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Looking for a fun (and delicious) summer activity? Try blueberry picking!
There are several great spots around the Triangle where you can pick your own fresh blueberries, and it’s the perfect outing with kids: easy, outdoors, and oh-so-sweet. Most local farms open their blueberry fields in June, but timing can vary a bit depending on the weather, so it’s always a good idea to check before you go.
Here are some top blueberry picking farms around Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and beyond!
Blueberry Hill U-Pick – Sanford
📍3250 White Hill Rd, Sanford, NC 27332
Opening Friday May 23rd! Blueberry Hill U-Pick is a family-owned farm offering a delightful berry-picking experience with multiple varieties.
Hours:
Tuesday–Saturday: 8am–5pm
Sunday: 1pm–5pm
Also open Memorial Day
Note: Fields may occasionally close for ripening; it’s best to check their Facebook page or call ahead to confirm availability.
Instagram | NC Farm Fresh Listing | Facebook Page
Neighbor Boy Farm & Country Store – Apex
📍1008 Davis Dr., Apex, NC
Blueberry picking begins Mid-June. This is such a cute little farm in Apex. There’s even a play area for kids. We went here last year for Christmas trees!
Smith’s Nursery – Benson
📍443 Sanders Rd, Benson, NC 27504
Just south of the Triangle, Smith’s Nursery is worth the short drive. They offer U-pick blueberries as well as blackberries and other summer fruits. Don’t miss the on-site ice cream and farm animals!
U-pick season for blueberries usually starts in early to mid-June.
Herndon Hills Farm – Durham
📍511 Scott King Rd, Durham, NC 27713
Located in South Durham, Herndon Hills Farm is a peaceful, pesticide-free farm offering blueberries (plus blackberries and muscadine grapes—yum!). This scenic farm is a great pick for a relaxing morning with kids.
Picking typically starts in June—watch their social for updates.
Mini Acres Farm – Raleigh
📍3328 Mid Pines Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606
Mini Acres Farm offers a delightful pick-your-own blueberry experience just outside Raleigh. The farm features a charming setting with a wooden pavilion, a pond with a fountain, and friendly miniature donkeys and pygmy goats. Beyond blueberry picking, Mini Acres hosts events like outdoor movie nights and is available for private gatherings such as weddings and parties.
Note: Picking season usually begins in mid-June; check their website or social media for current updates.Facebook
Wendell Blueberry Farm – Wendell
📍3160 NC-231, Wendell, NC 27591
Wendell Blueberry Farm is a family-run U-pick operation located about 20 minutes from Raleigh. They pride themselves on offering 100% all-natural blueberries grown without pesticides, herbicides, or chemicals. The farm’s season typically runs from June through August, with picking days varying based on berry ripeness.
Hours:
Seasonal; check their website or social media for current picking times.
Cedar Grove Blueberry Farm – Cedar Grove
📍105 Persimmon Hill Ln, Cedar Grove, NC 27231
Cedar Grove Blueberry Farm is a family-owned farm located northwest of Hillsborough in Orange County. They are also affiliated with the adjacent business Botanist and Barrel cidery.
U-Pick blueberries will open for the season at Cedar Grove on Saturday June 22nd.
Open for the season sunup to sundown 7 days a week!
Bahama Bluebs – Bahama
📍6404 Amed Road, Bahama, NC 27503
This blueberry picking farm lies on the outskirts of Durham in the town of Bahama. A well-established one-acre field contains 5 varieties of delicious bluebs, ripe for the pickin’. Opening soon for the 2025 season. Typically open mid-June through August.
Hours:
Saturday & Sunday 8am-noon
Wednesdays 5pm-8pm
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