I DRIVE, U-PICK: Pick-Your-Own Berry Farm Roundup
getch'er fill of local farm-fresh strawberries before picking season ends!
James Johonnott, photos by Andrea Paulseth
Augusta Blueberries
E27020 E Branch Rd., Fairchild • (612) 850-9852 • website • Facebook
Several acres and varieties of cultivate Highbush blueberries in a park-like setting. Picking season runs mid-July through August and early September. Visit online for picking dates and times.
AVEnue Orchard
6700 Highway 53, Eau Claire • (715) 835-5141 • website • Facebook
Producing at least 15 types of apples, three types of plums, two types of pears, and more. Orchard shop features jams, jellies, ciders, butters, and more.
Blueberry Ridge Orchard
E2795 Hageness Rd., Eleva • (715) 287-3366 • website • Facebook
A 25 acre blueberry orchard that offers 7 varieties of pick your own blueberries. In fall, you can buy ready-picked apples and plums, and honey.
Bushel and a Peck Market
18444 Co. Hwy OO, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-0133 • website • Facebook
A family-owned, pick your own orchard over 6,000 trees that produces over 30 varies of apples, pears, plums, and raspberries. In fall they have a pumpkin patch and a 3 acre corn maze. Has an on-site bakery that makes pies from scratch, a gift shop, a country store that sells jams jellies, honey, crafts, and more.
Connell's Family Orchard
19372 Co. Hwy OO, Chippewa Falls • (715) 723-5889 • Facebook
Forty acres of fruit and veggies. Pick tart cherries, blueberries in July, and apples starting in August. Pumpkins, raspberries, blueberries, and plums. Pies, ice cream, caramel apples, jams, honey, and salsas are also available. Wagon rides on the weekends.
Crescent Bluberries
13874 WI-27, Cadott • (715) 289-4470 • Facebook
A pick your own blueberry farm. Open through July.
Dixon's Autumn Harvest Winery & Orchard
19947 Cty Hwy J, Chippewa Falls • (715) 720-1663 • website • Facebook
Produces an array of sweet and semi-sweet wines using WI and American grown grapes, apples from their orchard, and quality ingredients. Their scenic winery serves specialty wines not available in retail stores, hand-crafted sangrias, as well as cider from their orchard. They regularly concerts and events throughout the summer and fall.
Eder's Acres
18308 115th Ave., Chippewa Falls • (715) 226-0022 • Facebook
Eder’s Acres offers pre-picked five-quart pails for $20, and pick-your-own strawberries sold in five-quart pails for $12. Picking season begins between Father’s Day and 4th of July, check their Facebook Page for details.
Foster Farm Strawberries
W. Robin Rd., Foster • (715) 835-7407 • Facebook
Foster Farm’s is a family owned and operated strawberry farm established in 1979 just south of Foster, WI.
Govin's Farm
N6134 670th St., Menomonie • (715) 231-2377 • website • Facebook
In spring, Govin’s Lambing Barn opens to the public. In summer, Govin’s has you-pick and pre-picked strawberries. Naturally raised beef, free-range chicken, lamb, and pumpkins also for sale.
Grampa Glenn's Organic Strawberries
W11280 Cty Rd. B, Humbird • (715) 964-8663 • Facebook
Pick certified organic strawberries on the Stuve farmstead. Sampling while picking is a must. Call in advance if you want someone to pick on your behalf.
Hidden Acres Berry Farm
W3865 Cty Rd. HH, Eau Claire • (608) 269-6972 • Facebook
Selling pick-your-own blueberries. Opening for the season in mid-July.
Koehler Acres
9702 US Highway 12, Fall Creek • Facebook
Selling beef, eggs, and pick your own blueberries.
Little Berry Farm
W1832 Maple Rd., Eau Claire • (715) 559-0447 • Facebook
Offering naturally grown strawberries and raspberries that are healthy and delicious. Little Berry Farm do not use any chemicals or sprays. Visit their website or find them on Facebook for more details and information regarding picking dates and times.
Mcilquham Orchard & Strawberries
S13247 Find Dr., Osseo • (715) 533-3563 • website • Facebook
Family owned farm selling strawberries & honeycrisp apples since 1993.
Michaels Berries, LLC
E8715 730th Ave., Colfax • (715) 962-5293 • Facebook
Fresh blueberries available by U-pick or order ahead.
Red Cedar Valley Farms
N4439 410th St., Menomonie • (715) 235-9411 • Facebook
A small family owned pick your own strawberry farm.
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