June has arrived, and it’s almost time for berry picking season! The Seacoast region has some amazing locally-grown strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries that are ripe and ready to pick in time for summer. It’s a favorite family activity for all ages! The season for strawberries is typically mid- to late- June, while raspberry season typically starts in early July, and blueberry season in mid-July.
Here are eight pick your own berry farms on the New Hampshire Seacoast:
1. Hickory Hill Farm
245 Back Road
Dover, NH
T: 603-742-0553
For up to date information, check their Facebook page here
What they offer: Pick your own blueberries, cage-free eggs and flowers for sale, and horse boarding.
Hours: 8 a.m. until dusk during berry picking season, weather permitting.
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2. Applecrest Farm
133 Exeter Road
Hampton Falls, NH 03844
T: 603-926-3721
Check their own Website and Facebook page for the most up-to-date information on fruit and hours.
What they offer: Pick your own strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples, and more! There’s also a week-stocked farm store, ice cream for sale, a restaurant, and more.
Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
3. Butternut Farm
195 Meaderboro Road
Farmington, NH
T: 603-335-4705
Find their Website and Facebook page here, check the hours and availability before going.
What they offer: Pick your own strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, pumpkins, and more! They also have a farm store, homemade cider donuts, and house-made hard cider.
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4. Saltbox Farm
321 Portsmouth Avenue
Stratham, NH
T: 603-436-7978
Check out their Website and Facebook page.
What they offer: Pick your own raspberries and blueberries. There is also a farm stand with a variety of local produce and peonies for sale.
Hours: Open every day except Monday during berry picking season. The farm stand is open now, Friday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
5. Inkwell Farm
106 Hedding Road
Epping, NH
T: 603-734-2117
Find their Facebook page and website here.
What they offer: Pick your own organic blueberries and flowers.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. during berry picking season.
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6. Blueberry Bay Farm
38 Depot Road
Stratham, NH
T: 603-580-1612
Check out their Facebook page for the most up-to-date information.
What they offer: Pick your own lettuce, kale, chives, and blueberries.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
7. Demeritt Hill Farm
20 Orchard Way,
Lee, NH
T: 603-868-2111
Check out their Website and Facebook page for up-to-date information.
What they offer: Pick your own blueberries, apples, pumpkins, peaches, and other vegetables. The farm store sells pre-picked blueberries, other produce, and more.
Hours: Based on the season, check before you go!
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8. McKenzie’s Farm
71 NE Pond Road,
Milton, NH
T: 603-652-9400
Check out their Website and Facebook pages.
What they offer: Pick your own strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples, peaches, tomatoes, and pumpkins. There is also an on-site farm store with freshly harvested produce, baked goods, and more.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
It’s always a good idea to check a farm’s Facebook page or call ahead to see when their berries are ready for picking, or if they are all picked for the season. Each farm’s hours and fruit availability vary according to on Mother Nature.
After you have all the fun of picking (and sampling) the berries, it’s time to make some berry delicious meals and snacks!
