Northeast Minnesota U-Pick Farms - 2020 PickYourOwn.org

Find a pick-your-own farm near you! Then learn to can and freeze! Since 2002! We update continuously; Beware the copycat websites!

Find a local pick your own farm here!

Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Northeast Minnesota? Farms are open and safe! Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Northeast Minnesota, 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 If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!

New! Pricing information - I am building a pricing guide to help you know what the typical prices are for each crop.

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   I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know!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 May 2020, and other timely information:

Notes for May 2020: Summer is almost here! Strawberry season is finishing in the South but is going strong now in most areas. Blueberries and blackberries are starting now in the South, then late June and July in the north. Check your area's copy calendar (see this page) and call your local farms for seasonal updates.

Now, more than ever, going to a farm, being outside, away from crowds, getting fresh, local produce, makes more sense than ever before! It's a fun, safe and educational to pick some fresh berries, fruit and veggies and more, then come back here to learn how to freeze, can, make jam, salsa and much more! Of course, check with the farm before you go, both to check on crop availability and hours.

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. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! It is easy to make your own ice cream, even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. Also note, there are many copycat website listing U-pick farms now, using similar sounding names.  They have all copied their information from here and usually do not ever update.  Since 2002, I've been updating the information every day but Christmas; so if you see anything wrong or outdated, please write me!

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!

See these pages to find a local Strawberry Festival, or a Cherry or cherry blossom festival or a Blueberry festival. Some may still be held in 2020.

Northeast Minnesota U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2020, by county

Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map

Cook County

Itasca County

  • Blueberry Meadows - UPDATE for 2019: They are permanently closed
    Grand Rapids, MN 55744
    (UPDATED: July 31, 2019)
  • Lavalier's Berry Patch - strawberries, blueberries, apples, pumpkins, tart cherries, honey
    County Road 441, Grand Rapids, MN. Phone: 218-327-9199. Open: Pick-your-own and prepicked strawberries usually available around  July 1 and blueberries around August 1; Call for current prices and to place orders for prepicked berries. Directions: We are located approximately 5 miles southeast of Grand Rapids on the River Road (County Rd. 3) then 1/2 mile east on County Road 441. 
  • LuneyBerries Strawberry Farm - apples, asparagus, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
    41237 County Road 63, Cohasset, MN 55721. Phone: 218-328-5176. Email: berries@paulbunyan.net. Directions: west on U.S. highway 2 from Grand Rapids 1 mile then left on county road 63 for 9 miles. the farm is on the left hand side and the Luneyberry strawberry sign is highly visible. Open: Monday to Sunday, 8 am to 7 pm. strawberries usually beginning either the last week of June or first week of July; call ahead for picking information; thanks. Payment: Cash, Check.
  • Nordic Ridge Gardens - UPDATE: July 20, 2017: A visitor tells me they are now permanently closed strawberries and pumpkins
    19147 County Road 434, Bovey, MN 55709. . (UPDATED: June 11, 2015, JBS) 
  • Uncle Joe's Berry Patch - UPDATE: July 20, 2017: A visitor tells me they are now permanently closed blueberries
    34469 8 Mile Road, Grand Rapids, MN 55744.  . 
  • Wegner's Tree Farm - Blueberries, Christmas Trees, Farm Tours
    19600 Cardinal Drive, Grand Rapids, MN. Phone: (218) 326-5965. Email: cwegner2@msn.com. Open: Seasonal - call for information. Directions: From Grand Rapids, East on Hwy 2 to the Blackberry store, turn right on Dove Lane. Go 3/4 miles to Cardinal Drive and proceed to the second tree farm. Remember we are the second tree farm on Cardinal Drive. Specializing in delicious blueberries in the summer, and premium quality Balsam Fir, Spruce and White Pine Christmas trees up to 10' tall in the fall.

Koochiching County

Lake County

St. Louis County

  • Blackbirds & Blueberries  - blueberries,
    3601 Crosby Road, Cloquet, MN 55720. Phone: 218-879-8193. Open: Call for days and hours. Directions: from Duluth go west on North Cloquet Road to Crosby Road, north on Crosby for 2.5 miles, look for Blackbirds & Blueberries sign. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Please call for picking dates. During season will be open select days, mostly weekend. Click here for our Facebook page. (formerly calledBlueberry Bush's)
  • Hoffbauer's - raspberries
    3361 Lindahl Road, Proctor, MN. Phone: 218-624-4159. Hoffmans has prepicked raspberries available at the Duluth Farmers Market in late July. Pick-your-own berries available by appointment. Call for price.
  • Lakewood Berry Farms - raspberries, black currants
    3417 Riley Road, Duluth, MN. Phone: (218) 525-5710. Open: UPDATE for 2018, Their phone is disconnected; does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open?  If so,  please write me,  last reported hours were Pick-your-own raspberries usually available around July 20; black currants available a week later; Mondays & Wednesdays: 8:00AM to 12:00PM and 4:00PM to 8:00PM; Saturdays: 8:00AM to 2:00PM. Cost in 2012 was Raspberries: $3.75/lb, Black Currants: $3.75/lb. Payment: Cash & Checks ONLY. Please bring your own containers or purchase them at the farm for 25 cents per box. 
  • Peterson's Berry Farm - strawberries,
    2001 Minnesota Highway 37, Eveleth, MN. Phone: 218-744-5759. Petersons has pick-your-own and prepicked strawberries beginning in late June or the first part of July. Pick-your-own and prepicked blueberries start in late July and early August. Call for price and to place orders for prepicked berries. (UPDATED: June 11, 2015, JBS)
    Comments from a visitor on July 26, 2009: "Berries in MN are slow this year, esp. far north. Peterson's is still picking strawberries July 26, 2009. Their blueberries won't be ready 'til mid-Aug."
  • Shary's Berries - Certified Organic, blueberries
    Homestead Road, Two Harbors, MN, 55616. Phone: 218-834-5221. An acre and a half of berries and vegetables. Pick your own certified organic blueberries and prepicked blueberries & raspberries. Directions:  northeast of Duluth, 10 miles out of Two Harbors. Take Cty 11 west from Two Harbors. Road turns to dirt, continue west to fire #1651, 1/8 miles further on right. From Duluth take Hwy 61 towards Two Harbors. Turn left on Homestead road (Co 42). Go 6 miles to T. Go left. In 1/2 mile turn right onto App Road. Go 1 1/2 miles, then turn right on Two Harbors Road Field 1/8 mile on left,  (off of Highway 61). All produce 100% certified organic. Ready in late July/August Call for hours.

 

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