It is officially that time of year again when you can load up the car with your little loves and head to a farm to pick delicious FRESH fruit!!
Westport Moms has created a list of farms in and near Fairfield County that offer pick your own fruits, berries, and vegetables. Strawberries are in season right about now and at the end of the month cherries will also be ready. July is perfect for picking blueberries, raspberries and also peaches. August –October you can pick Apples and pumpkins.
Happy picking – and baking – and eating!
Bishop’s Orchards—Guilford
Strawberries are the first to arrive, then blueberries, raspberries, peaches, pears, apples, and pumpkins. Don’t miss the sunflower maze at this 140-year old family farm that has been cared for by six generations.
Jones Family Farms—Shelton
Pick your own strawberries and blueberries in summer, pumpkins in the fall, and Christmas trees during the holidays.
Lyman Orchards—Middlefield
Pick your own strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, apples, peaches, pears, and pumpkins. Pack a picnic and enjoy the view, or visit the Apple Barrel.
Silverman’s Farm—Easton
Pick your own peaches starting the second week of July, or peruse the farm market for apples and other fresh fruit, veggies, and pies. The kids will love petting, feeding, and interacting with the farm friends in the animal farm, including llamas, goats, sheep, and emus.
White Silo Farm and Winery—Sherman
This farm typically offer raspberries and blackberries from June-August.
