Ever since I was a kid, early-mid June marked the occasion when we’d pack the family in the car for a day out in the sun picking strawberries in the fields out east on Long Island. My face, hands and clothing were stained pink and at the end of the day, we’d gather in the kitchen piling fresh, juicy berries on a toasted waffle with homemade whipped cream and powdered sugar. YUM! And come July, it's time for blueberries... and peaches in August... and of course pumpkins in the fall.
I’ve been carrying on this tradition with my kids for years -- just picking berries on the Connecticut side of the LI Sound. Here is a list of some places to go if you're looking forward to a pint or two of sun-ripened, sweet strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and more! Many also offer a pick-your-own option for other kinds of fruit well into fall. And most of these farms have a wide selection of fresh produce available for sale at their market/farm stands.
We recommend that you call ahead to the farm to confirm crop availability and exact picking times. Many places suggest reservations so be sure to click through to their site to learn more before heading out. Have fun and tag us in your photos! @mackiddanbury
Jones Family Farms, Shelton; 203-929-8425 **OPENS MAY 30, 2025 9AM-5PM**
- Strawberries and Blueberries
- Uses integrated pest management practices
Lyman Orchards, Middlefield; 860-349-6000 **NOW OPEN FOR STRAWBERRIES, 8-4:30PM**
- Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Peaches, Apples, Pears, etc.
- Also features a farm market with ice cream stand
March Farm, Bethlehem; 203 266-7721
- Cherries, Blueberries, Peaches, Apples
- Also features summer concerts, playground and farm store
Deeply Rooted Farms, Harwington; 860-921-3434
- Strawberries
- Offers extended season for berries through Fall!
Silverman’s Farm, Easton; (203) 261-3306
- Raspberries, blueberries, peaches, apples
- Also features an animal farm and country market
Evergreen Berry Farm, Watertown; (860) 274-0825
- Black Raspberries, Wild Flowers
- ORGANIC
- Also features homemade berry iced-teas, seltzers and frozen berry juice pops
Thompson-Finch Farm, Ancram, NY; 518-329-7578 **OPENS BEGINNING OF JUNE**
- Strawberries, Blueberries, Apples
- ORGANIC
Bishop Orchards, Guilford; (203) 453-2338 **OPENS MID-JUNE**
- Strawberries, Blueberries, Peaches, Raspberries, Pears, Apples, Pumpkins
- Also features a farm market, creamery and winery
Dondero Orchards, South Glastonbury; (860) 659-0294 **OPENS IN JUNE**
- Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries
- Also features farm market, farm dinners and craft fairs
Roses Berry Farm, South Glastonbury; 860-633-7467
- Blueberries, Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries
- Also features a Farm Stand, "Breakfast with a View" on Sundays and an AirBnB on the property!
Fishkill Farms, Hopewell Junction, NY; 845.897.4377 **OPENS JUNE 1**
- Strawberries (Organic), Cherries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Blackberries
- Make a reservation for pick-your-own
- Also features cider tastings and yoga classes
Maple Back Farm, Roxbury; 860-350-0772
- Pick-your-own blueberries
- Roadside market with a variety of farm products
Have a favorite pick-your-own farm that we missed? Please let us know!
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