3 Fresh Ways To Experience Harvest Time In Frankenmuth
Harvest time is one of our favorite times here in Frankenmuth – when the temperatures are cool, the fall festivals are red hot.
In a place where it’s Christmas all year long, you might think our other seasons couldn’t possibly match up to the magic of winter.
But, truth be told, harvest time is one of our favorite times here in Frankenmuth. So, put on a cozy sweater and prep your palate to experience an absolute explosion of farm-to-table flavor – off the vine, out of the ground, and fresh from our farmlands to your fork – right here in Pure Michigan’s own bountiful slice of Bavaria!
Frequent Our Frankenmuth Farmers Market
Looking for the happiest place on earth during harvest time here in Frankenmuth? Look no further than our own seasonal Frankenmuth Farmers Market, full of only the finest local produce and artisan goods from May through mid-October. Take a culinary class or attend a special event at the Gathering Barn or simply stroll through the vendor stalls during Farmers Market season to snag your own little slice of homegrown Pure Michigan goodness.
Do Fall Down On The Farm
When you take a trip to Weiss Centennial Farm, what you’ll find is nothing short of a real farm, all yours to explore amongst real friends. Schedule a dairy farm tour for you and yours, where you can join in everything from harvesting crops and stocking hay to feeding baby calves. Keep in mind: trips can be fully customized based on what your family would like to experience, so don’t be shy about requesting those must-see’s and special activities when scheduling your family farm tour!
Another nearby hub for harvest fun can be found at Grandpa Tiny’s Farm, where u-pick pumpkins, farm animals, and delicious cider and donuts are just the beginning. Step onto the impressive property of this incredible heritage farm and prepare to dig deep into Frankenmuth’s agricultural roots, all while enjoying a day of lighthearted, low-key family fun.
Redefine Fresh with Farm to Table Food
You won't find a place more fresh and local than Frankenmuth’s Michigan On Main Bar & Grill. As the sister kitchen to Bavarian Inn Restaurant, this absolute goldmine of local goodness features Michigan-made-and-grown products with a focus on seasonality and local sourcing. Picture this: potatoes from Posen, pork from Frankentrost, and 17 Michigan brews on tap… all yours to enjoy barside, tableside, or outside on the cozy patio (sweater weather permitting!).
We can't forget Honey B's Eatery, which takes clean, healthy eating to a whole new level. They love to promote and work with local farmers and growers to put good foods into happy bellies.
Other autumn favorites that aren’t to be forgotten include our two giants of traditional German cuisine: Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth and Bavarian Inn Restaurant. After all, fall is the perfect time to start prepping for those holiday vibes, and where better than cozied up with loved ones for family-style dining (alongside a heaping platter of world-famous chicken, no less)? Dive in and delight in the signature Frankenmuth flavors found at each – where fresh, local ingredients and time-honored family recipes reign supreme.
Over 250,000 pounds of Hubbard squash is harvested by the teams at Zehnder's & Bavarian Inn each Fall for their delicious seasonal dishes.
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