own, Pick-your-own.
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