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Blueberry Picking in Massachusetts: What You Need to Know
Massachusetts offers plenty of options for blueberry picking, from well-known destinations to smaller family-run spots. Browse every listing below, or search your ZIP code to find the nearest one.
Blueberry Picking in New England
New England has one of the deepest blueberry traditions in the country, blending commercial highbush farms with genuine wild lowbush blueberry patches in the hills and barrens of the interior. Maine is the undisputed center of that tradition — the wild blueberry barrens of Washington and Hancock counties make it the largest wild blueberry producer in the world — while Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont all support smaller highbush farms suited to the region's naturally acidic, glacially-formed soil. The season typically runs from July through August, with wild and cultivated berries sometimes ripening on slightly different schedules at the same farm.
Best Time for Blueberry Picking in Massachusetts
Late July through August, with cultivated highbush and wild lowbush varieties sometimes ripening on slightly different schedules.
Tips for Blueberry Picking in Massachusetts
Before heading out for blueberry picking anywhere in Massachusetts, a quick call or website check can save a wasted trip if conditions have changed. Early in the day tends to mean better selection and shorter lines.