Frontier Farms
Contact & location
Where Frontier Farms is located
Head into Whittemore, MI and you'll come across Frontier Farms 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.
There isn't a formal street address on file, so Whittemore, MI plus a call to the farm the day before is the safest bet.
Once you're in the area, downtown Whittemore has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Weather at Frontier Farms
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Open: May to October
Frontier Farms is a working apple orchard in Whittemore, 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.
Pick-Your-Own Apples at Frontier Farms
Pick-your-own is available at Frontier Farms during the harvest window. Guests walk the rows, pick straight from the tree, and settle up at the farm stand.
Other Crops & Produce
On-Farm Activities
Best Time to Visit
Apple season at Frontier Farms 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.
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 Frontier Farms is located
Head into Whittemore, MI and you'll come across Frontier Farms 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.
There isn't a formal street address on file, so Whittemore, MI plus a call to the farm the day before is the safest bet.
Once you're in the area, downtown Whittemore has the usual stops for lunch or coffee before or after picking. Locals often pair the orchard with a bakery run or a walk through town.
Weather at Frontier Farms
Live forecast for the orchard's location, check conditions before you head out to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Frontier Farms offer pick-your-own apples?+
Yes. Frontier Farms 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 Frontier Farms?+
Beyond picking, Frontier Farms offers pick-your-own.
Data source: USDA Local Food Portal · Confidence: High
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