Summer Fun in Full Bloom: Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill in Armada, MI Announces 2025 Festival!

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Strawberries, Sunflowers, and Summer Celebrations Return with New Experiences and Beloved Traditions!

ARMADA, Mich. May, 2025 – Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill is excited to share its 2025 summer festival schedule, featuring a vibrant mix of family-friendly events, fresh flavors, and seasonal experiences across its locations. From strawberry celebrations to sunflower fields in full bloom, guests can enjoy signature experiences throughout the summer.

Blake’s Lyon Twp Grand Opening Celebration – May 31 from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Blake’s Lyon Twp

Celebrate the official daily opening of Blake’s Lyon Township with a weekend of farm-fresh fun. Enjoy sweet cider and donuts from the market, $5 Funland admission on Saturday, U-pick asparagus, food trucks, live music, giveaways, and free kids’ activities including bubbles, coloring, and sunflower planting. Plus, enter to win prizes like an Appleseed Camp summer day camp pass, family membership, or private summer party.  Admission is free.

U-Pick Strawberry Season – Begins weekend of June 14

With 35 acres of ripe, juicy strawberries, visitors can pick their fill at Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill, Blake’s Backyard Almont, or Blake’s Big Apple.

NEW – Big Berry BBQ – June 14 – 15 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Blake’s Big Apple

Introducing Big Berry BBQ: a new summer celebration with fun for the entire family. Come out for two days of live music, lawn games, BBQ food, strawberry treats, and hard cider on tap. Admission is free. For even more fun, families can enjoy Funland for $7.95 per person. Children two and under and all dads receive free admission in honor of Father’s Day. Strawberry U-pick will also be open from 8 AM – 5 PM.

Strawberry Festival – June 21 – 22 from 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. at Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill

Blake’s annual Strawberry Festival returns for a weekend of berry-filled fun. Celebrate the start of summer with fresh U-pick strawberries, live entertainment, strawberry-themed food and drinks, and special seasonal offerings. On Saturday, guests can also enjoy extended strawberry U-Pick hours, line dancing, and a fireworks show at dusk. Admission is free.

Annual Lavender Festival – July 11 – 13 and 18 – 20 at Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill

The Annual Lavender Festival returns for two weekends packed full of all things lavender. Guests can hop on a free train ride to the lavender fields to pick their own bundle, snap photos, and shop over 200 local artisan vendors across the grounds. There will also plenty of lavender-infused treats and beverages, as well as free education sessions on gardening, natural wellness, and aromatherapy, plus free yoga, massages, and psychic readings. For the kids, there will be a free activity tent with face painting, animal shows, crafts, and games

Ticket Information:

• Early Bird (through May 31): $10
• Friday Admission: $12
• Saturday & Sunday Admission: $14

• Children 2 and under are free
• Parking and admission to Funland are included

Festival Hours:

• Fridays: 12 – 5 PM
• Saturdays: 10 AM – 7 PM
• Sundays: 10 AM – 5 PM

10th Annual Cider Dayze – August 2 (from 12 -6 p.m.)  – 3 (from 12 – 5 p.m.) at Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill

Celebrate Blake’s 10^th Annual Cider Dayze Festival. This 21+ event showcases over 50 regional craft producers of cider, beer, wine, and spirits. Enjoy live music, food trucks, and activities including the beer stein-holding competition, silent disco, fowling, cornhole, a pretzel-eating contest, and more. Tickets include nine 5.5 oz sample pours and a commemorative tasting glass. Early bird tickets start at $40 through June 30, with prices increasing to $50+ at the gate. Designated driver tickets are $20 and include two non-alcoholic drinks and a glass.

NEW Farm Fresh Pickle Fest – August 9 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill  

Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill invites the community to join its new Farm Fresh Pickle Fest; a unique summer celebration centered around all pickled things! This family-friendly event will feature a full schedule of activities including DIY pickling workshops, pickle-themed food and beverage offerings, artisan vendors, live music, kids’ activities, and more. Guests can also participate in a variety of contests such as pickle eating and pickle juice drinking.  Admission is free.

5^th Annual Sunflower Festival – August 22 – 24 and 30 – September 1 at Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill

Nothing captures the essence of summer quite like walking through fields of glowing sunflowers. At the 5^th annual Sunflower Festival, guests can enjoy stunning sunflower fields with countless photo opps, a vibrant artisan market with over 100 vendors, and hands-on workshops, speakers and demonstrations covering natural wellness, aromatherapy, gardening, farming, and more.

Tickets:

• Advance (purchased by July 1): $10 per person
• Day-of Admission: $14 per person
• Children 2 and under are free
• Parking and admission to Funland are included

Festival Hours:

• Fridays: 12 – 5 PM
• Saturdays: 10 AM – 7 PM
• Sundays and Labor Day: 10 AM – 5 PM

For more information on these events and to purchase tickets, please visit www.blakefarms.com.

Visit Blake’s Four Locations:

• Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill and Tasting Room: 17985 Armada Center Rd., Armada
• Blake’s Backyard: 5590 Van Dyke Rd., Almont
• Blake’s Big Apple: 71485 North Ave., Armada (Opens for the season on June 5, 2025)
• Blake’s Lyon Township: 61475 Silver Lake Rd, South Lyon, MI 48178

About Blake’s Orchard & Cider Mill

Blake’s family-owned and operated orchard and cider mill in Armada, Mich. has been serving generations since 1946. With a commitment to excellence, a memorable experience is in store with delicious cider and donuts, corn mazes, haunted house, hayrides, hard cider bar and more. As one of the first U-Pick orchards in the state, we pride ourselves on offering the freshest fruit and vegetables, right at your fingertips including apples, strawberries, cherries, and peaches. Visit www.blakefarms.com.