Seasonal
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Michigan Blueberry Season Starts in July
The fresh window runs into fall, and southwest Michigan remains the center of commercial production.
Fresh Michigan blueberries are generally available from July through October. Here is how to find U-pick farms, shop locally, and freeze the fruit safely.
Michigan Peach Season: What to Know in 2026
The state's season can run from July into September. In 2026, timing and crop size will vary considerably by orchard.
Michigan peaches can arrive in July and continue into September. Here is the verified 2026 crop context, where to check locally and how to store or preserve the fruit safely.
Michigan Cherry Season, Explained
Fresh cherries run from late June into August, and the 2026 National Cherry Festival ends July 11.
Michigan grows most of the U.S. tart-cherry supply. Here are the verified 2026 festival dates, the difference between tart and sweet cherries, and safe storage guidance.
Summer Berries in Washtenaw County: July 2026 Update
Strawberries are ending, while raspberries and blueberries are beginning.
A sourced July 2026 guide to strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries in Washtenaw County.
Michigan Strawberry Season Is Short
The local crop generally arrives in June and early July, with timing set by weather.
Michigan strawberries generally arrive in June and early July. Check farms before traveling because U-pick supply can change by the hour.
Ann Arbor Farmers Market: What to Buy in July
Cherries are here, blueberries are starting, and the Wednesday market is running.
A current July guide to Ann Arbor Farmers Market hours, payment options, and the Michigan produce coming into season.
Summer Dining in Ann Arbor
Patios, cold dishes, new openings, and the farmers market at its peak. A guide to eating well in the city this summer.
Ann Arbor eats differently in summer. The campus crowd thins out, the patios open, and the farmers market peaks. A guide to where to sit, what to order, and which new openings are worth your attention.
Where to Eat in Ann Arbor Over Memorial Day Weekend
The students have left. The patios are open. The restaurants are not booked solid for once. A short guide to making the most of it.
Memorial Day weekend 2026 lands on May 23-25. Ann Arbor empties out when the semester ends, which means empty bar stools, open patios, and reservations you can actually get. Here's where to go.
The Best Patios in Ypsilanti
Where to eat and drink outside when the weather finally cooperates. Ypsilanti has better outdoor dining than most people know.
From Sidetrack's riverfront beer garden to Bellflower's covered courtyard on Pearl Street, Ypsilanti has outdoor dining worth planning your summer around. A focused guide to the city's best patios.
Michigan Morel Season: Timing, Safety and Buying
Michigan's morel season can run from late April into mid-June. Identification and food safety matter more than any recipe.
Michigan's morel season is longer and more variable than a three-week window. Here is what state agencies say about timing, identification, buying, storing and cooking them safely.
Michigan Ramp Season Comes With a Public-Land Rule
Ramps are a spring crop, but Michigan prohibits harvesting them from public lands.
Ramps are a short spring crop in Michigan. Buy them from a farm or market, and do not harvest them from Michigan public lands.
Where to Find the Food Trucks: A 2026 Season Guide
The trucks, the lots, the lunch windows. Everything you need to eat well on four wheels this spring and summer.
A practical guide to Ann Arbor's food truck season. Where the trucks park, when they're open, what to eat, and how to track the rotating lineup.
Patio Season 2026: What's New and Where to Sit
The tables are going outside. Here's what opened since our last patio guide and where to spend a warm evening.
A companion to our best patios guide, updated for 2026 with established outdoor tables in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Dexter.
Spring Eating in Washtenaw County
Morels, asparagus, and the farmers market shift. What to eat and where to find it.
A guide to eating seasonally in Washtenaw County this spring, from morel mushrooms and asparagus to the farmers market's outdoor expansion.
Holiday Dining in Washtenaw County
Thanksgiving reservations, holiday parties, and New Year's Eve. Where to celebrate and what to book now.
A guide to holiday dining in Washtenaw County. Thanksgiving dinner, holiday party venues, New Year's Eve, and catering options from November through December.
Fall Eating in Washtenaw County
Cider mills, apple farms, and the restaurants that cook with what October gives them.
A guide to fall eating in Washtenaw County. Cider mills, apple farms, U-pick, and which restaurants build menus around Michigan's best harvest season.
Where to Eat on Michigan Football Game Days
The Big House holds 107,000 people. The restaurants hold fewer. Plan accordingly.
A dining guide for Michigan football game days in Ann Arbor. Where to eat before and after the game, how to avoid the crush, and which restaurants are worth a reservation.
Where to Eat During the 2026 Ann Arbor Art Fair
A current list of nearby restaurants, reservation options, and places outside the fair footprint.
The 2026 Ann Arbor Art Fair runs July 16-18. Here are practical restaurant options near and beyond the fair, with current links for hours and reservations.