Blueberry U-Pick Orchards in Vermont 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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Addison County

• Full Belly Farm - Raspberries, strawberries, blueberries,
  686 Davis Road, Hinesburg, VT 5461. Phone: 802-453-3793. Open: May through October 31, farm stand is open for in-person shopping daily from 9am-5pm. Click here for a map and directions.
  Full Belly Farm Facebook page. . Click here for our Facebook page . Typical harvest dates: Strawberries mid June through mid July; Blueberries mid July through mid August; Raspberries July-early August. Call or check our Facebook or Instagram pages to see current updates on picking conditions . Note: Formerly known as Norris Berry Farm. (UPDATED: July 10, 2020 JBS)
• Lower Notch Berry Farm - fruit; blueberries, raspberries
  1947 Lower Notch Road, Bristol, VT 5443. Phone: 802-453-4220. Email: LowerNotchBerryFarm@gmail.com. Click here for a map and directions. . . 7days/week, weather permitting. They are trying to sell the farm, so call before you go. And if you want to buy a farm, let them know!c (UPDATED: May 3, 2015, JBS)
  Comments from a visitor on July 20, 2009: "a remote PYO in a scenic hill setting. Serene, off-the-beaten-track"
• The Last Resort - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, red and black currants, raspberries, mulberries, and blueberries
  2246 Tyler Bridge Road, Monkton, VT 5443. Phone: 802-453-2847. Open: June-July. Directions: Tyler Bridge Road, Monkton. \(Certified organic strawberries, raspberries, vegetables, pumpkins, garlic, currants\) . Stop by the . Click here for a map and directions. . Call ahead to plan a picking date. Tyler Bridge Road, Monkton. (Certified organic strawberries, raspberries, vegetables, pumpkins, garlic, currants) . Stop by the farm stand open year round, or find Last Resort products at area co-ops, small groceries, restaurants, and farmers' markets. Pick-your-own red and black currants, raspberries, mulberries, and blueberries by appointment only. Also: Fresh-picked Zucchini, eggplant, chard, beet greens and baby beets, green onions, basil, fresh garlic, garlic, snap and shelling peas, gooseberries, mulberries, currants, raspberries in the cooler. Blueberries too!. Also, non-organic maple syrup always available. (UPDATED: July 20, 2020 JBS)

Caledonia County

• Sweet Seasons Farm - apples, blueberries, raspberries (red), picnic area you may bring your own food, group reservations
  2557 Spaulding Road, Saint Johnsbury, VT 5819. Phone: (802) 274-2365. Email: sweetseasonsfarmvt@gmail.com. Open: July to October 15 Monday through Thursday 8:00am to 8:00pm Closed Fridays Saturday 9:00am to 8:00pm Sunday 12:00 noon to 6:00pm. Directions: From I-93 traveling South take the Saint Johnsbury exit 1 then turn right. At signal turn left. Travel 12 mile to Spaulding Road \(Riley\'s Fish Shack is on the corner\) Turn right onto Spaulding Road. You will pass Dog Mountain on your left. Travel 3 more minutes. Look for the white Sweet Seasons Farm sign on your left at the bottom of the drive. Turn left and travel up driveway until you see the small Red Farm Store on your right. Park in designated area. Raspberries: early July to middle August Blueberries: Middle July to Late August Apples: Middle August to middle October. We are Certified naturally grown for all . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Sweet Seasons Farm Facebook page. . Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. From I-93 traveling South take the Saint Johnsbury exit 1 then turn right. At signal turn left. Travel 1/2 mile to Spaulding Road (Riley's Fish Shack is on the corner) Turn right onto Spaulding Road. You will pass Dog Mountain on your left. Travel 3 more minutes. Look for the white sign on your left at the bottom of the drive. Turn left and travel up driveway until you see the small Red Farm Store on your right. Park in designated area. Raspberries: early July to middle August Blueberries: Middle July to Late August Apples: Middle August to middle October. We are Certified naturally grown for all crops. We grow our fruit organically and are certified with CNG. We also host corporate events, wedding photography and host a fun and educational volunteer work program. If you have teens who need to stay busy this summer, call or email to schedule their slot. Hold harmless agreement and proof of medical / dental insurance is required. (ADDED: May 06, 2018)

Chittenden County

• Adam's Berry Farm - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries
  985 Bingham Brook, East Charlotte, VT 5445. Phone: (802) 578-9093. Email: adam@adamsberryfarm.com. Open: all summer We offer a berry from June through October. Directions: Located at Burlington\'s Intervale just past Gardener\'s Supply. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . . Starting in June the strawberries mature, followed by the blueberries and raspberries until frost. Located at Burlington's Intervale just past Gardener's Supply. Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October. Certified ORGANIC . Certified ORGANIC. Typical harvest dates are Strawberries from Early June to late June, Raspberries from Late June to late July; Blueberries from Late July to late August and Raspberries from Late August to frost. (UPDATED: July 20, 2020 JBS)
• Boutin Berry Farm - Raspberries, Blueberries
  240 Christmas Lane, Williston, VT 5495. Phone: (802) 734-8406. Email: Boutinclan@aol.com. Open: June thru August, Monday to Friday 8AM - 6PM, Saturday 8AM - 6PM, Sunday 8AM - 6PM. Directions: from RT2 in Williston Village, turn onto Oak Hill Road, take left on South Road, go 2 12 miles, take left on . Click here for a map and directions. Boutin Berry Farm . from RT2 in Williston Village, turn onto Oak Hill Road, take left on South Road, go 2 1/2 miles, take left on Christmas Lane, we are on the right. (UPDATED: June 28, 2021, JBS) A visitor writes on June 28, 2021: "Boutin Family Farm does not grow strawberries any more. "
• Covered Bridge Berry Patch - Blueberries
  128 River Road, Underhill, VT 5489. Phone: 802-310-9192. Email: bistone@aol.com. Open: Mid-July to Mid-September. Directions: From Route 15 at Underhill Flats go east toward Mt Mansfield about 1 mile to 128 River Road, turn right, go about 300 feet and cross the covered bridge. . Click here for a map and directions. Covered Bridge Berry Patch (UPDATED: July 13, 2020)
• Isham Family Farm - blackberries, blueberries, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), maple syrup, Christmas trees, pumpkins, corn maze, sunflower maze, wagon rides, weddings
  3517 Oak Hill Road, Williston, VT 5495. Phone: 802 872-1525. Email: ishamfamilyfarm@yahoo.com. Open: 7 days per week for PYO berries in season and maple syrup. Directions: 3.5 miles south from the village of Williston. 1 mile north of Lake Iroquois. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . . Maple syryp sugaring season generally ends around the beginning of April, but our maple syrup is available year-round on our online store and on the farm. Pick-Your-Own berries: Our berry fields, established in 2003, include early and mid-summer-ripening blueberries, and summer and fall raspberries. Self-serve berry picking is avialable from dawn until dusk. Quart and pint containers are provided. Typical availability is Blueberries in early July and August; Summer Raspberries in July; Fall Raspberries in September and October. Our farm stand has our incredible fresh picked sweet corn, available in August. Freshly picked ears are easily accessible at our conveniently located, self-serve roadside stand.In the Fall, pick-Your-Own Pumpkins and a sunflower maze with two acres of pumpkins, in all shapes and sizes, are ready to be picked by eager children and their families. Pumpkins are sold according to size, not weight. We have Autum corn and sunflower mazes: Come get lost and enjoy the outdoors at in the fall. The corn and sunflower maze is generally open in late September, but feel free to call and make sure. Plus, wagon rideTractor-Drawn Hay Rides. And come December, our Christmas Tree Farm is abuzz with families who select and cut their own trees. Plan to come early in the season for the best selection. Handmade balsam wreaths are also available at the farm. The beautifully renovated 3,000 square-foot barn building is now available for community gatherings, special events, and weddings, for up to 175 people (read the Burlington Free Press article on the wedding barn). The spacious interior of the barn and beautiful landscape outside makes for a unique Vermont wedding venue. Wedding ceremonies can be held in one of the barns, outside on the stone patio, or on the west side of the farm high on a hill beside a beautiful three-acre pond and mountain views. Check out the photo spread in Vermont Bride with pictures from our barn!(UPDATED: September 23, 2018, JBS) A visitor writes on August 07, 2013: "Isham Family Farm is blueberry picking Nirvana!! Superb day of picking of monster size berries. Best of all they do not spray pesticides. "
• Owl's Head Berry Farm - blueberries
  263 Blueberry Farm Road, Richmond, VT 5477. Phone: 802-434-3387. Email: contactus@owlsheadfarm.com. Open: see our web site at for hours of operation and music events. Directions: At Hillview Road and Blueberry Farm Road in Richmond. From the Round Church in Richmond, turn right toward Huntington. This is Huntington Road. Take the second right-hand turn from the Huntington Road \(this is Hillview Road\) and go 2 miles up Hillview Road. We are on the right at the corner of Blueberry Farm Road. Visit our website to see a map. . Click here for a map and directions. . . At Hillview Road and Blueberry Farm Road in Richmond. From the Round Church in Richmond, turn right toward Huntington. This is Huntington Road. Take the second right-hand turn from the Huntington Road (this is Hillview Road) and go 2 miles up Hillview Road. We are on the right at the corner of Blueberry Farm Road. Visit our website to see a map. Click here for a map to our farm. We are open July, August. Our hours are: Pick-your-own . Season is third week in July through August, or until picked out. Hours are: Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 am to 4:00 PM; Tuesday and Thursday: 5:00 pm to dusk; Wednesday: 10:00 am to dusk; Monday and Friday: Closed.
• Paul Mazza's Fruit & Vegetable Stand - strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, homegrown peaches, vegetables, pumpkins
  135 Poor Farm Road, Colchester, VT 5446. Phone: (802) 879-0102. Open: Early June-October 31. Click here for a map and directions. .
• Paul Mazza's Fruit and Vegetable Stand - blueberries, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (yellow), raspberries (black), strawberries,
  182 River Rd, Essex, VT 5452. Phone: 802-879-3760. Email: paulmazzasfarmstand@gmail.com. Open: from early June until Halloween; Hours of operation change with the season; See our website for more info. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. Paul Mazza's Fruit and Vegetable Stand . Picking updates: Click here for picking updates.
• Pelkey's Vermont Blueberries - blueberries
  3968 Greenbush Road, Charlotte, VT 5445. Phone: 802-425-3281. Open: Monday-Friday 8am-6pm; Saturday 8am-4pm; Sunday 9am-4pm. Click here for a map and directions. . The winery is open 7 days a week, 11am-6pm. It is a family owned and operated farm. There is a restroom. The Pelkeys also sell berry pies, syrups and jams. They also have a winery on the property that makes delicious blueberry wine as well as 10 other award-winning wines. The winery is open from 11 am to 5 p.m. everyday, and offers free wine tasting. It also has a deck where you can sit and enjoy the beautiful view of the blueberry farm and the Adirondack Mountains. The best in Vermont.
  Comments from a visitor on July 27, 2009: "I love it!!!! (Can you tell?) I almost didn't want to list it, because I feel like its my secret slice of heaven, but I also want to support them, and they do have enough to go around!"
• Sweet Roots Farm & Market - formerly The Charlotte Berry Farm - formerly The Charlotte Berry Farm - blueberries, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (Spring, black), strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, birthday parties
  4702 Ethan Allen Highway, Charlotte, VT 5445. Phone: 802-425-3652. Email: market@sweetrootsvt.com. Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 9am to 6pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard.
  Sweet Roots Farm & Market - formerly The Charlotte Berry Farm Facebook page. . Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Click here for their Facebook page. The Charlotte Berry Farm is a family friendly berry farm with a variety of berries including strawberries, raspberries, black raspberries, blueberries and pumpkins. Please come and visit the farm to pick-your-own berries, enjoy creemees made with farm fresh berries, enjoy the scenery and bring a camera to capture that precious photo of a child with berry juice all over his or her face! We would love to meet you, come on into our farm stand! (UPDATED: July 20, 2012, by a visitor)
  Comments from a visitor on July 20, 2012: "We stopped as we were driving through the area. We saw the sign and turned in to see a band playing and people dancing and having fun, playing games. I thought the orchard was in great condition, easily marked with the different kinds of berries. they also had delicious chocolate chip and blueberry cookies!! This is hours from our home but I would make a point to stop back again next season."
• Willow Hill Farm - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, blueberries,
  313 Hardscrabble Road, Milton, VT 5468. Phone: (802) 893-2963. Email: info@willowhillfarm.us. Open: Please phone ahead as hours vary. Directions: Coming from Main Street in Milton, turn onto East Road Make a left in 34 mile onto Hardscrabble Road Go 1.3 miles uphill and turn right into field. ; Our blueberry U-Pick is . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Willow Hill Farm Facebook page. . . Coming from Main Street in Milton, turn onto East Road Make a left in 3/4 mile onto Hardscrabble Road Go 1.3 miles uphill and turn right into field. ; Our blueberry U-Pick is open each year around mid-July thru August. We are certified organic for all crops! (UPDATED: July 14, 2018)

Essex County

• 102 Bleu - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, blueberries,
  1814 Route 102, Guildhall, VT 5905. Phone: (802) 473-2850. Email: robere328@gmail.com. Open: when the berries are ripe we are open till closed. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. 7 - Alternate Phone: (802) 323-4277. . We are certified organic for all crops! (ADDED: August 20, 2021)

Franklin County

• Liberty Hill Farm & Berries - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, U-pick and already picked
  651 Kendall Road, Franklin, VT 5457. Phone: (802) 272-3689. Email: lkmcintosh@comcast.net. Open: Typical season is from mid - July to mid - August but can vary year to year; Thursday through Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm; Please visit us at Liberty Hill Farm and Berries on Facebook for day - to - day updates. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, PayPal, Visa, MasterCard. Liberty Hill Farm & Berries Alternate Phone: (802) 505-8390. . From the corner of Route 105 and Route 236 in Sheldon, turn onto Route 236. In 0.2 miles, take a slight right turn onto Gilman Road. Drive 1.5 miles to our driveway on the right. You will see our logo on the mailbox and a sign by our driveway near the road. Typically blueberry season is mid-July through mid-August;. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Please note that was previously Vaillancourt Blueberries. (UPDATED: July 28, 2021) (ADDED: July 06, 2021)

Grand Isle County

• Allenholm Farm - Blueberries, raspberries, vegetables, pumpkins, apples
  111 South Street (but send mail to PO Box 300), South Hero, VT 5486. Phone: 802-372-5566. Email: apples@together.net. Open: Memorial Day weekend - December 24. Click here for a map and directions.
  Allenholm Farm Facebook page. . . Atwe grow about 20 varieties of apples. In the Fall we offer Pick Your Own, which is enjoyed by hundreds of families each year.facebook page
• Island Blueberries - Blueberries
  63 Adams School Road, Grand Isle, VT 5458. Phone: 802-372-5656. Click here for a map and directions. Island corner of Adams School Rd and Quaker Road. PYO from Mid-July to end of August. (UPDATED: May 06, 2018, JBS)
• R & J Farms - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, raspberries (black), Fresh eggs
  724 Bay Road, Alburgh, VT 5440. Phone: 802-796-3017. Email: judithtrem@yahoo.com. Open: early July through picking season, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 8 pm; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am-5pm . Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Alternate Phone: 802-324-6092. . We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. We do not have turkeys this year (2020) We have blueberries, raspberries, fresh eggs We plan to have tomatoes, grapes later in season We are happy to continue using organic practices for our complete operation And we produce solar energy and offset our carbon footprint. (UPDATED: July 09, 2020)

Lamoille County

• Pleasant Valley Blueberries - blueberries, restrooms
  1900 East Elmore Road, Wolcott, VT 5680. Phone: 802-888-5572. Email: fancisandamy7@myfairpoint.net. Open: Sunday to Saturday, from 8 am to 7 pm during harvest season, typically early July to late August. Directions: Located on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Pleasant Valley Blueberries . From Morrisville take route 15 go past bucks furniture in Wolcott take first right (school street)proceed 2 miles straight were . 2013 Blueberries: July 7 to August 20.
• Pure & Simple Organic Farm - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, blueberries, flowers,
  1375 Plot Road, Johnson, VT 5656. Phone: 802-635-7027. Email: sutts44@gmail.com. Directions: From Route 15 \(main street\) Johnson, turn over bridge by the art studio and continue up the hill past the college about 1.5 miles. Take the second left onto Plot Road which turns to dirt after almost a mile. Follow that another mile go through the intersection of Footbrook road, up the hill and as it levels out we are just past the red farmhouse on the left. You will see a long brown barn and Farm sign and lots of blueberries. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Pure & Simple Organic Farm . approximately July through August (please call to confirm opening/closing dates) and Monday to Saturday 8 am to 7 pm. From Route 15 (main street) Johnson, turn over bridge by the art studio and continue up the hill past the college about 1.5 miles. Take the second left onto Plot Road which turns to dirt after almost a mile. Follow that another mile go through the intersection of Footbrook road, up the hill and as it levels out we are just past the red farmhouse on the left. You will see a long brown barn and Farm sign and lots of blueberries. We are certified organic for all crops! We also offer some already picked, blue ribbon winning, Italian heirloom garlic. (ADDED: February 29, 2016)
• Stowe Hollow Nursery - blueberries,
  948 North Hollow Road, Stowe, VT 5672. Phone: 802-253-9671. Email: stoweartgallery@gmail.com. Open: When ripe, July - September, call for information; Honor system, so open 7 Days a Week. Directions: Route 100 No. or So. into Stowe. Across from the village church, take Stowe Hollow Road up and down the hill 2 miles to North Hollow Road on the left. 1 mile up, 948 sign post. Take the road on the right immediately past the 948, Putnam Forest Road. Barn is top of the hill on right. Park off road. Please respect our buildings, dogs and land. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Alternate Phone: 802-253-6007. . Certified NOFA Organic 4000 Highberry bushes of different varieties; Please call and listen to message regarding ripeness; July hopefully through September. We encourage schools, after-school or daycare programs. Bring the family for the day. Swimming on site with supervision. Teachers, parents and chaperones/supervisors for children. Park at the barn and do not block road. You pick 4 pints, get one free, or about $/pint (price may be out of date).
• Two Sisters Organic Farm - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, blueberries, currants (red), currants (black), picnic area you may bring your own food
  1375 Plot Road, Johnson, VT 5656. Phone: (802) 242-4588. Email: twosistersorganicfarm@gmail.com. Open: hours, days and dates. Directions: From MorrisvilleStowe, West on Route 15, entering Johnson, pass the Woolen Mills on right, turn next right \(Clay Hill\), continue up the hill past the University 1 mile. Take the 2nd left onto Plot Road which turns to dirt after 12 mile. Continue another 12 mile, go through the intersection of Footbrook road, up the hill and as it levels out we are just past the red farmhouse on the left. You will see a long brown barn and Farm sign and lots of blueberries. We are certified organic for all . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Two Sisters Organic Farm Facebook page. . . Season normally runs from mid - July through late August; in season Wednesday to Monday from 9 am to 6 pm; Closed Tuesdays; See website (scroll to bottom of home page) or call for exact opening/closing of season/hours. Click here for current open From Morrisville/Stowe, West on Route 15, entering Johnson, pass the Woolen Mills on right, turn next right (Clay Hill), continue up the hill past the University 1 mile. Take the 2nd left onto Plot Road which turns to dirt after 1/2 mile. Continue another 1/2 mile, go through the intersection of Footbrook road, up the hill and as it levels out we are just past the red farmhouse on the left. You will see a long brown barn and Farm sign and lots of blueberries. We are certified organic for all crops! Our berries are multi-year "Best in Class" winning at the county fair and we offer great views of the mountains and valley in a peaceful setting. We provide picking baskets with belts and carry home bags. Our motto is "You pick em, you weigh em, you pay em". We have a picnic table and shaded areas for hanging out or feel free to bring food and enjoy the hilltop breezes and views. (UPDATED: August 15, 2019)
• Waterman Orchards - blueberries, U-pick and already picked
  242 Vermont Route 15 West, Johnson, VT 5656. Phone: (802) 752-6955. Email: watermanorchards@gmail.com. Open: Wednesday to Sunday, from 9am to 6pm. Directions: The farm is located right on Vermont Route 15 just half a mile west of Johnson Village. Heading East from Jeffersonville, go about eight miles and when the speed limit drops to 35 miles per hour, look for the Waterman Orchards sign on the left. Heading West, go through the village of Johnson and about a half mile past the village, look for the Waterman Orchards sign on the right. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Waterman Orchards Facebook page. . Typical harvest season for the pyo blueberries is mid July to end of August. All fruit is grown only with organic practices. (UPDATED: May 06, 2018, JBS) (ADDED: April 01, 2017)

Orange County

• Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, blueberries, flowers, pumpkins, strawberries, porta-potties, picnic area, school tours
  225 Pavillion Rd, East Thetford, VT 5043. Phone: (802) 785-4737. Email: growing@cedarcirclefarm.org. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From I-91: Take Exit 14 for Thetford. Turn east on Route 113, and follow 1 mi. to end of road. Turn right on Route 5. After the gas station, bear left at the Cedar Circle sign onto Pavilion Road. The farmstand is 14 mi. on left, past the yellow house. | From NorwichHanover: Go north on Route 5, approximately 9 mi. After the large red barn on right, look for a VT road sign for Cedar Circle Farm. Turn right across railroad tracks onto Pavilion Road. The farm is approximately 34 mi. down, on right. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
  Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center Facebook page. . Strawberries: mid - June to early July, 8am to 5pm, Flowers: July to September, 9am to 6pm | Blueberries: late July and August, dawn to dusk | pm;kins: October, 9am to 6pm. From I-91: Take Exit 14 for Thetford. Turn east on Route 113, and follow 1 mi. to end of road. Turn right on Route 5. After the gas station, bear left at the Cedar Circle sign onto Pavilion Road. The farmstand is 1/4 mi. on left, past the yellow house. | From Norwich/Hanover: Go north on Route 5, approximately 9 mi. After the large red barn on right, look for a VT road sign for Cedar Circle Farm. Turn right across railroad tracks onto Pavilion Road. The farm is approximately 3/4 mi. down, on right. U-pick certified organic berries and flowers beginning in mid-June, blueberries and flowers in July, and pumpkins in the fall; Strawberries: 3 weeks, June into July; Blueberries: 3 weeks in July into August; Flowers: July-September; Pumpkins: October;. We are certified organic for all crops! (UPDATED: July 15, 2020) A visitor writes on July 06, 2013: "absolutely love it, has sandbox for kids and coffee cafe too. They offer organic farming, homemade items made in farmhouse kitchen, cooking/gardening classes, fathers day festival, strawberry festival, pumpkin festival and tomato festival "
• Eagle Peak Farm - ORGANIC, blueberries,
  3748 Eagle Peak Road, West Brookfield, VT 5060. Phone: (802) 565-7377. Email: kris.cameron.802@gmail.com. Open: 9am to 5 pm starting July 25th. Directions: Take Route 12 to Steele Hill Rd, half mile up turn left on Eagle Peak Rd, first house on the left. We are just 5 miles out of Northfield. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . . We use natural organic practices, and are subject to the NOP small quantity exemption. (ADDED: July 25, 2020)
• Four Corners Farm - Blueberries, strawberries
  306 Doe Hill Road, Newbury, VT 5061. Phone: 802-866-3342. Email: 4cornersfarm@4cornersfarm.com. Open: Everyday 9-6 in the summer 10-5 in the spring and fall Directions: 4 miles north of Bradford on Route 5. Directions: 4 miles north of Bradford on Route 5. . Click here for a map and directions.
  Four Corners Farm Facebook page. . . Everyday 9-6 in the summer 10-5 in the spring and fall
• Newbury Blueberry - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Turkeys, Fresh eggs
  1447 Wallace Hill Road, Newbury, VT 5051. Phone: 802-866-5912. Email: ellendserra@gmail.com. Open: Monday through Friday; Call for hours. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Blueberries start around July 1st and end around August 31. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. We also have chicken for sale. Turkey and chicken may be pre-ordered on our website. 100% chemical free blueberries Our 2 acre, 750 blueberry bush, field has never been exposed to any pesticides, herbicides or chemicals. For weed control we hand pull, prune and mow. All pests or insects are hand picked from the plants. We use only 100% organic fertilizers and soil amendments.
• Ward's Berry Farm - blueberries, raspberries
  223 Miller Pond Road, Thetford Center, VT 5075. Phone: 802-333-4113. Email: joe@vermont.com. Open: last week of July, call first. Click here for a map and directions. . Usually open U-pick .

Orleans County

• Blueberry Ridge - blueberries.
  3382 River Road, North Troy, VT 5859. Phone: 802-988-4702. Email: bluberry@earthlink.net. Open: late July through early October. Click here for a map and directions. . . Pick your own
• Breitmeyers Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, raspberries (black), rhubarb, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food, farm animals
  1217 Garven Hill Road, Greensboro Bend, VT 5842. Phone: (802) 533-2610. Email: kenb@myfairpoint.net. Open: Hours and availability of crops to pick varies considerably; please call or email for current availability and hours. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Breitmeyers Farm Alternate Phone: (802) 533-9390. . Berry picking typically begins the middle of July and runs through September. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. . We also offer for sale homemade jams, jellies, pickles, and a few handcrafted items such as quilts and baskets. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification.(UPDATED: May 14, 2019) (ADDED: May 11, 2015)
• Brown's Beautiful Blueberries - No pesticides are used blueberries,
  493 Coburn Hill Road, Craftsbury, VT 5827. Phone: 802 586-2202. Email: brownlovely1@gmail.com. Open: 9am to 5pm almost daily during the July and August season; We encourage people to call ahead for information. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Alternate Phone: 802 586-2843. . We do not use pesticides on the crops. is a summer tradition for locals and visitors perched on a hillside in the picturesque Northeast Kingdom. Our farm has been featured in photos and stories over the years and we take pride in our low-key approach and child-friendly environment.
• Glacial Lake Blueberries - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries,
  1179 Peene Hill Road, Westmore, VT 5822. Phone: 802-525-4069. Email: workinperkins14@yahoo.com. Open: July - October, 7 days a week;Self serve; 8 am to 5 Monday - Sunday. Directions: From the North end of Lake Willoughby take the left onto Peene Hill Road. We are on the left hand side of the road after the town forest. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. .
• Windswept Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, apples, pears, weddings and wedding parties, Christmas Trees, Maple Syrup
  2417 May Pond Road, Barton, VT 5822. Phone: 802 525 8849. Email: parkeadam@hotmail.com. Open: Any daylight hours, seven days a week. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Windswept Farm Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 802 525-8849. Fax: 802 525-8849. . We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. This is one of the highest farms in Vermont. Views stretch from Sugarbush Mountain Ski area, north to Mt Mansfield, Jay Peak and Mt Orford in Quebec. The farm is part of the Northeast Kingdom's working landscape and produces organically grown Christmas trees, pick-your-own apples, blueberries and pears, and pure Vermont maple syrup. Windswept Farm hosts weddings, reunions, retreats and special events for up to 350 guests. Unlimited camping space includes access to a wood-fired hot tub, swimming pond and large barbecue. The farm has dramatic views of the surrounding countryside, and surrounding fields offer multiple locations for ceremonies. A newly built barn can host a small wedding party or house a caterer for a larger wedding and there are several large level sites for setting up a rented tent. We are an organic farm for Christmas Trees, Maple Syrup, and pick-your-own berries & orchard. We are also a venue for weddings & events. Click here for a link to our Facebook page . The ONLY pyo crops offered are Blueberries, apples, pears. Our certified organic maple syrup is available in our farmstead, May through October. (UPDATED: July 22, 2022)

Washington County

• Bartlett Hill The Fruit Patch - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, elderberries, herbs or spices, raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (Spring, black), Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, U-pick and already picked, farm market
  113 Bartlett Rd, Plainfield, VT 5667. Phone: (802) 279-7327. Email: Bartletthillfruitpatch@gmail.com. Open: typically Mid July - August, call for availability and hours. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Venmo, PayPal. . . All sign-in info, payments, & extra picking supplies are stationed by our purple shed/ future farm store. Entry to the patch is through the opening in the field behind. Porch, barn, & home space are closed to public. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. We are a Trans & Queer owned you pick working towards being more accessible, because we desire for people of all ages, abilities, & identities to feel safe & valued picking at our farm. Bring own containers. Leave dogs home, no smoking or drinking on the farm. Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia or any other bigoted behavior won't be tolerated. We celebrate community & invest social change. Thank you for your support. Elderberries usually start in late August and go to the cedar waxwings get them. (UPDATED: July 20, 2021)
• Fruitlands Farmstand - Blueberries, raspberries
  506 Thistle Hill Road, Marshfield, VT 5658. Phone: 802-426-3889. Email: info@fruitlands.net. Open: July 1-November 1 for U Pick Sunday through Friday from 8 am to picked out time; Evenings by appointment. Click here for a map and directions. . . 1 mile above Route 2 at Marshfield Dam. . We provide pint basket and flats. We have been growing organic raspberries here at Fruitlands since the late 1970's. At present we have over 1,200' of neatly-trellised rows. We sell both PYO and custom picked. Our varieties are: Latham, Nova, Encore and Pollana. Our typical season begins in mid July and goes through August. We began growing organic blueberries here at Fruitlands in the mid 1980's. Presently we have 100 high-bush plants. We sell both PYO and custom picked. Our varieties are: Bluecrop, Patriot, Duke and Northland. Our season for blueberries is late July through mid September.
• Hartshorn Farm & Amy's Organic Flowers - blueberries, raspberries (red), strawberries,
  54 Quarry Road Route 100, Waitsfield, VT 5673. Phone: 802-279-8054. Email: davehartshorn@gmavt.net. Open: Monday through Sunday from 8am until dark; Not available during rain. Directions: From Route 89, take the Waterbury exit, take a right off the exit ramp and proceed through downtown Waterbury. Take a right at the sign for Waitsfield. Follow that road all the way until it intersects with Route 100. Take a right onto Route 100. The farm is about 12 a mile from that point on the right. Pass Small Dog Electronics on the left, and the Wilder Farm Inn. There are two farm stand buildings with red roofs. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Alternate Phone: 802-922-1832. . From Route 89, take the Waterbury exit, take a right off the exit ramp and proceed through downtown Waterbury. Take a right at the sign for Waitsfield. Follow that road all the way until it intersects with Route 100. Take a right onto Route 100. The farm is about 1/2 a mile from that point on the right. Pass Small Dog Electronics on the left, and the Wilder Farm Inn. There are two farm stand buildings with red roofs. We are also vendors at the Waitsfield Farmer's Market on Saturdays from 9am-1pm. We have an organic cut flower CSA, and a produce CSA. See our website for more details.
• Knoll Farm - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, blueberries, Fresh eggs, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises)
  700 Bragg Hill Road, Fayston, VT 5673. Phone: 802-496-5685. Email: helen@knollfarm.org. Open: Every day, from 8 am to 6 pm, July and August; Call or go to our website for picking conditions as we do close for ripening. Directions: Go to Waitsfield, Vermont on Route 100. Turn up Bragg Hill Road and we are 12 mile on the right. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Knoll Farm Facebook page. . Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Go to Waitsfield, Vermont on Route 100. Turn up Bragg Hill Road and we are 1/2 mile on the right. We are certified organic for all crops! Please leave your dog at home. Children are welcome but make sure you have enough adults along to supervise them should they get tired of picking before you do. Please honor the Vermont honor system, and take only what you pay for. (UPDATED: April 03, 2018)
• Taplin Hill Sugarworks - Uses natural growing practices, No pesticides are used, Blueberries, maple syrup
  131 Taplin Rd, Barre, VT 5641. Phone: (802) 249-0878. Email: thadblaisdell@icloud.com. Open: During blueberry season: Tuesday; 9 am to 5 Wednesday; 12 pm to 8 Thursday; 9 am to 5 Friday; 12 pm to 8 Saturday; 9 am to 5 Sunday; 9 am to 5 Closed on Mondays. Directions: See their website for directions. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check .
  Taplin Hill Sugarworks Facebook page. . . . Although we are not certified organic we do not use pesticides or herbicides. And we only use organic fertilizers. You will see us become certified in the future. pick your own crops, maple syrup, . (ADDED: July 30, 2022, Suggested by a visitor)A visitor writes on July 30, 2022: "Loved picking blueberries there. Would advise to come with cash (singles and fivers)."

 

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