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Blueberry U-Pick Orchards in Northwest Arkansas in 2024, by county
Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for blueberries that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have blueberries orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!
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Benton County
Blue Heaven Farm - blueberries, 4810 Widwood Lane, Springdale, AR 72762. Phone: 479 751-8987. Email: blueberryman2@yahoo.com. Open: permanently closed. Directions: From Interstate 540 take Wagon Wheel exit \(#76\). Travel 12 mile east to Wildwood Lane Turn left and go to the third house on the left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, WIC Vouchers. Blue Heaven Farm . UPDATE for 2021, Their Facebook page says they are . blueberries are typically available from the first week of June through the 4th of July; We do sell out so call ahead for availability and daily hours of operation. From Interstate 540 take Wagon Wheel exit (#76). Travel 1/2 mile east to Wildwood Lane Turn left and go to the third house on the left. Also check our Washington County listing for ample pick your own and ready picked. (UPDATED: June 01, 2020)
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 left. Asparagus 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)
Fisher's Blueberries - blueberries, porta-potties are available, farm animals 21971 Kane Road, Gravette, AR 72736. Phone: 479-787-5312. Open: Call for picking days and times; Closed Sundays. Directions: Hwy. 72 west of Gravette, Arkansas to Georgia Flat Road. Follow signs two miles to Kane Road. Take Kane Road one fourth mile to farm entrance. Follow road to patch. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Fisher's Blueberries Container furnished. Containers supplied. Containers are supplied. A visitor writes on June 17, 2013: "My wife and I went to the Fisher Blueberry Farm in Gravette, Ark., this past Saturday and we were so impressed! With the ease of picking beautiful blueberries in well maintained rows, with no chiggers, ticks or pest the whole time we were there! Equally impressed with the Fishers! They were both so nice and made us 'greenhorns' feel right at home! Price was great, they had bags and buckets on hand, bug spray if needed and porta potties on property! We are telling all of our friends about this jewel in NW Arkansas! Sincerely and thanks to the Fishers! Rick and Jane"A visitor writes on June 15, 2011: "My two little one's and I had a great time. Lots of blueberries and kindness. "
Maw Maw's Blueberries - No pesticides are used, blueberries, 20542 Dawn Hill Road, Gentry, AR 72734. Phone: 479-736-2818. Email: mawmawniece@yahoo.com. Open: call or email; Closed on Fridays from sundown to Sunday morning. Directions: Located in Gentry Arkansas. From the Siloam Springs Airport, go north on Highway 59 then west on Dawn Hill Road. Sleepy Hollow Store will be on the corner of Highway 59 and Dawn Hill Road. Apple Crest Inn is on the same side of Dawn Hill Road as our farm. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. Maw Maw's Blueberries . Blueberries - Late May to Early July when conditions permit. We do not use pesticides on the crops. A visitor writes on June 10, 2011: "Very Nice place. Family owned."
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 July. They 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)
The Blueberry Barn - blueberries, 650 Lippert Drive, Rogers, AR 72756. Phone: 479-636-9640. Open: Monday thru Saturday at 6:30am if we have ripe blueberriesuntil afternoon; Please call ahead for availability. Directions: From I-540 take the hwy 102 exit and follow hwy 62East to hwy 94 North approximately 1 and 12 miles. Turn right at sign onto Airport Loop Road. Stay on Airport Loop until you reach the bottom of the hill and turn left at sign onto Lippert Road. Come on up the drive and we will help you get parked. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Monday thru Saturday at 6:30am (if we have ripe blueberries)until afternoon; Please call ahead for availability. From I-540 take the hwy 102 exit and follow hwy 62East to hwy 94 North approximately 1 and 1/2 miles. Turn right at sign onto Airport Loop Road. Stay on Airport Loop until you reach the bottom of the hill and turn left at sign onto Lippert Road. Come on up the drive and we will help you get parked. Crops are usually available in June. Containers are provided. Blueberries are usually picked through out the month of June. Formerly called Drake Farms.
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 left. We use integrated pest management practices. Fenton's blueberries and blackberries will be available beginning sometime around mid-June, depending on the weather.
George Cline Berry Farm - Blueberries, Highbush Blueberries. 224 S. Spruce, Harrison, AR 72601. Phone: 870-741-7121. Email: gcline@ieee.org. Open: Blueberries ripen in month of June; Call for hours and availability. Click here for a map and directions. . . Containers. a mile from the Courthouse square in Harrison.
Carroll County
Ashley's Blueberries - Blueberries. 245 CR 329, Eureka Springs, AR 72632. Phone: 479-253-8344. Open: June 1-July 15, 7 am to 8 p. Click here for a map and directions. . m. Containers are available. Follow signs off Hwy 62.
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 369-2800. m. May-July. No containers. Ext 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 ahead. Click here for a map to our farm. Located 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 mile. Crops 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
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 June. We 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
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 updates. 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 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 Organic. U-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)
Clarkberry Farm - blueberries, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available, picnic area 10565 Roosevelt Road, Prairie Grove, AR 72753. Phone: (479) 841-1530. Email: ivy6528@gmail.com. Open: We do not open to public for pick - up your own during 2018; Only sale by appointment ! Please call or send message or email; Thanks!. Directions: If you input our address, your GPS will bring you right to our door. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Alternate Phone: (479) 841-4696. . . Month of June. (UPDATED: May 08, 2018) (ADDED: May 10, 2016)
Hatch Farm, LLC - blueberries, porta-potties, picnic area you may bring your own food, school tours 14585 Goshen Tuttle Wc 79, Elkins, AR 72727. Phone: (479) 305-2434. Email: hatchfarm74@yahoo.com. Open: Sunday to Saturday, from 7am to 8:30pm; Memorial Day through July 4th. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. . Alternate Phone: (479) 305-2145. . We are Certified naturally grown for all crops. Completely Chemical Free Blueberries. (UPDATED: June 13, 2020)
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 updates. 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. TBA. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Come 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)
Blueberry
Blueberry Picking Tips, Recipes and Information
Blueberries are one of the easiest fruit to prepare and serve.
There's no peeling, pitting, coring or cutting. They have few natural pests,
(other than birds), so pesticides are generally unnecessary! This year's crop is
fantastic (see
related news story), thanks both to the weather and to
more farms planting more blueberry bushes due to increased consumer demand
over the past few years as more studies proclaim the anti-oxidant and other
health properties of blueberries.
If you are looking for information about a similar
berry, the saskatoon (also called the June berry or Serviceberry)
see this page about
saskatoons.
Picking
tips:
Select plump, full blueberries with a light gray-blue color. A berry with any
hint of red isn't fully ripened.
Ripening AFTER picking?
First, it is key to know that once picked, blueberries will NOT become any sweeter, nor will the flavor improve. The only change that occurs
is the color. They will APPEAR to ripen, but it is only a color change, from white to green to rose to red to pale blue to fully blue. So, white and green colored blueberries will not
"ripen" after they are picked; while blueberries that have already turned purple,
red or blue-ish usually DO change color after they are picked (if they are kept at room
temperature to "ripen").
As the blueberries ripen ON THE BUSH, the flavor goes from tastless to bitter to tasteless tart to tart blueberry flavor to sweet blueberry flavor.
Grocery stores sell blueberries that are tart, not sweet because they had them picked unripe by machine so they are very firm and can handled being
bumped around in shipping. They may look good, but are not as tasty as those picked when actually ripe.
So, the key is, PICK ONLY RIPE BERRIES!
How to pick blueberries
Since blueberries hang on the bushes in bunches a but like
grapes do, the easiest and fastest way to pick them is hold your bucket under
them in one hand and with your other hand, cup a ripe bunch and gently rub them
with your fingers. The ripe berries will drop into your bucket, while the
unripe ones will remain attached to the bush.
When the bushes are at peak, I can easily pick 2 gallons per
hour (if I'm not being distracted by the kids and the sun isn't too hot!).
A newbie might do 1 gallon per hour.and at the beginning or end of the season it
takes more time as the berries are not as plentiful nor concentrated
in clusters.
Tips for storing blueberries after harvesting:
Once picked, don't place the berries, still warm from the sun, in a
closed bag or container. Leave the container open so moisture doesn't form
in the container.
Don't wash berries until just before using, to prevent berries from
becoming mushy.
Chill berries soon after picking to increase shelf life. Store
your fresh blueberries in the refrigerator as soon as you get them home,
without washing them, in a covered bowl or storage container. If
refrigerated, fresh-picked blueberries will keep 10 to 14 days.
Freeze berries in freezer containers without washing to keep
the skins from toughening. Place berries one layer deep. Freeze,
then pour the frozen berries into freezer containers. Because unwashed
blueberries freeze individually, they can be easily poured from containers
in desired amounts. Remember both frozen and fresh berries should be
rinsed and drained just before serving. Just before using, wash the berries
in cold water.
Blueberry Measurements and Conversions
Keep in mind that blueberries vary considerably in density and moisture
content, so these ranges are approximates.
1 gallon of blueberries weighs about 7.5 lbs or (4
liters of blueberries is about 3.5 kg)
1 pint of fresh blueberries weights about 3/4 of a pound. (1
liter of blueberries is about 700 grams)
1 pound of fresh blueberries is usually between about 2 and
3 cups
of berries.
If you have trouble with blueberries settling to the bottom of muffins and
blueberry breads, try one or more of these tips:
Coat them with flour before adding to the batter. Just gently shake the
blueberries in a bag (plastic or paper) with 1/2 cup of flour, then dump
them mix in a sieve to remove excess flour.
It may just be that your batter is too thin. try making the batter a
little thicker!
Fill the muffin cups or baking pan up to 1/4 full with batter (which
hasn't had blueberries added to it yet); then stir the blueberries into the
remaining batter, and continue to fill the muffin cups or bread pan. The
blueberries will start off higher in the mix!