Group # - 12 Purpose…read more- Family Tradition Pros - Gene's is a place you can spend quality time with the family for about 15-20 minutes. Not a lot has changed since we started to go over 12 years ago. Cons - It's becoming an outdated Farm, as weird as it is to say that. The upkeep has been on the decline - this place could be a gold mine for the fall season if done right and with a little bit of marketing; but, I don't see that turning around anytime soon. If it wasn't a family tradition we wouldn't probably give it a go anymore. Likelihood to return (1-10) - 3 Reason - Pumpkin cost is up there. Nothing is ever new or exciting to see. Back in the day you could pet the animals that came ip to the fence - those are even going away.

We stumbled on this spot via TripAdvisor and thought it would be worth a stop from some of the…read morepictures we saw. I gotta say that while there are few people you will meet in this lifetime that you encounter briefly and leave a lasting impression on you, we had the opportunity to meet Gene the pumpkin man himself. Let me say that Gene is one of those guys you'll meet and never forget. A very charismatic fella, 80 years young, rocking an orange shirt and orange cowboy hat to go along with his orange themed farm, and he's been slangin' pumpkins since 1957. Eager to talk and get to know you a bit and even shares many stories from his lifetime. It's easy to see why he's a local favorite. Plenty of pumpkins to choose from and in all shapes and sizes. Everything is marked pretty clearly on price as well. I even noticed a small booth where they sell fresh honey! Cool! Note that they only take cash or checks (no credit cards) but Gene also seems to use the honor system as well where you can pay later on if you like. While we appreciated the gesture, we ended up purchasing two mini pumpkins with the little cash we did have. Gene finding out we had drove to see his farm from Chicago ended up picking out a bag full of assorted squash for us to take home and enjoy. And of course, some verbal instruction on how to prepare each one. After spending some time talking with him, he even gave us some local spots worth checking out nearby. What a guy! Nothing but good things to say about Gene and his pumpkin patch. Definitely worth a stop to see Gene and his orange themed farm if you find yourself in Kalamazoo! 'Til next time, cheers! 251/365

I love this farm market. Only a few minutes from 9th and West Main, it seems like it's a jaunt to a…read moremuch more rural area than actually driving there is. First: If they have pear cider available, GET IT. It is truly, honestly extraordinary. We went through a few gallons this year, and each drop seems to be nectar of the gods. They are closed for winter, obviously. But when they reopen in spring, here's what to expect: * Enormous tubs of whatever is in season, parked right out front of their doors * Inside shopping for things that need refrigeration (cider!), including lovely bags of spring greens that we always get, and veggies that don't need to be out in the open air * Sort of odd parking. The handicap parking is far away for me. There are two close spots to the right of the doors, and that is not a difficult walk * SO MANY KINDS of everything: apples, squash, pumpkins, well, you know Michigan harvests. You'll find all that and more here. * In the summer, LOVELY jalapenos that we stock up on and freeze for winter *Reasonable prices Tip: Weekends are busy and crowded. Mondays take a hot minute to be restocked! We go here SO often. It's a great place, with friendly people.

Good in-season produce, especially apples and squashes. Staff always friendly. They've recently…read morechanged the name to "Big Rock"-new owners?

Great family atmosphere!! Blueberry picking is so fun and so accessible. Anyone can go and have a…read moregreat time

We had a very nice experience at Brookside Farms on August 20, 2024. It was our first time here, as…read moreno other fruit farms near us still had Blueberries for sale. When we arrived we found arrived we found a very pleasant market/sales location. We went inside and found plenty of things for sale. Pies, cakes and other baked goods. The place reminded me of an old time market/store. Tastefully decorated and a very country/down home feel. We were directed towards the back to the refrigerated blueberries and other delicious looking items. We found our blueberries and were checked out by a very pleasant sales person. We surly will be back to such a pleasant location next time we need seasonal fruit!

I have been going to kercher's for some time now , I have always been very satisfied with the…read moreproduce that they sell and the quality and service is always outstanding I will continue to go to there and get the best products and services for a fair price.

Was my first time going with my child school and I loved it and will go back whenever I can. Was a…read morefun experience

Lovly place even after the main season, still lots of pies and frozen cider after Thanksgiving?…read more Love the doughnuts !! hard to chose butt I think the sourmilk are my favorites ! Have to grab a few more frozen cider bottles befor they colse for the season on Dec 19.

Signs everywhere advertising strawberries, but they didn't have any due to "all the rain". Go there…read morethe next day at 9:45 am, and they're closed until 10:00 am. Very frustrating.

Devries Farm is a charming local farm. They sell seasonal flowers and pumpkins. They have fun…read moredecorative haystacks and decorate for Halloween. Great place to bring the family for a quick stop!

A great place for flowers, and in the fall it's a great place to get painted pumpkins. This quaint…read moreand adorable farm has been my family's go to since I was a child. The flowers are beautiful, not over priced, and the bouquets were well put together. I have fond memories of coming out here in the crisp windy weather of fall to chose a pumpkin and some gourds. The pumpkins are always adorably painted, come in varying sizes, and, just like the flowers, aren't overpriced. My mom always complained I had to pick the biggest, most outrageous looking pumpkin in the world. Usually I got a large pumpkin with a famous painting on it like starry night or Mona Lisa. See ya in the fall.

Fun fall experience. Lots of things to do, food, petting zoo, corn maze, etc. Can get a bit crowded…read moreat times but lots of activities for kids.

I attended a corporate event at Gull Meadow Farms where it was advertised that every guest would…read morereceive a free small pumpkin. My children were really excited for this, since it was supposed to be the highlight of the day. When we went to get them, the bins were already empty. No effort was made to refill them, even though we were at the very farm where the pumpkins were grown. Instead, staff only pointed people toward pumpkins for purchase, and the boxes for the free pumpkins were taken down well before the event was over. The event promised a free pumpkin for everyone, yet the farm clearly did not supply enough or make any attempt to ensure all guests received what was advertised. Families should not have to explain to their children why something guaranteed to every attendee was simply unavailable. If Landscape Forms paid for the pumpkin add on for the event, then they should be refunded because it was not fully honored. This was very disappointing and left a negative impression of the farm.

My family loves going to Dinge's every Fall. They have an awesome variety of pumpkins, gourds and…read moresquash.  You can even pick grapes in their vineyard for $12 a half bushel. There Are also fun activities for kids (pony rides, bouncy house, corn maze, etc). Parking is easy and the activities are only a couple dollars which is great.  The owners are very friendly and it is simply a great place to explore. They take cash and check so make sure you have your check book or stop by an atm first.

Fun Halloween themed farm with pretty much everything you can think of. You can purchase pumpkins,…read morepick grapes and there's a nice amount of rides and activities for kids. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They are cash only, so make sure you bring some with you.