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U-Pick and Berry Picking Near Essex County๐Ÿ“๐Ÿซ๐Ÿ’

Local Options within an hour drive for U-Pick farms

By Jessica Kline, Publisher and Editor Macaroni Kid Clifton-Montclair June 13, 2023

Harvest dates listed may vary depending on weather conditions and the farm's geographic location. Call ahead to avoid disappointment!








 Source: pickyourown.org

Abma's Farm
Check Facebook for updates
201-891-0278
Wyckoff

Battle View Orchards
Check Facebook for updates
732-462-0756
Freehold (Wemrock Rd for patch)

  • Check Facebook for the latest updates.
  • Sour Cherry season - will begin approximately June 22nd - check back with us closer to the date for detailed info and exact opening day information!
  • Peach season -  typically begins the second week of July!
  • Apple season - typically begins in the beginning of September!
  • Cash only.

Demarest Farm
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201-666-0472
Hillsdale

Farms View Roadstand
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973-839-1212
Wayne

Hazelman Farms

Check Facebook page for updates
973-545-2172
West Milford

Orts Farm
Check Facebook for updates (they close on occasion until things are ripe)
908-876-3351
Long Valley

  • You can order curbside produce and fresh groceries from their farm right on their website.

Snyder's Farm
Check Facebook for updates
732-496-0441
Somerset

  • Open weekends only for u-pick.
  • The blueberry season usually starts in late June and is over in late July
  • Aronia season starts in mid-August and is over by mid-September.
    *Call and/or check each farm's local Facebook page to confirm they are open, weather and stock availability permitted.

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