Plan a day trip to pick your own raspberries! Early varieties appear in July, with fall or ever‑bearing types ripening later in August and into September. The raspberry season overlaps with blueberries, cherries, and stone fruit.
Before heading out, check with the farm to confirm availability—weather and harvest timing can change daily. Though many farms accept multiple payment forms, bringing cash is always a smart backup.
Our Locally Grown Produce harvest guide features U-Pick and farmers’ markets for the entire harvest season.
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Raspberry Farms in Monroe County
Chase Farms, Fairport
A small, family-run fruit farm and market offering raspberries, strawberries, currants, blueberries, and more in season. U‑pick is typically open daily; check the berry hotline (315-986-3691) for current availability and hours.
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Raspberry Hill Farm, Penfield
This cozy U‑pick patch typically opens by late June or early July. Expect early summer raspberries priced around $3 per pint, then stop back when the fall berries start coming in. Hours run from morning until about 8 p.m. on pick days.
West Wind Farms, Hilton
Part of the Blue Barn Cidery family, West Wind offers raspberries alongside blueberries, currants, and other berries—first picking usually begins around mid‑July and runs well into late summer
Raspberry Farms Around the Greater Rochester Area
Burnap’s Farm Market & Garden Cafe, Sodus
A lovely farm and café on Lake Ontario, with pick-your-own raspberries starting around July 1, 2025. They also offer sweet cherries, flowers, veggies, and tasty farm-to-table lunches. Call ahead—(315) 483‑4050—to confirm picking dates for raspberries.
G & S Orchards, Walworth
This full-season pick-your-own farm offers raspberries and blackberries alongside berries, stone fruit, currants, and more. Ideal for families looking for a one-stop fruit-picking destination.
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Hurd Orchards
Holley
Serving pick-your-own fruit across multiple seasons, Hurd usually offers raspberries in summer and fall. Their multi-generation orchards are known for friendly service—call in case availability shifts due to weather.
Old Silo Farms, Conesus
A small-scale, pesticide‑free berry operation. Raspberry availability typically begins in early July, with fall raspberries often ready by early September—check before you visit.
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Tips for when you pick your own raspberries
- Call first: Harvest status and daily picking hours fluctuate.
- Bring cash: Some farms only accept cash for U‑pick.
- Prepare your container: Many farms rent containers or include them in pricing.
- Pick early in the season (mid-July) for the best yield.
- Handle berries gently: Raspberries bruise easily—don’t stack them more than 5 inches deep in containers.
- Don’t wash until ready to eat or freeze—this helps preserve shelf life.
- Wear light gloves to avoid pricks from raspberry bushes.
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