About Krupp Farms
Krupp Farms has grown strawberries on Krupp Avenue since 1916, when Charles Krupp bought 80 acres and planted a single acre of berries. The farm is now in its fourth generation, run by Nancy Krupp and her nephew Derek Huffman, and it still quotes the founder's rule about taking care of the land so the land takes care of you.
Early summer is the season. Strawberries come first, followed by raspberries, and both are offered as U-pick in the field or pre-picked at the Berry Barn. Peaches and sweet corn are sold pre-picked only, by calling ahead; in 2026 a cold winter and spring meant no peaches at all. At the U-pick field a staff member hands you a container and assigns a row, you pay right there, and no reservation is needed. The 2026 berry season has ended and the farm plans to reopen in 2027.
Families tend to make a morning of it. The petting zoo is free, there is a playground for young children, and the Milk House scoops Cedar Crest ice cream and serves strawberry shortcake and hot dogs. Daycares, schools and groups of 20 or more can book weekday field trips during strawberry season.
Great Lakes Lavender Farm, about 30 minutes east near Rockford, grows lavender year-round in greenhouses but is not open for farm visits; its lavender goods are sold through its website.
What to do
- Pick your own strawberries in early summer
- Pick raspberries after the strawberries finish
- Visit the free petting zoo and playground
- Get Cedar Crest ice cream or strawberry shortcake at the Milk House
- Call ahead for pre-picked berries, peaches or sweet corn
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Strawberries, then raspberries, in early summer; the 2026 season has ended and the farm reopens in 2027
- Admission
- Free petting zoo. Strawberries as posted for 2026: U-pick $2.75/lb; pre-picked 1 lb $5, 4 lb $18.50, 8-quart tray $42.50
Good to know
- Reservations
- Walk-in (call to hold pre-picked orders)
- Payment
- Cash, check, card (4% fee) and EBT
Tips for your visit
- Turn into the second driveway; the first leads to a private home.
- For U-pick, follow the arrow signs to the field lot instead of stopping at the Berry Barn.
- Pick in the morning, choose fully red berries and pinch them off with the stem.
- Call 616-887-8271 to hold a pre-picked order; walk-in stock can run out later in the day.
Pair it with a lavender farm
Great Lakes Lavender Farm · about 30 minutes away
Great Lakes Lavender Farm near Rockford is about 30 minutes east; it isn't open for visits, but its greenhouse-grown lavender is sold online.
Getting there
Questions
Do I need a reservation to pick at Krupp Farms?
No. Check in at the U-pick field for a container and a row.
How much are U-pick strawberries?
$2.75 per pound as posted for 2026.
Is the petting zoo free?
Yes.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Rockford, Lowell & Grand Rapids, Michigan
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
