Pumpkins! Apples! Corn Maze! Crane’s Orchards Fills Fall with All of the Yum – 2025

Fall Flavor Frenzy at Crane’s Orchards

If you’ve lived in West Michigan for more than five minutes, chances are someone has told you, “You have to go to Crane’s Orchards in the Fall,” and we couldn’t agree more!

This fall magnet, located near Saugatuck, MI, is one of the Lakeshore’s big draws when the weather turns crisp.

From apple picking to navigating the corn maze, this fall farm is brimming with family-friendly, fall festivities.

Ready to Plan a Day Out?

Let’s dive right in – here’s a snapshot of what’s in store for your day at Crane’s Orchards:

Two Distinct Destinations at Crane’s Orchards

6054 124th Ave, Fennville, MI 49408

Crane’s isn’t just an orchard; it’s an experience. Brought to you by two branches of the Crane family, you have two enticing options right next to each other.

Crane Pie Pantry Restaurant and Winery

This the cozy indoor spot is where you can grab a homemade meal, taste cider or local wine, and dig into their famous pie. You can also buy fresh fruit, cider, or frozen goodies to take home.

Crane Orchards U-Pick and Corn Maze

Just down the lane from the restaurant and winery, the orchard is where you’ll go for all the outdoor fun: U-pick apples and peaches, corn maze, hayrides, and space for the kids to run and play.

2025 Apple Picking at Crane’s

Apple lovers, this is your place. Depending on when you visit, you can choose from Gala, Empire, Fuji, Braeburn, and the ever-popular Honeycrisp.

Want a tip? The Honeycrisp apples at Crane’s Orchards are usually ripe around mid-September.

How to pick apples at Crane’s Orchards:

1. Check-in at the U-Pick barn. Talk to the greeters about apple picking options – they’ll point you to the locations of the available varieties. Pick up any bags you may need here, or bring your own reusable shopping bags.

Grab a wagon if needed, or bring your own if you have one – they have a limited number available and wagons are only for use by those picking fruit.

2. Pick your apples; you can mix and match the varieties in your bags because all of the U-Pick apples are the same price per pound. (minus Honeycrisp).

3. Check out at the U-Pick Barn. They’ll weigh your apples. During the week you may also purchase your corn maze tickets at check-out as well.

Pricing:

• 🍑 Peaches: $2.15/lb for u-pick
• 🍎 Apples: $1.65/lb for u-pick

They accept both cash and cards. There’s a 3% credit card fee on all card transactions.

Hayrides and Corn Maze Adventure

Tour Crane’s Orchards in style with their tractor-driven hayrides. These rides only run on weekends (weather-permitting) in September and October.

Hayrides are $5 per person. Kids 2 and under are FREE.

Corn Maze

As for the corn maze, it opens its gates in early September. In 2024, it opened on September 1.

The 20-acre corn maze is filled with challenges. Each year brings a new design and new challenges. Each phase of the corn maze takes about 30 minutes to complete.

Hours: 10 AM – 6 PM daily

If you are wanting to go in the maze on weekdays or before noon on weekends, purchase tickets at the u-pick. (The Corn Maze is open while u-pick is open.)

Pricing:
Ages 11 and up – $8
Ages 6-10 – $5
Kids 5 and below are FREE

Located at: 6054 124th Ave, Fennville, MI 49408

Pumpkin Picking at Crane’s

The pumpkin patch is typically ready for visitors in late September. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect jack-o-lantern to carve or smaller pumpkins for pie, Crane’s has you covered. (Grab a wagon for the big ones!)

You may also pick from the pumpkin barn display near the u-pick check-in area.

Pay for pumpkins at the U-Pick barn.

For the Little Ones

Let your kids take a spin on the cow train. It’s usually a few dollars and runs on the weekends in the fall, weather permitting.

Crane’s Pie Pantry Restaurant & Winery

6054 124th Ave, Fennville, MI 49408

Crane’s Pie Pantry is a must-visit. From its inception in 1968, their cider mill has been churning out mouthwatering cider. Pair it with their delectable donuts or perhaps a slice of pie.

• Bakery: Open daily 9 AM – 6 PM. Michigan fruit pies, apple cider donuts, and more.

• Restaurant: 11 AM – 6 PM, extended to 8 AM – 6 PM on weekends. (Note: The restaurant is closed on Tuesdays). Just like grandma’s kitchen – handcrafted soups, salads, and comfort food.

After grabbing your donuts, head over to Crane’s Pie Pantry and Winery for a delicious chaser for your donut.

Their hard ciders are made with locally grown fruit. No artificial flavors or colors, just real Michigan goodness. Their Apple Cherry Hard Cider even won “World’s Best Flavoured Cider” at the World Cider Awards in London (yep, it’s that good).

Tastings are open daily from 11 AM – 6 PM.

Crane’s Cider Fest 2025

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 6, 2025.

Hang out on the Walnut Grove Pavilion from 12 – 5 PM and celebrate harvest with fresh cider, live music, food, and all the fall vibes.

Live music performances and entertainment. And of course, the legendary Quad Township Pie Eating Contest returns for another year!

• A double performance from the amazing duo, Lexi Adams and Calvin Hinds.
• Crane’s Orchards will have hay rides, the corn maze and apple u-pick going on all day.
• Crane’s homemade lunch and dessert will be available for purchase as well as Sandy’s Catering authentic Mexican cuisine.
• Crane’s Winery will be pouring hard cider and wine from the wonderful fruit grown in the Fennville AVA.

Get tickets ahead of time for $17.85 ($20 at the door). Ticket purchase includes a Crane’s glass and $5 worth of tickets to use on Crane’s food and beverages at the event.

Bring the whole family, everyone under 18 gets in free.

Planning Your Visit

Address: Cranes Orchards, 6054 124th Ave, Fennville, MI 49408
Contact: (269) 561-8651

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