Mid to late June begins Raspberry 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) raspberries in the Asheville area.

FARMS

THE BERRY FARM (fka Zimmerman’s Berry Farm) | 2260 Revere Rd, Marshall, 28753 | (828) 206-2056 | FACEBOOK PAGE | WEBSITE

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. As more berries ripen, they will post which day they will be open the next week on the Facebook page. Typically pick days are 8:00 am until 12 noon, rain or shine. $3.50 per pound.” 

2019 SEASON: Opened June 8th-14th (The Black Raspberries have now all been picked and we will be closed until the Blackberries ripen in July)

HOURS: Dates and times are posted on their Facebook page as their bushes ripen over time.

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

We will most likely have blueberries in late-June, black raspberries mid-June, red raspberries in August, and blackberries in August.

2019 SEASON: 

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

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).

COST: Donation Based

2019 SEASON: June 18th – 

HOURS: By Appointment Only

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.

2019 SEASON: July 10th –

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

COST: $4.50/lb

RAULERSON’S BERRY PATCH | 159 Moonlight Lane, Canton | (828) 734-9534

Blackberries and raspberries available for u-pick, seasonally by appointment.

2020 SEASON:

HOURS: By Appointment

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

Sunflower Maze, black raspberries, raspberries, 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.

2018 SEASON: June 8th –

2019 SEASON:

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

GROWING WILD

Catawba Falls (wineberries)

Mid to late June begins Blueberry 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) blueberries in the Asheville area.

FARMS

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:

HOURS:

GYPSY-MOUNTAIN BLUEBERRY PATCH | 59 Gypsy Mountain Road, Marion | 828-652-8196

They are a FREE U-pick patch, but donations are appreciated. Bring your own bucket & a friend. Please, no smoking, no pets, and no selling the blueberries. Pick only the amount that you can use, and leave the rest for others. They’ve do not spray and you’re welcome to pick any time, but they recommend people come early in the morning or late in the evening because it gets really hot and humid in the middle of the day. Please remember this invitation is ONLY for blueberry picking. All other fruit trees are on private property. If you pick from anything other than a blueberry bush you are trespassing. There are 4 separate properties here (within the fence) and not all of them are the same people that own the blueberries. They can call the police if you’re on their property picking from their trees.

COST: FREE, but donations accepted and appreciated

2020 SEASON:

HOURS: Any time

HARDSCRABBLE HOLLOW FARM LLC | 150 Rabbit Moffitt Rd, Rutherfordton, North Carolina | (828) 980-1071

Hardscrabble Hollow Farm is a 40-acre natural farm in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Our primary concentration is on free-range poultry for meat, turkeys for the table, organic eggs from free-range hens, luffas, soap, and blueberries.

2020 SEASON:

HOURS: Wednesday-Sunday 8 a.m. until dusk.

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

We will most likely have blueberries in late-June, black raspberries mid-June, red raspberries in August, and blackberries in August.

2020 SEASON: 

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

HOP’N BLUEBERRY FARM | 24 Middle Mountain Rd, Black Mountain | 828-664-1166

We raise Highbush blueberries and have a limited U-Pick season starting around the first of June.  Our season is over by the end of June.  We also are experimenting with NC native blueberries that have some of the highest anti oxidants known. Our berries are chemical free.

2018 SEASON: “We are down for the count this year. No blueberries, hops. Weather and labor is to blame”

2020 SEASON:

HOURS: By Appointment Only

JETER MOUNTAIN FARM | 1126 Jeter Mountain Rd, Hendersonville, 28739 | (828) 226-9454

We are happy to invite you to share in our first farm fresh produce of the summer! Join us from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., and enjoy a wagon ride to our orchards where you can pick your own beautifully ripe & perfectly sweet Jeter Mountain peaches & blueberries. Cash & Credit Cards accepted. Delicious & affordable produce while supplies last. Please leave your furry friends at home. We look forward to seeing you at the farm this weekend! From our family to yours, for 150 years!

1 Peck Bag of Peaches – $15
1 Peck Reusable Basket of Peaches – $18
1 Quart Basket of Blueberries – $5

2020 SEASON: July 18th – 

JOHN’S BERRY PATCH AND FARM | 18 Olympic Drive, Leicester, NC | 828-683-3608

Pick your own blueberries.

2020 SEASON: 

HOURS: 

Mon 9:00am-8:00pm

Wed-Sat 9:00am-8:00pm

LONG BRANCH ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER | 278 Boyd Cove Rd., Leicester | 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).

2020 SEASON:

HOURS:

OBERMILLER’S STRAWBERRY FARM | 621 Allstar Lane, Hendersonville | 828-891-8841

Pick-Your-Own Only. Containers are provided. “We are not organic, however we do practice IPM – integrated pest management – which is scouting for issues and only spraying if needed. The berries were last sprayed with a fungicide at the start of bloom. And no insecticides have been used” $2.50 per pint or 3 pints for $6.00 (cash or local check only (sorry no cards or apps)). “Please come in our drive, park up by the barn and walk down to our checkout table by the walk bridge to the berry patch.”

2020 SEASON:

HOURS:
Mondays & Tuesdays 4:00pm-6:30pm,

Thursdays 8:30am-5:00pm

Saturdays 8:30am-1:00pm

OVERMOUNTAIN VINEYARDS | 2012 Sandy Plains Rd, Tryon, 28782 | 828-863-0523 

Don’t miss out on fresh UNSPRAYED ORGANIC blueberries!! We have 5 varieties and they are available by the pound or you and the family can come blueberry picking!

2020 SEASON: 

HOURS: Call for hours of operation that day, and availability of berries to pick

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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.

2020 SEASON:

HOURS: Mondays-Saturdays, 9:00am-5:00pm

SUNSWEPT FARM | 444 Beasley Cove Rd, Hot Springs, 28743 | (828) 622-7145

100% organic. Call or send a message to plan a visit for blueberry picking! $12/gallon U-pick

2020 SEASON: 

HOURS: By Appointment Only

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

Most of our crops are organic. Containers provided.

2020 SEASON:

HOURS: By Appointment Only

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).

2020 SEASON: 

HOURS: Saturdays, 9:00am-12:00pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

PRIVATE PROPERTY

ETOWAH BLUEBERRIES | 6647 Brevard Rd, Etowah, 28729 | (828) 577-9508

Pick your own blueberries on Hwy 64 right before you get into etowah on the left. Between quarry and Etowah Golf Course. It’s just a house with a field of blueberries, there isn’t a name or anything, and he will put out a sign when they’re ready to pick, Large, sweet, and juicy. “I planted 725 blueberry plants, 5 different varieties, over 5 years ago. The idea of planting blueberry bushes came to me because I grew tired of mowing the grass. I thought ” what else could I do other than mow grass ??” I had a blueberry bush at the top of the hill that was the inspiration. I have to many berries to pick myself and hated to see them go to waste. I have been doing u-pick for 2 years. I’m happy to offer fresh, mostly organic berries for people to enjoy.”

2020 SEASON:

HOURS: Mondays-Saturdays, 8:00am-5:00pm

GROWING WILD

Graveyard Fields (Wild Blackberries and Blueberries)

Black Balsam / Tennent Mountain (Wild Blueberries)

Craggy Gardens Trail (Wild Blueberries)

Art Loeb Trail (Wild Blueberries)

Carrier Park (right by the parking lot)

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”.”

HOURS:

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:

HOURS:

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)

COST:

RAULERSON’S BERRY PATCH | 159 Moonlight Lane, Canton | (828) 734-9534

Blackberries and raspberries available for u-pick, seasonally by appointment.

2020 SEASON:

HOURS: By Appointment

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:

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)