Maryland Blueberry Festivals in 2024

Update for 2024:

It looks like most festivals are returning, aside from those that were killed off by the lockdowns of the past 2 years. That took a heavy toll on their finances. I am checking with them day by day, if you have an update for an, please tell me via the Feedback form.

Looking for a blueberry festival in Maryland in 2024? (just scroll down the page)There is no other listing as complete and current as this list, just updated! All the blueberry festivals in Maryland we can find are listed on this page! If you love strawberries, look for a festival near you below! And I'm always looking for more blueberry festivals! Please write me, if you know of any to add! I update the dates as soon as the festivals publish their information, but you can always click on the links (usually the name of the festival) to see the current information on the festival's own website.

Always click on the links to the festival to confirm this year's dates; weather and other conditions could cause a change at the last minute. They may change or cancel at the last minute. . If they don't have a website, call the phone number provided, but ALWAYS CONFIRM THIS YEAR'S DATES AND TIMES BY EITHER VIEWING THEIR WEBSITE OR CALLING.

Click here for the form to add a festival and have detailed information; or click here if you have general information and are not connected with the event!

2024 Blueberry Festivals in Maryland - Where, When and More to Find a Blueberry Festival Near You!

Maryland

Blueberries typically ripen from April (in Florida and Texas) through June and August in the upper Midwest and New England. June dominates as the month for blueberry production (and festivals) Unlike strawberries, which grow almost anywhere, blueberries are grown commercially in half as many states.

There are two general types of blueberry festivals 1) community festivals, usually organized by a church, school, local Chamber of commerce or a town and 2). Blueberry festival held at and by a farm. They are different in what they offer, and community festivals tend to be less expensive so they are grouped separately. (of course not all states and areas have both.)
Following the festival listings are links to our easy to follow directions about making blueberry jam, freezing blueberries, blueberry pies and much more.

Community Blueberry Festivals

• Deer Creek Friends Meeting and Harford Friends School Annual Blueberry Festival - Saturday in mid-July from 10 AM to 2 PM. (in 2021, it was July 17, 2021)
  1212 Main Street, Darlington, MD 21034. Phone: 410-452-5507. Email: info@harfordfriends.org. We have the BEST homemade blueberry pies available! Food, music, auction, white elephant table, and more. Bring your lawn chair, visit awhile, and enjoy ice cream with blueberry topping - yum! 2019 was the 13th annual Blueberry Festival . There are homemade baked goods, live auction, refreshments, desserts, live music, and more! We look forward to seeing you there! Welcome all!.
  They also hold an annual WILD BLUEBERRY BOUND HIKE, usually a week before the festival; in 2021 it was:
  Saturday typically in mid July, 10 am2 pm at the Friends Wilderness Center, friendswildernesscenter@gmail.com
  Most years the wild native blueberry bushes burst into fruit July through August serving up their bounty to the delight of animals & nature lovers. If this year proves typical, we should have ample fruits of nature to fortify body & spirit as we trek to the ridge up the powerline trail, navigate the Devil's Backbone (AKA Rattlesnake Rocks), and descend along Friends Trail looping back to the Niles Cabin.
• If you are are on the eastern Shore, you may want to cross the border to
  the Chincoteague Island Blueberry Festival in Virginia, which is usually held a week after the Deer Creek festival, too!

Farm Blueberry Festivals

In addition to community and church festivals, some private farms have their own blueberry festivals. See each farm for this year's dates (they often do not announce them until the end of May). They usually have PYO strawberries then, too. Also, scroll down to see the links to recipes, freezing, canning and jam making directions at the bottom of the page.

• Godfrey's Farm Bluegrass in the Blueberries - Sunday, mid to late June from 12 pm to 4 pm
  302 Leager Road, Sudlersville, MD 21668. Phone: 410-438-3509. Emai: info@godfreysfarm.com. Spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon listening to live, local bluegrass music while you pick blueberries, watch your kids jump in the moon bounce, or just lounge around on the lawn. In addition to the live music and blueberry picking, there will be hayrides around the farm, a moon bounce, kid's activities, hand-dipped ice cream, and fresh fruit slushies. Local wineries have been invited to join us in spending a relaxing afternoon on the farm. Already picked blueberries will be available for sale at the market, along with blueberry pies and other treats. Directions: Just east of Sudlersville at Route 300 and Leager Road. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard. Located in Queen Anne's County on the eastern shore of Maryland, Godfrey's Farm is an easy 45-minute drive from the Bay Bridge, or just 25 minutes from Dover DE. We are open growing and harvesting the best produce the Eastern Shore has to offer! Come out for a day of u-pick fun featuring the freshest and tastiest Maryland u-pick strawberries (Mid-May to Early June ), tart cherries (mid June), peaches (Late July-August , and blueberries (Mid-June to early August )! Our farm also has a beautiful field of pick-your-own flowers for hand-picked bouquets! Click here for a link to our Facebook page. (UPDATED: May 16, 2019, JBS)
• We will be adding these as we find them; Please write me, if you know of any to add!

Related Blueberry Information: Freezing, Making Jam, Jelly, Canning, Blueberry Pies, Recipes and More

Also, see our pages on easy illustrated blueberry directions:

• Blueberry picking tips and information
• How to freeze blueberries!
• Worlds BEST and EASIEST blueberry pie
• how to make blueberry jam
• or blueberry jelly,
• blueberry pie filling to use later,
• blueberry butter
• blueberry syrup (shelf stable)
• canning blueberries
• blueberry coffeecake (aka, blueberry buckle)
• blueberry muffins
• blueberry vinaigrette
• more blueberry recipes
  

For other fruit and vegetable festivals, see this page!