EARLY JULY - AUGUST

Blueberry Picking at Cider Hill Farm

Blueberry picking has one of the longest pick-your-own seasons starting with early season varieties ripening early July and late season varieties picking all the way into September. The farm's 3 blueberry fields offer high bush varieties with fruit that freezes well for pies, muffins, smoothies and jam.

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

Blueberry Picking Dates

Blueberry plants produce ripe berries all summer. Blueberry season is available nearly every day from 8 am - 5:30 pm.

GENERAL DATES
Blueberry picking in Massachusetts starts in early July and is typically over by the first week of September.

WHERE TO BUY TICKETS

Blueberry picking tickets may be purchased online 24- 72 hours in advance or upon arrival at the farm. View the TODAY page to see if picking is open prior to coming to the farm. Sometimes fields are closed to let more fruit ripen.

TODAY ON THE FARM

TICKET OPTIONS

Pricing

Tickets are posted online 48 hours prior as we monitor the fields and fruit.

2026 PRICING

Adult/Child Ticket - Includes entry into the field and 1 quart of blueberry picking. Pricing TBA.
Child Ages 3-6 - Includes entry into the field and 1 pint of blueberry picking. Pricing TBA.
Family Pack - Includes entry into the field for up to 4 people and 4 quarts of blueberry picking. Pricing TBA.

Anyone ages 3+ entering the fields requires a ticket even if you are not picking fruit. Personal picking containers are prohibited. Pricing subject to change.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

Growing Blueberries

Blueberries may seem low-maintenance, but behind the scenes, they’re anything but. Across our three fields, each planting is carefully tended to support healthy, consistent harvests year after year. From pruning and soil care to constant monitoring throughout the season, there’s a steady rhythm of work that keeps the bushes productive and the fruit flavorful.

And when the berries start to ripen, the real race begins because we’re not the only ones who love them. Each field is fully netted to protect the crop from birds, a time-intensive process that helps ensure there are actually berries left for you to pick. It’s all part of the effort that goes into every handful you take home.

Blueberry Picking FAQs

As we prepare for this year’s harvest, here are some of the questions we’re asked most often.

IS IT RIPE?

Blueberries do not continue to ripen after picked so only pick the bluest, ripest berries.

ROTATING PICKING LOCATIONS

With 3 fields, we rotate picking locations regularly to give the plants time to produce more fruit and to give our field crew a chance to keep everything in great shape. So if you’ve picked blueberries in a certain spot before, don’t be surprised if we send you somewhere new this time. Think of it as a little berry adventure - same sweet berries, just a different corner of the farm!

Weekday BLUEBERRY PICKing

Blueberry picking rarely closes once it's open for the season. The best way to see is to visit our TODAY page on Sunday evenings where we'll post the upcoming week's availability and online tickets.

TYPICAL BLUEBERRY SEASON LENGTH

With 11 varieties of blueberries, blueberry picking season on the farm beginning the first week of July and ends the first week of September.

KEEPING UP ON THE BERRY SEASON

Mother Nature rules and the berries follow! It's best to plan ahead:

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HAYRIDES

As a working farm, hayrides are available only on festival and fall weekends.

PHOTOGRAPHERS & MINI SESSIONS

For those who wish to use the blueberry fields for personal or business use, tickets are required. If you are looking for a private experience, we encourage you to come at the end of the day closer to 3-4 pm when fewer people are in the field. Fields close promptly at 5:30 pm.

See you in the blueberry fields!