Where to Go for Prime New England Berry Picking
One of the best things (usually) about this time of the year is that we’re well into the start of vacation season, the first summer festivals (sadface) and — for lovers of pie, shortcake and jam — pick-your-own berry season. Two out of three ain’t bad, anyway.
This year’s pandemic has turned many seasonal expectations on their head, but we still have berry picking — although it may not look or feel like any other season of pick-your-own in your life. Below we’ve both mapped and listed out a state by state breakdown of the prime spots for getting your PYO berry fix.
Check out our recipe for THC or CBD-infused fruit popsicles – a great way to use sun-warmed and freshly picked berries from a nearby farm.
COVID-19 tips for pick-your-own:
- If you’re sick, don’t pick.
- Bring and wear a mask.
- Stay at least 6 feet from others.
- Wash your hands before entering field.
- Check the website or call ahead first, as hours may change.
- Follow the farm’s protocols closely to ensure a safe and fun picking experience for everyone.
Quick State-by-State Berry Picking Links. Click to get to a list or check out the map below:
Connecticut
At Bishop’s Orchard, sun-warmed blueberries are impossible not to eat by the handful once you’ve spent just a few minutes picking. This farm, which offers a variety of pick-your-own fruits throughout the year, is just off 95 near Guilford center.
Bishop’s Orchard 448-518 New England Rd, Guilford, CT 06437
Strawberries, Blueberries, Peaches, Raspberries, Pears, Apples.
Prime Connecticut picking times:
- Strawberries: early June – early July
- Raspberries: July – late August
- Blackberries: mid July – late August
- Blueberries: July – mid August
Some of our other favorite u-pick locations in Connecticut:
Scott’s Yankee Farmer 436 Boston Post Rd, East Lyme
Jones Family Farm, 606 Walnut Tree Hill Rd, Shelton
Hindinger Farm, 835 Dunbar Hill Road, Hamden (with curbside pickup)
Rose Orchards, 33 Branford Road, North Branford
Rose’s Berry Farm, 295 Matson Hill Road, South Glastonbury
Dondero Orchards, 529 Woodland St., South Glastonbury
Lyman Orchards (The Apple Barrel shop), 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield
Pick-your-own hotline 860-349-6015.
Maine
Due to its season starting a little later, it may be ‘slim pickings’ with the strawberries at Spiller Farm. However, their raspberry crops are bountiful and, weather permitting, open for the rest of July. There’s a general store on the farm property, as well as a picturesque pond surrounded by geese. The perfect setting for an afternoon of berry picking.
85 Spiller Farm Ln., Wells, ME, spillerfarm.com
Prime Maine picking times:
- Strawberries: late June – early July
- Raspberries: mid July – late August
- Blackberries: mid July – late August
- Blueberries: August
- Boysenberries: early June – late August
Some of our other favorite u-pick locations in Maine:
Berry Best Farm
33 Colburn Way, Lebanon, ME, berrybestfarm.com
Blueberry Hill Farm
231 Blueberry Hill Farm Rd., Acton, ME, blueberryhillfarm.us
Patten’s Berry Farm
76 North St., Kennebunkport, ME, pattensberryfarm.com
Libby & Son U Picks 86 Sawyer Mountain Rd, Limerick, ME 04048
Smith Ridge Maine – Pick Your Own Blueberries 628 Taylor Hill Rd, Strong, ME 04983
Thompson’s Orchards 276 Gloucester Hill Rd, New Gloucester, ME 04260
Massachusetts
Pick-your-own containers come in two sizes at Brooksby Farm in Peabody. And you’ll have your choice of which berries to pick when you arrive, depending on the season, it could be raspberries and cherries. The staff is full of smiles and the farm is kid-friendly, with a play area on the premises.
54 Felton St., Peabody, MA, brooksbyfarm.org
Prime picking times:
- Strawberries: mid-late June
- Raspberries: early-late July
- Blackberries: mid-late July
- Blueberries: mid July – early August
Some of our other favorite u-pick locations in Massachusetts:
Cider Hill Farm
45 Fern Ave., Amesbury, MA, ciderhillfarm.com
Verrill Farm
11 Wheeler Rd., Concord, MA, verillfarm.com
Wards Berry Farm
614 S. Main St., Sharon, MA, wardsberryfarm.com
Bartlett’s Apple Orchard 575 Swamp Road, Richmond, Massachusetts 01254
Blueberry Hill Farm. 100 East Street , Washington, Massachusetts 01258
Blue Heaven Blueberries & Raspberries 246 Skyline Trail, Middlefield, MA 01243
Sobieski’s River Valley Farm 239 River Rd, Whately, MA 01093
Art’s Berry Farm 81 Parker St, East Longmeadow, MA 01028
Bug Hill Farm 502 Bug Hill Road Ashfield, Massachusetts 01330
Check out our recipe for THC or CBD-infused fruit popsicles – a great way to use sun-warmed and freshly picked berries from a nearby farm.
New Hampshire
The air smells like strawberries when you step out of the car at Butternut Farm in Farmington, wafting out to greet you from plenty of rows of berries ready to be picked. The farm serves a variety of treats including ice cream, whoopie pies and their own cider and jams. And everything they sell is made and grown on the premises. The parking lot will make it look crowded, but rest assured there’s enough room for everyone to spread out. Have fun!
195 Meaderboro Rd., Farmington, NH, butternutfarm.net
Prime picking times:
- Strawberries: early June – early July
- Raspberries: late August – late September
- Blackberries: late August – late September
- Blueberries: late July – late August
- Boysenberries: early June – late July
Some of our other favorite u-pick locations in New Hampshire:
Blueberry Bay Farm
38 Depot Rd., Stratham, NH, blueberrybayfarm.com
Apple Hill Farm
580 Mountain Rd., Concord, NH, applehillfarmnh.com
Moulton Farm
18 Quarry Rd., Meredith, NH, moultonfarm.com
Windy Ridge Orchard 1746 Benton Rd, North Haverhill, NH 03774
Meadowstone Farm 809 Brook Rd, Bethlehem, NH 03574
Rhode Island
Satisfy your raspberry cravings at Middletown’s Sweet Berry Farm, with picking offered daily and plenty of summer produce in their market, too. Or, bring your own clippers to take home a mason jar of flower clippings from Dame Farm and Orchard in Johnston.
Sweet Berry Farm 915 Mitchell’s Lane Middletown, RI 02842
Dame Farm and Orchard 91 Brown Ave Johnston, RI 02919
Prime Rhode Island picking times:
- Strawberries: early June – early July
- Raspberries: July – late August
- Blackberries: mid July – late August
- Blueberries: July – mid August
Check out our recipe for THC or CBD-infused fruit popsicles – a great way to use sun-warmed and freshly picked berries from a nearby farm.
Some of our other favorite u-pick locations in Rhode Island:
Salisbury Farm 11 Peck Hill Rd, Johnston, RI
Goodwin Brothers Farm Stand in 458 Greenville Rd North Smithfield, RI 02896
Open daily from 9am-4pm.
Harmony Farms 387 Saw Mill Road North Scituate, RI 02857
Quonset View Farm 895 Middle Rd Portsmouth, RI 02871
Hours: 8am-6pm
Four Town Farm 90 George St Seekonk, Massachusetts 02771
Osamequin Farm 80 Walnut St, Seekonk, MA 02771
Pinecrest Farm 1 Pinecrest Rd Richmond, RI
Rocky Point Farm 130 Rocky Point Avenue Warwick, RI 02889
Blueberries – and pawpaws!
Smith’s Berry Farm 320 Shermantown Rd Saunderstown, RI 02874
Vermont
If you come to Hinesburg’s Full Belly Farm for strawberry or blueberry picking on a hot afternoon, be prepared with a hat and sunblock! Row after row of warm, ripe berries make for your sweet reward. Be sure to browse the farm stand, stocked with an array of plant starters, produce, prepared foods, local meats and cheeses.
Full Belly Farm – 686 Davis Road, Hinesburg, VT 05461. Phone: 802-453-3793
Raspberries, strawberries, blueberries
Prime Vermont picking times:
- Strawberries: early June – early July
- Raspberries: July – late August
- Blackberries: mid July – late August
- Blueberries: July – mid August
Douglas Orchards 1050 Route 74 W, Shoreham, VT 05770. Phone: 802-897-5043
Apples, strawberries, raspberries, pumpkins. Recently conserved by the Vermont Land Trust.
The Last Resort 2246 Tyler Bridge Road, Bristol, VT 05443. Phone: 802-453-2847
CERTIFIED ORGANIC strawberries
Isham Family Farm 3515 Oak Hill Road Williston, VT 05495
Owl’s Head Blueberry Farm 263 Blueberry Farm Road Richmond, VT 05477
Adam’s Berry Farm (Organic) 985 Bingham Brook Road Charlotte, VT
Champlain Orchards 2955 Route 74W, Shoreham, VT 05770
Lanzer’s Fruit Farm – Uses natural growing practices, currants (red and black)
273 Porter Brook Rd, East Hardwick, VT 05836.
Sweet Seasons Farm – apples, blueberries, raspberries (red), picnic area (BYO food), group reservations
2557 Spaulding Road, Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
River Berry Farm (Organic) 191 Goose Pond Road, Fairfax, VT 05454
Strawberries, Raspberries, and Blueberries
Sunshine Valley Berry Farm 129 Ranger Rd, Rochester, VT 05767
Boyd Family Farm 125 E Dover Rd, Wilmington, VT 05363
Chandler Pond Farm 528 Burroughs Rd, Lyndonville, VT 05851
