Northwest Arkansas Blackberry U-Pick Orchards in !

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Blackberry U-Pick Orchards in Northwest Arkansas in 2024, by county

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

Not all areas of a state have blackberries 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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Benton County

Fenton's Berry Farm - Uses integrated pest management practices, blackberries, blueberries, Spring red raspberries, Autumn red raspberries, strawberries, asparagus, tomatoes, U-pick and already picked, Cell service cell phones work here, restrooms
7221 Fork Creek Road, Harrison, AR 72601. Phone: (870) 741-6871. Email: info@allthingsfenton.com. Open: Hours vary by crop and according to the weather; See our Facebook page for current availability. Directions: Take Highway 7 South from the square in Harrison for 5-6 miles. Turn right on Gip Annie Road. Go 1.2 miles and turn left onto Fork Creek Road $paved to left, dirt to right. Stay on paved road.$ Go one-half mile to our farm on the left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard.
Fenton's Berry Farm Facebook page. Take Highway 7 South from the square in Harrison for 5-6 miles. Turn right on Gip Annie Road. Go 1.2 miles and turn left onto Fork Creek Road (paved to left, dirt to right. Stay on paved road.) Go one-half mile to our farm on the leftAsparagus and Strawberries April, May Red Raspberries May, June, and September, October Blueberries and Blackberries June, July Vegetables: varies, summer months. We use integrated pest management practices Crafting classes held by appointment in The BoB (Veronica's studio in The Bottom of the Barn). See our website for more information. (UPDATED: May 10, 2023)
McGarrah Farms - blackberries, pumpkins, raspberries (red), strawberries, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
14804 Miser Road, Pea Ridge, AR 72751. Phone: 479-451-8164. Email: mcgarrahfarms@gmail.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Take exit 88 off of 540. From 4 way stop in Pea Ridge $highways 94 and 72$, go east on Leetown road for 3 miles. Turn left on Miser road. Turn on the only road to the right $about .5 miles$ and follow to the end. Patch is on the left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
McGarrah Farms Facebook page. Take exit 88 off of 540. From 4 way stop in Pea Ridge (highways 94 and 72), go east on Leetown road for 3 miles. Turn left on Miser road. Turn on the only road to the right (about .5 miles) and follow to the end. Patch is on the left There are two separate "farm" locations. Please visit the farm website to find the correct address and hours of certain crops. is a pick your own pumpkin patch in the fall and a pick your own berries in the spring and summer. you can find us at all of the NWA Farmer's Markets selling fresh produce. They also grow tomatoes, peppers, corn, watermelon, cantaloupe, squash, zucchini, eggplant and okra. We hope to see you at the farm!. (UPDATED: June 21, 2019, JBS)
Neal Family Farm - blackberries, blueberries,
1246 W. Laurel Avenue, Rogers, AR 72758. Phone: (479) 659-1750. Email: rjn001@gmail.com. Open: check our Facebook page or call for picking dates and times. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. June and early JulyThey have about 4 acres of highbush blueberries and a few hundred blackberry plants and are planting more. They are primarily a Pick-Your-Own Farm with some Pre-Picked berries available by request. The season lasts a little over a month with blueberries coming on in June and blackberries a few weeks later. Thank you for supporting our family farm. (UPDATED: March 28, 2018)
Taylor's Orchard - blackberries, nectarines, peaches, restrooms
12801 Taylor Orchard Road, Gentry, AR 72734. Phone: 479-736-2004. Email: applecore@centurytel.net. Open: Monday to Saturday, from 8 am to 6 pm; Closed Sundays. Directions: Six miles north of Siloam Springs on Arkansas Highway 59 to Gentry. At stop light in Gentry, west on Highway 12 one-half mile, left on Pioneer Lane, and follow red signs with white letters spelling \TAYLOR\'S for two more miles on paved roads. ". Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, SFMNP Vouchers. Taylor's Orchard Six miles north of Siloam Springs on Arkansas Highway 59 to Gentry. At stop light in Gentry, west on Highway 12 one-half mile, left on Pioneer Lane, and follow red signs with white letters spelling "TAYLOR'S" for two more miles on paved roadsPeaches: Mid-June until September; Nectarines: late June through early July and late July; Blackberries: all of July until mid to late August

Boone County

Fenton's Berry Farm - Uses integrated pest management practices, asparagus, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, pumpkins, restrooms, picnic area you may bring your own food, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
7217 Fork Creek Road, Harrison, AR 72601. Phone: (870) 741-9607. Email: fentons@fentonsberryfarm.com. Open: Hours vary by season; Please call ahead. Directions: Take Highway 7 South from the square in Harrison for 5 miles. Turn right on Gip Annie Road. Go 1.2 miles and turn left onto Fork Creek Road $paved to left, dirt to right. Stay on paved road.$ Go one-half mile to our farm on the left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers.
Fenton's Berry Farm Facebook page. Take Highway 7 South from the square in Harrison for 5 miles. Turn right on Gip Annie Road. Go 1.2 miles and turn left onto Fork Creek Road (paved to left, dirt to right. Stay on paved road.) Go one-half mile to our farm on the leftWe use integrated pest management practicesFenton's blueberries and blackberries will be available beginning sometime around mid-June, depending on the weather

Crawford County

Simmons Plant Farm - Blueberries, Blackberries and Small Fruit Plants.
11542 N. Hwy 71, Mountainburg, AR 72946. Phone: 479-369-2345. Open: 8 am to 1 p. Click here for a map and directions. or 369-2800m. May-July. No containersExt I-40 at Alma. North on U.S. Hwy 71, 9 miles to Hwy 348. Sales location at intersection of 71 and 348.

Johnson County

Cox Berry Farm - apples, blackberries, blueberries, peaches, pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field
1081 Hwy. 818, Clarksville, AR 72830. Phone: 479-754-3707. Email: coxberryfarm@gmail.com. Open: Monday to Saturday. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
Cox Berry Farm Facebook page. 7:30 am to 6 pm, closed on Sundays, If raining or traveling from a long distance, call aheadClick here for a map to our farmLocated in beautiful area, off scenic highway 21. Go 3 miles North of Clarksville on Hwy 21. Turn right at Ludwig on Hwy 292. Go 1.3 miles, turn left and go 1 mileCrops are usually available in April, May, June, July, October. Strawberries & Raspberries: Late April-May, Blueberries & Blackberries: June, Peaches: June-July, Pumpkins: October Strawberries: Late April - May, Blueberries: June, Blackberries: June, Cucumbers/Squash: June, Peaches: June - July, Apples: September - October, Pumpkin Season: Oct 1 - Oct 31. These dates are approximate and always based on weather conditions. There is no entrance fee to the farm. Mini-pumpkins & gourds also available in October. School groups welcome.We love the apples, and we hope that next year's crop will turn out well! Please join us for Pumpkin Season in October. Facebook page. (UPDATED: September 23, 2019, JBS)
Knoxvilleberry Farm - blackberries, blueberries, U-pick and already picked, farm market
25012 highway 64, Knoxville, AR 72845. Phone: (479) 692-3410. Email: knoxvileberry@gmail.com. Open: Monday thru Friday 7 am to 7 Saturday 7 am to 4. Directions: Coming west from Russellville on I-40 get off on the Knoxville exit and turn left going back across I-40. At stop sign turn left on Highway 64. Go approx. 2 miles look for Nuline pallet company on right we are 3 driveways on the left. Coming from east on I-40 go right. At stop sign turn left on highway 64. Go approx. 2 miles. Look for Nuline pallet company on right we are 3 driveways down on left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Knoxvilleberry Farm This is a u pick - we pick berry farm..we have blueberries blackberries and raspberries and they also have vegetables for sale. Typical seasons are May 10 to July 18 for blackberries. July to August for blueberries. July is optimal time for blueberries. we have the sweetest blackberries in the world. we have a lemon flavored blueberry that is to die for(UPDATED: July 11, 2019)

Pope County

Drewry Farm & Orchards - apples, blackberries, peaches, pumpkins, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area
267 Vaughn Circle, Dover, AR 72837. Phone: (479) 857-0869. Email: Drewryfarm@gmail.com. Open: Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm. Directions: 8 miles North of Russellville. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. Keto Bakery on site. Homegrown Peaches, Apples, Berries, Produce, fruit trees, greenhouse, Honey & Bees, Hay, Cattle, Poultry, eggs, Education tours, Please Call ahead for availability, (UPDATED: September 23, 2018, JBS) (UPDATED: June 21, 2018)
Jerry Markham - Grapes, Muscadines, grapes, Blackberries, Garden Produce.
3434 Bells Chapel Road East, Atkins, AR 72823. Phone: 479-641-0987. Email: jdjjhm@cswnet.com. Open: Monday to Saturday; Call for availability. Click here for a map and directions. 2 1/2 miles Southwest of Atkins on Hwy 324 (Southwest 3rd Street).
Renee's Berry Garden - blackberries, blueberries, porta-potties are available, picnic area you may bring your own food
1265 Will Baker Road, London, AR 72847. Phone: 479-293-3229. Email: ford_pat@hotmail.com. Open: 7 am to 7 pm, close on Saturdays at 2 pm; Closed Sundays and Thursdays. Directions: Exit I-40 at London $Exit 74$; go 1.5 miles north on Highway 333. Turn left at the large cell tower onto Will Baker Road., and go 1.5 miles to Renee\'s Berry Garden. We\'re on your left at 1265 Will Baker Road$five miles west of Russellville$. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, or check. Exit I-40 at London (Exit 74); go 1.5 miles north on Highway 333. Turn left at the large cell tower onto Will Baker Road., and go 1.5 miles to. We're on your left at 1265 Will Baker Road(five miles west of Russellville)Blueberries: Late May to early July Blackberries: Early June to late JuneWe supply the containers; limited supply of pre-picked fruit; During season we update picking conditions on a regular basis, so always call before you drive out for a visit (479-293-3229). Please call the answering machine (479-293-3229) before you pay us a visit. We update the machine on a regular basis and will let you know what picking conditions are like before you drive out.Bring a picnic lunch; we've got benches and plenty of shade--this is a kid friendly operation!2021 Prices are: Pick-your-own Blueberries $15/gallonPre-picked Blueberries $22/gallon (limited supply, please call)Pick-your-own Blackberries $12/gallonPre-picked Blackberries $18/gallon (UPDATED: February 04, 2020)

Washington County

Baby Bears Camp - blackberries, porta-potties are available, picnic area, picnic area you may bring your own food
807 Mcknight Ave, West Fork, AR 72774. Phone: (479) 466-2134. Email: babybearscamp@gmail.com. Open: all year;. Directions: Go to the West Fork 4 way stop and go south on Mcknight Ave, 1.25 miles. Turn right at the Karnes Cemetery sign. Go past the chicken house to cemetery to the gate on the right. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Alternate Phone: (479) 575-3170 you'd have to call and ask when the blackberries are ripe, generally in JulyPicking most of July but open
Bluewinkle Berry Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blackberries, blueberries, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties
10974 Ravenwood Road, Prairie Grove, AR 72753. Phone: (479) 846-6030. Email: berriesunlimitedusa@gmail.com. Open: Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 8am to 4pm and Sundays 10am to 4pm Fam ILY DAY! Call Crystal at our office to schedule an appointment for evening picking or other times than listed; 479 am to 846 to 6030. Directions: Take Business 62W through Prairie Grove going towards Lincoln. Pass Subway on your left and cross Muddy Fork Bridge and farm is on the left just passed it. You will see the greenhouse and shop year round. U-Pick is usually in June through JulyAugust depending on the weather etc;, Please see our facebook page or call Crystal at our office to check availability and hours;. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard.
Bluewinkle Berry Farm Facebook page. Picking updates: Click here for picking updatesTake Business 62W through Prairie Grove going towards Lincoln. Pass Subway on your left and cross Muddy Fork Bridge and farm is on the left just passed it. You will see the greenhouse and shop year round. U-Pick is usually in June through July/August depending on the weather etc;, Please see our facebook page or call Crystal at our office to check availability and hours;. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified OrganicU-Pick Blueberries and Blackberries, HUGE CROP this year!! $6.00 a pound to pick!! For more information please call Crystal at our office 479-846-6030 or to place your order to have your berries picked for you. (ADDED: June 25, 2018)
McGarrah Farms Rivercrest Orchard, LLC - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, apples, blackberries, blueberries, melons, pumpkins, strawberries, watermelons, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties, picnic area, inflatables or bounce houses, train rides (train on a track), group reservations
2991 S Dead Horse Mountain Road, Fayetteville, AR 72701. Phone: (479) 208-2692. Email: rivercrestorchard@gmail.com. Open: Start Late April hours:TBA. Directions: From I-49 Fayetteville, AR 72701 1. Head east on M.L.K. Jr Blvd toward S Futrall Dr !Pass by Waffle House $on the right$ 2. Continue onto E Huntsville Rd 3. Turn left to stay on E Huntsville Rd 4. Turn right onto S Stone Bridge Rd 5. S Stone Bridge Road turns left and becomes Dead Horse Mtn. Rd 6. Continue 2 miles 7. Arrive on the right at 2991 Dead Horse Mountain Road Fayetteville, AR 72701 You will see our sign by the road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, ApplePay, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, SFMNP Vouchers, SNAP Vouchers. Picking updates: Click here for picking updatesFrom I-49 Fayetteville, AR 72701 1. Head east on M.L.K. Jr Blvd toward S Futrall Dr !Pass by Waffle House (on the right) 2. Continue onto E Huntsville Rd 3. Turn left to stay on E Huntsville Rd 4. Turn right onto S Stone Bridge Rd 5. S Stone Bridge Road turns left and becomes Dead Horse Mtn. Rd 6. Continue 2 miles 7. Arrive on the right at 2991 Dead Horse Mountain Road Fayetteville, AR 72701 You will see our sign by the roadTBA. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicalsCome see us in September for our Sunflower Festival and in late November for Southern Lights. (ADDED: April 06, 2021)
Sta-n-Step Blueberry Farm - blackberries, blueberries, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, yellow), raspberries (black), porta-potties
3104 Wildcat Creek Boulevard, Fayetteville, AR 72704. Phone: (479) 361-2789. Email: stanstep1@aol.com. Open: Hours and availability May vary considerably; please call or check our Facebook page for current availability and hours. Directions: Go 5 miles west of Springdale on Highway 412 West. Turn south and drive 1 mile on Harmon Road before taking a right turn onto Wildcat Creek Boulevard. We are about 2 tenths of a mile down Wildcat Road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Sta-n-Step Blueberry Farm Blueberry season is typically: June 5 to July 5; Blackberries typically from June 15 to July 10; The raspberry season is typically June 1 to June 20;Covid-19 precautions will be in place; social distancing of 6 feet, hand washing stations before and after picking. Our workers will be wearing masks and personal protective equipment. We will provide sanitized buckets in which to pick berries. (UPDATED: May 21, 2020) (ADDED: June 06, 2016)

Blackberry

Blackberry Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Wild blackberries for making jam Blackberries typically peak during June in the South of the U.S., and in July in the north and in Canada. Crops are ready at various times of the month depending on which part of the state you are located. In order to produce good local Blackberries, producers depend on ideal spring and early summer weather conditions. See this page for a list of blackberry festivals around the U.S.

Before you leave to go to the farm:

Always call before you go to the farm - And when they are in season, a large turnout can pick a field clean before noon, so CALL first!
Leave early. On weekends, then fields may be picked clean by NOON!
Most growers furnish picking containers designed for Blackberries, but they may charge you for them; be sure to call before you go to see if you need to bring containers.
If you use your own containers, remember that heaping Blackberries more than 5 inches deep will bruise the lower berries. Plastic dishpans, metal oven pans with 3 inch tall sides and large pots make good containers. I like the Glad storage containers like the one at right.
Bring something to drink and a few snacks; you'd be surprised how you can work up a thirst and appetite! And don't forget hats and sunscreen for the sun. Bugs usually aren't a problem, but some deet might be good to bring along if it has been rainy.

Tips on How to Pick Blackberries

There are two types of blackberries to know about: thorny and thornless! Obviously, the thornless are easier to pick, but some people claim the thorny varieties are sweeter. With the thorny plants, you want to reach into the plant in the gaps, so you don't need to touch anything but the berry you're after, avoiding the thorns.
A ripe blackberry is deep black with a plump, full feel. It will pull free from the plant with only a slight tug. If the berry is red or purple, it's not ripe yet.
Repeat these operations using both hands until each holds 3 or 4 berries. Unlike strawberries, blackberries are usually pretty tough, I dump mine into the bucket. Repeat the picking process with both hands.
Don't overfill your containers or try to pack the berries down.

General Picking Tips blackberries, just pick from a pick your own farm

Whether you pick Blackberries from your garden or at a Pick-Your-Own farm, here are a few tips to keep in mind:

Pick only the berries that are fully black. Reach in between the stems to grab for hidden berries ready for harvest. Bend down and look up into the plant and you will find loads of berries that other people missed!
Avoid placing the picked berries in the sunlight any longer than necessary. It is better to put them in the shade of a tree or shed than in the car trunk or on the car seat. Cool them as soon as possible after picking. Blackberries may be kept fresh in the refrigerator for up to a week, depending upon the initial quality of the berry. After a few days in storage, however, the fruit loses its bright color and fresh flavor and tends to shrivel.

When you get home

DON'T wash the berries until you are ready to use them or freeze them. Washing makes them more prone to spoiling.
Pour them out into shallow pans and remove any mushed, soft or rotting berries
Put a couple of days supply into the fridge, wash off the others, drain them and freeze them up! (Unless you're going to make jam right away) Blackberries are less perishable than blueberries or strawberries, but refrigerate them as soon as possible after picking. Temperatures between 34 F and 38 F are best, but, be careful not to freeze the blackberries (while they are in the fridge)!
Even under ideal conditions blackberries will only keep for a week in a refrigerator, so for best flavor and texture, use them as soon as possible after purchase

Blackberry Recipes, Freezing and Jam directions

How to make Blackberry jam - It is VERY easy - especially with our free Blackberry jam directions - very easy!
How to make Blackberry jelly
How to freeze berries
Blackberry syrup, make and can it!
Seedless blackberry pie!
Blackberry Festivals: Where, When and More to Find an Blackberry Festival Near You this year:

Blackberry Facts and Tips

Black Raspberries, also known as "black caps" are a very healthy food; packed with anthocyanins!
The USDA says 1 cup of blackberries has about 62 calories.
1 cup of blackberries, not packed down weighs about 140 grams.
Select plump, firm, fully blackberries. Unripe berries will not ripen once picked.
Ohio State University's Article Regarding Their Prevention of Cancer
Oregon Berry Black Raspberry Brochure
Blackberry tea was said to be a cure for dysentery during the Civil War. During outbreaks of dysentery, temporary truces were declared to allow both Union and Confederate soldiers to "go blackberrying" to forage for blackberries to ward off the disease.
Blackberries were enjoyed by the ancient Greeks, who believed them to be a cure for diseases of the mouth and throat, as well as a preventative against many ailments, including gout.
The blackberry leaf was also used as an early hair dye, having been recommended by Culpeper, the English herbalist, to be boiled in a lye solution in order to "maketh the hair black".
Guide to blackberry varieties
Researchers have known for quite some time that berries contain antioxidants which help to fight cancer causing free radicals. A study at the University of Ohio has found that blackberries are the most potent cancer fighting berries of them all, by nearly 40 percent!
U-pick Blackberry farms typically sell berries by the pound. A quart equals 1 and 1/2 pounds of fresh berries.
Do the math and be careful not to over-purchase as Blackberries quickly mold when left at room temperature, and only last a couple of days in the refrigerator.
You can easily freeze berries that you cannot use right away - just wash, cut the hulls off and pop them into a ziplock bag, removing as much air as possible. Those vacuum food sealers REALLY do a good job of this! The berries will keep for many months frozen without air.
Want to go to a blackberry festival? See this page for a list!

2024 Northwest Arkansas Blackberry U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

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