Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Skagit County, Washington State? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Skagit County, Washington State,
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 If you find anything outdated or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 -
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What's in season in September 2024, and
other timely information:
Notes for September 2024: Summer is almost over and that means apples are here (see this new page for Apple Orchards in your area!), and except in northern areas, peaches and blueberries are finished. Some crops continue until
frost, like raspberries, blackberries, figs, corn and tomatoes. Check your area's
specific
crop calendar (see this page) and call your local farms for
seasonal updates.
See these pages to find a local
Apple festival,
and other festivals.
We have a guide to apple varieties and a guide to peach varieties. Also recipes, canning and freezing directions for
apples, tomatoes,
corn blueberries,
peaches, etc.
Don't forget about corn mazes and hayrides!
See our comprehensive list of easy
home canning, jam and jelly
making, 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!
Children's Consignment Sales
occur in both the Spring and Fall
See our companion website to find a local
community or church kid's consignment sale!
Skagit County, Washington State U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2024, by county
Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map
See this page for Whatcom
County farms
San Juan County
Skagit County
- Apple Valley Orchard - blackberries (But NO u-pick apples)
8243 Sims Road, Sedro Woolley,
WA. Phone: 360-856-6986. Email: jonagold@aol.com.
Located in the foothills of the North Cascades, Family owned Apple Valley
Orchard produces over 60 varieties of specialty apples, pears, wine grapes,
honey and farm fresh cider. We are easy to find and fun to visit. Sample all of
our tree ripened fruit and find your favorite. We are located 3 miles east of
Sedro Wolley off Hwy. 20 Take a right on Sims Road Orchard is on the left.
Directions:
3 miles east of Sedro Wolley off Hwy. 20 Take a right on Sims Road. Orchard is on
the left. (UPDATED: July 2, 2016, JBS)
- Blue Heron Farm - Certified Organic, blueberries,
raspberries (red), U-pick and already picked
12179 State Route 530,
Rockport, WA 98283. Phone: 360-853-8449. Fax: 360-853-8449. Email:
als@fidalgo.net. Open: Sunday through Friday, flexible hours, by
appointment. Directions: Rockport is in Eastern Skagit Valley. From I-5
follow SR 20 east to Rockport. Turn west on SR 530, cross the Skagit River.
Make first left on Martin Road. Call for specific directions to Raspberries
and blueberries as they are in different locations. For a map to our farm,
click here. Raspberry harvest varies year by year, available June and
July; Blueberries are available in July and August. Payment: Cash, Check.
Certified Organic since 1980. Also have Figs available in July and
diversified vegetables available early spring through winter, CSA shares
available as well.
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Bow Hill Blueberries - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, U-pick and already
picked, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, picnic area
15628 Bow
Hill Road, Bow, WA 98232. Phone: 360-399-1006. Email:
susan@bowhillblueberries.com. Open: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from
10 am to 6 pm, July to August.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates:
Click here for picking updates. Directions: Between Chuckanut Drive
highway 11 and I-5. From I-5 North of Mount Vernon take Chuckanut / Bow Edison
Exit, follow for 6 miles then turn Right on Bow Hill Road and follow for 1
mile. From I-5 South from Bellingham, take the Bow Hill Exit, turn Right, go
3.5 miles to RED Barn. you will see our big blueberry sign.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard.
Click here for our Facebook page. Established in 1947, Bow Hill
Blueberries is the site of the oldest family-run blueberry farm in Skagit
Valley. Since taking over in 2011, the Soltes family has successfully
transitioned these historic fields to Certified Organic. The farm
specializes in heirloom berries and has over 4500 bushes that are a
combination of Rubel, Stanley, Jersey, and Blue Crop. The farm store is open
year-round. Pickled Blueberries, Jam, Dried, Sauce and Juice are produced in
small batches on the farm. Our neighbors at Lopez Island Creamery make our
Blueberry Ice Cream. Formerly known as Anderson Blueberry Farm, Inc.
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Carpenter Creek Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, porta-potties are available
20177
East Stackpole Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98274. Phone: 360-941-9927. Email:
berries@carpentercreekfarm.us. Open: See our website for current hours.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From I-5
take Anderson Road exit 225, head east on Anderson Road, take first right
onto Cedardale Road, turn left onto East Hickox Road, then turn right onto
East Stackpole Road to the farm.
Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are
not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check.
Click here for our Facebook page. We are a small blueberry farm located
just south of Mount Vernon in Washington's fertile Skagit Valley. During the
summer harvest season our farmstand is open with ready-picked blueberries as
well as U-Pick. Although we are not certified organic we do not use any
pesticides or synthetic fertilizers on our farm. Bring the whole family to
enjoy picking blueberries fresh off the bush. Please bring your own
containers for picking. We-pick available in half flats. Please contact us
about larger orders.
- Jarmin's 5-M Orchard - apples
16866 Donnelly Road, Mount Vernon, WA. Phone: 360-424-6574. Directions:
west of Mount Vernon, off Avon-Allen Road.
Jonagold & Gala apples.
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Johnson River Blueberry Farm - Uses natural growing practices,
blueberries,
53677 State Route 20, Rockport, WA 98283. Phone:
360-853-8267. Email:
Dabelidea1@aol.com. Open: 7 days a week; Dawn to dusk; August through
September. Directions: Take I-5 to North Cascades Highway 20 heading east to
Rockport. We are at milepost marker 98.3. One half mile east of Rockport
store or highway 530. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified
Organic. Payment: Cash, only. 2020 price: was U- pick $2 a pound. We pick $35 a full flat,
12 full pints. Or bulk $ 3.50 a pound Come join us!.
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Jones Creek Farms - SQE Organic, apples, crabapples, Asian pears, figs, lemons, pears, Asian pears, peaches, plums,
Quince, garlic, porta-potties, Cell service cell phones work here
32260 Burrese Rd, Sedro Woolley, WA 98284. Phone: none. Email:
jonescreekfarms@yahoo.com. Open: Our season opening and closing dates are completely dependent on mother nature; Typically we should be open late August through sometime in October; Our
operating days and hours are always the same: Friday through Monday, 10 am to 5 pm; Please check our website, as the season gets closer, for opener date.
Directions: Take hiway 20, Burlington,
Exit from Interstate 5. Go east on hiway 20 to milepost 75 where you will
see our sign. Click here for a map and directions. We use natural
organic practices, and are subject to the NOP small quantity exemption. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, All credit cards.
Click here for our Instagram page.
Jones Creek Farms specializes in U pick. We are the longest running and largest U pick in NW Washington. Our U
pick is an extension of our sustainable farming methods. It is NOT agritourism but IS simply a means of lowering operating costs and thereby a way to pass
lower food costs along to our customers. Other crops: Quince. Farm u pick opening date changes every year; Its of course dependent on the weather and so the
ripening of the first varieties; Typically, mid or late August we have been opening and closing by the end of October; Please keep up to date with the
information page listed below for opening date and variety picking dates;.
(UPDATED: January 30, 2024)
Comments from a visitor on October 18, 2008: "Arriving
at the Jones Creek Farm, you see a red barn nestled in the blue Cascade
mountains. You already feel at home as Chomper and Copper, the Price
family's dogs welcome you wagging their tails and Talea and Les Price offer
you a cup of fresh apple cider. Then it's off with provided wagons and bags
to the orchard where Talea can tell you about every apple there, letting you
know where to find the best sweet or tart varieties. There is only one rule
at Jones Creek Farm and that is you should try every apple you possibly can.
If you don't like it, throw it under the tree and move on to the next apples
to taste. We were there for 3 hours last weekend and were stuffed as we
left. Talea and Les are passionate about their farm and it shows. Not only
is the farm beautifully kept and the crops grown organically, but not
certified, they can also tell you all you want to know about the crops and
how best to prepare them. Their friendliness and letting you taste and pick
whatever you want is truly a unique experience. I moved here from the east
coast where apple-picking is a common autumn outing, but I never visited a
farm as friendly and knowledgable as the Jones Creek Farm. I will definitely
return, perhaps for the garlic festival, tomatoes and the tree grafting in
the winter."
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Northwest Wild Foods - Uses natural growing practices,
blackberries, gooseberries, other berries,
12535 Pulver Road, Burlington, WA 98233. Phone: 866-945-3232. Fax: 360
708-8260. Email: thebear@nwwildfoods.com. Directions: Crops are usually available all year. Open: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
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Rodale Institute PNW Organic Center at Cascadian Farm
- Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries,
55931 State Route 20, Rockport, WA 98283.
Phone: (564) 900-0190. Email: pnw@rodaleinstitute.org. Open: June (Strawberries) July (Raspberries) August (Blueberries) on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 4 pm. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Debit cards,
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, ApplePay . Established in 1972, Cascadian Farm Home Farm is situated on 90 acres in eastern Skagit Valley. Nestled along
the Skagit River and the foothills of the North Cascades, this farm site has been in continuous organic farming practices for over 50 years. As the
birthplace of the Cascadian Farm brand of grocery products, this site has been at the forefront of the organic movement since the early 1970's. With the
donation of the farm site from General Mills in late 2022, Rodale Institute is utilizing this historic farm as our base of operations for researching best
organic practices and transitioning organic farms in the Pacific Northwest. This is a historic organic farm. Enjoy you-pick berries from fields that have
been in organic production for over 50 years. Learn about organic and regenerative organic farming practices with a farm tour. Enjoy fresh picked berries
alongside the beautiful backdrop of the North Cascades.
Click here for our Facebook page. pick your own crops, . (UPDATED: May 09, 2023).
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Riversong Farm -
ORGANIC,
raspberries, strawberries
16384 Donnelly Road, Mount Vernon, WA. Phone: 360-424-1999.
Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm,
Closed Sundays and Wednesdays; Strawberries, Raspberries in June and July. Directions: west of
Mount Vernon. Organic methods. Please call ahead. (UPDATED: July 18, 2014, by
a visitor)
Comments from a visitor on July 09, 2010:
"Called today (7/9/2010) about U-Pick Raspberries. This year they only have
enough for their CSA customers, so no u-pick raspberries. Didn't ask about
other crops. "
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Schuh Farms Mount Vernon - strawberries, blueberries, raspberries,
other bramble berries
1353 Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, WA. Phone: 360-424-6982.
Email: schuhfarms@frontier.com. Open: U-Pick: daily 9 AM-6 PM, June-October. Call for availability. U-Pick
berries, pickling cucumbers. Fall: Great Pumpkin Patch with 20 acres of
pumpkins, squash, gourds and family fun. Corn maze, hay rides, face painting
and farm animals. School tours available. Christmas: Choose a fresh cut tree
(Douglas, Grand, Noble, or Frasier) plus garlands, ornaments and wreaths.
The latte and ice cream shack opens with tulips and closes with trees. We
feature our own homemade berry pies, eggs laid by our own chickens and an
ever-changing selection of other seasonal goodies and gift items.
Canning supplies.
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Schuh Farms
Stanwood - strawberries, blueberries, raspberries,
other bramble berries
9828 State Route 532, Stanwood, WA. Phone:
360-629-6455. Email: schuhfarms@frontier.com. Open: U-Pick: daily 9 AM-6 PM, June-October. Call for
availability. U-Pick berries, pickling cucumbers. Fall: Great Pumpkin Patch
with 20 acres of pumpkins, squash, gourds and family fun. Corn maze, hay
rides, face painting and farm animals. School tours available. Christmas:
Choose a fresh cut tree (Douglas, Grand, Noble, or Frasier) plus garlands,
ornaments and wreaths. The latte and ice cream shack opens with tulips and
closes with trees. We feature our own homemade berry pies, eggs laid by our
own chickens and an ever-changing selection of other seasonal goodies and
gift items.
Canning supplies.
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Skagit Valley Festival of Family Farms - Uses natural growing practices, farm market, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand,
restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals
448 Fashion Way, Burlington, WA 98233. Phone: (360) 421-4729. Email:
skagitfarmtour@fidalgo.net. Open: Saturday, October 3, 2009 from 10am to
4pm and Sunday, October 4, 2009 from 10am to 4pm. Directions: Off I-5 take a
left on Burlington Boulevard, turn left on Fashion Way and follow sign to
welcome tent.
NOTE: This is a 2 day
festival, not a PYO - To celebrate the harvest season, Skagit County working family
farms open their doors the first weekend in October and provide tours,
educational workshops, food samples, kids activities and more! This event is
free to all. Tons of kid's activities! Bring your whole family. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, only.
- Swanson's Farm - Strawberries, raspberries, other bramble
berries, apples
4045 Waugh Road, LaConner, WA. Phone: 360-424-6338. Directions: one mile north of LaConner
on Flats Road.
- TJ Farm - Blueberries
1385 Ovenell Road, Mount
Vernon, WA 98273. Phone: 206-321-9000. Alternate phone: 360-420-9035. Email:
tonychang62@hotmail.com or 123shaomei@gmail.com. Open: Daily, dawn to
dusk.
- Tulip Town - strawberries,
tulips
15002 Bradshaw Road, Mount Vernon, WA
98273. Phone: 360-424-8152. Email: tulips@tuliptown.com. Open: call for availability; in 2021, I only see info about tulips on their website; but they DO mention it on the
Tulip Town Facebook Page. . The farm planted their rows about 4 feet apart and a couple hundred feet long to make safe
picking zones. During October, October 2nd - 31st, they have a Fall festival with a giant corn maze, Pumpkin patch, Hay rides, Cafe/treats/coffee,
Harvest Retail Market, Giant sling shot, Beer & Wine Garden, Live music on Saturday nights, on Monday - Friday from 12 pm to 6 pm and Saturday and Sunday
from 10 am to 6 pm. Last reported prices were $5 entry and +$5 for activities. (ADDED: July 25, 2020, JBS)
- Walser Farms - Permanently closed
1636 Penn Road, Mount Vernon, WA. Open: UPDATE for 2021, A visitor tells me they are
permanently closed.
Farm was sold. Former owner said they are plowing Blueberries under.
(UPDATED: June 10, 2021)
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