Schwallier’s Country Basket
Contact & location
Where Schwallier’s Country Basket is located
Head into Sparta, MI and you'll come across Schwallier’s Country Basket on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Michigan's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From the middle of Sparta, expect a short drive on rural roads. Cell service can drop out on the last mile, so download the map before you leave the highway.
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 Sparta.
Schwallier’s Country Basket is a working apple orchard in Sparta, Michigan. The listing below pulls together the practical details visitors ask about most, location, contact info, and whatever hours, varieties, or activities the farm has confirmed with us.
Apple Picking at Schwallier’s Country Basket
Schwallier’s Country Basket sells pre-picked apples from the farm stand rather than offering U-Pick.
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Schwallier’s Country Basket 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.
Peak-weekend crowds cluster around lunchtime, so either come early (before 10 a.m.) or late (after 3 p.m.) to skip the busiest hour. Weekdays are the most relaxed by a wide margin.
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 Schwallier’s Country Basket is located
Head into Sparta, MI and you'll come across Schwallier’s Country Basket on the surrounding farmland. It's a family-run corner of Michigan's harvest scene and easy to reach for anyone within an hour of town.
From the middle of Sparta, expect a short drive on rural roads. Cell service can drop out on the last mile, so download the map before you leave the highway.
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 Sparta.
Frequently Asked Questions
What else is there to do at Schwallier’s Country Basket?+
Beyond picking, Schwallier’s Country Basket offers u-pick apples, corn maze, petting farm, pumpkin patch, cow train, wagon rides, and more.
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