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Pick-your-own farms in Worcester County, Massachusetts
This page provides a detailed list of Worcester County, Massachusetts's pick- your- own (PYO,
U-pick, pick-it-yourself) farms.
To see the pick-your-own farms and orchards for this area, click here or
scroll down the page
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events to add and feedback about any you have visited, so if you encounter any,
just click on the preceding link, as appropriate! And if you have a farm and want to
add it or correct the
information, please click on the link to "add my farm".
Remember to ALWAYS either email, call or click the link to
the farm's own website (if they have one) on the morning before you go,
to confirm hours, conditions and availability of the specific crops you want!
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East Massachusetts: Boston area - Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk and Suffolk Counties
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Southeast Massachusetts: Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket and
Plymouth counties
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Worcester County - scroll down the page
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Western Massachusetts: Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire
counties.
- Crop
availability chart (when what is in season)
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To find pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other
Halloween activities, click here.
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To find choose and cut-your-own Christmas tree farms,
click here.
Remember: ALWAYS call (or follow the link to the farm's own website, if the name
is a blue link) to confirm the information before you go! They may close,
run out or change events, times, etc. without notifying me!
Worcester County
- Apple Lane Orchard
- apples
2393 Main Street - Route 117,
Lancaster, MA. Phone: (978) 840-6963.
Directions: Route 190 to exit 7 (Route 117) east toward Lancaster, . 6 miles on left, or I495 exit 27 (Route 117) west toward Bolton
7. 6 miles on right. September /Oct. , weekends, 10-4pm, other hours by appt. Old
fashioned country-style orchard with access to Nashua River and views of Mt. Wachusett. Picnic tables and containers provided.
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Berlin Orchards - apples, restrooms, picnic area, face painting,
pony rides, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
Route 62 & Lower Sawyer Hill Road, Berlin, MA 01503. Phone: (978 838-2400.
Fax: (978) 897-1871. Email:
info@berlinorchards.com. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in August, September, October,
November. Open: Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday, 10 am
to 5:30 pm. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
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Bolton Spring Farm - vegetables
149 Main Street - Route 117,
Bolton, MA. Phone: (978) 779-2898.
Directions: 2 miles East of Exit 27 off Route 495 on Route 117 near the Stow/Bolton line. Open: daily 9am to 6pm, starts Labor Day for apples, 3 weeks later for pumpkins. Containers provided, children welcome, groups by appointment on weekdays. Picnic tables provided, country farmstand with homemade hot dumplings, pies, and
donuts.
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Breezeland Orchards
- apples
Southbridge Road,
Warren, MA. Phone: (413) 436-7100.
Directions: Just off Route 148 - Between Routes 9 & 20. 7 minutes from Sturbridge: Go north on 148 3 miles, then left after High
School. Starts early September to mid-October. Open daily 10am to 6pm.
Containers provided, cider, donuts and pumpkins also available. Bring the whole
family.
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Brookfield Orchards
- apples
12 Lincoln Road,
North Brookfield, MA. Phone: (508) 867-6858.
Directions: Mass Pike to Sturbridge exit 9. Take Route 20 East toward Charlton, take Route 49 to the end, turn left onto
Route 9, right at the blinking yellow light, (Harrington St. ) follow signs.
Every day in season, usually Labor Day to October 10th. Containers provided, 1/2 bushel minimum. Country store, snack bar, picnic tables and
playground. Antiques. Crafts. Hot apple dumplings cider ice
cream.
- Capasso Farms Inc.- UPDATE July 6, 2007: A visitor tells me Capasso's
has permanently closed
118 Framingham Road, Southborough, MA. Phone:
(508)-485-1680.
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Carlson Orchards,Inc.
- apples,
blueberries,
peaches, raspberries, Cider mill
115 Oak Hill Road, Box 359,
Harvard, MA. Phone: 978-456-3916. Directions: Route 2 West to the Ayer/Groton Exit 38B onto Route 110N, one quarter mile take ist right-Poor Farm Road, follow signs, 2. 5 miles. From
Route 495 take exit 28 to Route 111 towards Harvard. one quarter mile, follow signs.
Apple PYO hours are 10am-5pm, 7 days a week. Peach and Nectarines: Call, Mid-July on, 10-5pm. We
supply containers.
A visitor writes on August 24, 2009:
"Carlson Orchards is the most beautiful orchard I have seen, the peaches and
nectarines we picked were delicious with lots of varieties, and the staff is
friendly and helpful. It was quiet and peaceful in the orchard despite it
being the weekend and also a peach festival. Everyone in our party was
impressed with Carlson orchard. Their blueberries and raspberries are also
plentiful and delicious. "
- Charlton Orchards - Blackberries,
blueberries,
strawberries, peaches, apples, pears and raspberries.
44 Old Worcester Road, Box 339, Charlton, MA. Phone: 508- 248-7820. Email
info@charltonorchard.com. Directions: Route 20 West 6 miles from Route 395 and Route 290, look for signs. Route 20 East, 4 miles from Mass. Pike, Sturbridge exit and Route 84. Follow signs
map and more
directions.
Pick your own fruit is available beginning with Strawberries in June,
Blueberries and Raspberries in July and August, Peaches in August and
continue with Apples and Pears in September and October. Our winery,
producing the best in handcrafted fruit and grape wines, is open year round
and sponsors tasting events throughout the year. Offer picnic tables, wagon
rides during apple season. Peach Festival in August. Harvest Festival in
October and Christmas at Charlton Orchards first week in December.
Strawberry Festival in June, Blueberry Festival in July.
Does anyone have experience; positive or negative about this
farm? Write me!
Comments:
A visitor writes on July 06, 2009:
"the non gentleman that answered the telephone was soooo rude. i decided
immediately to NEVER go this farm no matter how bad I want strawberries.
Also stated $2.75 lb!!!! What!!!! incredibly expensive!!!!"
A visitor writes on July 04, 2009:
"I've been going to Charlton Orchards for the past 10 years or so for
blueberry and strawberry picking. I *like* that they are limiting on the
children and rowdy school agers in the patches. The one thing I hate about
some of the other farms, are all the toddlers and young children romping
around, crushing berries, getting snot and spit covered hands on the
berries, while the mothers (usually) are chatting with the other playgroup
moms and not being right there with their kids. In general, Charlton
Orchards doesn't have an issue with kids if there is 1 adult per child
accompanying, and that the whole family (as a unit) looks and is acting
responsible. Charlton is not a "playground farm" for sure -- lots of
grown-up/older folk picking, and you can just enjoy the peace of the farm,
and not have to listen to rowdy kids or crying cranky babies. That's
honestly, quite nice and very welcome."
A visitor writes on July 01, 2009:
"Hello, I definately agree with the other writers that this is NOT a child
friendly orchard. The staff are borderline rude and obviously not very fond
of children. We would not recommend this orchard, and we certainly would
NEVER go there again. I have been to many other local orchards where the
staff is warm and inviting, and talk kindly to our little ones."
A visitor writes on May 30, 2009: "My
sons and I went blueberry picking last year at this farm and it was a
pleasant experience. When we were leaving i commented on when raspberry
picking would be coming. The woman at the farm had said soon. So, i turned
to my boys that were 9 and 8 yrs old and said, "oh good we'll have to come
back at that time to go raspberry picking". The woman immmediately said "Oh
no we dont allow children in the raspberry area to pick". So i asked why and
she said that the bushes are very delicate and in the past children have
crushed the bushes and stuff. It's not like my boys were babies - they are
old enough to know the difference of what to do and not. But one family
basically ruined it for the rest of us. since we have so many farms in our
area..it wasnt a concern."
A visitor writes on October 12, 2008: "I visit
Charlton Orchards often, and find it a pleasant, old-fashioned family-run
place. Indeed it is not the playground/amusement type of farm... it's real a
working farm and as such does not deserve a warning on your site."
A visitor writes on September 10, 2008: "This is in
response to the request for information about Charlton Orchards not being
child friendly. I have taken my three year old daughter to Charlton Orchards
several times and she has loved it. They have a few farm animals that are
interesting to her. There is a small play area that is not well maintained
(it is filled with the small plastic play-sets meant for children under 6
some of which are falling apart), but it is not dangerous. The staff are not
as friendly as the ones at other orchards, such as Honey Pot Hill, but they
were not mean to my daughter."
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Clearview Farm - apples, raspberries.
4 Kendall Hill Road,
Sterling, MA. Phone: 978-422-6442. Email:clearviewfarm@comcast.netDirections: Take Route 12, Route 62, or Route 190 to Sterling Center, go one half mile up Maple Street, take right onto Kendall Hill Road, farm 1st on left;
map and more
directions. Open: 10am to 6pm weekends w/hayrides. 11-5pm weekdays,
Groups by appointment. (UPDATED: May 31, 2008)
A visitor writes
on September 24, 2009: "Just wanted to say how disappointed we were with
our experience here. As we were going to be in the area last Sunday, I
researched on your site to find a farm close by & was so glad to find this
one with hayrides. When we went to purchase a bag to pick apples they asked
how many we were to write the number on the bag. We are a family of five, &
were told that we couldn't pick a peck with 5 people, but would have to
purchase the more expensive 1/2 bushel bag. I did not see requirement posted
anywhere & as we had already purchased cider, etc from them, did not have
enough left to purchase the larger bag. I did mention that this was not
right & the adults only wanted to watch the kids anyway & was told by what
appeared to be the man in charge that these were the rules for everyone,
they had to make a living & this was how all the farms operated. We are from
NH & apple pick every year here, & have never heard of this at any of the
places we frequent. We should have walked away, but had children who had
been looking forward to this, so 2 of us had to stay behind. They had to
take a hay ride to the orchard, but there was no signs or directions on what
kinds of apples were available to pick. Just the driver who said 'pick here,
not there.' I hope you will post this to the site, & let others know what to
expect. Thank you for the great job on the site, we have used it several
times, usually with success. "
- Deershorn Farm - blueberries, strawberries.
205 Chase Hill Road- Route 62, Lancaster, MA. Phone: 978-368-7603. School
groups by appointment, Full educational program. Containers provided, trailer rides, picnic area, and farmstand with fresh vegetables and pumpkins.
Mass Pike to Route 495N. Take Exit 26 to 62W. West on Route 62 approx. 8 miles, left onto Chase Hill Road. Or from Boston,
Route 2W to Route 190S to exit 6, Route 62 east 3 miles. Strawberries PYO open 8am-5pm, depending on conditions. (UPDATED:
September 02, 2009)
Note:
I'm seeking comments about this farm (positive, negative or neutral). If
you've been to this farm,
please tell us about it! Blake
A visitor writes on September 02, 2009:
"Sadly, no longer has PYO apples. This used to be the greatest - still could
climb trees as of 4-5 years ago. The store is still open - delicious cider
donuts and pies, cider, etc."
A visitor writes on August 09, 2009:
"Great strawberry picking. They are always nice. Their jams and pies are
homemade and really good."
A visitor writes on June 19, 2009: "Pleasant picking experience and
great picking on Wednesday for $1.99/lb. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Note: no public restrooms."
A visitor writes on June 10, 2009: "Deershorn is now
picking Strawberries at 1.99 a lb"
- Derrick Farms - Blueberries
301 Sanders Road,
Oakham, MA. Phone: (508) 882-5591.
Directions: Route 122 to Route 148, South 3 one half miles, from Spencer take Route 31 North 2 miles past St. Joseph's Monastery and follow signs to farm in Oakham. Open:
Call to confirm. In 2007: Tuesday to Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm, Sundays from 8
am to noon, Closed Mondays.
We provide containers, children are welcome with adult supervision. Senior
citizens and handicap accessible areas also available with chairs for
everyone to sit and pick in. (UPDATED: June 14, 2008)
A visitor writes on August 12, 2009: "Just came back from blueberry
picking at Derrick Farms. A great experience! Great blueberries and lots of
them!"
A visitor
writes on July 31, 2009: "I went picking last week and again yesterday
and conditions are AMAZING! Pretty much sit at a bush and pick until you
cannot pick any longer. They'll move you to another bush if needed, but the
but the bushes are FULL of large, sweet, delicious berries. I highly
recommend for yummy and efficient picking! And they are only picking the
first of 6 acres and expect good picking possibly through the end of August.
Also nice that there are picnic tables in the shade. "
- Doe Orchards - apples,
blueberries and Christmas trees
327 Ayer Road, Route 110/111,
Harvard, MA. Phone: 978-772-4139. Directions:
Route 2 to Exit 38B, Route 110/111, we are 1. 5 miles North of the exit on the left. Watch for our signs;
click here for a map.
Open: daily 10am to 5pm starting Labor Day weekend, rain or shine (apples). Call after July 4 for blueberry hours. Children
welcome, groups should call for an appointment, containers provided. Macs, Cortlands, Delicious, Empires, and Macouns as they ripen. Cider and honey. 60 acres to relax, wander and enjoy.
- Douglas Orchard -apples, blueberries and raspberries.
36 Locust Street,
E. Douglas, MA. Phone: 508- 476-2198.
Directions: Follow signs from the corner of Main Street and Depot Street, 3 miles to farm. Open: daily 10am to 5pm. Children
are welcome with adult supervision, containers provided.
A
visitor writes on August 17, 2009: "Went blueberry picking with my 2 yr
old son & had a blast. Older gentleman who was there was very nice and
helpful. Kid friendly but a quiet place. We will be going back for sure. If
you go, mapquest the address- seems they are having trouble keeping the
signs in place, they keep getting taken down so we made a few extra turns to
find the farm :) I highly recommend Douglas Orchard if you have little ones
(well-behaved or course!)"
- Dumas Farm - blueberries
57 Brown Road, Oxford, MA. Phone: 508- 987-2936. Directions:
Route 12 to Dana Rd (next to police station). Go to top of hill under Route 395 and take first
right (Brown Rd). First house on right (log cabin), PYO in back yard. Open:
Friday: 8 to 1pm, Saturday, 8-4pm and Sunday 8-2pm.
- Foppema's Farm - strawberries
1612 Hill Street,
Northbridge, MA. Phone: (508)-234-6711. Directions: Central Turnpike Exit
off Route 146. East towards Northbridge, 2.5 miles. At flashing light, take
right. Farm .4 miles on right. Open: Monday through Saturday 9am to 6pm. Closed Sundays. Please, call ahead for picking conditions.
A visitor writes on July 27, 2009: "In response to both posted comments,
Foppema's flip-flops it's PYO status. It hasn't been available for several
years, but this year it was for strawberries. Folks should call to determine
what their status is each year. Thank you!"
A visitor writes on August 16, 2008: "I don't know who told you that
Foppema's doesn't do PYO strawberries but they are wrong! I have been doing
it with my daughter every summer for the past 7 yrs. They most certainly do
PYO! We enjoy it every year. We picked 10 lbs this summer. Just thought I'd
let you know. They are a wonderful farm and I would hate for someone not to
go because of some miss information that someone sent you. Thanks!
A visitor writes on July 31, 2008: "Foppemas
Farm in Northbridge has not had strawberry picking for about 2 years now.
Blake: I called the farm and confirmed that they DO have strawberries to
pick, usually starting in mid-June. Just goes to prove I can't trust
everything people write me!
- George Hill Orchards - apples,
blueberries and raspberries.
582 George Hill Road,
S. Lancaster, MA. Phone: 978-365-4331.
Directions:
Route 2 to the Lunenburg/Lancaster exit 35, take Route 70 South 3. 5 miles, right onto
Route 117 west, 3/10 mile turn left onto Langen Road, 1. 7 miles turn right onto George Hill Road. Click
here for a map.
Open: Monday through Sunday, 9am to 6:00 pm, closed Saturdays. School groups by appointment on weekdays. Apple Tree Theater, wagon rides, refreshments, pony rides, animals and cider press viewing on Sundays and holidays only. October
7, Hayrides will operate from 10:30 - 5:00pm, Pony rides from 11:30 - 4:30,
Face painting from 12:00 - 3:30 (at the Farm House Grille), Petting zoo
10:00 - 5:00. Tree-mendous maze will be open to the public this Sunday and
Monday. Live Music
will be playing at the Farm House Grille on Sunday October 7 and Sunday
October 14. Pick Your Own hours: Sunday, 9am - 6pm, Monday Columbus Day, 9am
- 6pm; Tuesday - Friday, 9am - 6pm. 2007 apple prices: Pick Your Own
Apples with marks from June 23 hail storm are only $10.00 1/2 bushel, $19.00
Bushel, $6.00 Peck.
- Great Oak Farm - Blueberries and raspberries.
227 Highland St. Berlin, MA. Phone: 978-838-2097.
Directions: Exit 26 off Route 495, head west on Route 62 for 1. 5 miles to center. Take right onto Carter St. to Highland St. Farm is 1. 7 miles from
Route 62.
Mid June to Oct. Open Tuesday-Saturday: 8am-noon and 3-7pm. Sundays, 10am-6pm.
- Hammerhead Farm - apples, blueberries
56 Westcott Road, Harvard, MA. Phone: 978-456-6858. Directions: Route 495 to Route 111 West,
1st left onto Codman Road, to right onto Stow Rd & then left at fork onto
Westcott Road. Open:
Call for times and conditions.
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Harvey's Farm - follows organic
practices, blueberries, raspberries, prepicked produce, gift
shop, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, farm animals, birthday
parties, school tours
120 South Street (route 135), Westborough, MA 01581. Phone: 508-366-1545.
Fax: 508-366-1477. Email:
harveysfarm@yahoo.com. Directions: -Route 90 East (From Points West) or
West (From Points East) to Route 495 North. Route 9 West towards Worcester.
Route 135 towards WESTBORO.Two Miles on Route 135 takes you to the rotary.
As you approach the rotary, a Getty Gas Station and Dairy Queen will be
located on your right. Once you’re in the rotary (at the intersection of
Routes 135 and 30), continue on Route 135 East towards Hopkinton. Route 135
East for a half mile. Left onto Maple Avenue Right into driveway. And for a
map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, September,
October, November, December. Open: 7 Days a week, April 1st through October
31st, 10am to 6pm; Open 7 Days a week, November 1st through December 3o
Thursday, 10am to 5pm; Closed December 31st through March 31st. Blueberries:
July 1 through August, Raspberries: Late August through September; Christmas
Trees: After Thanksgiving through Christmas. We follow organic practices,
but are not seeking certification. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard, Discover,
AmEx. (UPDATED: August 05, 2008)
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Hawk Hill Orchards
- apples
83 Carleton Road,
Millbury, MA. Phone: (508) 865-4037.
Directions: Route 20 West into Auburn to Elm Street. Follow big red apple signs to
orchard. Open: August through Christmas, Wednesday through Friday, noon to 5pm. Weekends and Holidays 10am to
5pm.
Also have pick-your-own peaches, plums, country store, jams, jellies, cider, etc.
Picnic area also available. Pies, Dumplings, bread. Hiking trails.
Country Store.
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Hazel U-Pick
- apples
13 Westcott Road,
Harvard, MA. Phone: Phone: 978-456-9092.
Directions: West off Route 495 and follow the Hazel U-Pick signs 2 miles to the orchard and our off road
parking. Open: Starts September 8, open weekends from 10am to 4:30pm. No limits, come have fun. Schools welcome during week by appt.
- Howe's Farm and Garden - Blueberries.
59 Wine Road,
New Braintree, MA. Phone: 508- 752-8419.
Directions: Please call for picking conditions and directions. Open:
typically, 8am-7pm.
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Hyland Orchard & Brewery
- apples
199 Arnold Road,
Sturbridge, MA. Phone: (508) 347-7500.
Directions: Off Route 20, just west of Old Sturbridge Village, take Arnold Road and follow 2
miles. Open: September 2 - October 29, Saturday & Sun, 9 am to Dusk. Offer tours of micro-brewery, farm bakery and ice cream. Animal attraction.
Free admission.
- Indian Head Farm - Blueberries, strawberries,
flowers and raspberries.
232 Pleasant Street,
Berlin, MA. Phone: 978-838-2942.
Email: click here for
their contact form. Directions: From Berlin Center, 1. 5 miles South on Pleasant Street, next to cemetery. Or Exit 25 from Route 290, 1 mile toward Berlin Center. Open: daily from 8am until picked out during each season; Please call ahead for conditions. Bring
your own containers or purchase at farm. Fall raspberries only. Children
welcome with adults. (UPDATED: June 10, 2009)
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Keown Orchards
- apples
9 McClellan Road,
Sutton, MA. Phone: (508) 865-6706.
Directions: rom Providence: Route 146 N to Central Turnpike exit. Follow signs towards Northbridge, take 2nd left at Dodge Hill Rd to 1st right onto McClellan
Road. Or: Mass Pike to exit 10A (Route 146) South to Central Turnpike exit, follow
signs. open: Call for hours of operation and picking conditions. Also visit our farmstand open daily.
- Lanni Orchard - apples,
blueberries, strawberries and raspberries.
294 Chase Road, Route 13,
Lunenburg, MA. Phone: 978-582-6246. Email:
mac2go@net1plus.com. Directions:
Route 2 West to Route 13 North, approx. 5-10 minutes after Whalom Park on Route 13,
more directions. Open:
Starts in June, Monday through Sunday, 9am to 6pm. Call ahead for picking conditions. Apples start in September, check wide variety of items at farmstand. Containers
optional, children welcome.
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Little Rascals Orchard - apples, pumpkins, raspberries (red),
Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), snacks and refreshment
stand, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals
116 Ayer Road, Harvard, MA
01451. Phone: 978-456-7847. Alternate Phone: 646-812-0110. Fax:
646-225-7244. Email:
cg@pickapples.org. Open: for pick-your-own apples Saturdays 10am to 4pm
and Sundays 11am to 4pm from September 19 until October 31, or weekdays by
appointment; We also host weekend events (open to the
public) which include games, music, pick - your - own apples, lunch on the
grill, hay rides, petting zoo, and more! Check our website or email us for
dates and times, an appointment, or for more information; CASH ONLY
accepted. Directions: Little Rascals Orchard is approximately 40 minutes
west of Boston. Drive west on Route 2 to exit 38A (Route 110 W/Route 111 S
towards Harvard/Worcester). Merge onto Ayer Road/Rt 110/Rt 111. The Farm is
about 1/2 mile down on the left.
Click here for a map and directions. Pre-filled apple bags at roadside
stand available 24/7 NOW until October 31.
Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: September 04, 2009)
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Marshall Farm - PYO Apples, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the
field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, corn
maze, haunted corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze,
corn cannon, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic
area, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, petting zoo
340 Marshall Road, Fitchburg, MA 01420. Phone: 978-342-4100. Fax:
978-342-2077. Email us at:
info@marshallfarm.com.
And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in September, October. Open:
Saturday & Sunday 10am -5pm Animal Fun Park, petting zoo, amusement rides, &
corn maze opens September 9th Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Animal Fun
Park features over 100 animals & birds.
A visitor writes on
September 04, 2009: "We've been going for years and we always enjoy the
experience. Give yourselves plenty of time to enjoy the petting zoo and the
corn maze as well as the apple picking. It's a full day's experience. We
usually start at the petting zoo & corn maze then follow it with apple &
pumpkin picking then finish up with a visit to the country store for
browsing, shopping and a treat of fresh baked goodies & apple cider or
coffee before heading home. The place is clean and the people pleasant."
A visitor writes on August 25, 2008: "Wonderful place to spend the day
with your family."
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Meadowbrook Orchards - blackberries, blueberries, pumpkins,
raspberries, tomatoes, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch-
already gathered from the field, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and
refreshment stand, restrooms
209 Chace Hill Road, Sterling, MA 01564. Phone: 978-365-7617. Fax: 978-365-7618.
Email us at:
info@meadowbrookorchards.com. Directions: from Route 190 take exit 6 and
follow signs to Meadowbrook. From Route 495 take exit 26 and follow Route 62 north
8.7 miles, take a left onto Chace Hill Road, we are 3/4 of a mile up on the
left. And for a map to our farm,
Click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, September,
October. Open: 7 days a week, 7am to 6pm, all year round. Payment: Cash,
Check, Visa/MasterCard. We have a great bakery with all products made
onsite. Plus we have a great lunch consisting of soups and sandwiches.
- Mountain Cottage - Blueberries. Pesticide/chemical
free.
3 Gregory Road,
Princeton, MA. Phone: 978-464-5796.
Directions: From Route 140 in Westminster travel 1 mile past Mt. Wachusett, take left onto Gregory Road, farm is 1st house on left. Or 2. 5 miles North from center of Princeton on
Mountain Road. Open: weekends and most weekdays, call ahead for hours and conditions.
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Nashoba Valley Winery - apples,
peaches, plums
100 Wattaquadoc Hill Road,
Bolton, MA. Phone: 978-779-5521. Email:
email@nashobawinery.com. Directions:
Exit 27 off Route 495, take Route 117 West l mile to blinking light, then left one half mile on left. Open: daily from 10am to 5pm during harvest season. Call for calendar of special events. All containers provided. Large groups by appointment, wine tours and tastings on Saturdays and Sundays.
Comments
from a visitor: "nashoba valley winery no longer offers strawberry picking"
(UPDATED: June 12, 2008)
- Nicewicz Farm
- apples
116 Sawyer Road,
Bolton, MA. Phone: 978-779-6423.
Directions: Route 495 to Exit 27, Route 117 west three quarters of a mile, turn left at blinking light in Bolton Center to Wattaquadoc Hill Road, take 4th left onto Sawyer Road to top of
hill. Open September through Oct. , 9am to 6pm every day.
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Nourse Farm- Blueberries and
raspberries.
70 Nourse Street, Westboro, MA. Phone: 508- 366-2644. Directions: 2. 5 miles west on
Route 30 from Westboro center. Follow the strawberry to the field. Map on website. Open: June 10 to
September 30, please call for hours. Offer
8 of the sweetest varieties of strawberries and 3 varieties of raspberries. CSA:
The Pick Your Own Share option is 15 weeks long. It allows the share
holder to personally pick strawberries, black raspberries, currants, cherry
tomatoes, blueberries, blackberries, and fall raspberries at the farm. The
share holder can come 15 times during the season and would be able to pick a
choice of: 5 lbs of strawberries; 5 lbs of cherry tomatoes; 3 lbs of
raspberries; 3 lbs blueberries; 3 lbs blackberries; 3 lbs of currants; or
what ever crop is available. Check out the Pick-Your-Own schedule on the
farm web site. Seasonal Price $150.00 (sold out for 2008) Nourse Farm
offers both PYO on a daily basis to all comers and CSA PYO for seasonal
customers who purchase shares up front.
- Odd Pine Farm - Blueberries.
Ferin Road, Ashburnham, MA. Phone: 978-827-6637. Directions: About 4 miles north of Center of Ashburnham, on
Route 12 turn Right onto High St. Pass Naukeag Lake and follow signs to farm. Open: Thursday through Sunday, 6am until 6pm; Always
best to call ahead for picking conditions.
A visitor writes on
November 11, 2009: "I just found out about Odd Pine Farm at the very end
of blueberry picking season this year and brought my husband and three sons
there the last weekend they were open...what a wonderful place! They still
had plenty of delicious blueberries to pick, were extremely polite and
helpful, and are located in a peaceful country setting. I also thought it
was great that they had a section set aside for handicapped accessible
picking as well. We ended up picking ten pounds of blueberries and paying a
fraction of what they would cost in the grocery store. We had a great time
and will certainly go back next year!"
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Old Frog Pond Farm -
ORGANIC,
apples, raspberries,
38 Eldridge Road, Harvard, MA 01451. Phone: 978.456.8130. Email:
organic@oldfrogpondfarm.com. Directions: Old Frog Pond Farm is located 5
minutes from the Harvard/Route 111 exit of Route 495. Take Route 111 West
toward Harvard and turn immediately left onto Codman Hill Road. At the stop
sign at the intersection with Stow Road, turn left again. Then take the
first left again onto Eldridge Road. The farm will be on your right. Fruit
boxes and bags are on the front porch near the "Open" sign. And for a map to
our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in August, September, October.
Open: Wednesday through Sunday 10am to 6pm and Holidays. We are certified
organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: September 23, 2008)
- Parker Orchards
- apples (Does anyone have a current status for them? Their phone
wasn't working when I called) UPDATE: September 22, 2008
11 Spring Road,
Westboro, MA. Phone: (508) 366-9618. Directions: Mass Pike exit 11A. North on 495 to Route 9 west to Westboro center
exit. At center rotary Route 135 west to Upton Road Spring Road
is 3rd left from Upton Road. Farm on your right. Open: Call for hours. Petting Zoo.
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Phil's Apples
- apples and peaches
24 Prospect Hill Road,
Harvard, MA. Phone: (978) 456-3361.
Directions: Route 2 West to 110/111 Harvard Exit. Take 1st right onto Old Shirley Road, leads to Prospect Hill Road, 1 mile before Fruitlands
Museum. Open weekends and holidays from 8am to 6pm; Weekdays, 8am to 6pm;
Dates for Picking and Variatals. September to Nov. Children welcome. Macs, Red Delicious, Cortlands, Macouns, Enterprise and Gold Rush
varieties. 1995 state cider winner. Cider pressed on weekends and
holidays.
A visitor writes on October 05, 2009: "I was impressed
by the size of the orchard and how friendly Phil was. He and his brother run
the orchard. They also sell hand-pressed cider which I bought a gallon of! I
went there the last day of the peach season and they were perfect for eating
and very juicy. There were a lot of different types of apples. I had never
had honeycrisp before and they were very good! They also had courtlands,
which are my favorite. "
- Pohja Farm - Blueberries. - UPDATE July 2, 2007: They are
(and have been) permanently closed for quite some time!
260 Gray Road, Templeton, MA.
- Ragged Hill Orchard - apples, blueberries and raspberries.
94 John Gilbert Road,
West Brookfield, MA. Phone: 508- 867-2187.
Directions: 3 miles North of common to Wickaboag Valley Road to Ragged Hill Orchard. Or from Route 9 turn to Pierce Road to Ragged Hill Road. Children
must be accompanied by adults. Open:
Call ahead for hours and picking conditions; In season, PYO apples open daily 9am to 6pm.
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Red Apple Farm -
apples, blueberries and raspberries.
455 Highland Avenue,
Phillipston, MA.
800-628-4851.
For more information please
Contact Us.
Directions:
Route 2 (exit 19), follow signs (2 miles) to farm. Open: daily, 9am to 6pm. Nov. and December . from 9 am to 5pm. Containers provided, children welcome, farm animals, forest trails and hayrides, school tours, 48 apple varieties with one tree with 108 varieties grafted on it! Host Birthday parties, and company outings.
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Sholan Farms
- apples, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, tractor-pulled hay rides,
Pick-your-own apples, Honey from hives on the farm, raspberries, picnic area,
school tours
1125 Pleasant Street, Leominster, MA. Phone:
978-840-3276. Fax: 978-534-0363. Email:
info@sholanfarms.com. Directions: Rte 2 to Rte 12 S (North Main Street); Stay on Rte 12 to center of town
(past Post Office on right through lights). Take Pleasant Street (straight ahead);
3 miles from the center of Leominster. And for
a map to our farm,
Click here. Crops are usually available in August, September, October.
Open: DAILY, 10am to 6pm. Payment: Cash, only. Offer entertainment, hayrides and group tours. We are located on 169
acres overlooking Northern Worcester County.
A visitor writes on
August 16, 2009: "Sholan Farms located in Leominster MA is a city owned
farm which was purchased from the former owner to keep the land from being
turned into housing. Great views in a VERY rural setting, operated by
volunteers. Beginning the 4th week in August 09, they will start picking
apples. Many varieties available throughout the season, as well as fall
raspberries. "
- Silvermine Farm - strawberries
96 Eight Lots Road,
Sutton, MA. Phone: (508)-865-5335. Directions:
Five miles West of Route 146 (Boston Road to Eight Lotts Road) 2 miles North of Central Turnpike (West Sutton Road to Eight Lotts Road.).
Open: Strawberries: early June to mid-July, daily 8-7pm.
- Stillman Farm - Raspberries, strawberries.
1399
Lancaster Avenue, Lunenburg, MA. Phone: 978-537-3342. Directions: From Route
2: take the Lunenburg/Lancaster exit, turn left onto Leominster/Shirley
Road, bear right onto Lancaster Ave. toward Lunenburg. Open: daily 9am to
7pm, from mid May until mid June; call for current conditions before you go.
(UPDATED: June 10, 2009)
- Stony Knoll Farm - Blueberries.
800 Pleasant Street,
Rochdale, MA. Phone: 508- 892-8884.
Directions: From Route 9, South on Route 56, take right at Stafford Street, right at 1st stop sign (Pleasant Street). Farm is one half mile down on Pleasant St. From
Route 20, north onto Route 56. Take left at blinking light onto Stafford St. Take right at stop sign (Pleasant St). Open: July through early October, please call for hours and picking conditions.
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Stowe Farm Orchard - Apples
15 Stowe Road, Millbury, MA 01527. Phone: 508-865-9860. Email us at:
Jayoconnor@charter.net. Directions: I-290 to exit 6A - US-20E/RT-146/Auburn. Bear right onto off-ramp at exit 6A to US-20. Continue onto US-20 for 1.1 miles to Elm Street, Turn right onto Elm Street; Turn left onto Brook Street 0.49 miles to Stowe Rd
Click here for a map to our farm. We are open September, October, November. Our hours are: Apple Picking for the public open Saturday and Sunday 10am - 5pm.
School groups can schedule a tour Monday to Friday any time. We offer Pick your own apples, pony and horse rides, petting zoo, tractor pulled hay rides, horse drawn wagon rides, face painting, balloons, kids craft workshops, food, playground, special events and more!! Our NEWEST attraction is a MUST - mining for gemstone, fossil or arrowheads. Wonderful place for birthday parties!! Visit us on the web for more information.
- Sunburstbee Farm - blueberries,
44 Rawson Street PO Box 287, N. Uxbridge, MA 01538. Phone: 508-234-9859.
Email:
sunburstbee@yahoo.com. Directions: Rt. 146, take Lackey Dam Road exit
and go East off the ramp to right on McGuire. Take next right at 4 way stop
onto Rawson Street We are about a half mile up on the right. And for a map
to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in July, August. Open: Check by
phone for times during the weeks of July 15th to the end of August. Mid July
to end of August. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: June 05, 2008)
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Tougas Family Farm
- Apples, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, flowers, nectarines, peaches,
plums, pumpkins, raspberries, rhubarb, winter squash, strawberries, pumpkin
patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field and prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area,
tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, face painting, petting zoo
246 Ball Street, Northboro, MA 01532. Phone: 508 393 6406.
picking stand: 508-393-6470. Fax: 508 393 1834. Email
us at:
tougasfarm@tougasfarm.com.
Directions: From I290 take exit #24 (Church St), turn towards Bolyston, follow
signs up Ball St 1.5 miles And for a map to our farm,
Click here.
Click here for picking updates.
Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October,
November. Open: Hours vary by season. Always call or check picking
conditions on our web site. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover.
We have been declared a "Family Friendly"
business, in addition to fruit to pick we operate a farm kitchen which features
fresh fruit desserts, ice cream, baked goods and light lunch. Barnyard animals
and a "Farmyard" playground keep the kids happy.
Note: visitors (September 22, 2008) report that there are purchase
requirements in order to enter the orchards. Be sure to check their website (see
this page) for the costs and current picking conditions. For
photos and a blog from one visitor to the farm, see this page.
(UPDATED: July 05, 2009)
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Vandervalk Farm - blueberries, pumpkins, gift shop, restrooms,
picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
25 Lovell St, Mendon, MA
01756. Phone: 508-478-8733. Email:
vandervalkfarm@comcast.net. 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. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: July
05, 2009)
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Westward Orchards Farm - apples,
blueberries
Mass Ave. Route 111,
Harvard, MA. Phone: 978-456-8363.
Directions: one quarter mile West of Route 495 on Route 111. Visit our second location located across from the Fruitlands Museums on Prospect Hill Road.
Open: Call for more information; daily 10am to 6pm. For PYO apples open 10am to 4pm; Closed Tuesdays. Picking
updates. We supply containers. No pets. Also visit our retail farm
store.
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Wojcik's Farm - apples, pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm,
prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area,
birthday parties, school tours
65 Milk Street, Blackstone, MA 01504. Phone: 508-883-9220. Fax:
508-883-9506. Email:
jojokabobo@comcast.net. Directions: And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in August, September, October.
Open: Fridays 5 pm to 9 pm; Saturdays and Sundays 10 am - 9 pm. We are open
mid-August thru late October; Our hours are Fridays 5 pm to 9 pm; Saturday
and Sundays 10 am to 9 pm. Payment: Cash, Visa/MasterCard. Hayrides are
offered to the apple orchard, pumpkin patch and the 6 acre corn maze. Visit
our farm store with our own produce, farm-fresh honey and home made cookies,
pies and apple crisp. Also, we have a concession stand serving hot/cold
cider, pretzels, hot dogs, pizza and ice cream. (UPDATED: September 16,
2008)
Farmers Markets, Farm Stands and Farmer's Markets (NOT pick-your-own, unless
they are also listed above)
Worcester County
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Little Rascals Orchard - Uncovered outdoor market, apples, Cider
mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), snacks and refreshment stand,
picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals
116 Ayer Road, Harvard, MA 01451.
Phone: 978-456-7847. Alternate Phone: 646-812-0110. Fax: 646-225-7244.
Email:
cg@pickapples.org. Open: Roadside stand is NOW OPEN! Come get your pre -
filled bag of apples any time 24/7 at our stand from now until October 31;
Check our website or email us for more information; CASH ONLY accepted.
Directions: Little Rascals Orchard is approximately 40 minutes west of
Boston. Drive west on Route 2 to exit 38A (Route 110 W/Route 111 S towards
Harvard/Worcester). Merge onto Ayer Road/Rt 110/Rt 111. The Farm is about
1/2 mile down on the left.
Click here for a map and directions. Pre-filled apple bags at roadside
stand available 24/7 NOW until October 31; We also host public weekend events; Check website for details.
Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: August 26, 2009)
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