Western Connecticut U-Pick Farms - 2024 PickYourOwn.ORG

Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Western Connecticut? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Western Connecticut, sorted by county. Those that offer organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name  (see "What does Organic mean?"). The U-pick crops they offer follow the name of the farm. To search the page for a specific crop, use Ctrl-F (or on an ipad or Mac, use their "search on this page" function) If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined; click on it and it will open their website. If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!

New! As inflation remains high, see this page for cost-saving measures for getting fruit and vegetables and home canning.
 If you are having a hard time finding canning lids, I've used these, and they're a great price & ship in 2 days.

New! Road tripping and camping is a great way to have a fun, safe and inexpensive family trip. The national and state parks and monuments are open, and campgrounds usually cost between $10 and $40 per night. September to November is the best camping weather.  See our new website Road Tripping and Camping.com for tips, tricks, guides, checklists and info about parks, monuments and other places to visit.

New! We just went live with our latest website, FunFactoryTours.com - As they name implies, you can find a fun factory tour, including chocolate, automobiles, historical forts and sites, famous buildings, Active Federal facilities even fun geology: like fossils and volcanic areas

Note: Beware the copycat websites like the one that stole our name and uses .farm extension: they copied my work and do NOT even update the info! I make updates EVERY day. They use tech tricks to get higher rankings, but have many more inaccuracies and out-dated info. Obviously, I cannot check every farm every day, but I do check as many as I can every day, and respond to all requests.  They don't. Don't support the scammers!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! And if you know of any farms I missed and want to add a farm, please let me know!   I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know! This website is supported by purchases you make through the links to products on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This allows me to continue to maintain the website and make improvements!

What's in season in April 2024, and other timely information:

Notes for April 2024: Spring is here! Strawberry season is here.  It started in February in Florida, Texas, southern California and a few other areas of the Deep South; then March along the Gulf coast, April in the Deep South and west coast, May through much of the country, and June in northern areas. Blueberries are next, about a month later. Of course, cool weather crops, like Rhubarb, asparagus and greens should be available almost everywhere. Check your area's copy calendar (see this page) and call your local farms for seasonal updates.

You may also be interested in finding a local:

• Children's Consignment Sale happening now; save money on children's clothes, toys, books, etc, find a local children's consignment sale, also often held by churches in the Spring and Fall, click here!
• Fun factory tours - usually free, fun and educational, find them in every state here!
• Road trip or a Camping trip - Find free and low-cost, but fun, interesting places to visit and things to do and see!

We also have home canning, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! It is easy to make your own ice cream, even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. Also note, there are many copycat website listing U-pick farms now.  They have all copied their information from here and usually do not ever update.  Since 2002, I've been updating the information every day but Christmas; so if you see anything wrong or outdated, please write me!

Western Connecticut U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2024, by county

Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map

Fairfield County

• Beardsley's Cider Mill & Orchard, LLC - PYO apples
  278 Leavenworth Road (Route 110), Shelton, CT 06484. Phone: (203) 926-1098. Email: info@beardsleyscidermill.com. Open: 10 am to 5 pm Weekends Only, September and October for apples but call ahead for availability varieties and conditions. Cider mill retail store is open every day, mid-September through Christmas, 10 am to 5:30 pm. Watch as apples are pressed into cider. Pick-Your-Own is WEEKENDS ONLY. Always call ahead for apple availability. Also, don't forget to visit the cider mill retail store which is open every day until December 24, 10am - 5:30 pm. We offer fresh cider, apples, pies, cider donuts, fruit breads, pumpkin cheesecake, maple syrup, local honey, unique gifts and more. Payment: PYO is cash only. Approximate Picking Time and Varieties Available:
  Mid September: Gala, Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Macoun, Cortland and Liberty
  Early October: Mutsu, Jonagold, Empire, Red Delicious, McIntosh
  Mid October: Winesap, Braeburn, Enterprise, Granny Smith and Rome.
  

• Blue Jay Orchards - apples, pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
  125 Plumtrees Road, Bethel, CT 06801. Phone: 203-748-0119 Click here for a map and directions. Open: August to Thanksgiving 7 days a week from 9 am to 5:30 pm Pick Your Own Hours are 7 days a week from 9 am to 5 pm After Thanksgiving thru December 24th open Thursday thru Sunday 10 to 5:30 Pick your own apples is from late August to early November (based on picking conditions) Pumpkins start the last weekend of September and run through the month of October. Hayrides to the pumpkin patch are weekends only Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Crops are usually available in August, September, October, November.
• Jones Family Farms Pumpkinseed Farm - Strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins, Christmas trees, winery
  120 Beardsley Road, Shelton, CT 06484. Phone: (203) 929-8425 Fax: (203) 929-2089. Email: janet@jonesfamilyfarms.com. Open: Strawberries (June); blueberries (early July to mid-August, you need a reservation); Christmas trees (starts weekend before Thanksgiving. A 400-acre family farm since 1848. Berry picking is at the Valley Farm or Pumpkinseed Hill. Farm hours and harvest areas depend on weather and crop readiness. We have strawberry fields at our Pumpkinseed Hill and Valley Farm locations. Be sure to call the Farmer Jones Crop Line (203-929-8425) before leaving your home to come harvest. The Crop Line is updated daily during the berry seasons with hours and specific picking locations. Normal picking hours for strawberry season are 8am until 5:30pm Monday through Saturday and 8am until 12pm on Sundays, but be sure to call before you come because hours can change due to weather. A typical strawberry season runs from early June into early July - however, this is New England and days and times change as quickly as the weather does. For blueberry season the farm is typically open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 am till 5:30pm and is closed Sundays and Mondays. A typical blueberry season runs from mid-July into late August. Once you find out when and where we are picking, visit our directions page and as you get closer, look for the Jones Strawberry signs pointing you to the correct location. Jones Family Farm Facebook page.
  A visitor writes on June 19, 2020: "$36 for a 10+ pound box that can be shared by 2 people "
• Jones Family Farms Valley Farm - Strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins, Christmas trees, winery
  555 Walnut Tree Hill Road, Shelton, CT 06484. Phone: (203) 929-8425 Fax: (203) 929-2089. Email: janet@jonesfamilyfarms.com. Open: Strawberries (June); blueberries (early July to mid-August, you need a reservation); Christmas trees (starts weekend before Thanksgiving. A 400-acre family farm since 1848. Berry picking is at the Valley Farm or Pumpkinseed Hill. Farm hours and harvest areas depend on weather and crop readiness. We have strawberry fields at our Pumpkinseed Hill and Valley Farm locations. Be sure to call the Farmer Jones Crop Line (203-929-8425) before leaving your home to come harvest. The Crop Line is updated daily during the berry seasons with hours and specific picking locations. Normal picking hours for strawberry season are 8am until 5:30pm Monday through Saturday and 8am until 12pm on Sundays, but be sure to call before you come because hours can change due to weather. A typical strawberry season runs from early June into early July - however, this is New England and days and times change as quickly as the weather does. For blueberry season the farm is typically open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 am till 5:30pm and is closed Sundays and Mondays. A typical blueberry season runs from mid-July into late August. Once you find out when and where we are picking, visit our directions page and as you get closer, look for the Jones Strawberry signs pointing you to the correct location. Jones Family Farm Facebook page.
  A visitor writes on June 19, 2020: "$36 for a 10+ pound box that can be shared by 2 people "
• Silverman's Farm - Pick your own peaches, apples, blueberries, raspberries, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours (hayrides - sometimes - check their website for details)
  451 Sport Hill Road, Easton, CT 06612. Phone: 203-261-3306. Email: nsilv370@optonline.net. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in July, August, September. Directions: Located in the easy to find in the southern Connecticut town of Easton, about 2 1/2 miles north of the Merrit Parkway (exit 46). We're at 451 Sport Hill Road (Route 59), just past the intersection with Center Road. Open: Seven Days a Week Weather Permitting. See Website. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx. Seasonal cider. Beautiful greenhouse and florist. We have dozens of varieties! Please refer to our Apple chart. And May through August is a great time for a birthday party at the animal park. Call for details. U Pick Schedule: Rasperries Late June; Peaches - Mid July; Blueberries - August; Apples - Mid August. Call For Picking Times. Silverman's Farm Facebook page. Remember your water, sun hats, sunscreen AND your walking shoes!!
  
• Warrups Farm - Vegetables, salad greens, garlic, herbs, flowers, peaches, pumpkins, maple syrup
  51 John Read Road, West Redding, CT 06896. Phone: (203) 938-9403. Email: info@warrupsfarm.com. Farm stand open Tuesday - Sunday 10 am to 6 pm, July - October. Our family farm is protected by a conservation easement guaranteeing this farmland will never be developed. Please call to see what is available.

Litchfield County

Speak up to protect your local farms!

The Washington Zoning commission has changed the town's zoning regulations, which has upset residents who expressed concern that the changes, called the "Proposed Revision to the Washington Zoning Regulations- Section 12.8 Temporary Uses," which take effect March 10, could still restrict many art, drama and culture events at homes, farms, land trusts, libraries, museums and clubs in town. Changes that were approved include restricting special events in residential and farm zones to two, one-day events per year and requiring permits and parking plans. There were public hearings on this issue and 70 pages of letters with negative feedback about the proposed changes.

• Averill Farm - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, pears, Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises, U-pick and already picked, farm market, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area
  250 Calhoun St, Washington Depot, CT 06794. Phone: 860-868-2777. Email: info@averillfarm.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Orchard Stand opens August 20, 2010 this year and will stay open until November 24, 2010. We use integrated pest management practices. A tenth generation family farm offering fall fruits: apples & pears, along with goodies from many area farms as well, from maple syrup, honey, eggs, tomatoes, cider, apple cider donuts, cut flowers, jams and jellies, pies, squash and pumpkins-on a gorgeous hilltop in the beautiful Litchfield Hills of Northwest CT. Farm stand Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Also Cut Your Own Christmas trees.
• Autumn Harvest Orchard, LLC - Certified Naturally Grown, apples, pears, and nectarines, Honey from hives on the farm
  879 Winchester Road, Norfolk, CT 06058. Phone: (203) 592-0554. Email: JDCharon@comcast.net. Open: Pick - Your - Own from late July to late October on Sundays to Fridays from 10 am to 5 pm, weather permitting; Prices listed on our website... Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Certified Naturally Grown Orchard and Apiary. We have PYO for apples, pears, and nectarines. Autumn Harvest Orchard LLC is a Certified Naturally Grown Apiary and a member of the Connecticut Beekeepers Association since 2005. In addition, to the apiary we are also a Certified Naturally Grown orchard producing all natural apples, pears, nectarines, berries and vegetables without pesticides or herbicides in our field or growing process. Our honeybees are collecting nectar and pollen sources from the local wildflowers and the orchards many apple and blueberry blossoms. Unlike many other honey producers, our hives are carefully tended to and located right on our farm where the bees are not exposed to toxic chemicals and thereby not bringing these harmful pesticides into the hives or honey supers. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: February 15, 2022) (ADDED: February 07, 2022, Suggested by a visitor)
• Bunnell Farm - PYO flowers, Pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze, tractor pulled hayrides
  498 Maple Street, Litchfield, CT 06759. Phone: (860) 567-9576. Email: bunnellfarm@yahoo.com. PYO pumpkins, horse and tractor drawn hayrides (in the Fall), visit the farm animals and the corn maze. Bunnell Farm Facebook page.
• Cheney Family Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries,
  144 Mansfield Rd, Harwinton, CT 06791. Phone: 860-485-9371. Email: cheneyfamilyfarm@gmail.com. Open: UPDATE for 2021, Their Facebook page says they are permanently closed; it could be a mistake, but.... Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. No herbicides, pesticides, nets, or fertilizers. Nothing but sunshine and rainwater on these bushes.
• Deeply Rooted Farms - pumpkins, raspberries (red), strawberries, Other fruit or veg, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked
  Terryville Road (route 72), Harwinton, CT 06791. Phone: 860-921-3434. Email: info@deeplyrootedfarms.net. Open: For Pumpkins: Friday/Saturday/Sunday. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Late season Strawberry Crop (everbearing): July through October.
• Ellsworth Hill Orchard and Berry Farm - permanently closed
  461 Cornwall Bridge Road, Sharon, CT 06069. Ellsworth Farm has been sold as of 2022. We are thankful for our many years of providing the community with fresh fruit! Thanks for your love and support over the years. Click here for the FORMER Ellsworth Hill Facebook page.
• Evergreen Berry Farm LLC - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, Black raspberries,
  435 Bassett Road, Watertown, CT 06795. Phone: (860) 274-0825. Email: evergreenberryfarm@gmail.com. Open: everyday 8 am to 12 pm in July while berries last; Please see our website or call for current hours and availability.Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, All credit cards, AndroidPay, ApplePay.
  Click here for our Facebook page.
  Click here for our Instagram page.
  Call ahead for updated picking conditions and berry availability. Crops are available (typically): Blueberries (July to early August); black raspberries (early to mid-July); red raspberries (early July). Pick-Your-Own berry farm organically managed. Blueberries, black and red raspberries,
  (UPDATED: July 02, 2023)
  A visitor tells us: "Every effort is made to raise crops as organically as possible. _SOME years when insect control is needed, small amount of control is used. Owner's happy to let you know about field conditions Family owned for 25 years..
• Freund's Farm Market - pumpkins, raspberries, flowers
  324 Norfolk Road, East Canaan, CT 06024. Phone: (860) 824-0650. Fax: (860) 824-0650. Contact form on their website. Or direct Email: freunds@cttel.net. Open: pyo raspberries in August and pyo cut flowers in July and August. Farm Market and Garden Center featuring seasonal fruits and vegetables, locally produced eggs, maple syrup & honey. Bakery & Ice Cream Scoop Shop on premises, plus 1,000's of plants and composted manure. Scheduled school tours for PYO pumpkins & popcorn.
• Litchfield Hills Blueberry Farm - blueberries,
  23 Schroback Rd, Plymouth, CT 06782. Phone: (860) 283-9571. Email: litchberry@yahoo.com. Open: Call for current hours. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, ApplePay, Venmo. Click here for our Facebook page. . Crops are usually available in July, August, September. (UPDATED: June 29, 2022). .
• Maple Bank Farm - Blueberries
  53 Church Street, Roxbury, CT 06783. Phone: ((860) 354-1278. Email: dakota@maplebank.farm. PYO Blueberries July & August. Farm stand May - Dec., Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. Fresh vegetables picked daily; herbs, flowers, wool yarn, cider, apples. A family farm since 1730. Maple Bank Farm Facebook page.
• March Farm - apples, blueberries, cherries, nectarines, peaches, plums, pumpkins, Fresh eggs, corn maze, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  160 Munger Lane, Bethlehem, CT 06751. Phone: (203) 266-7721. Fax: (203) 266-6076. Email: marchfarms@marchfarms.com. Open: Thursday to Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm; closed on Monday to Wednesday; See our website for hours in November and December; PYO apples begins September 8th from 10-5pm with Macs, Cortlands, Honey crisp, Gala & Macouns near farm store ONLY. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Hayloft Playscape, Animal Yard: May 25 to October 31; Corn Maze and Hayrides: September 4 to October 31; Pick Your Own Blueberries: July to September; Pick Your Own Peaches: Mid July to October; Pick Your Own Apples: September to November; Pick Your Own Pumpkins: October. Payment: Cash, WIC Vouchers. Market & Bakery, Outings & Events, Weddings March Farm is a fourth generation family farm destination offering seasonal Pick Your Own berries & fruit along with family friendly activities. The Farm Store & Bakery is stocked with regional food specialties and fresh baked goods - everything you need to compliment your next meal or dessert. March Farm Facebook page. The rustically beautiful Pond Side Pines & Hill Top Orchard event spaces are perfect to host your next special occasion, outing or party no matter how small or large. Join us for our next Summer Concert and other special events
  Comments from a visitor on September 18, 2008: "Just wanted to write to tell you how much our family loves this farm! The family that runs it is wonderful! They also have a great play area for the children complete with giant pumpkins (great Fall photo opportunity), playhouse and pedal tractors/trikes and a track to ride on. Our kids love to come here and pick all of their wonderful produce and then take some time to play. Last year they had a informative corn maze as well. As you went through you learned about their family run farm. Great stuff!!!!"
• Old Barn Farm - blueberries, raspberries
  300 Bartholomew Hill Rd, Goshen, CT 06756. Phone: (860) 491-0017. Email: carl@oldbarnfarmct.com . Open: Early July through mid-August annually, on Tuesday to Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm, CLOSED ON MONDAY. Directions: See their website for directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.. Old Barn Farm grows many different types of blueberries. When there's enough crop, they also have raspberries available for picking, too. (ADDED: June 23, 2019, Suggested by a visitor)
  A visitor writes on June 23, 2019: "LOVE IT! Best prices around per pound for blueberries. $2.50/lb for the 2019 season..."
• Peck's Berry Farm - blueberries
  205 West Street, Lakeside, CT 06758. Phone: (860) 567-0546. PYO blueberries. Located at 205 West Street (Rte 109) in Morris. 1 mile west of the center of Morris. Open July through August.
• Ruwet Farm - blueberries, strawberries,  pumpkins, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
  East Pearl Road, Torrington, CT 06790. Phone: 860-866-6338. Email: ruwetfarm@yahoo.com. Open: October 1 to October 31; Fridays from 12 pm to 5 pm; Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm; Columbus Day from 10 am to 3 pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. June: Already picked & pick your strawberries. July-August: Already picked & pick your own blueberries. The BEST sweet corn & other fresh vegetables. September-October: Already picked & pick your own pumpkins. FREE hayride to pick you own pumpkins. Gourds, Indian corn, winter squash & much more for fall decorating. Market includes squash, corn stalks, indian corn, broom corn, apples and other fall decorations.
• Starberry Farm - Apples, pears, cherries, sweet & sour, peaches, plums, nectarines, blueberries
  47 Kielwasser Road, Washington Depot, CT 06794. Phone: (860) 868-2863 Fax: (860) 868-2863. Email: Starberry@snet.net. 34 varieties of yellow & white peaches for PYO for eating, freezing & canning, PYO, ready-picked, retail & wholesale. PYO cherries in June 15-25th; white peaches in July 15-September 15th. Apricots, plums, nectarines in August. Pears & apples September 15-Oct 31st. Children welcome with well-behaved parents.
• Tonn's Orchard - PYO apples, pumpkins, peaches, Christmas trees
  270 Preston Road, Terryville, CT 06786. Phone: (860) 585-1372 ask for Peter. PYO on Saturdays and Sundays, August - October, 12 noon 'til 5 pm. PYO apples & peaches in August to October. PYO pumpkins in October. Cut Your Own Christmas trees in Dec. Open weekends & holidays & by appointment on weekdays.

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Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Fun Factory Tours
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes
• Children's consignment sales
• Local Honey Finder
• Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed and Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Christmas Tree Farms and lots
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers