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Blackberry U-Pick Orchards in Northwest Arkansas in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for blackberries that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have blackberries orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

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! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

Benton County

  • McGarrah Farms - blackberries, pumpkins, raspberries (red), strawberries, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
    14804 Miser Road, Pea Ridge, AR 72751. Phone: 479-451-8164. Email: mcgarrahfarms@gmail.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Take exit 88 off of 540. From 4 way stop in Pea Ridge \(highways 94 and 72\), go east on Leetown road for 3 miles. Turn left on Miser road. Turn on the only road to the right \(about .5 miles\) and follow to the end. Patch is on the left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
    McGarrah Farms Facebook page. . . Take exit 88 off of 540. From 4 way stop in Pea Ridge (highways 94 and 72), go east on Leetown road for 3 miles. Turn left on Miser road. Turn on the only road to the right (about .5 miles) and follow to the end. Patch is on the left. There are two separate "farm" locations. Please visit the farm website to find the correct address and hours of certain crops. is a pick your own pumpkin patch in the fall and a pick your own berries in the spring and summer. you can find us at all of the NWA Farmer's Markets selling fresh produce. They also grow tomatoes, peppers, corn, watermelon, cantaloupe, squash, zucchini, eggplant and okra. We hope to see you at the farm!. (UPDATED: June 21, 2019, JBS)
  • Neal Family Farm - blackberries, blueberries,
    1246 W. Laurel Avenue, Rogers, AR 72758. Phone: (479) 659-1750. Email: rjn001@gmail.com. Open: check our Facebook page or call for picking dates and times. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . . June and early July. They have about 4 acres of highbush blueberries and a few hundred blackberry plants and are planting more. They are primarily a Pick-Your-Own Farm with some Pre-Picked berries available by request. The season lasts a little over a month with blueberries coming on in June and blackberries a few weeks later. Thank you for supporting our family farm. (UPDATED: March 28, 2018)
  • Taylor's Orchard - blackberries, nectarines, peaches, restrooms
    12801 Taylor Orchard Road, Gentry, AR 72734. Phone: 479-736-2004. Email: applecore@centurytel.net. Open: Monday to Saturday, from 8 am to 6 pm; Closed Sundays. Directions: Six miles north of Siloam Springs on Arkansas Highway 59 to Gentry. At stop light in Gentry, west on Highway 12 one-half mile, left on Pioneer Lane, and follow red signs with white letters spelling \TAYLOR\'S\" for two more miles on paved roads. """. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, SFMNP Vouchers. Taylor's Orchard . Six miles north of Siloam Springs on Arkansas Highway 59 to Gentry. At stop light in Gentry, west on Highway 12 one-half mile, left on Pioneer Lane, and follow red signs with white letters spelling "TAYLOR'S" for two more miles on paved roads. Peaches: Mid-June until September; Nectarines: late June through early July and late July; Blackberries: all of July until mid to late August.

Boone County

  • Fenton's Berry Farm - Uses integrated pest management practices, asparagus, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, pumpkins, restrooms, picnic area you may bring your own food, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
    7217 Fork Creek Road, Harrison, AR 72601. Phone: (870) 741-9607. Email: fentons@fentonsberryfarm.com. Open: Hours vary by season; Please call ahead. Directions: Take Highway 7 South from the square in Harrison for 5 miles. Turn right on Gip Annie Road. Go 1.2 miles and turn left onto Fork Creek Road \(paved to left, dirt to right. Stay on paved road.\) Go one-half mile to our farm on the left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers.
    Fenton's Berry Farm Facebook page. . . Take Highway 7 South from the square in Harrison for 5 miles. Turn right on Gip Annie Road. Go 1.2 miles and turn left onto Fork Creek Road (paved to left, dirt to right. Stay on paved road.) Go one-half mile to our farm on the left. We use integrated pest management practices. Fenton's blueberries and blackberries will be available beginning sometime around mid-June, depending on the weather.

Crawford County

  • Simmons Plant Farm - Blueberries, Blackberries and Small Fruit Plants.
    11542 N. Hwy 71, Mountainburg, AR 72946. Phone: 479-369-2345. Open: 8 am to 1 p. Click here for a map and directions. or 369-2800. m. May-July. No containers. Ext I-40 at Alma. North on U.S. Hwy 71, 9 miles to Hwy 348. Sales location at intersection of 71 and 348.

Johnson County

  • Cox Berry Farm - apples, blackberries, blueberries, peaches, pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field
    1081 Hwy. 818, Clarksville, AR 72830. Phone: 479-754-3707. Email: coxberryfarm@gmail.com. Open: Monday to Saturday. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
    Cox Berry Farm Facebook page. . 7:30 am to 6 pm, closed on Sundays, If raining or traveling from a long distance, call ahead. Click here for a map to our farm. Located in beautiful area, off scenic highway 21. Go 3 miles North of Clarksville on Hwy 21. Turn right at Ludwig on Hwy 292. Go 1.3 miles, turn left and go 1 mile. Crops are usually available in April, May, June, July, October. Strawberries & Raspberries: Late April-May, Blueberries & Blackberries: June, Peaches: June-July, Pumpkins: October Strawberries: Late April - May, Blueberries: June, Blackberries: June, Cucumbers/Squash: June, Peaches: June - July, Apples: September - October, Pumpkin Season: Oct 1 - Oct 31. These dates are approximate and always based on weather conditions. There is no entrance fee to the farm. Mini-pumpkins & gourds also available in October. School groups welcome.We love the apples, and we hope that next year's crop will turn out well! Please join us for Pumpkin Season in October. Facebook page. (UPDATED: September 23, 2019, JBS)
  • Knoxvilleberry Farm - blackberries, blueberries, U-pick and already picked, farm market
    25012 highway 64, Knoxville, AR 72845. Phone: (479) 692-3410. Email: knoxvileberry@gmail.com. Open: Monday thru Friday 7 am to 7 Saturday 7 am to 4. Directions: Coming west from Russellville on I-40 get off on the Knoxville exit and turn left going back across I-40. At stop sign turn left on Highway 64. Go approx. 2 miles look for Nuline pallet company on right we are 3 driveways on the left. Coming from east on I-40 go right. At stop sign turn left on highway 64. Go approx. 2 miles. Look for Nuline pallet company on right we are 3 driveways down on left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Knoxvilleberry Farm . This is a u pick - we pick berry farm..we have blueberries blackberries and raspberries and they also have vegetables for sale. Typical seasons are May 10 to July 18 for blackberries. July to August for blueberries. July is optimal time for blueberries. we have the sweetest blackberries in the world. we have a lemon flavored blueberry that is to die for. (UPDATED: July 11, 2019)

Pope County

  • Drewry Farm & Orchards - apples, blackberries, peaches, pumpkins, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area
    267 Vaughn Circle, Dover, AR 72837. Phone: (479) 857-0869. Email: Drewryfarm@gmail.com. Open: Monday to Friday 8 am to 8. Directions: 8 miles North of Russellville. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. . . Keto Bakery on site. Homegrown Peaches, Apples, Berries, Produce, fruit trees, greenhouse, Honey & Bees, Hay, Cattle, Poultry, eggs, Education tours, Please Call ahead for availability, (UPDATED: September 23, 2018, JBS) (UPDATED: June 21, 2018)
  • Jerry Markham - Grapes, Muscadines, Blackberries, Garden Produce.
    3434 Bells Chapel Road East, Atkins, AR 72823. Phone: 479-641-0987. Email: jdjjhm@cswnet.com. Open: Monday to Saturday; Call for availability. Click here for a map and directions. . . 2 1/2 miles Southwest of Atkins on Hwy 324 (Southwest 3rd Street).
  • Renee's Berry Garden - blackberries, blueberries, porta-potties are available, picnic area you may bring your own food
    1265 Will Baker Road, London, AR 72847. Phone: 479-293-3229. Email: ford_pat@hotmail.com. Open: 7 am to 7 pm, close on Saturdays at 2 pm; Closed Sundays and Thursdays. Directions: Exit I-40 at London \(Exit 74\); go 1.5 miles north on Highway 333. Turn left at the large cell tower onto Will Baker Road., and go 1.5 miles to Renee\'s Berry Garden. We\'re on your left at 1265 Will Baker Road\(five miles west of Russellville\). . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, or check. . Exit I-40 at London (Exit 74); go 1.5 miles north on Highway 333. Turn left at the large cell tower onto Will Baker Road., and go 1.5 miles to. We're on your left at 1265 Will Baker Road(five miles west of Russellville). Blueberries: Late May to early July Blackberries: Early June to late June. We supply the containers; limited supply of pre-picked fruit; During season we update picking conditions on a regular basis, so always call before you drive out for a visit (479-293-3229). Please call the answering machine (479-293-3229) before you pay us a visit. We update the machine on a regular basis and will let you know what picking conditions are like before you drive out.Bring a picnic lunch; we've got benches and plenty of shade--this is a kid friendly operation!2021 Prices are: Pick-your-own Blueberries $15/gallonPre-picked Blueberries $22/gallon (limited supply, please call)Pick-your-own Blackberries $12/gallonPre-picked Blackberries $18/gallon (UPDATED: February 04, 2020)

 

Blackberry Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Wild blackberries for making jamIn the U.S. Blackberries typically peak during June in the South, and in July in the North. Crops are ready at various times of the month depending on which part of the state you are located. In order to produce good local Blackberries, producers depend on ideal spring and early summer weather conditions. See this page for a list of blackberry festivals around the U.S.

Before you leave to go to the farm:

  1. Always call before you go to the farm - And when they are in season, a large turnout can pick a field clean before noon, so CALL first!
  2. Leave early.  On weekends, then fields may be picked clean by NOON!
     
  3. Most growers furnish picking containers designed for Blackberries, but they may charge you for them; be sure to call before you go to see if you need to bring containers.
    If you use your own containers, remember that heaping Blackberries more than 5 inches deep will bruise the lower berries. Plastic dishpans, metal oven pans with 3 inch tall sides and large pots make good containers. I like the Glad storage containers like the one at right.
  4. Bring something to drink and a few snacks; you'd be surprised how you can work up a thirst and appetite! And don't forget hats and sunscreen for the sun. Bugs usually aren't a problem, but some deet might be good to bring along if it has been rainy.

Tips on How to Pick Blackberries

  1. There are two types of blackberries to know about: thorny and thornless! Obviously, the thornless are easier to pick, but some people claim the thorny varieties are sweeter. With the thorny plants, you want to reach into the plant in the gaps, so you don't need to touch anything but the berry you're after, avoiding the thorns.
  2. A ripe blackberry is deep black with a plump, full feel. It will pull free from the plant with only a slight tug.  If the berry is red or purple, it's not ripe yet.
  3. Repeat these operations using both hands until each holds 3 or 4 berries.Unlike strawberries, blackberries are usually pretty tough, I dump mine into the bucket. Repeat the picking process with both hands.
  4. Don't overfill your containers or try to pack the berries down.

General Picking Tips

Whether you pick Blackberries from your garden or at a Pick-Your-Own farm, here are a few tips to keep in mind:

  1. Pick only the berries that are fully black. Reach in between the stems to grab for hidden berries ready for harvest. Bend down and look up into the plant and you will find loads of berries that other people missed!
  2. Avoid placing the picked berries in the sunlight any longer than necessary. It is better to put them in the shade of a tree or shed than in the car trunk or on the car seat. Cool them as soon as possible after picking. Blackberries may be kept fresh in the refrigerator for up to a week, depending upon the initial quality of the berry. After a few days in storage, however, the fruit loses its bright color and fresh flavor and tends to shrivel.

When you get home

  1. blackberries, just pick from a pick your own farmDON'T wash the berries until you are ready to use them or freeze them.  Washing makes them more prone to spoiling.
  2. Pour them out into shallow pans and remove any mushed, soft or rotting berries
  3. Put a couple of days supply into the fridge, wash  off the others, drain them and freeze them up! (Unless you're going to make jam right away) Blackberries are less perishable than blueberries or strawberries, but refrigerate them as soon as possible after picking. Temperatures between 34 F and 38 F are best, but, be careful not to freeze the blackberries (while they are in the fridge)!
  4. Even under ideal conditions blackberries will only keep for a week in a refrigerator, so for best flavor and texture, use them as soon as possible after purchase

Blackberry Recipes, Freezing and Jam directions

  1. How to make Blackberry jam - It is VERY easy - especially with our free Blackberry jam directions - very easy!
  2. How to make Blackberry jelly
  3. How to freeze berries
  4. Blackberry syrup, make and can it! 
  5. Seedless blackberry pie!
  6. Blackberry Festivals: Where, When and More to Find an Blackberry Festival Near You this year:

Blackberry Facts and Tips

  • Black Raspberries, also known as "black caps" are a very healthy food; packed with anthocyanins!
  • The USDA says 1 cup of blackberries has about 62 calories.
  • 1 cup of blackberries, not packed down weighs about 140 grams.
  • Select plump, firm, fully blackberries. Unripe berries will not ripen once picked.
  • Ohio State University's Article Regarding Their Prevention of Cancer
  • Oregon Berry Black Raspberry Brochure
  • Blackberry tea was said to be a cure for dysentery during the Civil War. During outbreaks of dysentery, temporary truces were declared to allow both Union and Confederate soldiers to "go blackberrying" to forgage for blackberries to ward off the disease.
  • Blackberries were enjoyed by the ancient Greeks, who believed them to be a cure for diseases of the mouth and throat, as well as a preventative against many ailments, including gout.
  • The blackberry leaf was also used as an early hair dye, having been recommended by Culpeper, the English herbalist, to be boiled in a lye solution in order to "maketh the hair black".
  • Guide to blackberry varieties
  • Researchers have known for quite some time that berries contain antioxidants which help to fight cancer causing free radicals.  A study at the University of Ohio has found that blackberries are the most potent cancer fighting berries of them all, by nearly 40 percent!
  • U-pick Blackberry farms typically sell berries by the pound. A quart equals 1 and 1/2 pounds of fresh berries.
  • Do the math and be careful not to over-purchase as Blackberries quickly mold when left at room temperature, and only last a couple of days in the refrigerator.
  • You can easily freeze berries that you cannot use right away - just wash, cut the hulls off and pop them into a ziplock bag, removing as much air as possible.  Those vacuum food sealers REALLY do a good job of this! The berries will keep for many months frozen without air.
  • Want to go to a blackberry festival? See this page for a list!

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
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