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Blake's Orchard Strawberry Festival draws crowds amid tough growing season in Michigan
By Faraz Javed at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· June 20, 2026
· 3 min read
Michigan's strawberry season has been a bumpy one, but Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill in Armada is giving berry lovers a reason to celebrate at least for a few more days. Watch Faraz's story in the video player below: Blake's Orchard Strawberry Festival draws crowds amid tough growing season in ...
Key takeaway Watch Faraz's story in the video player below: Blake's Orchard Strawberry Festival draws crowds amid tough growing season in MichiganThe farm is hosting its 10th annual Strawberry Festival, and visitors are showing up hungry.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The success of Blake's Orchard Strawberry Festival is a welcome boost to the local economy, particularly given the challenges faced by Michigan's strawberry growers this season. As a city surrounded by Detroit , the community's connection to the wider metropolitan area means that residents are likely familiar with the fluctuations in strawberry prices at local grocery stores. The festival's popularity also highlights the importance of supporting local farms and agricultural businesses, which can help mitigate the impact of external factors like weather events and tariffs on food prices. With Detroit Public Schools Community District students potentially learning about agriculture and nutrition through programs like those offered by local farms, events like the Strawberry Festival can also serve as a valuable educational resource for the community. As the festival continues, it will be interesting to see how the demand for locally grown strawberries affects the broader market and whether other local farms can replicate Blake's success despite the tough growing season.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Michigan's strawberry season has been a bumpy one, but Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill in Armada is giving berry lovers a reason to celebrate at least for a few more days. Watch Faraz's story in the video player below: Blake's Orchard Strawberry Festival draws crowds amid tough growing season in ...
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