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Pick your own farms in
Southeastern Massachusetts
This page provides a detailed list of southeastern Massachusetts's pick- your- own (PYO,
U-pick, pick-it-yourself) farms.
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Remember to ALWAYS either email, call or click the link to
the farm's own website (if they have one) on the morning before you go,
to confirm hours, conditions and availability of the specific crops you want!
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East Massachusetts: Boston area - Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk and Suffolk Counties
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Southeast Massachusetts: Barnstable, Bristol, Dukes, Nantucket and
Plymouth counties - scroll down this page
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Worcester County
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Western Massachusetts: Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire
counties.
- Crop
availability chart (when what is in season)
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To find pumpkin patches, corn mazes and other
Halloween activities, click here.
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To find choose and cut-your-own Christmas tree farms,
click here.
Remember: ALWAYS call (or follow the link to the farm's own website, if the name
is a blue link) to confirm the information before you go! They may close,
run out or change events, times, etc. without notifying me!
- Blueberry Hill Farm -
Blueberries
Route 6A,
West Barnstable, MA. Phone: 508- 362-3781. Directions: 500 yards off the intersection of Route 149 & 6A,
farm on the right heading toward Sandwich. Open: 7 days, dawn to
dusk, mid-July through August.
- The Blueberry Bog -
Blueberries
92 Spring Hill Road,
E. Sandwich, MA. Phone: 508 888-1560. Directions: Go North towards 6A past Sandwich High School. Cross straight over 6A,
farm one quarter mile on left. Open: 7:30am - 3:30pm, starting late
July through August. (UPDATED: July 22, 2008)
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Coonamessett Farm - PYO
Salad greens, vegetables, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries
277 Hatchville Road,
E. Falmouth, MA. Phone: (508) 563-2560.
Directions: Route 28 south towards Falmouth; exit onto Route 151 east, turn south on Sandwich Road. Proceed to Hatchville Rd and turn right, farm is 1 mile on right.
Open:
9-5pm, May through September. PYO Salad mix available year round. (Hydroponic Greenhouse).
See their
website for the prices to join the farm's Pick-Your-Own club and one-day memberships for
non-Cape residents. Members can also tour the greenhouses and fields, learn about hydroponic growing systems, and visit the animals (but call ahead to arrange
tours). The farm also rents canoes for use on the pond. On Friday nights in
summer there are organic vegetarian buffet dinners with live music. Membership
required in PYO club, $15 annual family membership fee. Café featuring Coonamessett Farm grown.
- Holbrook House -
Blueberries and raspberries
252 Union Street,
Yarmouthport, MA. Phone: 508- 362-3348. Directions: Exit 8 off of the Mid Cape Highway. First house on right
going towards 6A. Open: Mid June-September.
- Rapoza Blueberries -
Blueberries. -
No longer producing
Old Barnstable Road, E.
Falmouth, MA. Phone: 508- 540-6048.
Open: July through August, 9 am to noon, Mon., Wednesday, and Saturday.
From Hyannis take Route 28 to Route 151, turn left at Old Barntstable
Road.
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A Touch of Heaven - flowers
Pond Village Heights, North Truro, MA. PHONE: No phone. Email: No email.
Beautiful gardens to see, touch and pick. The lawns have benches and birdbaths,
and there are so many flowers, feel free to pick a bunch. And speaking of
free, they're free to pick! OPEN: Daily dawn-dusk.
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Tony Andrews Farm - pick your own Strawberries, Peas, Corn, Tomatoes,
pumpkins
394 Old Meetinghouse Road, East Falmouth, MA, 02536. Phone: 508-548-4717. Email
us at:
tonyandrewsfarm@comcast.net. Open 7 days a week from June through October
31st from 10AM to 6PM. Rest rooms are available as well as use of picnic area.
We have a corn maze, petting zoo Hay rides, Annual tomato and corn festival.
Cash and check only! No Credit Cards. Pumpkin picking in field everyday 7
days a week September through October 31st. Educational tours, scout troops with camp fire at the picnic area, school groups and Hay rides available
as well as House of Horrors. Fall December orations to choose from; corn stalks, hay
bales, gourds, Indian corn, mini pumpkins, speckled swans and of course wide
variety of pumpkins to choose from.
- Berkley Nursery & Tree Farm -
Blueberries
554 Berkley Street, Berkley, MA. Phone: 508- 823-3727.Directions: Route 24 south to exit 11, turn right down to stop sign at Berkey common
(4way stop), turn right to next stop and bear right on North Main St. to
3rd stop sign. Take right onto Berkley. Farm less than one quarter mile.
Open: daily til picked out.
- The Blueberry Place -
Follows organic practices,
blueberries, already-picked produce (of the pyo crop)
44 Hope Street,
Seekonk, MA 02771. Phone: (508) 336-3594. Open: 2009 season, July 11;
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8 am to noon; 5 to 7 pm; Saturday, Sunday, 8
am to 4 pm; July and August; Weather and supply permitting; Hours May be
added if weather remains erratic; Call ahead just to be sure. Directions:
The Blueberry Place is off Route 44 in Seekonk, the third house on the left
after turning onto Hope Street.
Click here for a map and directions. We follow organic practices, but
are not seeking certification. Payment: Cash, Check. Bring your own
containers. We suggest shoes (not sandals), socks, long pants, and a hat;
sunblock and insect repellent. (UPDATED: July 03, 2009)
- Devol Farm - Blueberries.
315 Sodom Road,
Westport, MA. Phone: 508- 636-2210. Directions: Call for hours and directions.
- Cedar Hills Farm - strawberries
Route 118,
Rehoboth, MA. Phone: (508)-252-6577. Directions:
Route 44 to Route 118 South, farm is 1/10 mile on the left. Open:
Call for hours.
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Dufort Farms -
Minimizes chemical
and pesticide use, blueberries, raspberries (red), Turkeys
(organic, not-hormone-fed), Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, farm
animals
55 Reservoir Ave, Rehoboth, MA 02769. Phone: 508-252-6323. Fax:
508-252-6323. Email:
jddufort@dufortfarms.com. Open: Wednesday and Saturday 8am to 4 pm.
Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. We minimize use of pesticides and
other chemicals. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: June 24, 2009)
- Four Town Farm - Raspberries, strawberries, vegetables.
90 George Street,
Seekonk, MA. Phone: 508- 336-5587. Directions: From 195, take exit 1 and follow
Route 6 east to Cumberland Farms, turn
right onto Warren Ave. for one half mile then bear right at fork onto George
St. Open: 9-5pm depending on availability.
- Hiller Bros., Inc. & East Over Farm - blueberries, pumpkins
265 Mary's Pond Road, Rochester, MA 02770. Phone: office: (508) 763-5257, Farm
stand: (508) 763-4480, Fax: (508) 763-3204. Open: PYO Blueberries in
season from 8 am to 5 pm, daily. Also jams, jellies, baked goods, cranberry
products. Their farmstand is open with fruits and vegetables at farm
stand May through November 9 am to 5/6 pm, 7 days per week. Pre-arranged
school and group tours.
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(JJMP) Silverbrook Farm Inc - blueberries, strawberries, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms,
picnic area, horse-drawn hay rides, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo
934 Main Street, Acushnet, MA 02743. Phone: 508-998-8658. Fax: 508-536-5469.
Email us at:
sales@silverbrookfarm.com. Directions: Interstate 495 Exit 5 (LAKEVILLE/
NEW BEDFORD) to Route 18 South Follow Route 18 to Route 105 South, Route 105 takes a
left in ACUSHNET Continue straight on Main Street. Silverbrook Farm is
approximately 1/2 mile on left. Interstate 195 Exit 19- Route 105 North towards
center of ROCHESTER Left onto New Bedford Road (in Rochester) Perry Hill (in
Acushnet). Take right onto North Main Street. Mailing Address 934 Main
Street Acushnet, MA 02743 508 998-8658. Crops are usually available in
May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Open: May
through Aug Tue, Wednesday, Thurs, Friday, Saturday, Sun 9am to 4pm September through December
7 days a week 9am to 5pm Pumpkin Patch hayrides and Trick or Treat hayrides
run from 11am to 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays Pumpkin Patch Hayrides , Trick
or Treat Hayrides on Saturday and Sunday. The whole month of October 11am to 4pm Open
for Christmas trees from Thanksgiving until Christmas eve. Christmas
Hayrides Friday & Saturday nights Starts last weekend in November ends the
weekend before Christmas. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. all kinds
of fruits and vegetables. Homemade baked goods , jams, jellies, jarred
goods. furniture, knick-knacks, and candles handcrafted by the Amish.
Birthday Party's , Field Trips, Family gatherings, Campfire hayrides, and
seasonal events
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Keith's Farm - apples, pumpkins, strawberries, prepicked produce,
snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
1149 Main St, Acushnet, MA 02743. Phone: 508 763 2622. Email:
keithsfarm@comcast.net.
Click here for a map and directions. Open: strawberries: daily 10am to
4pm apples and pumpkins: weekends only 9am to 5pm Christmas trees: weekends
only 10am to 4pm. Strawberries: June Apples: mid September to end of October
Pumpkins: October Christmas trees: weekends only-start after Thanksgiving. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: May 30, 2008)
- Osamequin Farm - blueberries,
83 Walnut Street, Seekonk, MA 02771. Phone: 508-336-0961. Directions: From
Attleboro, Route 152 to Read Street, right onto Prospect, left on Walnut.
From East Providence, Route 44 East to Jacob Street to Prospect to Walnut.
Open: The open hours for PYO blueberries are subject to change; Please call
ahead for recorded information. Payment: Cash, only. (UPDATED: July 04,
2008) (UPDATED: July 07, 2008)
- OakdaleFarm - vegetables
59 Wheaton Ave,
Rehoboth, MA. Phone: (508) 336-7681.
Directions: Route 44 to Lincoln Street, left onto Country, take 2nd right to Barney Ave. to 59 Wheaton Ave. Or
Route 6 to Barney Ave- Left to Almeida Road to the end. Right onto Wheaton Road.
Call for picking times and conditions. Open May-October.
- Perry Hill Orchards - apples, prepicked
produce, farm animals
35 Perry Hill Road, Acushnet, MA 02743. Phone: 508-9956799. And for a map to
our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in September, October, November.
Open: Weekends. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: July 31, 2008) (UPDATED:
July 31, 2008)
- Peters Family Orchard & Cider Mill - apples
537 N. Main Street, Acushnet, MA.
Phone: (508) 995-6533. Directions: Route 195 to Marion, Route 105N to Rochester Center, take left
at the sign 'Acushnet 6 mi', take a left at 'tee' intersection, one half mile
down on the right. Open: 7 days a week in the season, 9-6pm. Offer tractor rides on
weekends. Offers school tours.
- Pine Hill Farm - Blueberries.
588 Middle Road,
Acushnet, MA. Phone: 508- 995-0041. Directions: Braley Road exit off of Route 140. Left off exit to Acushnet Avenue,
left on Acushnet Ave. to right onto Peckham Road which turns into Middle
Road. Open: 8am to 12 noon.
- Dufort Farms - Blueberries and raspberries.
55 Reservoir Avenue,
Rehoboth, MA. Phone: 508- 252-6323.
Directions: From Taunton, Route 44W to Rehoboth, at 1st light take left (south) on
New St. to stop sign. Farm is straight ahead one half mile on left. From
Seekonk: Route 44E to Rehoboth, at 2nd light take right onto New St. to
stop sign. Farm is straight ahead one half mile. Open: July - September, Wed
to Sunday, 8am-4pm. (formerly Serene Lea Homestead) (UPDATED:
May 13, 2008)
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Simcock Farm - pumpkins, tomatoes, and prepicked produce, restrooms,
picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
361 Marvel Street, Swansea, MA 02777. Phone: 508-67-35721. Email:
farmerfiddlermoo@yahoo.com. Directions: Please visit
our website. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, September,
October, December. Open: Ice Cream stand daily from May 1st - October 31st;
Vegetable Stand - daily July 1st to October 31st; Christmas Shoppe - daily
Nov 30th to December 22nd on Monday to Friday from 3 pm to 8pm, Saturday and
Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm; Christmas Holiday Shoppe Nov 30th to December 22nd
Monday to Friday from 3 pm to 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm;
"Christmas Campfire Sing-a-long Hayrides with violin accompaniment" begin
Nov 23rd until December 24th. Payment: Cash, Check. School tours, Birthday
Parties and yearly fund raiser for charity event. Fall Pumpkin patch
hayrides and evening haunted rides.
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Spring Rain Farm - PYO Strawberries, Prepicked cranberries,
school tours
692 Caswell Street, East Taunton, MA, 02718. Phone: 508-824-3393. Email:
info@springrainfarm.net. Directions:
Click here for a MapQuest Map to the farm. Open: for strawberry picking
from Tuesday to Sunday (Closed Mondays) from 10 AM to 6 PM. We close when
there is lightning and thunder or if ripe fruit is all picked out. Our tours
are all by appointment. Our berries are ready to eat beginning on Memorial
Day. They are ready early because they are planted on raised beds that are
covered with black plastic. We select our strawberry varieties to be the
sweetest tasting possible - not to be shipped across thousands of
miles. Comment from a visitor on December 20, 2007: "They have pick your own
strawberries, but we went to visit for the cranberries. The owner was
fantastic - he gave us an hour long tour explaining the process of cranberry
harvesting and showing us the bogs (we visited in November, so we missed the
actual harvest). He had fresh cranberries available for sale - 1.50 lb, I
believe."
- Thimble Farm -
Raspberries, strawberries, vegetables.
Stoney Hill Road,
Vineyard Haven, MA. Phone: 508- 693-6396. Directions: 2
miles South of Vineyard Haven on Edgartown/Vineyard Haven Road. Look
for sign in Oaks Bluff. Open: Tuesday through Sunday, 10am to 5pm.
Nantucket County
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Bartlett's Farm - strawberries, vegetables
33 Bartlett Farm Road, Nantucket, MA 02554. Phone: 508-228-9403. Email us
at:
info@bartlettsfarm.com. Directions: From the center of town: Follow Main St. to the
Civil War monument rotary. Turn left onto Milk St. which, in 6/10 of a mile,
joins Hummock Pond Rd. Follow for 1.2 miles, turn left onto Bartlett Farm
Rd. This road leads directly into the Bartlett Farm driveway where the
greenhouses and Farm Market can be found. Payment: cash, check, credit cards.
A visitor writes on September 26, 2008: "I love it! I live on
Nantucket, and it is one of my fave places to go. They do special PYO days.
Produce includes tomatoes, beans, peppers, and pumpkins for PYO. It is new
this year, so you need to go to the website for announcements on PYO days"
(Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: September 26, 2008)
Plymouth County
- The Baker Farm - strawberries
101 Baker's
Lane, Marshfield, MA 02050. Phone: 781=834-4021. Open: Usually June 7-July
3. May be longer this year. No restrooms. Self service. Organically raised.
Horses, to look at and sometimes, to pet. Quart containers are provided.
Sale is by the quart. A visitor writes on June 22, 2009: "I love
it....but then, I live here!" (Suggested by a visitor, ADDED: June 22, 2009)
- The Blueberry Farm - Blueberries.
698 West Washington Street,
Hanson, MA. Phone: (781) 447-1584.
Containers available.
Directions: 1 mile West of Hanson Center on Route 14. Open: Call first for picking conditions.
- The Blueberry Patch - Blueberries.
155 Glen Charlie Road,
E. Wareham, MA. Phone: 508- 295-9289.
Directions: 1 mile North of Routes 25/495, use Wareham/Onset Exit to Glen Charlie Road.
Open: daily morning only from 9am until noon, or picked out. Bring your
own containers. Children welcome with adult.
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C. N. Smith Farm Inc.
- Strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, corn, green beans, peas, apples,
pumpkins
325 South Street, E. Bridgewater, MA. Phone: 508- 378-2270. Directions:
Call for conditions; Off Route 106 East, turn right before Old Colony YMCA onto South Street. From
Route 24 take Route 106 East. From Route 3 take Route 106 West toward E. Bridgewater, turn onto South St. At YMCA, go to end. You are there!
Open: daily from 9am to 4pm. Apples weekends only. Call for conditions and information.
Starts PYO in June. In season, apple PYO on weekends only. They also have events: Corn Festival in Aug. Hay rides in Sep. & Oct. Large
Columbus Day Weekend "Harvest Hoe-Down" with rides, music & food.
- Coyne Bog Blues - Blueberries.
Carver Road,
W. Wareham, MA. Phone: 508- 295-3254.
Email: lcrinta@attbi.com. Directions:
Route 495 to exit 2 to Route 58N. Follow one half mile to 1st right onto Carver Road.
Open: Mid-July to Labor Day, daily mid-July through Aug. 8 am -5 pm. (always
call before coming).
- Maribett Farm - ORGANIC, Blueberries.
269 Elm Street,
Kingston, MA. Phone: (781) 585-9670. Directions: Route 3 to exit 9 (3A). Right off ramp, left onto Brook St. Left onto Elm, 1 mile, barn on left. From
Route 495: Take 495S to exit 6, take Route 44E. Right off ramp to 58N right onto Mayflower (Route 80E), bear left at Colchester St. Farm is on right, one mile from water tank.
Open: July and August for Blueberries; Call for an appointment for u-pick.
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Nessralla Farm - beans, pumpkins, prepicked produce, farm market
139 Hemlock Lane (end Of The Lane), Halifax, MA 02338. Phone: 781-294-1767.
Fax: 781-294-1767. Email:
nessfarm2@comcast.net. Directions: Hemlock Lane is located next to the
Halifax Town Hall, (we are at the end of the lane). Open: Sunday to
Saturday, 8am to 6 pm until the end of October We reopen on November 28 for
Christmas season daily 8am to 8pm until Christmas Eve. We grow all of our
own produce; Shell beans are ready for picking September and October Corn
Maze -Harvest Festival 2nd weekend September to Last weekend in October
Christmas season opens day after Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve. Payment:
Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. During our Corn Maze Festival we have a
petting zoo, face painting, giant pumpkin drop on Columbus day weekend, pony
rides and many other activities. Monday - Friday our maze is open for
private groups, field trips, company outings. Birthday parties welcome .
(ADDED: November 08, 2008)
- Singleton Orchards - apples, blueberries, peaches, Honey from
hives on the farm, picnic area, farm animals
160 Pine Street, East Bridgewater, MA 02333. Phone: 508-690-2312. Directions:
From either the north or south, take Route 18 towards Whitman. At Route 14,
go east (the Old Toll House). Go 1/2 mile east on Route 14. Take a
right hand turn onto Harvard Street. Go 1 mile, then take a left onto
Pine Street. The farm is 1/4 mile up on the left. And for a map to our farm,
click here. We are open July, August, September, October, November. Our hours are:
Tuesday to Sunday 9am to 5pm. Crop availability: PYO starts in July with
blueberries; peaches mid July; apples late August-October. Tractor-pulled
hayrides during Apple season!
- Spring Meadow Farm - ORGANIC, Raspberries,
strawberries.
109 Marion Road,
Mattapoisett, MA. Phone: 508- 758-2678.
Email:
swelldone@aol.com. Directions: 195W to Marion exit. Take right onto Route 6. Farm 3 miles down across motel. Or 195E to Mattapoisett exit. Take left onto
Route 6 for 1. 7 miles, farm across from hotel.
Open: In season, Saturday, dawn to dusk, Sun. 8-1pm. Weekdays call for appt. All
crops certified organic.
- Town Line Farm - Blueberries.
202 West Street,
PlymptonHalifax, MA. Phone: (781) 585-3233. Directions: Go to the Halifax Congregational Church on Route 106, take road opposite it (South Street), follow the blue arrows.
Open: Friday and Saturday, 8am to 4pm, Sundays from 8am to noon. Wednesday from 4:00 p. m. till dusk. Containers
are needed to bring blueberries home.
- Tree-Berry Farm -Blueberries.
Route 123,
Scituate, MA. Phone: (781) 545-7750.
Directions:
Route 123 on the Scituate/Norwell line. Please call before coming.
Blueberry picking in July and August, when berries are ripe, call before coming;
hours subject to change. 4 acres of blueberry bushes. No age minimum if
accompanied by adults.
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Webster Cranberry, LLC. - blueberries, cranberries,
Christmas trees- you choose and we cut, and prepicked produce
292 Cross Street, Norwell, MA 02061. Phone: 781-659-1599. Fax: 781-659-2049.
Email us at:
johnkopacz@mertech.org. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in July, August, October,
December. Open: Monday to Saturday dawn to dusk Payment: Cash, Check.
Cranberries starting the first week of October
Christmas tree varieties:
You Choose and We cut varieties: Canaan Fir, Fraser Fir.
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