Jacques Orchard
Contact & location
Hemlock, MI 48626
Where Jacques Orchard is located
Jacques Orchard sits within the Michigan apple belt, close enough to Hemlock for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Hemlock center, 2275 North Iva Road is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
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 Hemlock.
Weather at Jacques Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Planning apple picking near Hemlock? Here's what's on file for Jacques Orchard, 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 Jacques Orchard
Pick-your-own is available at Jacques Orchard 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 Jacques Orchard tracks the rest of Michigan. Most fruit ripens between late August and late October. The window most families aim for is the last two weeks of September into the first two of October, that's when Honeycrisp, Empire, and mid-season varieties usually overlap.
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 Jacques Orchard is located
Jacques Orchard sits within the Michigan apple belt, close enough to Hemlock for a quick drive and far enough out for open sky and orchard rows on the horizon.
From Hemlock center, 2275 North Iva Road is a short drive on county roads. Weekend traffic can back up near the entrance on peak fall Saturdays, arriving before 11 a.m. usually skips the wait.
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 Hemlock.
Weather at Jacques Orchard
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Jacques Orchard offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Jacques Orchard 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 Jacques Orchard?+
Beyond picking, Jacques Orchard offers pick-your-own.
Data source: Google Places · Confidence: High
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