You’ll Have Loads Of Fun At These 8 Pick-Your-Own Fruit Farms In Maine
There’s nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than juicy strawberries, blueberries and peaches! Maine has some of the best of these fruits and they can be found throughout the state if you’re willing to look around. While it’s easy to pull over to a fresh fruit stand, we love exploring farms and picking our own. These local farms will let you pick your own in Maine. Plus, you’ll have some fun doing it!
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Strawberry season is full and thriving and June. This is a great spot to find some of the juiciest. Alewive's Brook Farm is family owned and operated by folks who are also lobstermen! They're located at: 83 Old Ocean House Rd., Cape Elizabeth / (207) 799-7743
Kelly Orchards might best be known for apples, but they've got a great pick your own peach and blueberry operation as well. You'll need to wait a bit for the peaches - more like August. But, the fruit will be plenty juicy! You can also find them at the farmers markets in Sanford, Springvale, North Berwick and Kennebunk. They're located at: 82 Sanborn Rd., Acton / (207) 636-1601
Pietree is a mainstay in our fall apple picking plans, but did you know that they've also got wonderful strawerries and blueberries, too? Plan to spend a few hours here as you pick, eat and enjoy the incredible scenery. They're located at: 03 Waterford Rd., Sweden / (207) 647-9419
Estes is a beloved part of the local community and has been offering up perfectly ripened blueberries since 1954. They grow high bush blueberries their a pick-your-own operation runs from late July until late August. They're located at: 158 Waterman Rd., Buxton / (207) 929-5886
Libby and Son U-Picks is family owned and operated and they've been growing fruit in the area since the 1950s. Picking here always feels like an festival and there's usually some freshly backed delicacies for those who want a taste of the sweet life right away! They're located at: 86 Sawyer Mountain Rd., Limerick / (207) 793-4749
Head here to pick your own blueberries, raspberries and peaches at a beautiful 75-acre hilltop farm in Lebanon. They've got eleven different varieties of blueberries, ripe from mid-July through Labor Day. They're located at: 33 Colburn Way, Lebanon / (207) 457-1435
Dole's offers a variety of fruit grown fresh in Maine. Time your visit right and you'll find perfect strawberries, tart cherries and raspberries. Visit in the fall for apples and pears. They're located at: 187 Doles Ridge Rd., Limington / (207) 793-4409
This is another wonderful option for robust strawberries. Because they're careful to only allow the best berries to be picked, opening days and hours can vary. Be sure to give them a call to check in advance. They're located at: 269 County Rd., Gorham / (207) 839-4667
You should always get in touch with the farm before going for a you-pick day since availability depends on ripeness, which can vary depending on the farm and season. As a general rule, availability of fruit is:
Strawberries // mid-June to mid-July
Tart Cherries // early/mid-July to mid/late-July
Raspberries // mid-July to mid-August & early-September to early-October
Blueberries // mid-July to mid/late-August
Pears // late-August
Apples // Labor Day weekend
Plums // late-September
For a comprehensive list of pick-your-own farms in Maine, check out this informative website that has farms, offerings and address separated by region.
Another great way to find local fresh fruits and veggies is at this epic farmer’s market. It’s been around for ages and you’ll find almost anything you want!
Michelle has lived in many places, but counts Maine as one of the best. In addition to the smell of ocean water in the air on rainy days in Portland, she loves puppies, photography, funny people, the Maine Red Claws, traveling, fresh tomatoes, Cambodia and filling out forms. For questions, comments and inquiries please email: [email protected]
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