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Berry Picking in Minnesota: What You Need to Know
Looking for berry picking in Minnesota? Below is every location mapped across the state, filterable by city or ZIP code so you can find the one closest to you.
Midwest Berry Picking
The Midwest's berry season centers on strawberries and raspberries in June and July, with Michigan standing out as one of the country's leading blueberry producers thanks to the moderating influence of Lake Michigan on its western counties. Wisconsin contributes a dramatically different specialty in its cranberry marshes, which produce the majority of the nation's cranberry crop and put on a striking visual display during the fall flood-harvest. Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and the Dakotas all support smaller-scale strawberry, raspberry, and blackberry farms, many of which share land with the region's well-known fall apple orchards.
Best Time for Berry Picking in Minnesota
Strawberries in June, followed by raspberries through midsummer, with cold-hardy blueberry varieties often ripening into August.
Tips for Berry Picking in Minnesota
Conditions for berry picking in Minnesota can shift quickly with the weather, so it's worth checking a location's current status before making the drive. Bring cash, since smaller family-run spots aren't always set up to take cards.