2025 Northeastern Washington State Pear U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Pear U-Pick Orchards in Northeastern Washington State in 2025, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for pears that we know of in this area.

Not all areas of a state have pears 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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Spokane County

• Beck's Harvest House and Orchard - U-Pick raspberries, cherries, peaches, pears, apricots, rhubarb and apples, Farm Market, Restaurant & Bakery.
  9919 E Greenbluff Road, Colbert, WA 99005. Phone: 509-238-6970. Email: info@greenblufffarms.com. Open: daily, see their website or call for current hours and crop availability. Directions: See their website or call for directions.We grow over 100 Varieties of Fruit for U-PICK or picked! Green Bluff\\\'s Market for Klicker Strawberries. Wines, Gifts, Gourmet Foods, Cider, Festivals & Special Events. Home of FRIENDLY FAMILY FARM FUN! Are you looking for something fun for the entire family? Picking your own fruit is a wonderful activity that everyone can enjoy. Walking outdoors, breathing in the farm fresh air and taking in the sights and sounds of the farm is like a - truncated. Click here for a map and directions.
  Beck's Harvest House and Orchard Facebook page. We grow over 100 Varieties of Fruit for U-PICK or picked! Green Bluff's Market for Klicker Strawberries. Wines, Gifts, Gourmet Foods, Cider, Festivals & Special Events. Home of FRIENDLY FAMILY FARM FUN! Are you looking for something fun for the entire family? Picking your own fruit is a wonderful activity that everyone can enjoy. Walking outdoors, breathing in the farm fresh air and taking in the sights and sounds of the farm is like a little vacation away from your regular routine. We offer U-Pick raspberries, cherries, peaches, pears, apricots, rhubarb and of course apples. In the fall we offer a tours of the orchard in our Country Limo. . If you haven't seen the country limo before, it will definitely put a smile on your face as you enjoy a ride through our beautiful orchards with our Fruit Picking Expert that will teach you everything you ever wanted to know about the different types of fruit, how to pick them, the best place to pick them and which fruit make the best pies, jams et..
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• Bountiful Countryside Orchard - 2025 assumed permanently closed, cherries, apricots, plums, pears, apples, pumpkins, gourds, picnic area
  17425 N. Sands Road, Mead, WA . Phone: (509) 238-4803. Open: permanently closed. Directions: Call for directions. Cherries \\(Bing, Rainier, Lambert, Pie\\), apricots, plums \\(Red, Italian\\), pears \\(Bartlett, Asian\\), apples \\(Translucent, Gala, Red and Golden Delicious, McIntosh, Jonathan, Macoun, Spartan, Winter Banana, Liberty\\). Peaches were planted last year. White pumpkins and a variety of gourds are being added this year. Bring your lunch, family and friends and sit under an apple tree to watch the sunset. . Click here for a map and directions.
  Bountiful Countryside Orchard Facebook page. Cherries (Bing, Rainier, Lambert, Pie), apricots, plums (Red, Italian), pears (Bartlett, Asian), apples (Translucent, Gala, Red and Golden Delicious, McIntosh, Jonathan, Macoun, Spartan, Winter Banana, Liberty). Peaches were planted last year. White pumpkins and a variety of gourds are being added this year. Bring your lunch, family and friends and sit under an apple tree to watch the sunset. . formerly Sundown Brown's Place.
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• Cherryshack Orchard - U-Pick and Picked cherries, apricots, apples, pears, picnic tables
  8709 E. Green Bluff Road, Colbert, WA 99005. Phone: (509) 238-9183. Open: call for current hours and crop availability. Directions: Call for directions. Varieties: cherries \\(Bing, Rainier, Lambert, Pie\\); apricots \\(Tilton and Perfection\\); apples \\(18 plus varieties from early to late season\\); pears \\(Bartlett and d\\\'Anjou\\). Garden fresh vegetables, fresh pressed cider, local honey, jams, home-baked goods, stoneware and wheel thrown pottery. Come browse our little Red Orchard Store! Picnic tables for your enjoyment. Apparently, . Click here for a map and directions.
  Cherryshack Orchard Facebook page. Varieties: cherries (Bing, Rainier, Lambert, Pie); apricots (Tilton and Perfection); apples (18 plus varieties from early to late season); pears (Bartlett and d'Anjou). Garden fresh vegetables, fresh pressed cider, local honey, jams, home-baked goods, stoneware and wheel thrown pottery. Come browse our little Red Orchard Store! Picnic tables for your enjoyment. Apparently, purchased Smith's Hilltop Orchard U-Pick (UPDATED: May 11, 2025, JBS)
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• Green Bluff High Country Orchard - U-Pick and picked Cherries, Peaches, Raspberries, Apples, Apricots and Pears, Weddings
  8518 E. Green Bluff Road, Colbert, WA 99005. Phone: (509) 238-9545. Open: see their website or call for current hours and crop availability. Directions: See their website or call for directions. The Big Red Barn with Country Charm. Joe and JoAnne Smatlan welcome you to their orchard and country store - gifts, antiques and decor U-pick and prepicked local produce. Enjoy unique gourmet lunches, fresh baked piespastries, ice cream and espresso treats. Bring a group for a special farm experience - company, family or church celebrations. Click here for a map and directions.
  Green Bluff High Country Orchard Facebook page. The Big Red Barn with Country Charm. Joe and JoAnne Smatlan welcome you to their orchard and country store - gifts, antiques and decor U-pick and prepicked local produce. Enjoy unique gourmet lunches, fresh baked pies/pastries, ice cream and espresso treats. Bring a group for a special farm experience - company, family or church celebrations. . (UPDATED: May 11, 2025, JBS)
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Pear

Pear Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

pears, also known as serviceberries or Juneberries, are delicious and nutritious berries native to North America, mostly in the western Canada and northwestern U.S. . These small blue-purple berries grow on shrubs or small trees and have a unique flavor that is often described as a combination of blueberries, raspberries, and almonds. Here's what you need to know about pears, how to use them, when to harvest them, and how to do it:

Flavor and Uses:

pears have a pleasantly sweet and slightly tart taste, making them a versatile ingredient in various culinary creations. They can be enjoyed fresh, added to fruit salads, used in baked goods such as pies, muffins, and tarts, or even incorporated into jams, jellies, and sauces. pear berries also freeze well. They can be substituted for blueberries in recipes.

If you're looking for great, easy to follow recipes to make jam, jelly, freeze or make pear pie from Saksatoons / Juneberries, see these pages:

• How to make pear jam
• How to freeze pears
• World's best and easiest pear pie
• How to Can pears
• How to make pear jelly
• How to make and can pear syrup
• How to make home-canned pear pie filling to use later
• pear buckle coffee cake: illustrated directions for this great crumb-topping pear coffee cake

Harvesting Season:

The exact timing of pear berry harvest can vary depending on your location and climate, but it generally occurs in the summer months. In most regions, you can expect to start harvesting pears from late June to early August. Keep an eye on the berries as they ripen to determine the best time for harvesting.

Determining Ripeness:

Ripe pear berries are plump, firm, and have a deep purple-blue color. They should come off the plant easily when gently pulled or twisted. Look for berries that have a uniform color and avoid those that are still green or red. Taste a few berries to ensure they have reached the desired sweetness before harvesting the entire crop.

How to pick or harvest:

To harvest pear berries, simply hold the branch beneath the cluster of ripe berries and gently pluck them off with your fingers. It's best to place a container or basket beneath the branch to catch the berries as they fall.

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.

Be careful not to squeeze or crush the berries while harvesting to maintain their shape and quality.

Handling and Storage:

Handle pear berries with care as they are delicate and can bruise easily. After harvesting, sort through the berries and remove any damaged or overripe ones. Store the freshly picked berries in a shallow container, preferably in a single layer, to prevent crushing and allow for proper airflow. Refrigerate the berries and consume them within a few days for optimal freshness. If you have an abundant harvest, consider freezing the berries for longer-term storage.

• 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 pears in the refrigerator as soon as you get them home, without washing them, in a covered bowl or storage container. If refrigerated, fresh-picked pears 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 pears 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.

 

 

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
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• Wholesale food sources
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