DeGrandchamp Farms Annual Cranberry Harvest Days: Experience the Beauty of Cranberry Farming

SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. - Sept. 30, 2024 - PRLog -- On Saturday, October 5 and Saturday, October 12, 2024, DeGrandchamp Farms invites the public to its Annual Cranberry Harvest Days. From 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, visitors of all ages can experience a behind-the-scenes look at cranberry farming and enjoy a day filled with activities on our picturesque farm located at the intersection of Blue Star Highway and 14th Avenue.

Guests will take a trolley ride through our blueberry fields and out to our scenic cranberry bogs, where they'll witness the harvest of ripe cranberries. Along the way, they'll learn how we grow and care for our fruit. The tour continues at our processing line and packing facility, where we showcase the process of preparing cranberries for shipment to Ocean Spray, local wineries, and farm markets.

Admission & Event Highlights: Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 and up. Admission includes the trolley tour and access to a variety of family-friendly activities, including:

• A science lab with hands-on learning for kids.
• A scavenger hunt, bounce house, and yard games for the whole family.
• A food tasting event featuring delicious cranberry-based dishes created by The Lodge restaurant of South Haven for $5 per plate.
• Food trucks offering a range of meal options.
• Our retail market and ice cream shop, where guests can purchase cranberry-themed products such as jams, salsas, baked goods, and our renowned homemade fudge. Fresh and frozen cranberries will also be available for purchase.

"This is one of our favorite times of year at the farm," says Adam Shinske, Co-owner and President. "Cranberry Harvest Days give us the chance to share our passion for farming and offer a truly unique experience for families to learn about cranberry harvesting while enjoying fun activities and delicious food."

For more information about Cranberry Harvest Days or to watch a video of our cranberry harvest, visit us at: https://degrandchamps.com/cranberries or follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/degrandchampfarms.

For more information, contact Sarah Shinske or Brandi French at 269-637-3915.