Mid to late June begins Blackberry season in Western North Carolina. You can find them in abundance at the Farmers Markets, or you can make a day of it with the family, and pick yourself a pint or gallon or two at one of the many u-pick farms in our area. We have a few options for You Pick (U-Pick) blackberries in the Asheville area.

 

FARMS

THE BERRY FARM (fka Zimmerman’s) | 2260 Revere Rd, Marshall | 828-656-2056

Black Raspberries are available June 18th, with Blackberries available for picking mid July, until mid to late August. “As always, our berries are pesticide and spray free and are ready to eat”. Call ahead for a daily update on availability before visiting.

2020 SEASON: “It is with much soul searching and regret that I have decided not to open the pick your own portion of The Berry Farm this season. I will truly miss those who have be such loyal customers and hope that next year will be back to “normal”.”

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DOGWOOD HILLS FRUIT & BERRY FARM | 369 Ox Creek Rd, Weaverville | 828-645-6286

Blueberries, blackberries, grapes & apples all grown by organic standards (but not certified)

2020 SEASON:

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FLYING CLOUD FARM | 1860 Charlotte Hwy, Fairview | 828-768-3348

Message them from their Facebook page, text them at 828-768-3348, or email flyingcloudfarmnc@gmail.com for an appointment. “Organic, local, fresh berries.” Containers provided.

2020 SEASON: Not open for u-pick this season

HOURS: By Appointment Only

 

FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT ORCHARD AND VINEYARD | 756 Dalton Trail Rd, Hendersonville | 828-685-9102 | 

They have 10 acres of blackberries of four varieties, most of which go to supermarkets, but they do open a few rows for u-pick. Located on top of Sugarloaf Mountain, the view from their fields are for miles, “and the constant mountain breeze refreshes and replenishes the soul and you enjoy the berries from our thorn less 3 bite berries. Just a note – we are a simple working farm where we love to open up for our wonderful local neighbors to experience a “real” farm in daily operation. I, the old farmer, made a decision a number of years ago to “keep life simple.” Therefore we are a “cash or check” farm. We are up on top of Sugarloaf mtn where we have to pipe in internet and I am the only one who can get cell reception.”

2020 SEASON: Potentially July 4th – 

HOURS: Daily Mon-Sat 9:00am-6:00pm and Sunday 1:00pm to 6:00pm (weather permitting)

 

HICKORY NUT GAP FARM | 57 Sugar Hollow Road, Fairview 28730 | 828-628-1027 ext 100

Starting in late June, our U-Pick berry orchard fills with organically raised blueberries, blackberries, and black raspberries in their respective seasons. Berries are finicky, and their timing varies from year to year, so give us a call to find out the berry status! We will most likely have blueberries in late-June, black raspberries mid-June, red raspberries in August, and blackberries in August. 

2020 SEASON: Late June – 

HOURS: 10:00am-6:00pm (call ahead as they will pause picking to allow for more ripening, if they get picked clean)

 

JUSTUS ORCHARD | 187 Garden Road, Hendersonville | 828-243-2420

Sweet and thornless blackberries. Weather permitting, should be available for u-pick through most of August.

2020 SEASON: July 3rd –

HOURS: 7 Days a week, 8:30am-6:00pm

 

LONG BRANCH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER | 278 Boyd Cove Rd., Leicester, NC  | 828-683-3662

Heritage Red Raspberries ripen for u-pick early June, and the first crop is typically available through July, with a 2nd crop ripening in mid September and available through November (around Thanksgiving). Wineberries, Native Blackcap Blackberries, Thornless Blackberries, Native Blackberries, and Blueberries will all ripen enough for u-pick by the end of June and will go through November (around Thanksgiving).

HOURS: By Appointment Only

COST: Donation Based

 

QUEENS BERRY & FLOWER FARM | 858 Davidson River Rd., Pisgah Forest, 28768 | (828) 884-5121

(Blueberries, Raspberries & Blackberries) We are a locally owned you pick berry and flower farm.  We have been here for over 20 years working with the wonderful river soil in the Pisgah Forest.  Originally a dairy farm, we have transitioned to organically grown berries and flowers and now house a commercial vegetable operation. Raspberries start in July and also go to September.  Finally, our blackberries start in August and go through September too. 

2020 SEASON: 

HOURS: Mondays-Saturdays, 9:00am-5:00pm (make an appointment)

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THE TEN ACRE GARDEN | 158 Chamber Farm Lane, Canton | 828-235-9667

Sunflower Maze, blackberry picking, watermelon, and chickens! Raspberries and blackberries start mid June and end about mid to late July. A later variety of raspberries start mid to late august and goes to mid to late September. Most of our crops are organic. Containers provided. Come get you some. Folks are welcome to come pick anytime from 10:00am-6:00pm Mon-Sat, and 1:00pm-5:00pm Sunday. No appointment necessary.

2020 SEASON: Blackberries and raspberries are not very good this year because of the late Frost but will ever bearing strawberries soon.

HOURS: 10:00am-6:00pm Mon-Sat, and 1:00pm-5:00pm Sunday

 

TRICKLE CREEK FARM | 3620 Highway 9 N, Mill Spring, 28756 | (828) 329-0989

U-pick blackberry and blueberries farm located in Western North Carolina. Open seasonally (June – July). They do minimal spray to protect blackberries against fungus and cane bore.

2020 SEASON: June 20th –

HOURS: 5:30pm-8:00pm Tuesday & Thursdays, and 9:00am-12:00pm on Saturdays

 

GROWING WILD

GRAVEYARD FIELDS (Wild Blackberries and Blueberries)

MAX PATCH (Wild Blackberries)