Blueberry U-Pick Orchards in Baltimore area of Maryland 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!

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

Anne Arundel County

• Berry Daze - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, lavender, U-pick and already picked
  970 Upper Pindell Road, Lothian, MD 20711. Phone: 301-627-4982. Email: BerryDazeFarm@gmail.com. Open: June and July by appointment only. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash and credit card.
  Berry Daze Facebook page. . . We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Cash is preferred; no checks. Blueberry bushes are also for sale. Please message, email or call to schedule a pick up time. Duke, Chandler, Elliott, Blue Crop and Liberty varieties - 1 - 3 yr old bushes available. Orders can be placed at the farm during scheduled picking times, by submitting a Facebook message or calling. Pickup is by order confirmation and appointment.
• Holiday Memories Farm - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, blueberries, Fresh eggs, gift shop, farm animals
  4848 Muddy Creek Road, West River, MD 20778. Phone: (410) 562-9733. Email: kelcie.palmer@holidaymemoriesfarm.com. Open: Every Sunday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Saturday, CLOSED, but orders are accepted and pickups are arranged. Directions: Your GPS may instruct you to turn onto Moreland Road as your last instructed turn. Please disregard. Our farm has a brick house that sits close to Muddy Creek Road and our white farm sign is directly behind our mailbox. You will also see our red barn that is located to the left of the brick house. We also have our horse barn and tobacco barn that has 2 hand painted flags, one American flag and one Maryland flag. You can see both of these flags roadside as well. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard.
  Holiday Memories Farm Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: (410) 948-9002. . Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Sunflower season is typically mid July until the end of August;. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. (ADDED: January 22, 2019)

Baltimore County

• Hybridoma Organic Fruit Farm - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, blackberries, blueberries, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (black), U-pick and already picked, farm market, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, picnic area, school tours
  13734 Baldwin Mill Road, Baldwin, MD 21013. Phone: 443-902-0370. Open: Saturdays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM with a resting period in between which allows the plants to mature more berries, Mid - June to Mid - September call or visit web for specific info. Directions: From SouthBaltimore City: From 695 Take exit 31A Harford RoadRt 147 NORTH. Drive 8 miles to Fork Road. Turn left onto Fork Road and drive 2.7 miles to a four-way stop. Continue straight across the intersection onto Baldwin Mill Road; the farm is 0.7 miles ahead, on your left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Hybridoma Organic Fruit Farm Facebook page. . Saturdays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (8:30 AM to 3:30 PM) with a resting period in between which allows the plants to mature more berries, Mid - June to Mid - September (call or visit web for specific info). Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. From South/Baltimore City: From 695 Take exit 31A Harford Road/Rt 147 NORTH. Drive 8 miles to Fork Road. Turn left onto Fork Road and drive 2.7 miles to a four-way stop. Continue straight across the intersection onto Baldwin Mill Road; the farm is 0.7 miles ahead, on your left. Blueberries: Late June to Late July; Black Raspberries: July; Blackberries: Late July; Red Raspberries: August to September. We are certified organic for all crops! .Please continue to monitor their website for updates, especially if weather looks concerning. 2020 prices: pick-your-own organic blueberries $8.50 ($11 pre-picked) per pound and black raspberries and blackberries is $8.50 ($11 pre-picked) per pound. Gooseberries and Black Currants will be $11 per pound for pound. .
• Weber's Cider Mill Farm - strawberries, blueberries, apples, blackberries, peaches
  2526 Proctor Lane, Parkville, MD . Phone: 410-668-4488. Email: admin@weberscidermillfarm.com. Open: See their website for crop availability and hours. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. . Apple picking on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm, until the supply runs out (usually at the end of September). Also has "make your own scarecrow".The annual Weber Cider Mill Farm Johnny Appleseed Festival is on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 5 pm, with crafts, pit beef, children's games and live bluegrass. Kids' Weekend September 25 and 26 from noon to 4 features hayrides ($1), a large hay maze ($2) and free performances by the Singing Scarecrow from 1 to 2:30 each day. More Fall activities on weekends during October. Typical harvest dates:Strawberries Mid-May thru Mid-JuneBlueberries Late June thru Mid-JulyBlackberries Mid-July thru Mid-AugustPeaches Mid-July thru Late AugustApples September thru Early November

Calvert County

• Swann Farms Produce and PYO Berries - U-pick strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries, all produce is sustainably grown, restrooms, picnic area
  7740 Swan Lane, Owings, MD 20736. Phone: . Email: swannfarmsmaryland@gmail.com. Open: May- September. Directions: See their website for directions. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard .
  Swann Farms Produce and PYO Berries Facebook page.

Frederick County

• Catoctin Mountain Orchard - blackberries, black raspberries, blueberries, sweet and sour cherries, strawberries, flowers
  US Route 15, 15036 North Franklinville Road, Thurmont, MD 21788. Phone: 301-271-2737. Email: CMOinfo@aol.com. Open: The market is open daily Monday to Sunday 9 am to 5 pm; Call our Market for more Information. Directions: On U.S. 15, north of Thurmont, Maryland. Apple varieties: Autumn Gala, September Wonder, Crimson Crisp, Cortland, Jonagold, Mountain Honey. coming soon, Mt Honey, Cameo. . Click here for a map and directions.
  Catoctin Mountain Orchard Facebook page. . Facebook page. Bakery - frozen and fresh baked pies, Snacks, Cut your own flowers, Jams & Jellies, Playground, Canned goods, Crafts, Soup and dip mixes and so much more
• Glade Link Farms - Strawberries, blueberries, red raspberries, vegetables.
  Route 194, New Midway, MD . Phone: 301-898-7131. Open: call for appointments; ALWAYS CALL PRIOR TO GOING. Click here for a map and directions. . . Also Pumpkin patch tours; only given during fall season., in business for over 40 years, is a local family owned/operated farm which provides the local community with high quality pick-your-own fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Produce is available at the farm and select local farmer's markets. Please contact us for produce availability. All crops are grown on site. You can't get fruits and vegetables any fresher! A sampling of what we have to offer and approximate date ranges are: Mid May-June Strawberries & Edible Pod Peas (sugar snap peas). Late June-July Blueberries. Late May-November Fresh Cut Flowers. Mid Sept-Mid Nov Fall Crops which includes pumpkins, broccoli, cauliflower, turnips, green beans, lima beans, winter squash, cabbage, beets, kale, collards and fall decorations to include indian corn, decorative gourds and corn stalk bundles.
• Pryor's Orchard - Blueberries, sweet and sour cherries.
  13841-B Pryor Road, Thurmont, MD . Phone: 301-271-2693. Open: Call for hours, directions and crop availability. Click here for a map and directions. . Sweet Cherries June 20 - July 10, Semi-Sweet Montmorency - "Pie Cherries" July 4. ruit and Vegetable seasons will vary from year to year. Pick Your Own Sweet Cherries June 20 - July 10 Semi-Sweet Montmorency - "Pie Cherries" July 4 and Blueberries June 23 - July 23. They also have picked Peaches, Apples, Pears, Cherries, Apricots, Sweet Plums, Prunes, Nectarines and many more. Please check Produce page, or call first.
• Sycamore Spring Farm - blueberries, cherries, grapes, raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Spring, black), strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, farm animals, birthday parties
  6003 Elmer Derr Road, Frederick, MD 21703. Phone: 301-788-6980. Email: SycamoreSpringFarm@gmail.com. Open: April thru December, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8am until 8pm. Directions: From Routes 70 or 270 take 340 wets to Mt. Zion Road exit. Left at exit ramp Stop sign. Left on Elmer Derr Road. .7 mile on right. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
  Sycamore Spring Farm Facebook page. . Family Farm Festival Weekends in October.

Harford County

• Shaw Orchards - strawberries, cherries, blueberries, peaches, nectarines, apples, raspberries, plums, apple cider, jams, jellies, natural honey, syrups, salad dressings, apple butter, pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, grapes tomatoes, other vegetables, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, wagon rides
  5594 Norrisville Road, White Hall, MD 21161. Phone: 410-692-2429. Email: shaw@shaworchards.com. Open: Monday thru Friday 8 to 6 (8 to 5 in Nov.) Saturday 8 to 5 and closed Sunday Pick-Your-own Strawberries in Late May, early June. Pick-your-own Sweet cherries in June/July. Pick-your-own Blueberries June through August. Pick-your-own apples Friday and Saturday's in September and October. Directions: From Baltimore, I 83 North to exit 36. East on 439 to Bond Road. Left on Bond and stay straight for 6 miles to Pa. Route 24. Right (South) on Rt. 24 (Barrens Road South) for about 2 miles. Market on the Right at the Mason-Dixon-Line. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. We provide a weekly e-mail service called the RipeLine with up to the minute seasonal information. Sign up by going to Shaw Orchards and click on Ripeline at the lower right of home page.  (UPDATED: October 20, 2023, JBS)

Howard County

• Larriland Farm - apples, strawberries, blackberries, black and red raspberries, peaches, sour cherries, blueberries, vegetables.
  2415 Woodbine Road (Route 94), Lisbon, MD 21797. Phone: 301-854-6110. Email: contactus@pickyourown.com. Open: see their website. Directions: three miles south of I-70 Exit 73, near Lisbon, Maryland. Apples, blueberries, black raspberries, blackberries \(thornless\), nectarines, peaches, plums, red raspberries \(fall\), strawberries, red raspberries \(spring\), sour cherries. Vegetables: Beans \(snap\), beets, spinach \(spring\), spinach \(fall\), tomatoes, flowers, honey-local, jams-jellies. Tours and evening hayrides by appointment. October activities: straw maze, hot dogs & hamburgers & hayrides. Here\'s when the . Click here for a map and directions. or Phone: 410-442-2605. . three miles south of I-70 Exit 73, near Lisbon, Maryland. Apples, blueberries, black raspberries, blackberries (thornless), nectarines, peaches, plums, red raspberries (fall), strawberries, red raspberries (spring), sour cherries. Vegetables: Beans (snap), beets, spinach (spring), spinach (fall), tomatoes, flowers, honey-local, jams-jellies. Tours and evening hayrides by appointment. October activities: straw maze, hot dogs & hamburgers & hayrides. Here's when the crops are usually available to pick:Strawberries - early June to mid JuneTart Cherries late June - mid JulyRed Raspberries late June - late SeptemberBlack Raspberries late June - early JulyPurple Raspberries Royalty - mid JulyBlueberries late June - late August Thornless Blackberries - AugustPeaches - mid July to early September, Apples - mid August to early November.
  Comments from a visitor on June 30, 2011: "Just went there the first time last weekend --- LOTS of blueberries! GREAT!"

Montgomery County

• Blueberry Gardens - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, Honey from hives on the farm
  237 Ashton Road (route 108), Ashton, MD 20861. Phone: 240-324-6110. Email: blueberry.gardens@gmail.com. Open: June, July and August please call for availability when we are open it is from 8am to 7pm. Directions: on Ashton Road \(Route 108\) 12 mile east of New Hampshire Road \(Route 650\). Large blue Upick Blueberries sign at the top of the driveway. Between Olney and Clarksville. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . on Ashton Road (Route 108) 1/2 mile east of New Hampshire Road (Route 650). Large blue Upick Blueberries sign at the top of the driveway. Between Olney and Clarksville. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. We are also a Yoga, Growth and Healing Center: we offer Yoga & QiGong classes, acupuncture, massage and body work therapies. (UPDATED: June 16, 2018, JBS)
  Comments from a visitor on August 20, 2010: "We really enjoyed our blueberry picking experience at! It was a smaller farm which was perfect for our small children - they also loved the hens. We will definitely go back!"
• Farmathome - Blueberries
  15220 Partnership Road, Poolesville, MD . Phone: 240-372-0674. Email: FarmAtHome@gmail.com. Open: Late-June - Late-July, Weekends Saturday and Sunday Only from 8:00am to 2:00 pm Eastern Daylight Savings Time; Starting and ending times may vary based on supply and weather conditions. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. . Late-June - Late-July, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday Only) from 8:00am to 2:00 pm (Eastern Daylight Savings Time); Starting and ending times may vary based on supply and weather conditions. Call for confirmation, if there is a question. We have a wide variety of blueberry bushes so you are assured an abundant supply of fresh, plump on weekends between late-June through mid-July. supplies free plastic-bag lined picking buckets of various size/shapes for your convenience. Feel free to bring your own container. We charge $3.25 per pound after you have finished picking. This is a family-owned and operated Maryland farm located just outside of Washington, D.C., offering the public a relaxing "pick-your-own " experience in a friendly and peaceful setting. Farm Market has, in addition to pick-your-own during the picking season, certain in-season fruits and vegetables grown at local farms, as available. (UPDATED: June 10, 2019, from ther website)
• Homestead Farm - apples, blackberries, blueberries, cherries, flowers, peaches, pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
  15604 Sugarland Road, Poolesville, MD 20837. Phone: 301-977-3761. Email: HomesteadFarmEmail@gmail.com. Open: Check our website for hours. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. . Check our website for approximate harvest dates and other information. Tart Cherries: Our tart cherry season usually starts in early June and lasts about three weeks.Blueberries: Our blueberry season usually starts in mid/late June and lasts about three weeks.Blackberries (Thornless): Our blackberry season usually starts in mid July and goes into mid August.Peaches (Yellow and White): Our peach season usually starts in early/mid July and goes into late August (usually). We grow both yellow and white peaches.Apples: Our apple season usually starts in late August and goes into late October (usually). Sometimes individual varieties get picked out quickly.Pumpkins: Late September through Halloween.(UPDATED: November 23, 2018, JBS)

Prince George's County

• At Last Farm LLC - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, Fresh eggs
  18101 At Last Farm Rd, Aquasco, MD 20608. Phone: 301-579-2354. Alternate Phone: 240-434-1947. Email: atlastfarmllc@gmail.com. Open: UPDATE for 2023: It looks like they never reopened, but instead are now permanently closed; UPDATE for 2019: They are closed indefinitely, hoping to re-open at some point in the future - if you find out when they re-open, please write me! Their website says "We're taking a break. More info on the future of the farm coming soon". See our website for current hours. . Directions: . We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page.
• Johnson's Berry Farm - blueberries, and thornless blackberries
  17000 Swanson Road, Upper Marlboro, MD . Phone: 301-627-8316. Open: July?. Click here for a map and directions. . This is a very small size farm, only has 2 acres of blueberries and perhaps 1/2 acre in blackberries and that is all. .

St. Mary's County

• Berrywood Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blackberries, blueberries,
  43865 Thompson Farm Lane, Hollywood, MD 20636. Phone: 301 373 8545. Email: mikeandbarbara.thompson@verizon.net. Open: Blueberries June 20 to July 4; Blackberries July 4 to July 28; Monday to Saturday 7 am to 8 pm. Directions: Maryland State Routes 235 & 245 in Hollywood, travel east on Sotterley Road \(Route 245\) for 34 of a mile to \Berrywood\" farm sign on right at \""Thompson Farm Lane\"". Go to end \(14 mile\). """. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . . Maryland State Routes 235 & 245 in Hollywood, travel east on Sotterley Road (Route 245) for 3/4 of a mile to "Berrywood" farm sign on right at "Thompson Farm Lane". Go to end (1/4 mile). We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification.

 

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