Dunneback & Girls Farm
Contact & location
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Where Dunneback & Girls Farm is located
Dunneback & Girls Farm is tucked into Kent County, on the outskirts of Grand Rapids. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
Most guests punch 3025 6 Mile Road Northwest, Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids.
Weather at Dunneback & Girls Farm
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Dunneback & Girls Farm has been growing apples on the same Grand Rapids land since 1925, and four generations later the family is still farming it. A century of harvests means the rows are well tended and the people running them know exactly which block is ready to pick on any given weekend. Come for the apples and stay for the rest of the day. Visitors pick fresh Michigan apples, then head back to the farmyard for fresh baked donuts, farm kitchen food, wagon rides, farm animals, live music and open space for kids to run. Grown ups can sit down with beer, hard cider, wine or seltzer made right here on the farm. Beyond apples, the farm grows asparagus, strawberries, sweet cherries, tart cherries, sunflowers and pumpkins through the seasons, so there is usually something to pick from late spring right through fall. The farm market and bakery stay busy on autumn weekends, so arriving earlier in the day makes for an easier visit and better parking. It is a working family farm rather than a fall attraction built for the season, which is what makes it worth the drive: a 100 year old orchard, donuts out of the fryer, cider from the taproom and room for every generation in the family.
If you're looking for U-Pick near Grand Rapids, MI, Dunneback & Girls Farm is one of the working orchards in the area. The page pulls hours, address, and any confirmed varieties or activities into one place so you don't have to chase them across five sites.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Dunneback & Girls Farm
Pick-your-own is available at Dunneback & Girls Farm during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
Apple Varieties Grown Here
Dunneback & Girls Farm grows 1 apple variety. Each ripens between late August and late October, so what's available depends on when you visit.
Other Crops & Produce
On-Farm Activities
Amenities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Dunneback & Girls Farm tracks the rest of Michigan. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. For photographers and casual pickers alike, the first three weekends of October tend to be the sweet spot, cooler mornings, changing leaves, and the widest variety selection.
Saturdays fill up fast once the first frost hits. Sunday afternoons and any weekday morning are noticeably calmer if you'd rather not queue at the register.
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 Dunneback & Girls Farm is located
Dunneback & Girls Farm is tucked into Kent County, on the outskirts of Grand Rapids. It's one of a handful of working apple farms in this part of the state that still opens the rows to visitors each fall.
Most guests punch 3025 6 Mile Road Northwest, Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids.
Weather at Dunneback & Girls Farm
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dunneback & Girls Farm offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Dunneback & Girls Farm runs pick-your-own during the apple harvest. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and pay at the farm stand.
What apple varieties can I pick at Dunneback & Girls Farm?+
Dunneback & Girls Farm grows Honeycrisp. Which varieties are ripe depends on the week you visit.
What else is there to do at Dunneback & Girls Farm?+
Beyond picking, Dunneback & Girls Farm offers pick-your-own, wagon rides, farm market, bakery, farm animals, live music, and more.
Data source: Owner submission · Confidence: high
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