Pumpkin patch · Orchard
Fruit Ridge Hayrides
U-pick pumpkins and apples in Kent City, Michigan
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides, Corn Maze, U-Pick Pumpkins & Apples, & More!”
Source: fruitridgehayrides.com/attractions, checked October 6, 2026
“Pick your own pumpkins from the patch!”
“Pick your own from the patch or choose from our selection of already picked pumpkins in the market.”
Source: fruitridgehayrides.com/attractions, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Pumpkins and apples are ripe for picking, and guests can enjoy a wide range of activities and treats such as our giant corn maze, our friendly farm animals, rides, fresh apple cider, homemade donuts, and much more!”
Source: fruitridgehayrides.com/attractions, checked October 6, 2026
“From miniature to huge, there will be a perfect pumpkin for your Halloween jack-o-lantern.”
Source: fruitridgehayrides.com/attractions, checked October 6, 2026
“Enjoy picking delicious apples in our orchard.”
Source: fruitridgehayrides.com/attractions, checked October 6, 2026
“From miniature to huge, there will be a perfect pumpkin for your fall decorations or Halloween jack-o-lantern.”
Source: fruitridgehayrides.com/u-pick/pumpkins.php, checked October 6, 2026
“Huge pumpkins are available from mid-September through October .”
Source: fruitridgehayrides.com/u-pick/pumpkins.php, checked October 6, 2026
“Visit our apple picking farm, located in scenic West Michigan.”
Source: fruitridgehayrides.com/u-pick/apples.php, checked October 6, 2026
“Weather dependant, our apples are available from mid-September through late-October .”
Source: fruitridgehayrides.com/u-pick/apples.php, checked October 6, 2026
“Take a horse-drawn hayride or sleigh ride, find your way through the corn maze, visit our animals, pick pumpkins or apples, and more!”
Source: fruitridgehayrides.com, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Friday 5-9PM (Oct ONLY)”
Source: fruitridgehayrides.com/attractions, checked October 6, 2026
“Saturday 10AM - 9PM”
“Sunday 10AM - 5PM”
Source: fruitridgehayrides.com/attractions, checked October 6, 2026
“Friday: 5:00pm to 9:00pm (OCTOBER ONLY)”
Source: fruitridgehayrides.com/u-pick/pumpkins.php, checked October 6, 2026
“Saturday: 10:00am to 9:00pm”
“Sunday: 10:00am to 5:00pm”
Source: fruitridgehayrides.com/u-pick/pumpkins.php, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“Hayride: $10/person”
Source: fruitridgehayrides.com/attractions, checked October 6, 2026
“H/CM Combo: $12-17/person”
Source: fruitridgehayrides.com/attractions, checked October 6, 2026
“Hayrides $10.00/person”
“Corn Mazes $8.00/person”
“Hayride & Corn Maze Combo $17.00/person”
“Pony Rides (Children only) $6.00/ride”
“Pig Train (Children only) $3.00/ride”
“Fire Engine Ride (Children only) $3.00/ride”
Source: fruitridgehayrides.com/prices.php, checked October 6, 2026
“Hayride & Corn Maze Combo (10yrs & under) $12.00/person”
“Corn Mazes, Campfire, & Treat $12.00/person”
“Hayride, Campfire, & Treat $14.00/person”
“Hayride, Corn Mazes, Campfire, & Treat $20.00/person”
Source: fruitridgehayrides.com/prices.php, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“Apples are market price and bags are provided.”
Source: fruitridgehayrides.com/attractions, checked October 6, 2026
“The following activities are available to groups by RESERVATION ONLY.”
Source: fruitridgehayrides.com/prices.php, checked October 6, 2026
“Fruit Ridge Hayrides is open in the winter to groups by reservation ONLY.”
“A picnic area and farm animals to see and pet are also available.”
Source: fruitridgehayrides.com/attractions/winter-attractions.php, checked October 6, 2026
“Fruit Ridge Hayrides is open in the spring and summer to groups by reservation ONLY.”
“' Hayrides are available during the spring and summer by reservation only.”
Source: fruitridgehayrides.com/attractions/spring-summer-attraction…, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Take a ride through our scenic farm on an old fashioned horse-drawn hayride.”
“Enjoy our 10 acre corn maze - the largest and most challenging maze in the area.”
“Visit llamas, Tony and Tim the miniature horses, pigs, goats, chickens and more at our petting zoo.”
“Our petting zoo is licensed by the USDA for safety and cleanliness, but always remember to wash your hands after petting farm animals.”
Source: fruitridgehayrides.com/attractions, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Pumpkins
- Apples · Sep–Oct
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | U-pick & pre-picked | Not stated | – | |
| Apples | U-pick & pre-picked | September–October“mid-September through late-October” | – |
Typical Michigan seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Pumpkins: September–October. Source: Michigan State University Extension: Michigan Availability Guide (CYFC063), hosted by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 11966 Fruit Ridge NW, Kent City, MI 49345Kent County
Besides picking
- Hayrides
- Corn maze
- Petting zoo
Fruit Ridge Hayrides: questions
Does Fruit Ridge Hayrides have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Pick your own pumpkins from the patch!"
When can you pick apples at Fruit Ridge Hayrides?
September–October, in the farm's words "mid-September through late-October", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.