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25 Best U-Pick Farms Across the U.S: Pick Strawberry,Blueberry,Cherry,Plums,Peachs, Apples,Apricots

25 Best U-Pick Farms Across the U.S: Pick Strawberry,Blueberry,Cherry,Plums,Peachs, Apples,Apricots

Great pick-your-own farms in the USA
    • Shopping at a farmer’s market is fun, but there’s nothing as memorable as visiting the farm itself and getting your goods straight off the vine (or tree).Nothing quite compares to that zesty burst of flavor that you get from luscious strawberries, juicy raspberries, tart cherries, succulent peaches, earthy greens, and crisp apples, especially when you pick them yourself.Everyone in the USA shouldknow that, April to July is the hot season for fruit picking.So what are the best U-Pick farms in the U.S.? How to pick your own fruit?

Cover Photo:underwoodfamilyfarms.com

New York U-Pick Farms

1.Watt Farms Country Market

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Established in 1980, Watt Farms, about 30 miles west of Rochester, has more than 40,000 fruit-bearing trees and offers a range of U-pick options throughout the summer.Watt Farms has become a wonderful destination for U-Pick.  Watt Farms supply all containers at no cost to you. Watt Farms have plenty of parking area and wagons for you to take into the orchards. You can pick red and purple raspberries now, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., although it's always a good idea to call ahead to check on weather conditions and availability. Starting August 1, you can pick your own peaches. Everyone visiting the farm is required to wear a mask and keep a minimum of six feet from others.

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  • Farm Address:3121 Oak Orchard Rd (Rt 98) Albion NY 14411

  • Telephone: (585) 589-8000

  • Opne Time:end of June thru early July

2.Ochs Orchard

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Source:ochsorchard.net

Located in beautiful and scenic Warwick, New York, Ochs Orchard strives to provide you with the freshest homegrown fruits & vegetables!Ochs Orchard goods can be found in our Farm Market and if that's not fresh enough, we specialize in a Pick Your Own experience that we're sure you'll enjoy. Ochs Orchard has apples,peaches, plums,pears,nectarines, apricots, strawberries,raspberries,blueberries, blac kberries,muskme lons, waterme lons, pumpkins, gourds,various summer and winter vegetables and tomatoes.。

  • Farm Address:4 Ochs Ln, Warwick, NY 10990

  • Telephone: (845) 986-1591

  • Opne Time:Around the end of June to the beginning of July

3.Soons' Orchards

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Source:soonsorchards.com

At the Soons Orchards Farm Market you'll find a country store chock full of our homegrown apples (we grow 55 kinds!), real apple cider, homegrown and local fruits and vegetables, delicious homemade pies and lots of special goodies like our own apple cider donuts, homemade fudge, homemade prepared foods and apple sauce, fresh-ground nut butters, jams and jellies, maple syrup, honey and more.At Soons Orchards, we have been growing apples since 1910 and today we have 30 acres with 55+ apple varieties. (We grow 20 varieties of peaches and nectarines too!)

  • Farm Address: 23 Soons Cir, New Hampton, NY 10958

  • Telephone: (845) 374-5471

  • Opne Time:Market Open Daily 9a to 6p

4.Hurds Family Farm

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Source:hurdsfamilyfarm.com

Nestled in the rich farmland of the Hudson Valley, Hurds Family Farm is a seventh-generation family-run farm in Modena, New York. At Hurds, more than 20 varieties of apples are on offer as well as pumpkins and, starting in late November, both cut-your-own and precut Christmas trees. Throughout the fall, enjoy a corn maze, hayride, petting zoo, and other kid-pleasing activities, then head over to the family’s 18th-century Dutch threshing barn to purchase gifts and refreshments.

  • Farm Address:2185 NY-32, Modena, NY 12548

  • Telephone: (845) 883-7825

  • Opne Time:Hurds Family Farm will not have regular hours until after Labor Day, but  will be hosting Special Events this Spring & Summer.

1.Saturday, May 1st 10AM-4PM

Drive Thru Bloom Tour & Pop-Up Market with Kids Activities

2.June 5th & 6th

Baby Animal & Friends Walk About Local Artist Installation Jump into Summer Activities

5.Prospect Hill Orchards

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Source:prospecthillorchards.com

Prospect Hill Orchards began operating orchard as a Pick-Your-Own in 1982.  The family has owned and cared for this land for over 200 years. Each year they offer cherries, peaches, pears, and apples in season. Their original farm has all the traditional favorite varieties that your family has known and loved for years and our second farm has newly planted trees with fun varieties such as Crimson Crisp, Ruby Frost, Jazz, and Snap Dragon.   

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  • Farm Address:Prospect Hill Orchards - 340 Milton Turnpike, Milton, NY 12547

  • Telephone:(845) 795-2383 

  • Opne Time:nearly mid-June

6.Wickham's Fruit Farm

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Source:wickhamsfruitfarm.com

Wickham's Fruit Farm is located on 28700 Main Road, PO Box 928, in Cutchogue, Long Island, about 90 miles east of New York City. Wickham's fruit is grown on some of the oldest continually cultivated land in the country, much of the farm dating from 1661. Wickham's Fruit Farm is an historic, bicentennial farm, beautiful to behold against the sparkling waters of Peconic Bay. 

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  • Farm Address:28700 Main Rd, Cutchogue, NY 11935

  • Telephone: (631) 734-6441 

  • Opne Time:The retail market is usually open from May to December.

California U-Pick Farms

1.Underwood Family Farms

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Source:underwoodfamilyfarms.com

Underwood Family Farms' fresh, locally grown California produce has become so popular that the family now offers two locations, one in Moorpark and the other in Somis. The two locations offer a dizzying variety of fresh vegetables, herbs, and fruits, including arugula, beets, blackberries, blueberries, bok choy, broccoli, broccolini, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chard, cilantro, fennel, grapefruit, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, lemons, lettuce, oranges, parsley, peas, radishes, raspberries, spinach, strawberries, tangerines, and pumpkins.

  • Farm Address:3370 Sunset Valley Rd, Moorpark, CA 93021

  • Telephone:805-529-3690

  • Opne Time:9am-6pm

2.Webb Ranch

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In the heart of Silicon Valley lies a beautiful oasis for horses and fresh produce. Webb Ranch was established in 1922 by the Webb Family on 230+ acres located near Stanford University. Webb Ranch provides riding instruction and events, scenic trails, programs for all level of riders, farm produce and seasonal foods.WWebb Ranch grow organic fruits and vegetables on a seasonal basis and are a California Certified Organic Farmer (CCOF). Our CCOF produce is picked fresh daily. During the holidays visit The Pumpkin Patch and Santa's Village Christmas Tree Lot. 

  • Farm Address: San Francisquito Creek Rd, Portola Valley, CA 94028

  • Telephone:(650)854-3134

  • Opne Time:7 days/week 9AM-6PM

3.Berry Heaven 

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Garden Valley was established in 1852  and was named for the fact that it's residence grew and sold produce to the miners.Tradition continues here at Berry  Heaven.  In 2005 Dr. W. Boone and Jean Mora planted the original blueberry/blackberry patch. Started the Goji berries from seeds. Dean & Terrie Cook  took over and Berry Heaven  was born. Giving life to the U-PICK farm open  to the public with  Blueberries,blackberries, and raspberries. Unlike other West Coast varieties Berry Heaven has the East Coast rabbit eye blueberries.  Harvest begins  in late May continuing thru September and into October. Thornless  blackberries start sweetening and are ready for picking in July through August. In 2017 additional berries have been added. Strawberries, 125 raspberries (varieties include black yellow and traditional red) wonderberries, loganberries, Marionberries.  

  • Farm Address:5170 Marshall Rd, Garden Valley, CA 95633

  • Telephone: (530) 457-7181

  • Opne Time: Harvest begins  in late May continuing thru September and into October.

4.Villa del Sol Sweet Cherry Farms

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Source:upickcherries.com

Situated at the crossroads of Elizabeth Lake Road and Godde Hill Road in Leona Valley, California, Villa del Sol sits on 25 acres with 3000 cherry trees. With a wide variety of trees including Bing, Rainier, Brooks and Tulare, you are sure to find your favorite variety at Villa del Sol.The Farm has UPICK only, do not sell commercially at all. The Farmer works all year on his crop Watering, Pruning,Maintaining all Systems and Fertilizing.

  • Farm Address:6989 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Leona Valley, CA 93551

  • Telephone:(661) 270-1356

  • Opne Time: May to July each year

5.Tanaka Farm

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Source:tanakafarms.com

Tanaka Farms grows and harvests over 60 different fruits and vegetables throughout the year right here on the farm using responsible farming methods. Produce is harvested daily so they can deliver to you the freshest and best tasting produce that they can. Because they only grow row crops here at the farm, they also purchase other quality produce from partner farms, like apples, blueberries, limes, peaches, plumbs, cherries, and more, which may be organic or conventionally grown. 

  • Farm Address:5380 3/4 University Dr, Irvine, CA 92612

  • Telephone:949-653-2100

  • Opne Time:March to August each year; Drive-Thru Produce Market Stand is open daily from 9am-5pm.

6.Carlsbad Strawberry Company

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Source:carlsbadstrawberrycompany.com

Not only are Their strawberries super fresh and tasty, but they offer the unique experience of getting to pick your own! They have been growing Strawberries for generations and it is Their joy to provide a great family, friend or field trip adventure you'll remember for years to come.As the seasons change, so does our farm! In the fall you'll find an epic Pumpkin Patch and an exciting corn maze. 

  • Farm Address:1000 Cannon Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008

  • Telephone:760-603-9608

  • Opne Time:Open 7 days a week 9am-5pm

Seattle U-Pick Farms

1.Biringer Farm

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Source:biringerfarm.com

Biringer Farm has been providing strawberry lovers with the sweetest, juiciest Strawberries since 1948. They now additionally grow world-famous Raspberries, Tayberries, Black Caps, blueberries and Blackberries for families to pick and enjoy!

  • Farm Address:5628 Grandview Road, Arlington, WA 98223

  • Telephone:(425) 259-0255

  • Opne Time: 9am-5pm

2.Bill’s Berry Farm

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Source:biringerfarm.com

Bill’s Berry Farm had love for you join us at the Farm for U-Pick fruit from May to October!  U-Pick is exactly that, you, (the consumer), picking fresh, nutritious and safe fruit, straight from the source.  Whether it be Cherries, Peaches, Apples, Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, or Strawberries, there is something for everyone!Produce options can change from day to day. Before visiting, they recommend you always call the farm at 509-882-3200 for an up-to-the-moment list of what is available today.

  • Farm Address:3674 N. Country Line Road, Grandview, WA 98930

  • Telephone:509-882-3200 

  • Opne Time:U-Pick fruit from May to October

3.Skipley Farm

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Skipley Farm is in Snohomish WA, 30 minutes North of Seattle just east of Everett off Hiway 2.As of 2019, Skipley Farm have 280 varieties of apples (2000 dwarf trees), a nursery of the best that grows here, a dozen different Seedless Grapes(300), a field of Blueberries(1 acre), 20 Cherry, 30 Pear, 15 plum varieties, plantings of Kiwi, Blackberry, Black Currant, Gooseberries, Jostaberries, white strawberry and a full nursery of the best that Skipley Farm grow here in Western Washington.

  • Farm Address:7228 Skipley Rd, Snohomish, WA 98290

  • Telephone: (206) 679-6576

  • Opne Time:nealy June

4.Stutzman Ranch

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Source:thestutzmanranch.com

Stutzman Ranch has an orchard full of fruit. They want people to pick lots and lots of fruit. There is a minimum u-pick purchase required to enter the Stutzman Ranch orchards. All persons 12 years and over entering the orchard will be charged the $5.00 u-pick minimum.

  • Farm Address: 2202 Easy St, Wenatchee, WA 98801

  • Telephone:  (509) 667-1664

  • Opne Time:from 9 AM to 6 PM Late June through September. 

Chicago U-Pick Farms

1.The Pie Patch

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Source:thepiepatchfarm.com

The Pie Patch is a pick-your-own farm operated by Breanne Heath, growing perennial fruits and annual vegetables traditionally used in pies: strawberries, apples, pears, plums, raspberries, rhubarb, apricots, peaches, pumpkin, and concord grapes. 

  • Farm Address:5045 S. Laflin,Chicago,IL 

  • Telephone:(312) 369-9009

  • Opne Time:Early June

2.Fruit Acres Farm Market & U-Pick

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Source:thepiepatchfarm.com

At Fruit Acres you can pick fruit right off the tree yourself (when available). Black Sweet Cherries, Rainier Sweet Cherries and Sour Pie Cherries are available for only 7 to 10 days from Late June to Early July. July 1-3 is usually a good time to come to pick both kinds. NO Sweet Juicy U-Pick Peaches this year because of our Governor.Crisp Apple U-Pick is the middle of September to Columbus Day.  Fruit Acres have 4 different kinds of apples every weekend for upick. 

  • Farm Address:3452 Friday Road, Coloma, MI 49038

  • Telephone: (269) 208-3591

  • Opne Time:Open again in June with Sweet Local Strawberries

3.Stover's Farm Market & U-PIC

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Source:stoversfarms.com

Come for a visit and lose track of time while you hunt for arrowheads. Or, take a walk to the woods and ravine at the end of the apple orchard. If you’re very quiet and have a keen eye, you’ll be able to spot a variety of birds, deer of all sizes, wild turkey, raccoons, opossums and fox who all call this pristine land home.

  • Farm Address:7837 M-139, Berrien Springs, MI 49103

  • Telephone:(269) 471-1401

  • Opne Time:Open from early June to late October

4.The Jollay Orchards Farm


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Source:jollayorchards.com

Founded in 1857, the Jollay family has been raising quality fruit for 164 seasons. Jay and Sarah Jollay are the 7th generation to continue the family tradition.Jollay Orchards offers u-pick fruit and fresh farm market treats. It's the perfect place to spend a day with family and friends enjoying the outdoors.

  • Farm Address:1850 Friday Road, Coloma, MI 49038

  • Telephone:269-468-3075

  • Opne Time:Open the 2024 season with sweet cherry u-pick on June 17th.

Other American U-Pick Farms

1.Battleview Orchards

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Source:battlevieworchards.com

Battleview Orchards, a family owned and operated farm, located in Freehold, New Jersey, harvests locally grown fruits and invites the public to “Pick Your Own” New Jersey Strawberries, Sour Cherries, New Jersey Peaches, Nectarines, New Jersey Apples, and Pumpkins. Battleview Orchards is the oldest Pick Your Own orchard in New Jersey!! Check their calendar for “Pick Your Own” dates and times. Become a Fan on Facebook to stay informed of picking dates & upcoming Seasonal Events.

  • Farm Address:Battleview Orchards - 91 Wemrock Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728

  • Telephone: (732) 462-0756

  • Opne Time:9am to 5 pm daily, Closed Tuesdays

2.Wolfe Ranch 

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Source:battlevieworchards.com

This farm produces some of the finest fresh California fruit from the Brentwood District, known for its rich alluvial soils and Mediterranean type climate ...perfect for the production of  deciduous fruits. Established in 1936 by Lynn & Ruth Wolfe, this farm is now run by Peter, Jane, Cathy, and Ann Wolfe. We are located in Eastern Contra Costa County, about a 40 minute drive from the East Bay.

  • Farm Address:2111 Concord Ave, Brentwood, CA 94513, USA

  • Telephone:(925) 634-1308 

  • Opne Time:Mid-May every year

3.Belkin Family Lookout Farm

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Source:lookoutfarm.com

Belkin Family Lookout Farm, established in 1651, is one of the oldest continuously working farms in America. ... In addition to their fruit PYO, the farm grows fresh local fruit for wholesale to many regional restaurants and markets as well as farm fresh hard cider and beer. They offer a dining and taproom experience.

  • Farm Address:89 Pleasant St S, Natick, MA 01760

  • Telephone:(508) 745-3697

  • Opne Time:Tuesday - Thursday 4pm to 8pm;Friday - 11:30am to 9pm;Saturday 10am to 9pm;Sunday 10am to 8pm

4.Blessington Farms

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Source:blessingtonfarms.com

Blessington Farms is a U-Pick Farm and Texas Adventure. ... They also offer a Farm Funland adventure that is fun for all, featuring a Jump Pad, Barrel Train, Pedal Cars, Giant Slides, Animal Encounters with camels, goats, sheep, chickens, Quaker Parrots and MANY more. Established in 2011.

  • Farm Address:510 Chisolm Trail, Wallis, TX 77485

  • Telephone: (832) 444-8717

  • Opne Time:Early May

5.Great Country Farms

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Source:greatcountryfarms.com

Great Country Farms is a 400 acre working farm situated at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains outside the village of Bluemont, VA. Great Country Farms offers produce as well as the farm experience to its customers.This 400-acre farm offers a variety of seasonally picked products,including strawberries,cherries,blackberries,peaches, corn,tomatoes, potatoes,apples and pumpkins.

  • Farm Address:34345 Snickersville Turnpike, Bluemont, VA 20135

  • Telephone:(540) 554-2073

  • Opne Time:Open all year round,the peak picking period is from mid-to-late May to early June.

Tips:note that U-pick farm schedules and crop availability vary depending on the season and the weather, so always give farms a call or check their website before visiting to make sure they’re open and to find out what's ripe for the picking. To find local pick-your-own farms in your area, visit pickyourown.org .


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