Blueberry U-Pick Orchards in Boston and surrounding counties in Massachusetts in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for blueberries that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have blueberries 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!

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Essex County

• Boston Hill Farm - U-pick Strawberries, blueberries, peaches, apples and Pumpkins, Hayrides ,
  Route 114, North Andover, MA 1845. Phone: 978-681-8556. Email: bostonhillfarm@verizon.net. Open: Year round from 9 am to 6 pm, Fall Festival is every weekend following Labor Day through and including the last weekend of October. Click here for a map and directions. . Year round from 9 am to 6 pm, Fall Festival is every weekend following Labor Day through (and including) the last weekend of October. Take a hayride to your destination whether it is to scout out the perfect pumpkin or to wander the apple orchard to pick your favorite apple. We have Macintosh, Cortland and Macoun apples to suit everyone's taste and baking needs! We also have peaches. If you are looking for a pumpkin, search our Pumpkin Patch for the very best shaped pumpkin to carve your favorite spooky face or creative holiday designs. Whatever you choose, we're sure you will find the right one for you! We also have Sugar pumpkins which can be purchased at the Farm Store. Hayrides and festivals in the fall with fresh pies and cider donuts. Fresh vegetables and fruit all season in the Farm Store. Facebook page.
  Comments from a visitor on October 14, 2008: "We went to Boston Hill this weekend (Oct 13th), and it was perfect for my 9-year-old "Little Sister" from the Big Sister program. The apples were easy picking, since all the trees are dwarf trees, they were absolutely delicious, and the pumpkins were easy to pick out from the field. There was a hay ride for those who didn't want to walk, a playground she absolutely loved, animals to pet and look at, ice cream, and a bakery with home-made apple donuts. We had a good time!"
• Brooksby Farm - apples, blueberries, cherries, flowers, nectarines, pears, peaches, pumpkins, rhubarb, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info), weddings, Honey from hives on the farm,
  38 Felton St, Peabody, MA 1960. Phone: 978-531-7456. Email: Brooksby@peabody-ma.gov. Open: mid-June to February daily from 9am to 5 pm; Strawberry start in mid June; Apples start September 6; Peach mid Aug. Directions: Rt128 to Rt114 Call for more directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. We have seasonal Pick Your Own Fruits: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches and apples. Our garden vegetables are ready in July and we harvest thru early fall. Then our winter squash and apples carry us thru December. Visit our bakery for delicious cider donuts, hot mulled cider, cold cider and coffee. Make time to browse through our holiday filled farm store and take in the warm, inviting atmosphere. We have many unique gift ideas, holiday decorations and ornaments, baked goods, soy candles, fudge, candies, and gift baskets. While here visit our barnyard animals, take in the beautiful views, take a deep breath and relax. Weddings at the Felton-Smith Historic Site. The Smith Barn is the perfect setting for your special day. Birthday Parties: Have your birthday party or group activity at Brooksby Farm. Reservations only. Field Trips: Our field trips are designed for Pre-k to 3rd grade, daycare groups, home schools, and mothers groups. Picnic Tables - Bring a lunch and enjoy your surroundings. Owned by the City of Peabody, Brooksby Farm is a 270 acre farm and applepeach orchard located in the heart of Peabody just 20 miles North of Boston. We offer seasonal pick your own fruits, farm store, barnyard animals and our own vegetables See LessCome pick your own fruits seasonally, shop our farm store and visit our barnyard animals.Be good to yourself.. support local farming! Comments from a visitor on July 20, 2020: "Keep in mind, this is owned by the city government, so they are going overboard with the COVID paranoia outdoors. Worldwide there are no documented and verified cases of COVID transmission outdoors, so says the CDC. " Comments from a visitor on August 18, 2011: "We just visited Brooksby Farm to pick peaches this morning, August 18, 2011. There were a lot of peaches on the trees, but we had to look carefully to find many that were ripe. A 12 peck is $8.00. We weighed ours at home and it comes to about 6 14 lbs. Bags need to be purchased at the farm stand before entering the you-pick area.". Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. . Fax: 9785311631. . Rt128 to Rt114 Call for more directions. We have seasonal Pick Your Own Fruits: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches and apples. Our garden vegetables are ready in July and we harvest thru early fall. Then our winter squash and apples carry us thru December. Visit our bakery for delicious cider donuts, hot mulled cider, cold cider and coffee. Make time to browse through our holiday filled farm store and take in the warm, inviting atmosphere. We have many unique gift ideas, holiday decorations and ornaments, baked goods, soy candles, fudge, candies, and gift baskets. While here visit our barnyard animals, take in the beautiful views, take a deep breath and relax. Weddings at the Felton-Smith Historic Site. The Smith Barn is the perfect setting for your special day. Birthday Parties: Have your birthday party or group activity at. Reservations only. Field Trips: Our field trips are designed for Pre-k to 3rd grade, daycare groups, home schools, and mothers groups. Picnic Tables - Bring a lunch and enjoy your surroundings. Owned by the City of Peabody, is a 270 acre farm and apple/peach orchard located in the heart of Peabody just 20 miles North of Boston. We offer seasonal pick your own fruits, farm store, barnyard animals and our own vegetables See LessCome pick your own fruits seasonally, shop our farm store and visit our barnyard animals.Be good to yourself.. support local farming!
  Comments from a visitor on July 20, 2020: "Keep in mind, this is owned by the city government, so they are going overboard with the COVID paranoia outdoors. Worldwide there are no documented and verified cases of COVID transmission outdoors, so says the CDC. "
  Comments from a visitor on August 18, 2011: "We just visited to pick peaches this morning, August 18, 2011. There were a lot of peaches on the trees, but we had to look carefully to find many that were ripe. A 1/2 peck is $8.00. We weighed ours at home and it comes to about 6 1/4 lbs. Bags need to be purchased at the farm stand before entering the you-pick area."
• Cider Hill Farm - apples, blueberries, strawberries and raspberries.
  45 Fern Avenue, Amesbury, MA . Phone: 978-388-5525. Open: for the season 7 days a week from early May until the day before Thanksgiving. Directions: Interstate 95 to Exit 1 in New Hampshire. Go West 2 miles Route 107 to Route 150. South 2 miles on Route 150, turn left onto Fern Ave. to barn and farm store. Or, Route 495 to exit 54. Turn right at bottom onto Rt.150. Go North through Amesbury. Turn right onto Fern Ave. . Click here for a map and directions.
  Cider Hill Farm Facebook page. . Our hours are 8am to 6pm every day until daylight savings ends, and from 8am to 5pm thereafter. Facebook page.
  Comments from a visitor on August 05, 2011: "I have taken my family there for about 6 years for apple picking and each year I look forward to going there. They care about the produce they grow first and foremost. The quality of their apples is always excellent and their fields are kept clean and orderly with markings so you can tell what varieties are in which rows. They also have a corn maze, chickens and goats for the kids to feed, and a tractor ride out to the fields. They have a little bakery in a barn that makes and sells different baked goods but try their cinnamon-sugar cider donuts. They are delicious! The only negative I could say is that if you don't go early for the apples you have to hike up the hill and it is steep."
  Comments from a visitor on July 19, 2011: "My boyfriend and I went to this past weekend, and found it as charming and fun and welcoming as our first time last year. The red and black raspberry picking was fantastic, the shop had many tasty treats, and the staff was wonderfully helpful. You pick on the honor system - no one is hovering to make sure you're not sampling. We even enjoyed some refreshing beverages and farm-made treats (cider donuts and strawberry-chocolate muffins - YUUMMMM!!!) in their picnic area before leaving. We intend to return very soon to get more blueberries! We love so much, we decided to come back to this website to give them a good review! ;-)"
  Comments from a visitor on August 06, 2009: "They do both PYO and harvest for others to sell in their barn/store. Peaches, berries, apples.. most of the rest is harvested and sold in the store. Excellent place. They have a great old donut maker and make the BEST fresh donuts; their apple cider is awesome; a bee hive that kids can look at (behind plexiglass with a tube that funnels to the outside. Pretty cool. In the past few years they have installed 3 windmills and solar panels. Re. organic.. I know they spray the berries pre-blossom but not after. Wish they offer more organic. They have a big chicken yard (.50 will buy your child a little cup of chicken feed) and a couple of goats. It's a beautiful place offering some plants in the spring and a great barn seasonally full of all sorts of things. "
  Comments from a visitor on August 28, 2008: "I've been taking my son here for about 10 years and every year is better. Apple picking at the base of the hill for those who can't climb or don't want to take the hayride up. They continually add more types of fresh produce they sell in their store. There are animals and play area for the kids. We've moved about 45 minutes away and still drive to Cider Hill. No one will ever beat their hot cider donuts!"
• Connors Farm - apples, blueberries, peaches, pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries,
  30 Valley Rd rte35, Danvers, MA 1923. Phone: 978-777-1245. Email: info@connorsfarm.com. Open: see our website for current hours. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard.
  Connors Farm Facebook page. . Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October. In June our annual Strawberry Festival Blueberry Picking as well as strawberry picking; Connors Corn Maze is open Saturday Sept 13 to Friday October 31 2008. Facebook page. They have vegetable seedlings, perennials, annual flowers, hanging baskets, Vine-ripened tomatoes, lettuce, squash, carrots, beets, herbs and other fresh fruits and vegetables fresh eggs, fresh pasta, jams, jellies, breads, cookies, hot coffees, Homemade Ice Cream, frozen chicken an beef patties, and fruit pies, Apple cider Doughnuts Weekend BQ's Champions BQ team will be serving up the best BQ food Large Groups please contact us ahead of time so that we can schedule a catered lunch. Pony ride will begin every Sat & Sun starting Sept 13th. pick-your-own crops: Strawberries: mid-June to mid-July, Peas: mid-June to mid-July Peaches: mid-July to mid-September Blueberries: mid-July to mid-August Raspberries: early July to frost Cut Flowers: early July to frost Apples: Labor Day to Halloween; Pumpkins: October.
  Comments from a visitor on September 05, 2011: (negative) "We wanted an end of summer farm day and, based on what is in season, looked for a farm with pick your own raspberries AND peaches. in Danvers fit the bill so we headed there. We had to pre-pay for a peach peck bag while the raspberries were to be weighed and paid for afterwrds. And I had to sign a waiver saying I had been warned there were bees at the back of the peach orchard. The girl that helped me told me both were out back behind the pond nad there would be signs. Well, there were no signs at all and only one other group picking peaches. Almost none of the peaches were ripe and if we hadn't pre-paid for the bag, we probably would have left sooner. We willed our bag with the ripest we could find/reach but there were not only bees (they KEEP bees behind the field), but, more annoying, mosquitos everywhere despite it being midday and sunny. Perhaps this is related to the pond which appeared to be completely still. My 6 year old daughter got it worst - she has more than a dozen bites"
  Comments from a visitor on September 27, 2009: (negative) "On 9/26/09, my family & I decided to go apple picking. I wanted some place different. I went on this website and chose Connor's farm in Danvers, MA. It was a beautiful day and I expected it to be busy. If you were there for the corn maize or the family toddler section then it would of been fine. We were there to pick apples. We found the apple tree's by a small sign. There were no markings to say which tree's for which apples. There was no one working out in the fields so we could ask questions. I found the orchard was neglected. Vines and weeds and such were growing over and around the very small trees, sunlight couldn't even get into the apples to ripen. I wanted to leave and get my money back for the pre-paid bag purchase. We were there so, we filled the bag with what we could gather that were worthy apples. I came home and made apple sauce with them. Not worth eating. Next time I will stick to the farms without all the stuff, and good healthy apple tree's for the picking. Brenda C."
• Green Meadows Farm - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, beans, blueberries, flowers, herbs or spices, raspberries (Autumn, red), strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, restrooms, picnic area
  656 Asbury Street, South Hamilton, MA 1982. Phone: 978-468-2277. Email: admin@gmfarm.com. Open: in season. Directions: . We are certified organic for all . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. . Alternate Phone: 978-468-3720. . crops!
  Comments from a visitor on July 27, 2008: "After having been a CSA member, readers may want to know that this farm is Organic and usually has pick-your-own of blueberries, cherry tomatoes, string beans, peas, various herbs and sometimes raspberries. They also have excellent meats and eggs from their own free-ranging chickens. They have excellent programs, events, dinners and social activities which are great for adults and kids alike! Awesome farm all around."
• Maple Crest Farm - blueberries, strawberries, pumpkins, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, school tours
  102 Moulton Street, West Newbury, MA 1985. Phone: 508 641-5955. Email: Johnelwell@verizon.net. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From I95, exit 56, head west on South Street and veer right on to Moulton Street. Farm entrance is on the right, across from the turn to Brickett Street. If you pass the reservoir on your right, you have gone too far! For a map to our farm, . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Maple Crest Farm Facebook page. . Facebook page. Annual strawberry (June) and blueberry (July) picking, pumpkin patch, and Christmas tree pick-your-own event! (UPDATED: July 17, 2016)
• Morehouse's Wheeler Brook Farm - Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, vegetables.
  57 Jewett Street, Georgetown, MA . Phone: 978-352-8289. Email: friendsofwheelerbrook@gmail.com. Open: Mid June - Halloween, daily, 9 am- 6 pm in season. Directions: Route I-95 north to Route 133 to Georgetown square, then right on North St.; 1.6 miles to right on Jewett, .6 miles to farm. 30 miles north of Boston. . Click here for a map and directions.
  Morehouse's Wheeler Brook Farm Facebook page. . Friends of Wheelerbrook Farm of Georgetown Facebook page. I-95 to exit 54B. Take Rte. 133 approx. 2 miles, turn right on to North Street for 1.6 miles. Bear right at the fork on to Jewett Street. The farm will be about .6 miles down the road on right.Site Notes & Advisories: PYO beets, lettuce, pumpkins, spinach, Christmas trees, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, beans, carrots, peas, radishes,
• Natural Way Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, farm fresh eggs, honey
  79 Hill Street, Topsfield, MA . Phone: (978) 887-8580. Email: gardendelight3@hotmail.com. Open: call to see what is available for the season. Click here for a map and directions. . 2 miles from Topsfield. They are a a small organic (not certified), sustainable farm that specializes in pastured, naturally tinted, colored eggs, raw honey, PYO blueberries, specialty greens and herbs.
• Russell Orchards - apples, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, currants, strawberries and raspberries.
  143 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA . Phone: 978-356-5366. Open: 7 days, 9am to 5pm during picking season; Call for picking dates. Directions: On the road to Cranes Beach-Castle Hill, 3 miles South of Ipswich Center. Off Routes 1A or 133. . Click here for a map and directions.
  Russell Orchards Facebook page. . Facebook page. 120 acres of fruit trees, berries, vegetables, fields, animal barns. The farm store with full scratch bakery and winery are housed in our soaring 1800's barn. PYO Opens in June with strawberries, then Raspberries Late June-July. Blueberries July-August. Blackberries July-August. Currants July. Apples Sept-Oct.
  Comments from a visitor on July 22, 2011: "Picked here on July 20, 2011. Place was nice. cost $3 a person to go into the fields, but it was refunded when you returned with your fruit. But the price per pound for the blueberries was $5.50 so for me that was $5 a pint. Too expensive to go back "
• Smolak Farms - apples, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, peaches, plums, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), strawberries, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, restrooms, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, inflatables or bounce houses, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
  315 S Bradford St, North Andover, MA 1845. Phone: (978) 682-6332. Email: inform@smolakfarms.com. Open: Fields are open from 9 am to 4 daily; Check our facebook page for the latest crop of the day!. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx.
  Smolak Farms Facebook page. . Please visit our website for our Strawberry Festival Information and more information about our farm. Fall Festivals begin September 12 and 13 and run every weekend through October 31; Choose and Cut Christmas trees will be available the first weekend after Thanksgiving. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard.
• Turkey Hill Farm - Blueberries, blackberries and raspberries., sunflowers, Christmas trees
  380 Middle Road, Haverhill, MA . Phone: 978-372-9474. Email: turkeyhillfarm@hotmail.com. Open: 8am until 6pm; Blueberries and Raspberries in July and August; Sunflowers from mid July to early September; Christmas trees for you to choose & cut in November & December. Directions: From Route 495 take Exit 52, go 1 mile East on Route 110 East to Middle Road which is on the right. This is a beautiful hilltop farm growing Blueberries & Raspberries for you to pick in July & August. We also grow . Click here for a map and directions.
  Turkey Hill Farm Facebook page. . . . Christmas trees for you to choose and cut in November & December. Facebook page. (UPDATED: June 17, 2022, JBS)

Middlesex County

• Blue Meadow Farm - blueberries,
  118 Nobscot Road, Sudbury, MA 1776. Phone: 978-443-3880. Open: Wednesdays to Sundays from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Open shortly after July 4th season dependent - call for updated opening date up to Mid August Closing date dependent on crop. Directions: Route 128 to Route 20 west, over Sudbury River, take left after Friendly\'s \(on left\) onto Nobscot Road. Sign on left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Wednesdays to Sundays from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Open shortly after July 4th (season dependent - call for updated opening date) up to Mid August (Closing date dependent on crop). Route 128 to Route 20 west, over Sudbury River, take left after Friendly's (on left) onto Nobscot Road. Sign on left. Call after 6pm for next day picking conditions, no children under 6, no dogs, containers provided.
• Carver Hill Orchard - Apples, blueberries, cherries, corn (sweet), flowers, pears, peaches, peppers, pumpkins, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Christmas trees-you choose and you cut, Precut Christmas trees, Christmas wreaths and boughs, Christmas decorations, saws provided, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, wagon rides
  Brookside Avenue, Stow, MA 1775. Phone: 978-897-6117. Email: cclord@hotmail.com. Open: Mid June to August Monday through Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM. Directions: Take Route 117 to Stow, MA. Take Route 62 South for .2 miles and Brookside Ave is on your left. Follow the road to the end. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard.
  Carver Hill Orchard Facebook page. . Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October, November, December. September through December open 10 AM to 5 PM 7 days a week. Kitchen available for hotdogs, chips snacks and Ice Cream! Facebook page.
• D. J. Hussey Farm - Blueberries
  20 Burgess Road, Townsend, MA . Phone: 978-597-6891. Open: Call for hours and picking conditions. Directions: Route 119 to Townsend center- north on Route 113 for one half mile then left on Dudley Rd for 1. 5 miles and look for signs. . Click here for a map and directions. D. J. Hussey Farm. Phone: UPDATE from a visitor on June 29, 2008: "No longer offering strawberries".
• Elm Shade Enterprises - blueberries,
  1300 Richardson Road, Ashby, MA 1431. Phone: 978-502-8375. Email: elmshadeenterprises@comcast.net. Open: See our Facebook page for date and hours. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . . Click here for current open hours, days and dates Pick your own blueberries in Ashby will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays pending picking and weather conditions. U Pick blueberries in a beautiful quiet country setting in Ashby. We offer 4 varieties and over 700 bushes to pick from. We do not use any pesticides on our blueberries. Our blueberries are pesticide free. We welcome you to stop by to pick your own blueberries while enjoying our beautiful quiet country setting in the small town of Ashby.
• Farmer Dave's Main Farm - spinach, strawberries, blueberries, apples, pumpkins, potatoes and more
  437 Parker Rd., Dracut, MA 1826. Phone: (978) 349-1952. Email: farm@farmerdaves.net. Open: you pretty much have to call to find out what they have to pick and when; their website does not provide clear information about that. Click here for a map and directions.
  Farmer Dave's Main Farm Facebook page. . . A diversified farm north of Boston, offering a CSA which can be picked-up or delivered, farm stands, farmers markets, and pick-your-own strawberries, blueberries, apples, pumpkins, potatoes and more. Farmer Dave's Facebook page. In May, 2021:Spinach Pick-Your-Own this weekend (Saturday through Monday) at Farmer Dave's in Dracut rain or shine! A great outdoor activity for the family - throw on boots and a jacket for this easy picking.
• Hanson's Farm - Blueberries, blackberries, flowers, pumpkins.
  20 Nixon Road, Framingham, MA . Phone: 508- 877-3058. Email: hansonsfarm@gmail.com. Open: Monday through Saturday, 9am to 6pm. Directions: From 495 take route 20 East to Wayside Inn, at Wayside Inn Country Store turn right onto Hager Street, farm 2 miles on right. Or from Route 9 to Edgell Road, 1 mile to lights, left onto Edmunds Road, 2 miles to Nixon Road. We provide containers or you can use your own if you like. Since U Pick is seasonal always call for conditions first. We do field trips and birthday parties. Call the Farmstand to book and inquire about pricing. We grow 52 acres of Fruit and Vegetables and over 100 acres of Hay. . Click here for a map and directions.
  Hanson's Farm Facebook page. . Sundays, 9am to 5:30 pm; Strawberries- June to July; Cut Flowers- Mid June to the first frost; Pumpkins- September to November. Facebook page. We board Horses and have a Farmstand open from May to November. We do two Farmer's Markets a week. At our stand you can find Pick Your Own Berries, Pumpkins and Flowers. We have a terrific Corn Maze in the Fall and an October Haunted Hayride. We grow 180 varieties of fruits and vegetables that are available in our farmstand and at our Farmers Markets.We do Field trips and Birthday parties.
  Comments from a visitor on June 04, 2010: "Yesterday, June 3, 2010, my boyfriend and I went to pick strawberries at the in Framingham, MA. We called about a dozen local places and most were not having pick-your-own strawberries until the weekend or the middle of the month. is a very small operation and I would not suggest it for big groups. The field was very small. I could not see more than 8 people picking from that field to get a large amount of berries. The berries were good. The cost was $2 per person, and $2.50 per pound. They also had a large selection of flowers and herbs to buy. Pre-picked strawberry quarts were $6. They also supplied containers. We had a decent experience but would probably try someplace else next time."
  Comments from a visitor on August 16, 2009: "Hi, Thanks for putting together such an extensive and useful resource! We called this morning and were told by the young woman at the farm stand that they were picking blueberries and raspberries. Well, when we arrived shortly after that, she told us there were none to be had. We went out to verify. It is a very small operation; I don't think a rush of pickers was the problem, just a lack of information. I wouldn't recommend this farm for their pick your own based on our experience. Maybe their farm stand is good, but we didn't feel like spending any money there."
• Honeypot Hill Orchard - apples, blueberries, pumpkins, cider mill, apple cider (pressed on site), hedge maze, hayrides
  144 Sudbury Road, Stow, MA . Phone: 978-562-5666. Email: julie@honeypothill.com. Open: sections and they refused to open new areas even though the trees there were brimming with ripe apples. Directions: Route 2W to Route 62W into Stow and watch for signs on Route 62; or from Route 20W to Route 27 north for 3. 5 miles straight through Sudbury center, one third mile beyond center bear left onto Hudson Rd for 3. 5 miles into Stow, and take a right onto Sudbury Road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
  Honeypot Hill Orchard Facebook page. . Picking daily 11am to 5pm; Honey Pot's Stand opens mid July to Christmas from 9-6pm, daily. Visit our farm animals or have a picnic. Hayrides & Hedge-maze weekends from 11- 5pm. Birthday parties by appointment. Honey Pot Hill Orchards was founded in 1926, when Clifford Martin purchased a 70 acre all purpose farm in Stow, MA. The farm has since grown and evolved to 186 acres of apples, peaches, blueberries, and a few other small crops. Honey Pot Hill has been in the Martin family for four generations, it is now run by Andrew and Chelcie Martin, a father-daughter team. Honey Pot Hill Orchards Facebook page.
  Comments from a visitor on September 19, 2011: "We went on 9/18/11 and had a blast! I read the reviews about it being busy and it certainly was once we got into the orchard it wasn't too bad. Lots of activities to do and tons of apples to choose from."
  Comments from a visitor on August 13, 2011: "I went tos in Stow on 8/6/11 for Blueberry picking. It was great picking. They give you nice little covers to put on the boxes when you finish so you don't loose those precious berries. I bought their own peaches.very good. Farm animals are fun to watch.especially the 3 little pigs and the goats!".
  Comments from a visitor on October 03, 2010: "Today (a Sunday!) there were 5 busloads of people and all the parking lots were overflowing. It was a frustrating, NOT relaxing experience! The trees were literally picked out in the open We left with half-empty $15 bags of apples. The lines for cider and donuts were 1/2 hour long. The place was bursting with people and no apples. "A visitor to Honey Pot Orchard writes on October 7, 2007: "Went on Sunday, October 7, 2007.. The BEST place to pick apples, they already have ladders, so you don't have to climb the trees, they had SOOOOOOO many apples to choose from it wasn't funny.. You didn't have to go looking, they were all right there for you.. Would HIGHLY recommend it, it is by far my best place to pick apples, and my NEW PLACE, would not go anyplace else..."
  Comments from a visitor on August 05, 2008: "Hi..Just took my 3 boys to honey pot today to pick blueberries. It was wonderful. We picked to our delight and then enjoyed AWESOME cider doughnuts from their store on the way home. We've also been there for apple picking last fall and plan on going again this year. However, I think an important note to add is to let people know that they need to carry cash, as they don't accept any credit/debit cards. Thanks!"
• Kidstopia Blueberry Farm - No pesticides used, blueberries
  46 Western Avenue, Sherborn, MA . Phone: . Open: every day from early July until the season is over late August?. Click here for a map and directions.
• Meadow Mist Farm - asparagus, beans, beets, blueberries, carrots, eggplant, flowers, grapes, herbs or spices, peas, peppers, raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (Autumn, black), summer squash, winter squash, tomatoes, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs
  142 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA 2421. Phone: 781-354-5037. Email: laurenyaffee@gmail.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From 95\(128\) : If you are coming from route 95 \(128\), the exit for route 2A is one exit north of the route 2 exit. Go east on route 2A \(Marrett Road\) until you reach a traffic light at the Waltham Street intersection. There are two gas stations at this intersection. Continue straight through this intersection and stay on 2A east. Bacon Street is your second right after this intersection. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
  Meadow Mist Farm Facebook page. . . Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. From 95/(128) : If you are coming from route 95 (128), the exit for route 2A is one exit north of the route 2 exit. Go east on route 2A (Marrett Road) until you reach a traffic light at the Waltham Street intersection. There are two gas stations at this intersection. Continue straight through this intersection and stay on 2A east. Bacon Street is your second right after this intersection. Strawberries June Blueberries July Raspberries August-October Concord Grapes, Some Pumpkins, Corn Stocks September- October.
• Parlee Farms - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, blueberries, cherries, flowers, nectarines, peaches, plums, pumpkins, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours
  95 Farwell Road, Tyngsboro, MA 1879. Phone: 978-649-3854. Email: info@parleefarms.com. Open: See our website for current hours. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover.
  Parlee Farms Facebook page. . Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. We use integrated pest management practices. Mary's Country Kitchen & Bakery offers fresh fruit desserts made with our own fruit. Customers can watch donuts being made in the farmstand. Donut variety depends upon the season with apple cider, strawberry or blueberry being made. Mary's Country Kitchen offers fresh fruit desserts and ice cream. is a 93-acre pick-your-own farm with a 7500 sq. ft. post and beam farmstand. Annie's Animal Barns house young farm animals for our customers to visit with and feed.
• Patt's Blueberries - Blueberries.
  577 Gorwin Drive, Holliston, MA . Phone: (508) 429-6795. Open: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sun, from 8am to 7pm. Directions: Call for directions. . Click here for a map and directions. Containers provided for picking, please bring your own to take home.

Norfolk County

• Bogastow Farm - Blueberries.
  245 Ridge Street, Millis, MA . Phone: 508- 376-1014. Click here for a map and directions. . Call for hours and directions. Tree House Farms is transitioning into becoming Project - a cooperatively run farm with the goal of raising food for community fridges through collective labor. Our missions include distributing fresh produce for free and reduced cost, educating our crew and community about food production and access, as well as providing incubator space for new farmers to try out business ideas in a low risk space.
• Gianettis' U-Pick Blueberries - blueberries, Honey from hives on the farm
  557 Union Street, Franklin, MA 2038. Phone: (508) 528-9430. Email: gianettisupickblueberries@gmail.com. Open: Call for current hours, or. Directions: B Exit 16 off of Route 495. Go East on King Street. At 1st set of lights turn left onto Union Street. Farm is .1 mile on the left. Blueberry season us typically early July to mid-August;. Payment: Cash, Check. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Gianettis' U-Pick Blueberries Facebook page. . Two options for containers: Use the buckets we supply; or Bring your own container. If you bring your own container to pick blueberries, we will weigh it before you start picking and will deduct its weight when you check out. (UPDATED: July 09, 2022)
  Comments from a visitor on May 27, 2009: "Very family friendly, customer oriented, and well maintained. The berries are HUGE and delicious! Franklin's best kept secret. Family owned 5 acre blueberry farm located in rural neighborhood. Call for opening day. Look for Blueberry sign out front in early July. Bringing own containers is recommended, but they do have containers for use. "
• Jane and Paul's Farm - Blueberries, strawberries.
  33 Fruit Street, Norfolk, MA . Phone: 508-528-0812. Open: June to November call ahead for hours and availability. Click here for a map and directions. . Route 115 to Cleveland Street, turn left onto Fruit St.
• Tangerini's Spring Street Farm, Inc. - Uses natural growing practices, Apples, pumpkins, blueberries, tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, corn, cherry tomatoes, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  139 Spring Street, Millis, MA 2054. Phone: 508-376-5024. Email: tangerinifarm@verizon.net. Open: Sunday - Saturday, from 9:00am to Dusk, May 1 pm to October 30. Directions: Located 25 miles southwest of Boston just off Route 109, halfway between Route 128 and Route 495. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover.
  Tangerini's Spring Street Farm, Inc. Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 508-667-7638. . Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Blueberry Picking: Early July Tomato Picking: Late August Apple Picking: Early September Pumpkin Picking- Mid September. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. All our produce is raised organically except apples and sweet corn. A visitor writes on September 15, 2014: "We visited Tangerini's for the first time yesterday and loved it. Pick your own apples and tomatoes in abundance, as well as lovely staff, a great farmstand and delicious cafe/ice cream stand. We had fresh salads, homemade hummus wraps, and ice cream, followed by an afternoon of picking. Highly recommend. "
  Comments from a visitor on October 08, 2008: "vegetables, fruit, and flowers for picking and purchasing from April through November. Holiday wreaths and garlands are available in December. There is a small, child-size only hay maze in the barn. There's also an ice cream stand, small store, and hay rides. Members of the CSA have reported that everything is organic except the corn. "
• The Big Apple - raspberries, blueberries, apples, hayrides
  207 Arnold St, Wrentham, MA . Phone: 508-384-3055. Email: info@cnbrown.com. Open: See this page for hours. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash & Checks only.
  The Big Apple Facebook page. . September weekends to mid October for PYO apples. See this page for a map and directions. Farm is a family favorite offering good, old fashioned fun. All ages enjoy our viewing platform where you can watch our Apple Grader sort the apples and children delight in finding our hidden train. Peek at our bakery kitchen and donut machine through our viewingCaramel Apples window. Enjoy a cup of delicious cider while taking in the autumn views. Fall weekends offer Hayrides and the Pumpkin House. See an actual working American farm at its best. We offer the freshest, hand-picked produce grown & handled with care. Our selection varies as we only pick when ripe. In season, we have 26 varieties of apples, 28 types of vegetables, and Pick Your Own blueberries, raspberries, apples, & hops. Also available is our own homemade cucumber pickles in barrels, vegetable plants, decorative sunflowers, and Christmas trees & greens. Our bakery offers delicious goodies including our homemade donuts, hand dipped candy & caramel apples, and many flavors of pies available through December 23 (Easter orders taken by phone). We also have a vast assortment of jams, sauces, and syrups. Choose from our selection of old fashioned candies and fudge. Facebook page.
  Comments from a visitor on September 11, 2011:"They have a very nice store with home made jellies, fresh vegetables, cider donuts, fresh cider, fudge/candy and homemade pies. They also have an ice cream. shop, and a model train that runs around the farm store above your head. In the fall, they operate hay rides. They are open 7 days/week until 12/24. "
  Comments from a visitor on September 16, 2010: "My family and I visited farm in Wrentham MA this past weekend to pick apples. While there were a lot of people there it did not seem crowded at all. The farm stand had plenty of pre picked produce and baked goods. Also there were great deals on pre picked bags of "2nds". Three varieties of apples were available for pick your own in the orchard. The staff were very helpful and friendly. We will definitely be going back next year."
• Ward's Berry Farm - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, blueberries, peaches, pumpkins, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, farm market, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  614 South Main Street, Sharon, MA 2067. Phone: 781-784-3600. Email: info@wardsberryfarm.com. Open: See our website for current hours. Directions: Ward\'s Berry Farm is located at 614 South Main Street in Sharon Massachusetts, We are conveniently located off of Route 95. Take Route 95 to exit 8 and head east toward Sharon, the farm is located on the right hand side after about a 12 mile. If your coming from Cobbs Corner, take Route 27 north to Sharon center, go straight through the intersection on South Main Street. Continue for ~3 miles. Once you\'ve past the farm fields, look for our yellow sign on the left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
  Ward's Berry Farm Facebook page. . Fax: 781-784-1650. . Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. is located at 614 South Main Street in Sharon Massachusetts, We are conveniently located off of Route 95. Take Route 95 to exit 8 and head east toward Sharon, the farm is located on the right hand side after about a 1/2 mile. If your coming from Cobbs Corner, take Route 27 north to Sharon center, go straight through the intersection on South Main Street. Continue for ~3 miles. Once you've past the farm fields, look for our yellow sign on the left. Pick your own Strawberries approximately mid June to July 4 and Blueberries July 4 to the end of August; Pick your own peaches starts mid-August; The hay pyramid is available September 1; The Corn Maze opens around mid-September; Pick your own pumpkin hayrides begin around mid-September and run on the weekends through October 30. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. We are very excited to be offering Farmer's Choice Boxes, our own CSA, again this season! Each week from mid-June through late-September farmer Jim Ward will select a variety of local produce (which is picked fresh right here at in Sharon, MA) to fill the boxes. The contents of the boxes vary from week to week as the season progresses, so not only do you get fresh produce, but you also gain a real feel for our local cycle of crops! Please visit our CSA page on our website for more information. During the winter months, we have an organic box buying program. Each week we arrange set boxes of organic fruits and vegetables for pre-ordering by club members. For more information about our Organic Buying Club, click here .

 

Blueberry Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Blueberries are one of the easiest fruit to prepare and serve. There's no peeling, pitting, coring or cutting. They have few natural pests, (other than birds), so pesticides are generally unnecessary! This year's crop is fantastic (see related news story), thanks both to the weather and to more farms planting more blueberry bushes due to increased consumer demand over the past few years as more studies proclaim the anti-oxidant and other health properties of blueberries.

Click here to find a local Blueberry Festival (usually held between April and July).

If you are looking for information about a similar berry, the saskatoon (also called the June berry or Serviceberry) see this page about saskatoons.

Picking tips:

Select plump, full blueberries with a light gray-blue color. A berry with any hint of red isn't fully ripened.

Ripening AFTER picking?

First, it is key to know that once picked, blueberries will NOT become any sweeter, nor will the flavor improve. The only change that occurs is the color. They will APPEAR to ripen, but it is only a color change, from white to green to rose to red to pale blue to fully blue. So, white and green colored blueberries will not "ripen" after they are picked; while blueberries that have already turned purple, red or blue-ish usually DO change color after they are picked (if they are kept at room temperature to "ripen").

As the blueberries ripen ON THE BUSH, the flavor goes from tastless to bitter to tasteless tart to tart blueberry flavor to sweet blueberry flavor.

Grocery stores sell blueberries that are tart, not sweet because they had them picked unripe by machine so they are very firm and can handled being bumped around in shipping. They may look good, but are not as tasty as those picked when actually ripe.

So, the key is, PICK ONLY RIPE BERRIES!

How to pick blueberries

Since blueberries hang on the bushes in bunches a but like grapes do, the easiest and fastest way to pick them is hold your bucket under them in one hand and with your other hand, cup a ripe bunch and gently rub them with your fingers. The ripe berries will drop into your bucket, while the unripe ones will remain attached to the bush.

When the bushes are at peak, I can easily pick 2 gallons per hour (if I'm not being distracted by the kids and the sun isn't too hot!). A newbie might do 1 gallon per hour.and at the beginning or end of the season it takes more time as the berries are not as plentiful nor concentrated in clusters.

Tips for storing blueberries after harvesting:

• Once picked, don't place the berries, still warm from the sun, in a closed bag or container. Leave the container open so moisture doesn't form in the container.
• Don't wash berries until just before using, to prevent berries from becoming mushy.
• Chill berries soon after picking to increase shelf life. Store your fresh blueberries in the refrigerator as soon as you get them home, without washing them, in a covered bowl or storage container. If refrigerated, fresh-picked blueberries will keep 10 to 14 days.
• Freeze berries in freezer containers without washing to keep the skins from toughening. Place berries one layer deep. Freeze, then pour the frozen berries into freezer containers. Because unwashed blueberries freeze individually, they can be easily poured from containers in desired amounts. Remember both frozen and fresh berries should be rinsed and drained just before serving. Just before using, wash the berries in cold water.

Blueberry Measurements and Conversions

Keep in mind that blueberries vary considerably in density and moisture content, so these ranges are approximates.

• 1 gallon of blueberries weighs about 7.5 lbs or (4 liters of blueberries is about 3.5 kg)

• 1 pint of fresh blueberries weights about 3/4 of a pound. (1 liter of blueberries is about 700 grams)

• 1 pound of fresh blueberries is usually between about 2 and 3 cups of berries.

• It takes about 4 cups (about of blueberries to make a blueberry pie (see this fantastic and easy blueberry pie recipe)

• A normal batch of blueberry preserves, jam or jelly requires 5 pints of berries.

• Blueberries do come in a variety of sizes from small (190-250 berries per cup) to extra large (<90 berries per cup).

Blueberry Recipes, Canning and Freezing Blueberries

Recipes

• The world's best Blueberry pie, recipe and directions and illustrated!
• Blueberry buckle coffee cake: illustrated directions for this great crumb-topping blueberry coffee cake
• Other easy directions to make blueberry desserts: cobblers, etc.

Canning, freezing and other blueberry recipes:

• How to Freeze Blueberries
• How to Can Blueberries
• How to Make Homemade Blueberry Jam
• How to make blueberry jelly
• How to make and can blueberry syrup (it works for strawberries, raspberries and blackberries, too)
• blueberry pie filling to use later,
• blueberry butter

Baking tips

If you have trouble with blueberries settling to the bottom of muffins and blueberry breads, try one or more of these tips:

• Coat them with flour before adding to the batter. Just gently shake the blueberries in a bag (plastic or paper) with 1/2 cup of flour, then dump them mix in a sieve to remove excess flour.
• It may just be that your batter is too thin. try making the batter a little thicker!
• Fill the muffin cups or baking pan up to 1/4 full with batter (which hasn't had blueberries added to it yet); then stir the blueberries into the remaining batter, and continue to fill the muffin cups or bread pan. The blueberries will start off higher in the mix!

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

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