Eastern Connecticut U-Pick farms: Find a pick your own farm near you in Eastern Connecticut for fruit, vegetables, pumpkins, organic foods,local produce and more!

Find a local pick your own farm here!

Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Eastern Connecticut? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Eastern Connecticut, sorted by county. Those that offer organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name (see "What does Organic mean?"). The U-pick crops they offer follow the name of the farm. To search the page for a specific crop, use Ctrl-F (or on an ipad or Mac, use their "search on this page" function) If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined; click on it and it will open their website. If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!

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New! Road tripping and camping is a great way to have a fun, safe and inexpensive family trip. The national and state parks and monuments are open, and campgrounds usually cost between $10 and $40 per night. September to November is the best camping weather. See our new website Road Tripping and Camping.com for tips, tricks, guides, checklists and info about parks, monuments and other places to visit.

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Note: Beware the copycat websites like the one that stole our name and uses .farm extension: they copied my work and do NOT even update the info! I make updates EVERY day. They use tech tricks to get higher rankings, but have many more inaccuracies and out-dated info. Obviously, I cannot check every farm every day, but I do check as many as I can every day, and respond to all requests. They don't. Don't support the scammers!

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! And if you know of any farms I missed and want to add a farm, please let me know! I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know! This website is supported by purchases you make through the links to products on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This allows me to continue to maintain the website and make improvements!

What's in season in December 2024, and other timely information:

Notes for December 2024: Crop growth is slowing down, except for Christmas tree farms and if you live in southern California, southern Texas, Florida or along the Gulf coast where citrus are starting, and believe it or not, the blueberry and strawberry season in those areas is about to begin. See your state harvest calendar . This year, much of the country is still seeing mild weather, so lettuce, peas, broccoli, cabbage and other greens are thriving. And this is a good time to get a canner and learn how to preserve foods for the winter, like canning some applesauce, apple butter or jam, which make great gifts. As do your own homemade specialty liqueurs! How about homemade cranberry sauce or a pumpkin pie made from a real pumpkin for the holidays? See our comprehensive list of easy home canning, jam and jelly making, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search. A fun winter activity is to make your own ice cream, even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me!

Valentine's Day - February 14 - See this website for Valentines Day history, facts and Amazon's top picks for fast, easy, inexpensive gifts for the man, woman or children in your life!

Easter will be April 4, 2021 - if you want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt!

Children's Consignment Sales occur in both the Spring and Fall See our companion website to find a local community or church kid's consignment sale!

Eastern Connecticut U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2024, by county

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New London County

Avery's Tree Farm - PYO red raspberries
28 Ward Lane, North Franklin, CT 06254. Phone: (860) 642-6844. Email: avegtng@aol.com. Directions: From Route 32 in Franklin, turn onto Pleasure Hill then left onto Ward Lane. Open: Late August through October from 7am to 7pm. We supply containers! Call starting August 1st for picking conditions.
A visitor writes the following update on September 4, 2008: "Yes, we will be open starting this Friday 9/5. every day 7-dark, pints are $2.50, we supply the containers,. We work on the honor system. Take rte 32 to Pleasure Hill Rd to Ward Lane in Franklin. "
Blueberry Intervale - Certified Organic, blueberries
23 Route 165, Preston, CT 06365. Phone: 860-949-3654. Phone: 860-885-1560. Email: intervale@sbcglobal.net. Open: see their Facebook page. Our blueberries are 100 % organic. Pick your own or buy already picked.
We also sell baked goods made daily & jam. We have blueberries we sell at the stand or PYO blueberries. The field is a gorgeous spot secluded and private that mixes with nature. A nice relaxing PYO experience.
Farm on Fowler - blueberries, garlic
115 Fowler Road, North Stonington, CT 06359. Phone: 860-912-5760. Email: ladybugsdesign01@gmail.. Open: See their website. Directions: from Route 1-95 exit 92 follow green tree signs. Click here for a map and directions. Friday, Saturday and Sundays 9 am to 4:30 pm Closed Monday thru Thursday; . Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard. The Farm on Fowler is a small farm located in North Stonington, CT. Currently offering seasonal items such as pick your own blueberries and garlic.. In addition to the farm items we offer wedding and event/floral service as well. From conceptual design to flawless execution at Ladybug Designs our only goal is to make your day beautiful. We are available by appointment only, Should you like to contact us please drop us a line . We do our best to reply to all inquiries within a 24 hour time frame. Please check out our Facebook page for relavent dates and times for farm items.
Christmas tree varieties:
You Choose and We cut varieties: Balsam Fir, Blue Spruce, Fraser Fir, White Spruce.
(ADDED: December 06, 2016, JBS)
Comments from a visitor on December 11, 2009: "The directions to follow the 'Green Tree signs' were not correct. We took exit 92 off 95 North and saw no Green Tree signs. This causes an acute safety problem because you are allowed a right or left turn at the bottom of this exit. If you don't see these signs you are in trouble. We took a left and didn't see any green tree signs all the way to the traffic circle either.
Grant's Berry Patch - Strawberries, raspberries and blueberries, corn maze, pumpkin patch
188 Mell Road, Lisbon, CT 06351. Phone: 860-376-5625. Email: grantsberrypatch@att.net. Open: call for hours. Payment: cash or check. Grant's Berry Patch is a family farm located in Lisbon, Connecticut that specializes in Pick-Your-Own Strawberries, Blueberries, and Raspberries, along with tomatoes and other seasonable vegetables and what our customers refer to as "the best sweet corn there is". Grant's Berry Patch Facebook page. Chris started Grant's Berry Patch in 1997 with just 1 acre of Strawberries, then over the years added Blueberries, raspberries, and pumpkins for PYO. There is also a large variety of Summer and Fall vegetables including but not limited to, two of his most sought after crops, Sweet Corn and tomatoes.
Holmberg Orchards - apples, pears, pumpkins, peaches, raspberries, blueberries, Farm market, winery
12 Orchard Drive, Route 12, Gales Ferry, CT 06335. Phone: (860) 464-7107. Email: holmorch@aol.. Open: daily. We begin our picking season with blueberries in early July, Call for seasonal hours, Farm Market open daily 9 am to 6 pm year-round, featuring our native fruits, vegetables, cider, pies, flowers, plants & seasonal items. Holmberg Orchards and Winery Facebook page. PYO apples, peaches, pears, blueberries, raspberries, pumpkins, cut flowers. Bakery & farm winery on site. We also offer peaches, raspberries, and grape tomatoes beginning around the 1st of August. Summer apples and pears are just around the corner, opening in mid-August. By late August, we've added sun-kissed nectarines as well. Don't forget the pumpkins in late September, and our multitude of fall's bounties, including squash, gourds, Indian corn, hay bales, cornstalks and mums. Holmberg Orchards' offers our customers a gourmet, specialty food shop that retains its agricultural roots and charm locally in Gales Ferry, CT. We are stocked fresh daily with the best fruits and vegetables that modern agriculture has to offer and our bakers toil early each morning at our in-house bakery to provide the freshest baked goods.
Old Fitch Farm Vineyard - grapes, U-pick and already picked, picnic area
83 Fitchville Road, Bozrah, CT 06334. Phone: 860 8890260. Alternate Phone: 860-889-3748. Fax: 860-889-3748. Email: fitchclaremont@yahoo.com. Open: UPDATE for 2021, Their website and Facebook page are gone, so I assume they have closed permanently. If you know anything for sure, please write me, their last reported hours were Sunday through Saturday during harvest season at times by appointment. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Wine Grapes and juices available September through January. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard. Wine making instructions available to those buying wine grapes or juices. The B&B runs a wine making and tasting course Sundays after breakfast for all guests.
Priam Vineyards - Fresh wine grapes, venue for weddings
11 Shailor Hill Road, Colchester, CT 06415. Phone: (860) 267-8520. Fax: (860) 267-8715. Email: priamvineyards@sbcglobal.net. Crop availability: during harvest season Labor Day to October; Call for information. Farmers Market Fridaysfrom 3 pm to 6 pm, July 7th to October featuring local flowers, fruits, vegetables, herbs, maple syrup, baked goods & seafood. Priam Vineyards Facebook page. Fresh wine grapes during harvest season, Sept.-Oct. Wine tasting /Winery tasting available Friday to Sunday, from 11am to 5pm Mar.-Dec., for a fee. The 40-acre farm has 25 acres of grapes with a breathtaking 35-mile view.
Scott's Yankee Farmer - Apples, Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Peaches, Nectarines, Blackberries, Pumpkins, corn maze, farm market, porta-potties are available, restrooms, school tours
436 Boston Post Road Route 1, East Lyme, CT 06333. Phone: 860-739-5209. Email: info@scottsyankeefarmer.net. Open: Store Hours: Everyday 9 am to 6 pm, Pick Your Own Hours: Weekends+Holidays: 10 am to 5 pm Weekdays: 11 am to 5 pm, Our pick your own will be closed until labor day weekend, reservations will be required. Directions: From Interstate 95 going North, take exit 71, Four Mile River Road. At the end of ramp, go right. Follow Four Mile River Road to the end. Take a right onto Boston Post Road. We are located 1 1/2 miles on the right. From Interstate 95 going South, take exit 75, Route 1. Continue straight off the exit to the first traffic light. Continue straight through the traffic light and go 2 1/2 miles. We are located on the left. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. No pets allowed in Pick Your Own area Farm grown fruits and vegetables, jams, honey, apple cider, Indian corn, gourds, mums Corn Maze open late August to November 2. Strawberries 6/10-7/4, Raspberries 7/4-7/25, Blueberries 7/10-8/20, Peaches & Nectarines 8/5-9/10, Blackberries Mid August-Mid September, Apples Labor Day Weekend - 10/25, Pumpkins 9/20-10/28. We also have both kinds of pumpkin patches corn maze wagon rides. Donuts on weekends from June-November. Farm stand open April- December 31 9-5:30 with pumpkins, jams, local honey, indian corn, gourds, mums and apple cider.
Terra Firma Farm (CSA) - Flowers, strawberries, beans, and sugar snap peas
330 Al Harvey Road, Stonington, CT 06378. Phone: 860-535-8171. Email: info@terrafirmafarm.org. This is a "CSA", which means you must join ($400 per year in 2007) to be able to pick - you may be able to visit the animals for an admission fee. They harvest most of what's contained within a share, members are encouraged to get their hands dirty, with a variety of "u-pick" items. Flowers, strawberries, beans, and sugar snap peas are just some of the examples of u-pick items that they offer. Terra Firma Farm was created to establish a working farm and educational academy for the communities of Southeastern Connecticut. Terra Firma Farm Facebook page. We hope to provide a unique opportunity for educational, personal, and physical development in order to enrich classroom curriculum, enhance awareness, foster an informed compassion, and evoke the desire to become an agent of change in our troubled and chaotic society. The farm includes Dexter cows; laying hens & their roosters; goats & their kids; a breeding pair of turkeys; miniature donkeys and Tamworth pigs. Aside from the animals we have vegetable, community and children's gardens; and exceptional year-round educational programs. Whether participating in educational programs or volunteer farm days, or simply stopping by, everyone is welcome to take part in the life of Terra Firma Farm and learn the importance of the local agriculture & community.
West Green Farm Orchard and Dairy - apples, dairy
119 West Town Street, Lebanon, CT 06249. Phone: 860-642-6745. Email: StevePreli@Westgreenfarm.com. Open: Pick-your-own apples during the summer and fall for select fruit crops. Call ahead or visit their website or West Green Farm Orchard and Dairy Facebook page for picking information. Directions: Located along the mile long Historic Lebanon Green. Their farm store is in a refurbished 18th century barn. Typically closed during the winter months, re-open in June. CSA with fruit and vegetables grown here on the farm. Full & half shares available. Contact us today to reserve your share. Raw Milk Herd Shares:
A weekly supply of Fresh Raw Jersey Milk. A powerful nutrient dense food full of living health. My family grew up on it, drinking raw milk for health reasons and we continue to drink it today. If you have health/gut issues or eczema raw milk may help you too. It did for us.
Whittles Willow Spring Farm - apples, pumpkins.
1030 Noank Ledyard Road, Mystic, CT 06355. Phone: (860) 536-3083. Open: July to October. Directions: From exit 89 off I-95, go right on Sandy Hollow Road, 1 mile, bear right on Noank Ledyard Road, farm 1/2 mi. on right. Whittle's has pick-your-own pumpkins in the fields and pick-your-own apples, and a farm market with sweet corn and other produce. (UPDATED: May 31, 2014, from the CT website)

Windham County

18th Century Purity Farm At The Hall Homestead - apples,
156 Plainfield Pine Road, Plainfield, CT 06354. Phone: (860) 564-8733. Email: pauldesrochers.46@gmail.com. Open: PYO hours are September, October and November on Saturdays from 1 pm to 6 pm; Other hours by appointment. 73 Varieties of heirloom apples are available. PYO apples grown with organic methods (not certified). Many heirloom apples available. Pet friendly.
Assawaga Farm - herbs, flowers, farmstand
626 Providence Pike, Putnam, CT 06260. Phone: (347) 693-3492. Alternate phone: (203) 997-7536. Email: assawagafarm@gmail.com. Open: They are planning a pick-your-own herb and flower area starting summer 2022. Assawaga Farm is a small, diversified vegetable farm specializing in Japanese varieties of vegetables and herbs.
Buell's Orchard - apples, blueberries, peaches, pumpkins, strawberries, Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises, U-pick and already picked, gift shop, porta-potties are available, school tours
108 Crystal Pond Road, Eastford, CT 06242. Phone: 860-974-1150. Email: information@buellsorchard.com. Open: Strawberries: Monday to Saturday, from 8am to Noon, Monday AND Thursday from 6pm to 8pm Blueberries and Peaches: Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm, Saturday from 8am to 3pm Apples and Pumpkins: Monday to Saturday, from 8am to 5pm, Sunday from 1pm to 5pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: June Blueberries: Mid-July to Mid-August Peaches: Early August to Early September Apples: Labor Day to Halloween Pumpkins: October. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. Strawberries -June
Blueberries - Mid-July through August
Peaches - Early August into September
Apples - Labor Day through late October
Pumpkins - Late September through Halloween
Opening and Closing dates for each of our fruits are up to the whim of Nature--check with us to be sure we're open!
BZ Berry Farm LLC - blueberries, currants (red), currants (black), gooseberries, restrooms
218 Calvin French Road, Sterling, CT 06377. Phone: (860) 774-0177. Alternate Phone: (781) 962-8725. Email: bzberryfarm@gmail.com. Open: Wednesday to Sunday, from 8:30 am to 3 pm; Early July to early September; Closed Monday and Tuesday. Directions: Located on Calvin French Road close to the state line in Sterling. If coming from the west take CT-395 and then the CT Turnpike. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. PYO Beach plum available. Typical dates (obviously it may vary) PYO blueberries from mid July to October; PYO red & black currents from July into August. New owners in 2020, previously called Tikkanen's Berry Farm(ADDED: July 07, 2020)
Chaplin Farms LLC - PYO peaches, apples, pumpkins, and Christmas trees.
392 Hampton Road, Chaplin, CT 06235. Phone: 860-455-1100. Open: daily from 10 am to 6, June-December. Over 15 apple varieties including Macoun and Mutsu.
DeFazio Orchard and Greenhouses - apples, blueberries, peaches, pumpkins, corn maze,
1393 North Road, Dayville, CT 06241. Phone: 860-774-3799. Email: defazioorchardandgreenhouses@gmail.com. Open: 7 days a week from 9 am to 6 pm. DeFazio Orchard and Greenhouses is a family owned farm growing fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers. We also offer variety of Pick-Your-Own fruits seasonally. Pick your own apples, pumpkins and our corn maze are all available from 9:30 to 5 all weekend long!
No reservations needed for picking ! pick your own peaches 7 days a week! Yellow and white are both available to pick!
Fort Hill Farms - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, lavender, corn maze, prepicked produce, restrooms, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties
260 Quaddick Road, Thompson, CT 06277. Phone: 860-923-3439. Email: herrootsrundeep@quintessentialgardens.com. Open: Daily 8 to 6; call if inclement weather; See their website. Directions: I-395, exit 99, go East exactly 2 mi. Farm on left can't be missed! From RI, take 44W to Pulaski Road, straight thru stop sign, go 1 1/2 mi. Farm on right.Destination farm offering seasonal diversity. Over 70 gardens to stroll. PYO lavender, blueberries & pumpkins. PYO The Farmer's Cow ice cream flavors, milk, cider. Visit our corn mazes. Corn maze from AUGUST 21st to OCTOBER 31st. Come walk through our educational corn maze. We pride ourselves on having a challenging maze - but not frustrating! Starting in September, enjoy the corn maze at night under the stars and moon on our FLASHLIGHT NIGHTS. Remember to dress warmly as it gets cold when the sun goes down. Fort Hill Farms Facebook page. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. The Farmer's Cow ice cream flavors, milk, cider.
Harmony Farm - Blueberries, Gift Shop, Restrooms
294 Bedlam Road, Chaplin, CT 06235. Phone : 860-445-0200. Email : slaume@yahoo.com. Open: See their website. Directions : Follow signs from Route 6, Route 198, Route 195, or Route 89 to Bedlam 4 corners in Chaplin. Blueberry Picking Season begins the first week of July through Labor Day Weekend. Picking Hours
July: Access from Howard Lane off Saw Mill Road, No. Scituate, RI 02857
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8 Am to 7 Pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 8 Am to 5 Pm; Tuesday is Closed.
Hours also depend on the weather. For example a steady rain, lightning storms, or extreme heat (95+degrees) may close the farm. Please call if there is a question of weather.
High Springs Orchard - PYO blueberries, peaches, apples.
47 Dividend Road, Woodstock, CT 06281. Phone: 860-315-7567. Alternate Phone: 860-993-4732. Open: June-December on Tues-Sun 10 am to 5 pm; Closed Mondays. Country store offers farm fresh vegetables, jams, jellies, cider, famous Grandma Miller pies. Enjoy family atmosphere. Call ahead for picking hours. Our country barn offers pick-your-own blueberries, peaches, apples (July-mid Oct). Variety of bagged apples, 100% All Natural Cider (not concentrate Sept-Dec), pies, Vermont cheese, jams, seasonal vegetables, pumpkins, unique locally made crafts.
Horse Listeners Orchard - 2024 permanently closed
317 Bebbington Rd, Ashford, CT 06278. Email: matthewcouzens@sbcglobal.net. Open:UPDATE for 2024: They are permanently closed
Lapsley Orchard - pumpkins, apples, blueberries,
403 Orchard Hill Road, Rte 169, Pomfret Center, CT 06259. Phone: (860) 928-9186. Email: info@lapsleyorchard.com. Open: daily beginning in mid-July from 10 AM to 6 PM through December 24th. We begin the harvest season with peaches, PYO blueberries and a wide variety of vegetables. In the fall we have PYO apples and pumpkins and all you fall decorating needs. We have horse drawn wagon rides every Sunday in September and October from 12:00-4:00. Retail stand set on a 200-acre farm. Our orchards grow 50 kinds of apples, peaches, and pears. Our own cider available. Our gardens grow everything possible for the area. We offer a fall festival every Columbus Day weekend. We also have PYO starting August 1, PYO apples starting September 1st and PYO pumpkins starting October 1. Lapsley Orchard Facebook page.
Oak Haven Farm - Blueberries, Apples, pumpkins, honey from hives on the farm
113 Khourie Road, Scotland, CT 06264. Phone: (860) 456-3333. Fax: (860) 423-7899. Email: lmsmith@snet.net.
Crop availability: Blueberries available in July 4th-31st. Apples, pumpkins, & gourds available starting Labor Day.
Palazzi Orchard - pumpkins, apples, Peaches, vegetables, flowers, raspberries and grapes, hayrides
1393 North Road, East Killingly, CT 06243. Phone: (860) 774-4363. Bring your family to one of Connecticut's highest hills. Spectacular four state view. 20 varieties of PYO apples. Open: 7 days all Fall, daily 9:30am to 5:30pm. Free weekend hayrides. Peaches in August.
Raspberry Knoll Farm - Uses integrated pest management practices, blueberries, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (Autumn, yellow), strawberries, U-pick and already picked, farm market, porta-potties are available
163 North Windham Rd, North Windham, CT 06256. Phone: 860-786-7486. Open: June 1 to September 11, 2016 Tuesday and Wednesday 9 am to 5 pm; Thursday 9 am to 6 pm; Friday 9 am to 5 pm; Saturday 8:30 to 5 pm; Sunday 9 am to 5 pm; Closed Monday. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Strawberry season is the month of June, Raspberries July to September 11, Blueberries July to mid-August. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. We use integrated pest management practices. (UPDATED: June 20, 2016)
Rock Spring Farm - permanently closed
Scotland, CT 06247. UPDATE: June 22, 2021: The owner tells me they are now permanently closed
Shashok's Orchard - Pumpkins, peaches
Route 6, Chaplin, CT 06235. Phone: (860) 455-0297. PYO peaches, pumpkins. Free hayrides September - October. Farm store open daily. Fruit, vegetables, cider, cut and dried flowers, floral arrangements.
A visitor writes on September 22, 2013: "no longer has apple picking"
Woodstock Orchards LLC - pumpkins, apples, blueberries, vegetables
494 Route 169, Woodstock, CT 06281. Phone: (860) 928-2225. Email: woodstockorchards@snet.net. Open: PYO blueberries July 15 to September 1; PYO apples September 2 thru October 19, Pick Your Own Blueberries each year beginning mid July through the month of August, Pick Your Own Apples each year right after Labor Day weekend through mid October. "Pick Your Own Apples" are sold by the bag. We offer a 1/2 bushel and peck size bags for you to pick into. Signage at the Orchard will direct you as to where to purchase the bags (retail barn or drive up into the field).Woodstock Orchards Facebook page. Varieties offered in Pick Your Own are: Macintosh, Cortland, Empire, Macoun, Jonagold, Red Delicious, Ida Red, Fuji, Cameo and Russett. Retail Farm Stand open August 1 thru May, 9 am to 6 pm every day with our own apples, peaches, blueberries, vegetables, pumpkins and our fresh sweet apple cider along with honey, maple syrup, jams, jellies and Vermont cheese. Farm retail stand selling our own apples, peaches, blueberries, pears, vegetables, mums, pumpkins, & sweet cider along with local honey & maple syrup. PYO blueberries & apples Open Aug-May 9 am to 6 pm.