Let's face it — berries you harvest yourself at pick-your-own fruit farms in Vermont just taste better. And knowing where they come from is a huge plus. Picking season is here, so we've gathered 19 pick-your-own fruit farms in Vermont that you will love.
The drive to these sprawling and verdant acreages is worth it because your life is about to get a whole lot sweeter!
1. Two Sisters Organic Farm, Johnson
Two Sisters has plump and delicious blueberries and other organic produce you're sure to love. Find the small parking area off of the road or take advantage of the street parking along the road. Picking baskets with belts are provided or feel free to bring your own. Be certain to check the fruit-picking dates before you go!
Berries, berries as far as the eye can see! In addition to the strawberry, blueberry, and raspberry picking, there are three convenient locations for yummy homemade goods, local Vermont products, and more.
3. Valley Dream Farm, Cambridge
If you are looking for certified organic produce, it is here at Valley Dream Farm Stand. The staff has been growing fresh produce for more than 25 years at this gorgeous farm, located directly beneath Vermont's highest peak.
4. The Apple Barn and Country Bake Shop, Bennington
Gather sweet strawberries and blueberries at the Apple Barn and Country Bake Shop. Don't miss a stop into the bake shop to try a famous mini-cider donut!
5. Merck Forest & Farmland Center, Rupert
The Merck Forest & Farmland Center is a wonderful place for a day-cation any time of the year. You will find friendly animals, 30 miles of hiking trails, camping spots, and more. Stop in when blueberries and raspberries are in season for an even sweeter visit.
6. Wildwood Berry Farm, East Dorset
It won't take long to fill your basket with these blue beauties. Pick as much as you are able — after all, you can freeze the extra and use them year-round in your favorite recipes. Blueberry picking is on another level at this pick-your-own farm in Vermont.
7. Mendon Mountain Orchards, Rutland
Apple picking season is fun. It’s quite unlike picking strawberries or fruits on bushes and children love it. Regardless of the season, fresh pies from this orchard are available year-round. The store and bakery are open daily. You'll love their famous third-generation original recipes.
Head to the River Berry Farm on the Lamoille River in Fairfax for all your fruit and veggie needs. The staff grows 50 acres of organic vegetables, three acres of strawberries, 1.5 acres of organic raspberries, and maintains 18,000 square feet of greenhouse right at the farm.
9. Boyd Family Farm, Wilmington
The Boyd Family Farm offers pre-picked and u-pick blueberries. So grab your buckets to fill up, folks! Also, enjoy the wonderful greenhouse for all your planting needs.
10. Sam Mazza's Farm, Colchester
From strawberry season to pumpkin season, this fun-filled spot is always a hit. The farm store is out of this world, with baked goods, crafts, fresh produce, and more. Be sure to bring a few quarters for food at the small petting zoo to feed the animals. They love it!
11. Allenholm Farm, South Hero
This seventh-generation farm is the oldest commercial apple orchard in the state. Here you can find homemade apple pies, maple creemees, and much more!
12. Dwight Miller Orchards, East Dummerston
This eighth-generation farm has organic apples, peaches, and blueberries for you to pick. If you are in a rush, they also have already-picked fruit for sale. You'll also find maple syrup, jams and jellies, fresh eggs, and pasture-raised pork. If your timing is just right, you'll find the incredible homemade pickles on the shelves in late August. But they don't stay there long!
13. Cherry Hill Farm, Springfield
You'll find some unusual surprises at this farm in Springfield. Red raspberries, sour cherries, red currants, pink currants, black raspberries, gooseberries, and black currants are all available. Just think of the possibilities!
14. Sunshine Valley Organic Berry Farm, Rochester
Not only is this one of the prettiest organic farms in the region, but it's also wildly delicious. You'll find blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries for sale. Don't pass on the real Vermont maple syrup and honey from the hive — all organic!
15. Champlain Orchards, Shoreham
If it's a variety you're looking for, head on over to Champlain Orchards. They grow more than 100 kinds of apples, 20 types of pears, 12 varieties of plums, 3 types of cherries, 16 kinds of peaches, and 6 varieties of nectarines. Save room for the crisp apple cider grown and hand-crafted on site.
Pick red and black currants, raspberries, mulberries, and blueberries at the Last Resort Farm. The farm stand sells certified organic seasonal produce, organic eggs, jams, and pickles year round.
17. Chandler Pond Farm, Wheelock
Pick-your-own strawberries and blueberries on this gorgeous farm. The maple syrup is made right from the trees and fresh eggs are available. Also, enjoy the friendly farm animals. It's a lovely picnic spot, too!
18. Adam's Berry Farm, Charlotte
Adam's has strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries available in the summer and fall. Don't miss their shop loaded with more goodies to make your mouth water.
19. Shelburne Orchards, Shelburne
This is one of the absolute prettiest spots in Vermont. Apples are the biggest bounty at Shelburne Orchards. During apple season (September and October) you can hop on a hayride after your picking! Peaches, plums, sour cherries, and table grapes are also grown and sold here. Be sure to try their apple cider doughnuts along with some fresh-pressed apple cider!
Hopefully you have tried at least one of these delightful farms to bring home some fresh produce. Believe it or not, there are many more pick-your-own farms in Vermont. After berry picking, why not cool down at one of these 11 epic swimming holes in Vermont?
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