Orchard · Pumpkin patch
Steffens Orchard Market
U-pick apples and pumpkins in Sparta, 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
“Wander our quiet orchard aisles and pick your own apples straight from the trees.”
Source: steffensorchardmarket.com, checked October 6, 2026
“Apple variety for U-pick: Blondee, Gala, Honeycrisp, Early Fuji, Cortland, Red Delicious, Spy, Jonagold, Golden Delicious, Ida Red, Pink Lady, Fuji and Evercrisp”
Source: steffensorchardmarket.com/u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“Look for signs directly in front of tree rows, marking available U-pick rows and ripe, ready for harvest.”
Source: steffensorchardmarket.com/u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Our back-lot patch is open daily with pumpkins.”
Source: steffensorchardmarket.com/u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“August begins the fall harvest with Paula Red apple.”
Source: steffensorchardmarket.com, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Tuesday-Sunday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM”
Source: steffensorchardmarket.com/u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“We accept cash and card for your convenience.”
Source: steffensorchardmarket.com/u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
“Pets are welcome on leash in designated areas only.”
Source: steffensorchardmarket.com/u-pick, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Warm cider donuts, the perfect sweet treat.”
Source: steffensorchardmarket.com, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Apples
- Pumpkins
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
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
- 4344 13 Mile Rd NW, Sparta, MI 49345Kent County
Besides picking
- Cider donuts
Steffens Orchard Market: questions
Does Steffens Orchard Market have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Wander our quiet orchard aisles and pick your own apples straight from the trees."