2024 Whatcom County, Washington State Raspberry U-Pick Farms and Orchards - PickYourOwn.org

Raspberry U-Pick Orchards in Whatcom County, Washington State in 2024, by county

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

Not all areas of a state have raspberries 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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Whatcom County

• AAA Raspberries - raspberries
  827 W. Pole Rd., Ferndale, WA . Phone: 360-384-1152. Open: from dawn to dusk, seven days a week, during the raspberry season, which is typically June through September. Click here for a map and directions.
• Barbie's Berries - strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries
  7655 Melody Ln, Ferndale, WA . Phone: (360) 384-1260. Open: daily 9 am to 6 pm; Call ahead for fruit availability and orders; The season typically begins early to mid June with strawberries. Click here for a map and directions.
  Barbie's Berries Facebook page. In July, you can pick all 3 fruits. . Farm Stand; U-Pick; Restaurants & Retailers; Phone Orders. Our family-owned and operated business welcomes your whole family to enjoy a harvest of luscious fruit in a picnic-like setting. Visit our picturesque mini-farm offering U-pick/We-pick . Strawberry harvest starts in June and runs through mid July, Late harvest starts end of July/beginning of August and runs through to labor day weekend. Raspberry harvest starts late June, and runs through late July. Late bearing raspberry begins the beginning of August and runs through Labor-day weekend. Blueberry harvest starts mid July and runs through Labor-day weekend. Blackberry harvest starts mid July and runs through Labor-day weekendFacebook page.
• Bellingham Country Gardens - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, U-pick vegetables, flowers, raspberries, strawberries
  2838 Kelly Road, Bellingham, WA . Phone: (360) 223-3724. Email: grubbssm@msn.com. Open: Sat and Wed from 9 am to 6 pm. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Visa & Mastercard accepted.
  Bellingham Country Gardens Facebook page. . Phone: (360) 592-5987Farm Stand; CSA; U-Pick Our family farm also offers freshly harvested vegetables, flowers and strawberries. All of your vegetable needs are here: salad greens, tomatoes, carrots, peas, beans, beets, onions, peppers, leeks, bok choy, and more. Corn is a delight for summer and fall meals. Visit the pumpkin patch for HalloweenOur family farm offers fresh U-Pick VEGETABLES, FLOWERS and everbearing STRAWBERRIES (ever-bearing strawberries available June, early July, August and September), all NO SPRAY chemical free. All of your vegetable needs are here: salad greens, tomatoes, carrots, corn, peas, beans, beets, onions, peppers, raspberries and more. Bring out the kids and grandmas and grandpas too!Come enjoy the nature of our farm. Check Facebook page for updates!
• Boxx Berry Farm - blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, flowers, pumpkins
  6300 Northwest Road, Ferndale, WA 98248. Phone: (360) 380-2699. Email: boxx@boxxberryfarm.com. Open: Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm; Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions.
  Boxx Berry Farm Facebook page. See this page for our crop availability / harvest datesTypical starting harvest dates are Strawberries June 1; Carrots June 20; Potatoes June 30; Apricots July 15; Flowers June 5; Onions July 15; Raspberries June 30; Blackberries June 30; Nectarines July 20; Peaches July 20; Garlic July 15; Cherries June 15; Blueberries July 5; Green beans July 20; Corn August 15; Cucumbers July 20; Dill July 20. is a family owned and operated fresh market berry farm with strawberries, raspberries and blueberries, plus vegetables. A great place to bring your family for upick berries & flowers, a slice of pie!
  Comments from a visitor on June 28, 2012: "They are not organic or no-spray. just thought the listing should be changed. They do have great berried, just not organic or no spray. thanks! "
  Comments from a visitor on July 25, 2008: "Tidy and neat Helpful"
• Cloud Mountain Farm - raspberries and blueberries, U-pick pumpkin patch
  6906 Goodwin Rd, Everson, WA 98247. Phone: 360-966-5859. Email: info@cloudmountainfarm.com. Open: 10 am to 5 pm, Saturday, 11 am to 4 pm, Sunday; Fruit Festival is on a weekend in early October; the farm market also open Wednesdays-Sundays, call for information. Click here for a map and directions.
  Cloud Mountain Farm Facebook page. info@cloudmountainfarm. Festival Admission $4.00 per person, or $10 per carload. An event for the whole family, but please leave the dog at home. Join us in celebrating the fall season! Come experience the farm firsthand with your family and friends and savor the bounty of our region. This family-friendly event features tastings of over 200 varieties of fruits all grown here on the farm. Enjoy live music, kids activities, u-pick pumpkin patch, and local food including ice cream flavors made from Cloud Mountain produce. Your attendance and admission fee support the Center's crop research, community education and new farmer training; thank you! PYO raspberries and blueberries in the summer. Center Facebook page. Directions from I-5 (Bellingham): Take exit 255 (Mt. Baker Hwy). Follow east 8 miles, then take Hwy 9 north at second roundabout. Go 1 mile, turn right on Siper Rd. Follow Siper 1.5 miles to a T; turn right on Hopewell, then left at the stop sign onto Goodwin. We are 1/4 mile north, on the right.
• Garden Treasures Nursery & Organic Farm - ORGANIC, strawberries, and raspberries
  3328 State Rte 530, Arlington, WA . Phone: (360) 435-9272. Email: gardentreasurescsa@gmail.com. Open: to the public daily from 9 am to 6 April-October. Click here for a map and directions.
  Garden Treasures Nursery & Organic Farm Facebook page. Farm Stand; CSA; Farmers Market; Website Orders. Our unique farm is a treasure of the Stillaguamish River Valley. We offer 100+ varieties of vegetables, strawberries, and raspberries. Our extended season techniques offer excellent off-season production. Easy self-guided 8 acre farm tour, U-pick, CSA, farm stand and local farmer natural food store. Certified Organic, Certified Salmon Safe, Slow Food. Garden Treasures offers U-Pick produce from February - December. Our unique field provides a leisurely walk in any weather conditions. We also have a few greenhouses to pick your very own heirloom tomato, specialty cucumber, fresh basil, or winter mix greens. We have free harvest boxes and excellent tools to do any type of harvesting. Guided tours for school field trips and other groups available by appointment. We believe in farm fresh, healthy local foods. We believe in natural, regenerative, and sustainable growing practices and nutrition from healthy soil. Garden Treasures Nursery and Organic Farm Facebook page. Our farm store is also stocked with certified organic products from local growers, and the Organically Grown Cooperative in Kent WA.
• Haugen's Raspberries - raspberries, Farm Stand; U-Pick
  577 E Pole Road, Lynden, WA . Phone: (360) 354-4764. Email: rhaugen1127@hotmail.com. Open: Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm. Directions: Located on the Pole Road half way between Hannegan & Guide, 10min from Bellingham. Click here for a map and directions. . Phone: (360) 815-1344Call ahead for orders, Season starts approx. July 1 and runs for about 6 weeks. Phone Orders has 18 acres of beautiful Meeker raspberries. We have U-pick and We-pick . Most recent pricves (late April 2021) were U-Pick Raspberries: $1.50/lb; U-Pick Blueberries: Opens July 16! $1.25/lb; We Pick Raspberries: Fresh, handpicked fruit $2.00/ half pint box.
• Home Farm UPick and Events LLC - Strawberries, Blueberries, Cherries, Apples, Pears, Plums, Red raspberries, Yellow Raspberries, Red Currants, Black Currants, plus already picked vegetables and fruit
  8020 Kickerville Rd, Blaine, WA 98230. Phone: (360) 566-2181. Email: hello@homefarm.farm. Open: Year round farm stand 7 days a week, 8 am to 7 pm; U-pick starts in June . Directions: See their website for directions. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard . Bee Camp for kids During the growing season a large variety of berries and vegetablescan be purchased daily at our Self-Serve Farmstand. OUR SELF-SERVE FARM STAND is Open Year-Round, 7 Days a Week from 8 am to 7 pm Daily. Our Farm Stand operates on the Honor System and your honesty and support are what keep us open. All items are priced in whole dollars so coin is not necessary. All applicable taxes are included in sale prices. We are not available to make change so small bills are recommended. WE ACCEPT U.S. CASH, LOCAL CHECKS & VENMOOur farm stand is locked during non-business hours Approximate, typical harvest dates: Red & Black Currants in June through JulyRed & Yellow Raspberries in June through OctoberStrawberries in June through SeptemberBlueberries in July through SeptemberCherries in June through JulyApples in August through OctoberPears in August through OctoberPlums in September through OctoberVegetables from June through November Zucchini . Green Beans . Snap Peas . CarrotsLettuce . Cucumbers . Dill . Broccoli . Spinach . Garlic Melons . Tomatoes . Fresh Herbs . Squash . Turnips . OnionsBeets . Leeks . Asparagus . Potatoes . Sweet Corn . Pumpkins​Sunflowers and Zinnias in July through October. (ADDED: April 20, 2020, Suggested by a visitor)
• Kamm Creek Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, red currants, black currants, red raspberries, yellow raspberries, strawberries, blackberries,
  850 Hampton Road, Lynden, WA 98264. Phone: 360-433-7616. Email: kammcreekfarm@gmail.com. Open: Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 9 am to 3 pm; Open other dates depending on whether and crop availability. Directions: We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. U-Pick Prices in 2020 were: Raspberry and Blackberry U-Pick: $2.50/pound, Blueberry and Currant U-Pick: $1.50/pound, We-Pick: -Fresh and Frozen We-Pick = $4.00/pound. Order pre-picked by calling or texting Hank at 360-815-4360 or email. Seasonal Updates: No raspberry U-pick in 2023(UPDATED: July 12, 2023, JBS) (ADDED: June 18, 2015)
• McPhail Berries - raspberries, Farmers Market
  8318 Bob Hall Rd., Lynden, WA 98264. Phone: 360-354-5936. Email: mcberry@gateway.net. Open: 9 am to 6 pm daily during season. Click here for a map and directions. (ADDED: June 13, 2015, JBS)
• Pangborn Farms - blueberries, currants (red), raspberries (red), porta-potties, picnic area you may bring your own food
  2450 Pangborn Road, Lynden, WA 98264. Phone: (360) 410-7888. Email: pangbornfarms@gmail.com. Open: Monday through Saturday, 7am to 10pm or Dawn to Dusk; Closed Sundays. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Venmo.
  Pangborn Farms Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: (360) 815-2246 Instagram page. We also sell pre-picked black currants (Many of our customers come to us for these, and say they are hard to find in Washington). We are family friendly and our picnic area includes a free playground for the kids.(UPDATED: June 18, 2024) (ADDED: June 26, 2021)
• Shumway's Berries Lynden - blueberries, raspberries
  7845 Noon Rd, Lynden, WA 98264. Phone: (360) 354-5981. Open: dawn-dusk daily. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: cash, check, Venmo or PayPal.
  Shumway's Berries Lynden Facebook page. . Phone: (360) 815-7321 Shumway's Berries Facebook pageFrom Bellingham, take the Hannegan and turn right on the Abbott Rd. Go two miles and Abbott automatically turns into Noon Rd, go 100 yards and turn right into driveway. Park in the field and follow self-serve directions for picking. U-Pick happens at three different locations in Everson and Lynden. To reduce the costs to our customers, we sell our berries in less packaging and feature self-serve stations at our U-Picks. Thank you for your honesty! Farmers Market; Farm Stand; Phone Orders. Stop by our Mt Baker Hwy stand for our fresh, hand-selected, top-crop strawberries, sun-ripened in the micro-climate of Nugents Corner. Shumway berries are unique, bulbous, juicy and delicious
• Shumway's Berries Sunset Exit - Raspberries, Blackberries
  Mt. Baker Hwy, Everson, WA 98247. Phone: (360) 354-5981. Open: dawn-dusk daily. Directions: Located 10. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: cash, check, Venmo or PayPal.
  Shumway's Berries Sunset Exit Facebook page. . Phone: (360) 815-7321 Shumway's Berries Facebook pageAt "The Stand" .5 miles from I-5 off the Sunset exit that turns into Mt. Baker Hwy. Since 1985, Shumway's Berries has brought excellent quality fresh picked and U-Pick strawberries, raspberries and blueberries and blackberries to its customers. Fresh picked sales occur daily at "The Stand" on the Mount Baker Highway and at the Bellingham Farmers Market on Saturdays. U-Pick happens at three different locations in Everson and Lynden. To reduce the costs to our customers, we sell our berries in less packaging and feature self-serve stations at our U-Picks. Thank you for your honesty! Farmers Market; Farm Stand; Phone Orders. Stop by our Mt Baker Hwy stand for our fresh, hand-selected, top-crop strawberries, sun-ripened in the micro-climate of Nugents Corner. Shumway berries are unique, bulbous, juicy and delicious
• Spring Frog Farm - Holistic Homestead - Holistic Homestead - strawberries, raspberries, pumpkins
  412 Robinson Street, PO Box 125, Everson, WA . Phone: (360) 966-4939. Email: springfrogfarm@gmail.com. Open: U-Pick Hours, Sundays 1 pm to 6 pm during production season; Appointments Only! Please call for an appointment and other inquiries. Click here for a map and directions. . Phone: (360) 303-3711. . Farmers Market; CSA; Restaurants & Retailers; U-Pick. Experience vitality through open-pollinated and heirloom varieties of tomatoes, peppers, salad greens, strawberries and more. Strawberry season begins in June until mid-July and again from mid-August until the end of September. The everbearing Strawberries produce for approximately six weeks and start up again mid-August. The second round also produces for 6-8 weeks Drop-in's are not acceptable as space will be limited to approximately 5 families each Sunday. Spring Frog offers U-pick veggies throughout the season! Please view individual webpages for produce. Times and Dates are updated for each item in season.
• Waynoka Farms - apples, blueberries, currants (red and black), pears, raspberries (red), U-pick and already picked, porta-potties are available, picnic area you may bring your own food
  2274 Pangborn Road, Lynden, WA 98264. Phone: 360-354-2717. Email: wayne@waynokafarms.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: East on Badger Road. North on Northwood Road. East on Pangborn Road. Stop at 2274 Pangborn Road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, PayPal, credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, only). Raspberry season starts late June, and runs through late July. Blackberry season starts late June, and runs through late July. Blueberry season starts mid July and runs through Labor-day weekend. Black currant season starts mid July and runs through Labor-day weekend. ome on down and experience the thrill of picking your own blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and black currants. Bring the kids for a fun and delicious experience they will never forget, . bring the whole family and your friends and neighbors too! Our berry rows are wide, weed free and easily accessible for kids and families. We have the perfect size clean buckets to pick your berries in (easy for kids to handle too). We also have plastic bags to transport your berries home

 

Raspberry

Raspberry Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Raspberries can produce an early summer crop or  a late summer and Fall crop. In the U.S. Spring / Summer raspberries (called florocanes) typically peak during June in the South, and in July in the North. The primocane varieties, which produce raspberries on shoots that come up each Spring are typically read from August until frost.

In addition to the variety a farm plants, the berries are ready at various times depending the local climate, such as which part of the state you are located. See this page for a list of raspberry festivals around the U.S.

And for those of you from the upper midwest through the west and up to Canada, if you are interested in Thimbleberries, see this page.

Before you leave to go to the farm:

1. 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!
2. Leave early.  On weekends, then fields may be picked clean by NOON!  
3. Most growers furnish picking containers designed for raspberries, 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 raspberries 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.
4. 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 raspberries

1. Raspberry bushes don't have thorns, but they are a pick prickly, so if you want to hold the stem while picking, a pair of lightweight gloves is helpful.

   Raspberries Nutritional Data
   (fresh)

   Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
   Energy	220 kJ (53 kcal)
   Carbohydrates	11.94 g
   Sugars	4.42 g
   Dietary fiber	6.5 g
   Fat	0.65 g
   Protein	1.2 g
   Vitamins
   Thiamine	(3%) 0.032 mg
   Riboflavin2	(3%) 0.038 mg
   Niacin3	(4%) 0.598 mg
   Pantothenic acid5	(7%) 0.329 mg
   Vitamin B6	(4%) 0.055 mg
   Folate9	(5%) 21 μg
   Choline	(3%) 12.3 mg
   Vitamin C	(32%) 26.2 mg
   Vitamin E	(6%) 0.87 mg
   Vitamin K	(7%) 7.8 μg
   Minerals
   Calcium	(3%) 25 mg
   Iron	(5%) 0.69 mg
   Magnesium	(6%) 22 mg
   Manganese	(32%) 0.67 mg
   Phosphorus	(4%) 29 mg
   Potassium	(3%) 151 mg
   Zinc	(4%) 0.42 mg
   Other constituents
   Water	85.8 g
   Units μg = micrograms • mg = milligrams IU = International units
   Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source:

   
   
2. A ripe raspberry is deep color with a plump, soft but firm feel. It will pull free from the plant with only a slight tug. The center will remain on the plant. Keep in mind, raspberries come in many colors: red, yellow, black, purple, so you want to pick the darker shade of whichever it is.
3. Pick only the berries that are fully ripe. 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!
4. I find it helps to hold the stem with one hand, while picking with the other.
5. Repeat these operations using both hands until each holds 3 or 4 berries. Repeat the picking process with both hands.
6. Don't overfill your containers or try to pack the berries down. Ideally, the collection containers should be wide so the pberries aren't more than a few deep.
7. Pick berries into a shallow container. If they get piled too deep they will crush each other.
8. 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.

When you get home

1. DON'T wash the berries until you are ready to use them or freeze them.  Washing makes them more prone to spoiling.
2. DO refrigerate! Right after picking, place raspberries in the fridge. If your fridge tends to dry out produce, lightly cover the container.
3. Raspberries don't store for very long, usually just a few days. The reason the ones from the grocery store last longer is they are covered with fungicides!
4. Pour them out into shallow pans and remove any mushed, soft or rotting berries
5. 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) raspberries 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 raspberries (while they are in the fridge)!
6. Even under ideal conditions raspberries will only keep for a week in a refrigerator, so for best flavor and texture, use them as soon as possible after purchase
7. See this page for illustrated freezing instructions.

Raspberry Recipes

1. Now, get ready to make raspberry jam - It is VERY easy - especially with our free
   raspberry jam directions - very easy! or for a jam with a little kick, try raspberry chipotle jam
2. And if you want to freeze them to use later, see my How to freeze berries page.
3. You can also make your own raspberry vinaigrette,
4. See this page for an easy recipe to make raspberry chipotle sauce

 

Raspberry Facts

• Raspberries are a very healthy food; packed with anthocyanins!
• Raspberries contain more vitamin C than oranges, are super high in fibre, lhave a good amount of folic acid, are high in potassium, vitamin A and calcium.
• The USDA says 1 cup of raspberries has about 62 calories.
• 11 cup of raspberries, not packed down weighs about 140 grams.
• An average raspberry has 100 to 120 seeds.
• Select plump, firm, fully raspberries. Unripe berries will not ripen once picked.
• Raspberries belong to a large group of fruits known as brambles, such as blackberries, in the plant genus Rubus.
• Raspberries come in red, yellow, orange, purple and black colors.
• Yellow raspberries are red raspberries that don't make red pigment.)
• In most areas, raspberries begin to bloom in late May or early June.
• Bumblebees, honeybees, and other wild bees love to visit brambles.
• 60-70 pints of fruits can be harvested from 100 feet row.
  Raspberries can be harvested from early summer through fall, usually right up until a freeze
• The United States is the world's third-largest producer of raspberries (FAOSTAT, 2013).
• Production occurs across much of the country, although most of it is concentrated in California, Oregon and Washington. California leads the nation in both black and red raspberry production (NASS, 2015).
• According to the most recent Census of Agriculture, the United States has 8,052 raspberry farms totaling 23,104 acres (Census of Ag, USDA, 2012).
• U-pick raspberry farms typically sell berries by the pound. A quart equals 1 and 1/4 pounds of fresh berries.
• Do the math and be careful not to over-purchase as raspberries 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 raspberry festival? See this page for a list!

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Children"s consignment sales
• Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed & Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Christmas Tree Farms & lots
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers