Corey Lake Orchards U-Pick Grapes 2025
Thank you for choosing to pick grapes at Corey Lake Orchards. We want to make this a great experience so please review the information below.
Important Updates. See the homepage of our website for any last-minute updates on grape picking. www.coreylakeorchards.com
Vineyard opening dates:
–NIAGARA (white) grapes – Friday, Sept. 19
–CONCORD (blue) grapes – Sunday, Sept. 28
The grape season typically lasts 2 to 3 weeks for each variety. If you want to pick both Niagara and Concord, you can wait until the Concords ripen and pick them both on your visit.
U-Pick Pricing:
- 5 or more buckets (100 pounds or more): 40 cents a pound or $8 a bucket
- 2 to 4 buckets (21 to 99 pounds): 70 cents a pound or $14 a bucket
- 1 bucket (20 pounds): 90 cents a pound or $18 a bucket
- We sell them by the pound and consider a five-gallon bucket (filled level) or a half bushel basket to be 20 pounds.
- Minimum to pick is 20 pounds (one 5-gallon bucket).
U-Pick Reservations are Required
To make a reservation, click the Reservation link below to schedule your day and time. Note: We will be adding or decreasing days as the season progresses depending on the grapes.
Link to the reservation system – coming soon
- There is no fee to pick, you pay for the number of buckets you pick.
- We will try our best to accommodate all who want to pick.
- If you have questions or need assistance making a reservation, please call 269-244-5690 during business hours.
Information we ask:
- Name, phone number, email address
- Approximately how many people will be picking
- Approximately number of 5-gallon buckets you/your group plans to pick, by variety
Days and Hours for Picking
- Closed Mondays and most Wednesdays during grape season
- Check reservation system for days and times open for picking
- More weeks will be added if grapes are holding and are still available for picking.
- All times are Eastern time
- Open on two Tuesdays for after work picking, must start by 5:30 pm
- Please give yourself ample time to pick all that you want.
Week 1, Sept. 19-20 – NIAGARA ONLY
- Friday, 9 am to 3:30 pm
- Saturday, 9 am to 3:30 pm
Week 3, Sept. 28-Oct. 4 – NIAGARA AND CONCORD
- Sunday, 9 am to 3:30 pm
- Monday, closed
- Tuesday, 8 am to 6:30 pm
- Wednesday, 8 am to 12 pm
- Thursday, 8 am to 3:30 pm
- Friday, 8 am to 3:30 pm
- Saturday, 9 am to 3:30 pm
Week 2, Sept. 21-27 – NIAGARA ONLY
- Sunday, 9 am to 1:30 pm
- Monday, closed
- Tuesday, 9 am to 1:30 pm
- Wednesday, closed
- Thursday, 9 am to 3:30 pm
- Friday, 9 am to 3:30 pm
- Saturday, 9 am to 3:30 pm
Week 4, Oct.5-12 – NIAGARA AND CONCORD
- Sunday, 9 am to 3:30 pm
- Monday, closed
- Tuesday, 8 am to 6:30 pm
- Wednesday, 8 am to 12 pm
- Thursday, 8 am to 3:30 pm
- Friday, 8 am to 3:30 pm
- Saturday, 9 am to 3:30 pm
How it Works
- Check in at the Market on Corey Lake Road
- Please arrive as close to your scheduled time as possible.
- We will check you in and give you directions to the vineyard where we are picking that day. Only one person needs to come into the market to get the directions (and supplies if needed). You will be driving to the vineyard so no need to get everyone out of the car.
- When you are finished picking, return to the market to check out. Please note the vineyard closing times above; all pickers must be out.
What to Bring
We prefer you pick in 5-gallon plastic buckets. If possible, bring at least one for picking and measuring your grapes. If you do not have a bucket, we can loan you one or you may also pick in a half bushel basket.- Bring your own containers or buckets to get the grapes home. You may transfer grapes from our buckets to your containers in the field as you pick them. If you do, please cut a leaf for every bucket you pick so you can keep track.
- Clippers / scissors to cut the grapes. If you do not have one, we can loan you a pair (unless all ours are checked out).
- Small wagon (helpful) if picking a lot as many of our grape rows are long.
- Insect repellant, hats may be helpful.
- Water, hat
How to Check Back In and Pay
- Pay at the market after you are done picking and return any supplies we loaned you.
- We accept cash, check, credit cards, and mobile payments.
- You do not need to bring the grapes out of your vehicle to the market to show us, just tell us how many buckets you picked of each grape variety.
Other Information
What to Wear
The vineyards have natural hazards such as uneven terrain, holes, sticks, insects, etc. Please wear appropriate shoes or boots. The grass and grape foliage may be wet with dew in the morning.
Restrooms
Restroom facilities are located at the main market. During peak picking weeks, we will add a portajon and handwashing station by the vineyard.
Inclement Weather
We will do our best to notify you promptly if we need to close the vineyard or reschedule you due to rain, inclement weather, or poor picking conditions.
Cancellations
Should you need to cancel, please cancel online or call us at (269) 244-5690 as soon as you know so we can open your slot to another guest.
Picking Instructions
You will be given instructions for picking when you arrive. Please review the information and follow the directions for marking your row(s).
Questions
Please call Corey Lake Orchards at (269) 244-5690 during business hours to speak with one of our staff.
Have fun, be careful in the vineyard, and enjoy your grapes!
Concord (blue) grapes
