Pick Your Own (PYO) Farms offer bounty of fruit to visitors
303 Upper Road
Deerfield, MA
Phone: 413-772-6797
PYO Produce: MacIntosh apples
Season: Starts early September through October
Hours: Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Also: Farm stand sells peaches, pears, nectarines; and, in the fall, pumpkins, gourds, mums, and decorative corn.
Route 43 and Route 22
Hancock, MA
Phone: 413-738-5915
PYO Produce: Strawberries
Season: Mid-June to early July. You-pick or purchase pre-picked fruit
Hours: change seasonally. Call ahead
Also: Farm animals in Uncle Don’s Barnyard, maple sugar house tours, pumpkins, Santa visits, special events.
Jameson's High Meadow Farm
410 Skyline Trail
Chester, MA
Phone: 413-667-3640
PYO Crops and Seasons: Blueberries start first of July; apples start mid-August.
Hours: Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Also: Maple syrup, eggs, and hay for sale year-round.
94 Old Cheshire Road
Lanesborough, MA
Phone: 413-448-6009
PYO Produce: Sweet and tart cherries, summer raspberries, fall raspberries
Season: Cherries, early to mid-July, summer raspberries, mid-July to early August; fall raspberries, September
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, weather permitting
Also: Farm stand sells plums, peaches, pears, apricots, nectarines, and blueberries; picnic tables, pony rides on weekends.
41 River Road
South Deerfield, MA
Phone: 413-665-2658
PYO Produce: Strawberries, summer raspberries, blueberries, fall raspberries. Rhubarb and peas available during strawberry season.
Hours: Daily, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Call ahead.
222 South Street
Chesterfield, MA
Phone: 413-296-0010
PYO Produce: Blueberries and raspberries (mid-summer)
Season: Call ahead for picking times and conditions
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, weather permitting
Also: Picnic tables, miniature golf. Handicapped accessible. Mini-golf, Wednesday-Friday, 4-8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, noon-8 p.m.
277 Hatchville Road
East Falmouth, MA
Phone: 508-563-2560
PYO Produce: Salad greens, vegetables, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries. Pick-Your-Own day passes on sale, $8 per adult and $6 per child age 3 to 11.
Season: Call ahead to learn what is being harvested or check farm’s website
Hours: May through September, daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Also: Salad mix available for sale year round from the hydroponic greenhouse. The farm also rents canoes for use on the pond. On Friday nights in summer there are organic vegetarian buffet dinners with live music. Café featuring Coonamessett Farm grown foods.
394 Old Meetinghouse Road
East Falmouth, MA
Phone: 508-548-4717
PYO Produce: Strawberries, English and sugar snap peas (June); sunflowers (July); pumpkins (October). Bring your own containers. Cash and carry only.
Hours: Daily, June through October 31, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Also: For sale at farm store, tomatoes, apples, corn, zucchini and summer squash, cornstalks, winter vegetables, fall decorations, hay rides.
115 Oak Hill Road
Harvard, MA
Phone: 978-456-3916
PYO Produce and season: Blueberries, July and August; raspberries, August and September; nectarines, peaches, August and September; apples, August through October.
Hours: Pick your own, daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; retail store is open until 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, open until 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Also: Farm stand with apple cider, gourmet lemonade for sale, pre-picked produce.
44 Old Worcester Road
Charlton, MA
Phone: 508-248-7820
PYO Produce: apples, pears, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and peaches
Season: June through October.
Hours: Daily, June through January, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. except for 10 a.m. opening on Sunday and Monday. Weekends January through May, noon to 4:30 p.m.
Also: Farm store with tomato, cucumber, potato, and winter squash, pies, apple dumplings, apple cider, and cider donuts, honey, jam, jelly, relish and salad dressing, wine. Picnic tables, wagon rides during apple season. Strawberry Festival in June, Blueberry Festival in July, Peach Festival in August, Harvest Festival in October, Christmas at Charlton Orchards first week in December.
327 Ayer Road, Route 110 and 111
Harvard, MA
Phone: 978-772-4139
PYO Produce and Seasons: Berry picking begins the weekend after the Fourth of July and runs at least through mid-August. Call for specific days and hours. Apple picking begins Labor Day Weekend and runs daily through late October, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Christmas tree cutting begins Friday after Thanksgiving and continues on weekends from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. until sold out.
Hours: Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting Labor Day weekend, rain or shine (apples). Call after July 4 for blueberry hours
Also: Peaches are available at the farm stand from the middle of July until mid-September. Cider and honey and Christmas trees. Farm has 60 acres to wander and enjoy.
582 George Hill Road
South Lancaster, MA
Phone: 978-365-4331
PYO Produce and seasons: Raspberries (early July to mid-August), blueberries (early July to late August), peaches (July), apples (late August to late October), pumpkins (October)
Hours: July through October, Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Saturday and Monday
Also: Sundays in season, hayrides, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, maze, cider doughnuts, candy and caramel apples, pies, live music
9 McClellan Road
Sutton, MA
Phone: 508-865-6706
PYO Produce: Apples and pumpkins
Hours: Daily, May through December 24, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Also: Hay rides through the orchard; farm stand with peaches, pears, plums, cherries, strawberries, vegetables, and gifts; pies; fresh apple cider; jams and jellies; gift baskets; special events such as festivals and tastings throughout the season
294 Chase Road, Route 13
Lunenburg, MA
Phone: 978-582-6246
Hours: Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
PYO Produce and Seasons: Raspberries (July); blueberries (July); apples, start the end of August. Varieties include MacIntosh, Cortlands, Macouns, Royal Gala, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, Honey Crisp and Paula Reds
Also: Farm store with kale, herbs, greenhouse tomatoes, greenhouse cucumbers, Swiss chard, snap peas, rhubarb, strawberries
38 Eldridge Road
Harvard, MA
Phone: 978-456-9616
PYO Produce: Fall raspberries and apples in late summer and autumn
Hours: Wednesdays to Sundays and holidays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Season is late August through mid-October.
455 Highland Avenue
Phillipston, MA
Phone: 800-628-4851
PYO Produce: Blueberries (mid-summer), apples (end of July through fall)
Hours: Daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; November and December, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The farm stand is open daily from mid-July through December, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Also: Farm stand, farm animals, forest and field walking trails, hay rides, wagon rides, weekend barbecue in September and October, fresh cider, picnic pavilion, pies and dumplings, cheeses, ice cream
1125 Pleasant Street
Leominster, MA
Phone: 978-840-3276
PYO Produce: Apples, raspberries, and pumpkins
Season and Hours: August through November; daily; 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Also: Opening Week August 23-30 with live entertainment, apple picking, hayrides, hiking; classic auto display the last Sunday of each month; farm store with apples, candles, jelly, honey, cider, gourds, mums, squash, pumpkins, desserts; weekend concession stand with hot dogs, apple crisp, cider, coffee, cookies; hay rides; scarecrow festival.
315 South Bradford Street
North Andover, MA
Phone: 978-682-6332
PYO Produce: Strawberries, raspberries, sweet purple and tart red cherries, blueberries, currants, gooseberries, heirloom tomatoes, peaches, apples, pumpkins, squash and Christmas trees
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Also: Farm Stand with fresh produce, baked goods, lunch items, cider donuts, pies and gingerbread houses, dining area, and free Wi-Fi. Petting barn with farm animals, family photos, seasonal festivals
234 Ball Street
Northboro, MA
Phone: 508-393-6406
PYO Produce and Seasons: Strawberries, early June to mid-July; blueberries, early July to early September; raspberries, mid-August to late September; peaches and nectarines, August to mid-September; apples. late August through late October; and pumpkins, mid-September through late October
Hours: Call for hours, which vary with seasons
Also: Farm includes a bakery featuring fresh made fruit desserts, ice cream, and refreshments. Children's play area and barnyard animals.
25 Lovell Street
Mendon, MA
Phone: 508-473-7418
PYO Produce: Blueberries and pumpkins, along with 80 varieties of daylilies. Cut Your Own Christmas trees in December
Seasons: Blueberries and day lilies begin early July
Hours: Blueberry picking, Wednesday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon; pumpkin season opens late September, weekends, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Columbus Day.
Also: Wagon rides during pumpkin season.
178 Mass Avenue
Harvard, MA
Phone: 978-456-8363
PYO Produce: Pick your own blueberries starts in mid-July; pick your own apples from early September to mid-October.
Hours: June through December; open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For PYO apples, open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed Tuesdays.
Also: Converted turn of the century dairy barn is filled with gourmet food, fresh fruits and vegetables, cider, cheeses, baked goods, lunch sandwiches and soups, as well as a wide selection of gifts. Lunch served daily, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; breakfast served on weekends, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.Handicap access. Wagon rides to the pumpkin patch. Live bluegrass music the covered porch every Sunday June to Columbus Day.
1370 Turnpike Street
North Andover, MA
Phone: 978-681-8556
PYO Produce: Strawberries (June), raspberries (July), blueberries (July and August), peaches (August and September), MacIntosh, Cortland, Macoun apples and pumpkins (September to October)
Hours: Open year-round, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Also: Hayrides and festivals in the fall with fresh pies and cider donuts. Fresh vegetables and fruit all season in the farm store. Baked goods and ice cream at the farm store. Farm animal petting zoo.
38 Felton Street
Peabody,
Phone: 978-531-7456
PYO Produce: Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches and apples. Garden vegetables are ready in July through early fall. Winter squash and apples through December.
Hours: June to February, daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call ahead to learn what is in season. Farm Stand open Wednesday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Also: Farm store with seasonal fruits and vegetables, jams, candies, pies, cider donuts, hot mulled cider, cold cider and coffee, and gifts made by local businesses. Farm animals, picnic area
45 Fern Avenue
Amesbury, MA
Phone: 78-388-5525
PYO Produce: Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, plums, nectarines, apples and pumpkins
Season: Check website for picking dates
Hours: Early May to Thanksgiving, daily 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. until daylight savings ends; and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during standard time
Also: Farm store, cider, farm animals
30 Valley Road / Route 35
Danvers, MA
Phone: 978-777-1245
PYO Produce and Seasons: Peaches (mid-July to mid-September), raspberries (early July to frost), strawberries, (mid-June to July 4), blueberries (mid-July to mid-August), apples, (Labor Day to Halloween), cut flowers (July to early frost), pumpkins (October)
Hours: Daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Also: hayrides, apple cider, doughnuts, honey, hardy mums, fresh pies, farm animals, corn maze
650 Asbury Street
South Hamilton, MA
Phone: 978-468-2277
PYO Produce: Starwberries in late June; blueberries in July; raspberries in the fall. Call ahead to learn what is in season
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 8 a.m.-6 pm.
Also: Special events including farmers market, farm tours, and a summer festival
143 Argilla Road
Ipswich, MA
Phone: 978-356-5366
PYO Produce and Seasons: Strawberries (June), blueberries and raspberries (July), blackberries (August)
Hours: Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during picking season. Call for picking dates.
Also: Bakery and farm store selling apricots, peaches, plums, blueberries, raspberries, tomatoes, beets, carrots, cucumbers, garlic, green beans, kale, kohlrabi, squash, Swiss chard, turnips, zucchini, wine. Hay rides, live music, scheduled festivals
380 Middle Road
haverhill, MA
Phone: 978-372-9474
PYO Produce: Blueberries, raspberries, flowers (July and August), Christmas trees to choose and tag in November and December
Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
325 South Street
East Bridgewater, MA
Phone: 508-378-2270
PYO Produce: Strawberries (June), blueberries (mid-July to August), raspberries (mid-August to September), apples (September to October, picking Thursday to Sunday, only), pumpkins (October, from the field on weekends only, from the pile every day)
Hours: Daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Also: Corn Festival in August, hayrides in September and October, Harvest Hoe-Down on Columbus Day weekend
Neal Gate Street / Route 123
Scituate, MA
Phone: 781-545-7750
PYO Produce: High-bush blueberries and choose-your-own Christmas trees Season: Blueberry picking in July and August, when berries are ripe, call before coming; hours subject to change.
Hours: For picking, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.