Blueberry U-Pick Orchards in Augusta area of Maine 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!

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!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

Androscoggin County

• Earley Farm & Nursery - strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, Fresh eggs, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals
  639 Gardiner Road, Wales, ME 4280. Phone: 207 375-4884. Email: Kristengl@aol.com. Open: Friday and Saturday from 9am to 4 pm, Sunday from 9 am to 2 pm; Closed July 4th subject to change with weather and picking conditions; the strawberry season lasts about 4 weeks, generally from Mid June to Mid July. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Earley Farm & Nursery Facebook page. . Fax: 207 375-8682. . Friday and Saturday from 9am to 4 pm, Sunday from 9 am to 2 pm; Closed July 4th (subject to change with weather and picking conditions); the strawberry season lasts about 4 weeks, generally from Mid June to Mid July. UPDATE for 2021: they will not have U-pick Raspberries in 2021, but they will have U-pick Blueberries Be sure to call the Berry Hotline (starting June 10th) 207-375-8682 just before coming. Once in awhile we need to close for a day to let the berries ripen. We kindly asked that you leave your beloved four -legged friends at home. However, if you are traveling through with your pets please keep them safe in your vehicle. We would be glad to accommodate your pets with fresh water, and a shady spot in hot weather. Formerly Roaring Brook Nurseries. facebook page. (UPDATED: July 12, 2021, JBS)
  Comments from a visitor on June 13, 2011: "Beautiful country setting with picnic tables under birch trees, children of all ages welcome, Baby bunnies and play area for children. "
• Gagnon Family Orchard - apples, blueberries, pumpkins, raspberries (red), Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  75 Saunders Road, Greene, ME 4236. Phone: 207-576-0541. Email: GagnonFamilyOrchard@yahoo.com. Open: September 1 to Thanksgiving Fridays 11am to 5:30pm Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm. Directions: 75 Saunders Road Greene Maine 04236. Off of route 202Main Street in Greene Maine. 3 Miles past Mardens take a left on Saunders road. Also a half mile from the Lewiston town line Welcome to Greene sign from Lewiston. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. . 75 Saunders Road Greene Maine 04236. Off of route 202/Main Street in Greene Maine. 3 Miles past Mardens take a left on Saunders road. Also a half mile from the Lewiston town line Welcome to Greene sign from Lewiston. Easter Egg Hunt Saturday April 3 11am to 3pm Hot Apple Cider Donuts and Frozen Fresh Apple cider SundayS ONLY 10:30am to 1:30pm April 1 to September 1 Store Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday September 1 through Thanksgiving Haunted Hayrides and Dayrides Friday, Saturday, and Sundays starting October 1 to Halloween.
• Goss Berry Farm - blueberries, raspberries (red), restrooms, picnic area
  311 Elm Street, Mechanic Falls, ME 4256. Phone: 207-346-6811. Open: Call or check our website; Raspberries and blueberries are sold by U-pick and pick your own when in season. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . (UPDATED: October 2, 2018, JBS)
• Packard Littlefield Farm - highbush blueberries, raspberries and cut flowers
  Littlefield Road, Lisbon, ME . Phone: 207-353-5782. Open: July through end of October, daily from 9 am to 6 pm. Directions: from Rte 196 at Bradco Chair Company, take Littlefield Road north .5 mile, farm stand is on the left. . Click here for a map and directions. Apple Estimated Start Estimated End McIntosh Early September October 5th Cortland September 15th October 15th Ginger Gold Late August September 15th Red Delicious October 10th October 20th Golden Delicious October 15th October 20th Jona Gold October 10th October 20th Empire October 10th October 20th Gala September 15th October 15th Honey Crisp September 15th October 10th
• Rupert Berry Farm - blueberries,
  514 Wilson Hill Rd, Turner, ME 4282. Phone: 207-966-2721. Email: dbrupert@gmail.com. Open: 7 days a week from 8 am to noon and from 5 pm to 8 pm, weather permitting. Directions: Note that Road name changes from Fern Street to Wilson Hill Road after awhile. Restrooms Available. We have pails for your use or you may use your own. Call for a picking update. To find the farm look for our strawberry signs. . Click here for a map and directions. . The ONLY pyo crops offered are highbush blueberries. Pre-picked raspberries, and blueberries also available. (UPDATED: July 22, 2018)
• Sue's Blues - high bush blueberries
  College Street and Old Farm Road, Lewiston, ME . Phone: 207-784-6406. Open: Mid-July through mid-September. Click here for a map and directions. . Call for days, times and availability. Intersection of College Street and Old Farm Road, 2 miles past intersection of Montello and College Street, heading towards Greene. Easy to pick .

Kennebec County

• Beaudoin Berry Farm - blueberries, raspberries,
  45 Beaudoin Road, Clinton, ME 4927. Phone: 207-426-8131. Open: Call for hours. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. . Crops are usually available in June, July, August. Top quality berries at a fair price. Follow signs to our fields. Call ahead for condition and availability.
• Bessey Ridge Farms - Uses integrated pest management practices, blueberries, peaches, apples
  359 Bessey Ridge Road, Albion, ME 4910. Phone: 207-509-0414. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, ApplePay. . See Facebook page for current hours, usually from mid-July, taking COVID precautions, in 2022, Blueberries will be $5.00 per quart, available from mid-July to early September, peaches from mid-August to early September and apples from early September to early October. We use integrated pest management practices. Also fresh picked Apples, raspberries, Pears and Peaches!. (UPDATED: June 19, 2022)
• Chick's Apple and Berry Farm - apples, blueberries, pumpkins, sorgum maze, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, red), Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises)
  571 Main Street, Monmouth, ME 4259. Phone: (207) 441-6250. Email: pumpkinpaul1@aol.com. Open: 7am to 7 pm, 7 days a week seasonally. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Please call for opening dates. Raspberries, July and September Blueberries, July, August and September Apples, September, October and November. (UPDATED: August 06, 2021)
• Elvin Farm - Blueberries, flowers, farm market on the farm,
  38 Lane Road, Readfield, ME 4355. Phone: 207-685-4285. Email: Elvinfarm@aol.com. Open: May 1 through October 31 from 9 am to 6 pm every day. Directions: Fron Augusta take Route 202Western Avenue to Manchester. In Manchester turn right onto Route 17Readfield Road. Continue several miles to Kents Hill. Turn left onto P.Ridge Road go about 1 14 miles and turn onto Lane Road ,on the right.The farm is the second place on the left. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Fron Augusta take Route 202/Western Avenue to Manchester. In Manchester turn right onto Route 17/Readfield Road. Continue several miles to Kents Hill. Turn left onto P.Ridge Road go about 1 1/4 miles and turn onto Lane Road ,on the right.The farm is the second place on the left. Everything is grown on the farm. The ONLY pyo crops offered are Blueberries,flowers. We also have watermelons, muskmelons, golden honeydew melons, sweet & hot peppers, okra, kale, swiss chard and potatoes. For pick your own we have blueberries and flowers. Earlier in the year our greenhouses are open. We have vegetable, flower and herb seedlings for sale. Call for our greenhouse hours.
• Lakeside Orchards and Farm Market - apples, Peas, Blueberries, and Pumpkins
  318 Readfield Rd, Manchester, ME 4531. Phone: 207-622-2479. Email: applefarm@adelphia.net. Open: daily, 8 am to 6 pm. Directions: 1 mile from Manchester CenterWe specialize in Pick-Your-Own Apples, but we also provide opportunities to Pick-Your-Own Peas, Blueberries, and Pumpkins. We are currently expanding our acreage of several . Click here for a map and directions.
  Lakeside Orchards and Farm Market Facebook page. . PYO on Saturday & Sunday: 10 am to 6 pm. crops that will enhance our Pick-Your-Own offerings for many years to come. ​Farm market: We sell a wide variety of fruits and vegetables throughout the year. Our primary crop is apples, but we also produce large amounts of blueberries, pumpkins, salad greens, and other vegetables. Also in our market you will find many food and non-food items produced in Maine, often by small-scale family-owned businesses. We are open year-round, and our offerings of fruits, vegetables, and other products change with each exciting season. Pick your own apples in season. Varieties include Paula Reds, McIntosh, Cortlands, Spartans, Mutsus, Macouns, Red and Golden Delicious. Tractor rides on weekends. In addition to all our apple products, you will find home-made jams and jellies of every description, pure natural local honey, maple syrup, scrumptious, home-made pies and breads, local vegetables and loads of country charm. We also invite you to stroll through the orchards, perhaps pick a peck or two of your own apples in season, or watch cider being pressed. Bring a picnic. It's a great family outing. Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, (UPDATED: May 09, 2018, JBS)
• R and L Berry Farm - Pick your own raspberries, highbush blueberries, blackberries, cut flowers, honey from hives on the farm
  , Readfield, ME . Phone: 207-685-4709. Email: rlberry@myfairpoint.net. Open: June through October Harvest time 7 am to 7 pm, Monday through Saturday; but in November through May call after 5 pm for product availability. Click here for a map of the area. . Fax. . June through October (Harvest time) 7 am to 7 pm, Monday through Saturday; but in November through May call after 5 pm for product availability. Take Rte 17 to Plains Road, then go 3/10 mile in on right to Berry Road. Watch for far directional signs. Restrooms available. (UPDATED: July 11, 2018, JBS)
• Steep Hill Farm - blueberries
  26 Clyde Wells Road, Fayette, ME 4349. Phone: 207 685-4155. Email: george@maineblueberryfarm.com. Open: Sunday to Sunday 8 am to 7 pm. Directions: One mile off route 17 in the village of Fayette. Look for signs on route 17. . Click here for a map and directions. . Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in July, August. Blueberry picking starts mid July and goes through late August; The prime picking is late July through Mid August.
• Wagner's Maple Sugar House - U-pick high bush blueberries, maple syrup
  Route 32 North, South China, ME . Phone: 207-445-2214. Open: daylight hours beginning in August. Directions: Located on a farm with a beautiful country setting and a trout hatchery. Click here for a map and directions. . They offer tours of their sugar camp site with on going maple production and can accommodate groups of up to 50 people. Call to schedule your school class, church group, or other group today! We make Pure PA Maple Syrup. Our products include maple sugar cakes, maple cream, maple sugar, and maple coated almonds, walnuts, and peanuts. Other products available at our camp or on special occasions are maple peanut butter bonbons, maple fudge, maple cotton candy, and maple lollipops. Gift baskets are also available and can be customized. We are open every weekend in March and at least one weekend a month all other months. Tours and other visits can be arranged by calling us ahead of time. We have a large display of maple antiques. An added bonus to visiting the maple camp is that it is . (UPDATED: October 1, 2018, JBS)

Knox County

• Sweet Season Farm - U-pick blueberries, cafe, ice cream shop, farm store, gift shop
  77 Liberty Road, Washington, ME 04574. Phone: (207) 542-5008. Email: Info@sweetseasonfarm.com. Open: Hours vary by season; Please call. Directions: From Route 17 take Route 220 through Washington Village. Heading North on Route220 (Liberty Rd.), farm is located on the right after the Village Church. For a map to our farm, click here. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.  Blueberries typically start in early July. Click here for our Facebook page. Since we do not use any pesticides, we encourage sampling, as different varieties of berries will have their own unique flavor.  The ONLY pyo crops offered are Blueberries.  (UPDATED: July 11, 2023) (ADDED: July 15, 2016)

Lincoln County

• Crummett Mountain Farm - ORGANIC - ORGANIC, organic wild blueberries
  305 Crummett Mountain Road, Somerville, ME . Phone: 207-549-7314. Email: crummettmtn@mailstation.com. Open: mid-July to Labor Day; Call for hours; Call very early in the morning and please leave your phone number. Click here for a map and directions. . . Open Pick your own MOFGA-certified organic wild blueberries. Crummett Mountain Road runs between Rte 105 and Rte 17, 20 miles from Augusta.

Sagadahoc County

• Card's Farm - blackberries, blueberries, raspberries (red), raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (black), raspberries (Spring, black), rhubarb, U-pick and already picked, Honey from hives on the farm, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm
  195 John Small Road, Bowdoin, ME 4008. Phone: 207-353-4789. Open: Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 7:30 pm; Saturday and Sunday, from 8 am to 7 pm, Usually open after July 4 to week after Labor weekend in September . Directions: Card\'s Fruit Farm on end of the John Small Road, off Route 125 in Bowdoin. From Brunswick, take Route 201 North to Route 125 \(left\), go 3 miles to John Small Road \(right\), one mile to end. From Lewiston, take Groves Street to Bowdoinham Road, go to end Bowdoinham Road, take left on to Route 125, go 1 mile, take first left, on to John Small Road, go one mile to end. Address 195 John Small Road, Bowdoin. Farm is 15 miles from LA, 12 mi Brunswick, 30 mi Portland, 3 mi from exit I295. 207-353-4789. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Card's Fruit Farm on end of the John Small Road, off Route 125 in Bowdoin. From Brunswick, take Route 201 North to Route 125 (left), go 3 miles to John Small Road (right), one mile to end. From Lewiston, take Groves Street to Bowdoinham Road, go to end Bowdoinham Road, take left on to Route 125, go 1 mile, take first left, on to John Small Road, go one mile to end. Address 195 John Small Road, Bowdoin. Farm is 15 miles from LA, 12 mi Brunswick, 30 mi Portland, 3 mi from exit I295. Pick your own red raspberries and blueberries. Already picked red raspberries, black raspberries, blueberries, peaches, plums, cherries, pears, apples, blackberries, fruit jams, honey, and maple syrup.
  Comments from a visitor on August 12, 2009: "I went recently with a friend and had the most delightful time. The farm also sells regular and low sugar jams, honey, and maple syrup made with ingredients from the farm. Tree ripened peaches and plums are available later in the season. The highlight was the location! There is a beautiful view of the White Mountains from the highest point around, on the top of the "World" hill. "

 

Waldo County

• Big Birch Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blackberries, blueberries, Fresh eggs, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, events at your location (call for info)
  220 Cain Hill Road, Palermo, ME 4354. Phone: (207) 629-8428. Email: bigbirchfarmme@gmail.com. Open: From July 15 through September 1, 2018, open from 8 am until sunset; Seven days a week. Directions: From I-95, Exit 13, Route 3, in Augusta, toward Belfast and Arcadia. Stay on Route 3 \(Belfast Road\) for approximately 23 miles. Approximately 2 miles from Tobey\'s Shell station, Turn left onto Cain Hill Road. approximately one half mile up hill on the right is the blueberry field and farm stand, the rest on on the other side of the road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . Alternate Phone: (207) 993-2060. . From I-95, Exit 13, Route 3, in Augusta, toward Belfast and Arcadia. Stay on Route 3 (Belfast Road) for approximately 23 miles. Approximately 2 miles from Tobey's Shell station, Turn left onto Cain Hill Road. approximately one half mile up hill on the right is the blueberry field and farm stand, the rest on on the other side of the road. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. We offer a very fresh Farm-to-Fork experience and will pick fresh greens, herbs and vegetables upon your request, if we are able to do so. We can be reached in advance of your visit by text (preferred method), email or calling. Frozen lamb, mutton, goat and chicken sometimes available. (UPDATED: July 17, 2018)
• North Branch Farm - CERTIFIED ORGANIC, blueberries, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties, picnic area you may bring your own food
  120 Stream Road, Monroe, ME 4951. Phone: (207) 322-3173. Email: northbranchfarm.monroe@gmail.com. Open: See our Facebook page. Directions: From the intersection of Routes 139 and 141 in the center of Monroe, head east on East Main Street, which is 139, toward Winterport. Take the first right onto Stream Road and follow that for about half a mile. At the top of a short, steep hill, turn left onto a driveway immediately after a bank of four mailboxes. Follow that back and you will see signs for the blueberry field. Highbush blueberry season is typically mid-July to mid-August;. We are certified organic for all . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Venmo, PayPal, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard.
  North Branch Farm Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: (207) 525-3323. . Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. crops! Seasonally, we also have seed garlic and potted fruit trees and shrubs for sale at the farm. Potted trees include: heirloom apples, modern apples, pears, Asian pears, plums, peaches, cherries, elderberries, blueberries, and more depending on the year. (ADDED: June 30, 2020)
• Roseanum Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries,
  220 Cain Hill, Palrmo, ME 4354. Phone: (207) 415-0543. Email: copalane@gmail.com. Open: July 15 to August 30, Seven days a week, daylight hours,. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . July 15 to August 30. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. (ADDED: June 30, 2021)

 

 

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.

Click here to find a local Blueberry Festival (usually held between April and July).

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.

• It takes about 4 cups (about of blueberries to make a blueberry pie (see this fantastic and easy blueberry pie recipe)

• A normal batch of blueberry preserves, jam or jelly requires 5 pints of berries.

• Blueberries do come in a variety of sizes from small (190-250 berries per cup) to extra large (<90 berries per cup).

Blueberry Recipes, Canning and Freezing Blueberries

Recipes

• The world's best Blueberry pie, recipe and directions and illustrated!
• Blueberry buckle coffee cake: illustrated directions for this great crumb-topping blueberry coffee cake
• Other easy directions to make blueberry desserts: cobblers, etc.

Canning, freezing and other blueberry recipes:

• How to Freeze Blueberries
• How to Can Blueberries
• How to Make Homemade Blueberry Jam
• How to make blueberry jelly
• How to make and can blueberry syrup (it works for strawberries, raspberries and blackberries, too)
• blueberry pie filling to use later,
• blueberry butter

Baking tips

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!

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