Blueberries: 8 Places To Pick Your Own

Plan a day trip to pick your own blueberries near Rochester! The local season typically runs from early to mid-July through August, overlapping berries with sunflowers, cherries, and stone fruit. Before you go, check with the farm to confirm availability—many accept cards, but cash is still a reliable backup.

Our Locally Grown Produce harvest guide features U-Pick and farmers’ markets for the entire harvest season.

Find a Blueberry Farm Near You

• Blueberry Farms in Monroe County
  • Gro-Moore Farms, Henrietta
  • West Wind Farms, Hilton
• Blueberry Farms in the Greater Rochester Area
  • Finger Lakes National Forest, Burdett
  • G and S Orchards, Walworth
  • Greg's U-Pick Farm, Clarence Center
  • Hurd Orchards, Holley
  • Old Silo Farms, Conesus
• Russell's U‑Pick Blueberry Patch, Appleton
• Tips for when you pick your own blueberries

Blueberry Farms in Monroe County

Gro-Moore Farms, Henrietta

Located at 365 Goodburlet Road, this family-run farm is known for its strawberry and blueberry U‑Pick fields. Open daily from 8 a.m. to noon, cash only. Call the berry hotline (585-533-1578) before you head over.

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West Wind Farms, Hilton

A family-owned U‑pick farm offering a wide variety of fruit—including blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, stone fruits, apples, pumpkins, and more. Call (585) 234‑0252 for daily picking updates.

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Blueberry Farms in the Greater Rochester Area

Finger Lakes National Forest, Burdett

A wild and scenic option—five acres managed for blueberry picking, amid trails of apples, raspberries, and other fruit in open glades. Freedom to roam and forage naturally.

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G and S Orchards, Walworth

Just a short drive east, this pick-your-own farm offers blueberries and a broad mix of berries, cherries, currants, veggies, and pumpkins—great for a family outing with a full-season harvest trail.

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Greg’s U-Pick Farm, Clarence Center

With a shorter season running mid‑July to mid‑August, Greg’s recommends visiting early since their harvest moves quickly. They pick by the pound—so bring your container of choice.

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Hurd Orchards, Holley

A multi-generational orchard offering peaches, berries, and seasonal fruit picking. U‑Pick blueberries often appear in summer—call ahead to see what’s ideal that day.

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Old Silo Farms, Conesus

A pesticide‑ and preservative‑free berry farm offering strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, grapes—and blueberries in July–August. They emphasize natural growing and seasonal flavor.

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Russell’s U‑Pick Blueberry Patch, Appleton

Located on Lake Ontario in Niagara County, this peaceful family-run patch opens mid‑July through early September. The setting is scenic and serene—ideal for relaxed blueberry picking.

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Tips for when you pick your own blueberries

Thank you to pickyourown.org for these helpful tips!

1. Select plump, whole blueberries with a light gray-blue color. A berry with any hint of red isn’t fully ripened. White and green-colored blueberries will not ripen after they are picked, while blueberries that have already turned purple, red, or blue-ish usually ripen after they are picked (if they are kept at room temperature to ripen).
2. Since blueberries hang on the bushes in bunches like grapes, the easiest and fastest way to pick them is to hold your bucket under them, cup a ripe bunch with your other hand, and gently rub the berries with your fingers. The ripe berries will drop into your bucket, while the unripe ones will remain attached to the bush.
3. When the bushes are at peak, I can easily pick 2 gallons per hour (if I’m not distracted by the kids and the sun isn’t too hot!). A newbie might do 1 gallon per hour, but it takes more time at the beginning or end of the season as the berries are not as plentiful nor concentrated in clusters.
4. Once picked, don’t place the berries, still warm from the sun, in a closed bag or container. Leave the container open to prevent moisture from forming inside.
5. Don’t wash berries until just before using them to prevent them from becoming mushy.
6. 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 berries will last for 10 to 14 days.
7. 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. Frozen and fresh berries should be rinsed and drained just before serving. Just before using, wash the berries in cold water.
8. It takes about 4 cups of blueberries to make a pie.

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