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9 Local Places to Pick Your Own Berries

Carnation, Duvall, Bellevue, Sammamish, Redmond, North Bend

June 30, 2016
It's bound to be a delicious adventure when you head out into the fields of a local U-Pick Farm to harvest your own bucket of berries!  And once you get home with all those berries, you may want to check out a few of our favorite recipes on our Summer Pinterest board!

Here's a list of some of our favorite places to pick-your-own berries!

Blue Dog Farm | 7125 W. Snoqualmie Valley Road, Carnation 
What: Certified organic U-Pick and picked-to-order Blueberries; member-based
When: Starting July 4 
Cost: member-based 
Contact: 
berries@bluedogfarm.com  

Bybee Farms | North Bend: Driving Directions 
What: 6 varieties of u-pick blueberries
When: starting July 6
Cost: $2.10/lb
Call: 
425-888-0821 or 425-888-5745


Cottage Gardens Blueberry Farm | 14510 Kelly Road NE, Duvall
What: nine varieties of blueberries 
When: follow on Facebook for open dates/times.
Call: 
425-947-4523

Harvold Farm | 5207 Carnation-Duvall Rd NE, Carnation 
What: U-Pick Raspberries and Strawberries
When: typically Monday, Wednesday, Saturday - best to come early; follow on Facebook for open dates/times
Call: 425-333-4185



Henna Bluebarry Farm | 1800 Fall City Carnation Rd SE, Fall City 
What: 10 varieties of blueberries
When: schedule varies and is posted via Facebook
Cost: $2.50/lb
Call: 
425.806.2751 or 206.605.4420

Larsen Lake Blueberry Farm | 700 148th Avenue SE
Mercer Slough Blueberry Farm | 2380 Bellevue Way SE
Both owned and managed by Bellevue Parks & Community Services Department 
What:  Products include cut flowers, a variety of fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, and U-pick blueberries.
When:  10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday
Tip: bring valid Washington state identification as a deposit for picking buckets, and remember to check in with the produce stand upon arrival.
Call: 425-499-5322
  
Pine Lake Blueberry Farm | 21509 SE 28th Ln, Sammamish
What: organic blueberries
When: Picking now from sun up to sun down
Cost: u-pick is $1.75/lb
Call: (425) 270-9137
 
Remlinger Farms | 32610 NE 32nd St, Carnation 
What: Raspberries
When: Monday through Friday - check website or Facebook for availability
Call: 425-333-4135 ext 250



A few things to keep in mind ... 
  • Most U-Pick Farms are cash only. Bring cash - small bills are often in high demand. 
  • Leave your pets at home.
  • Generally picking buckets are provided, but it's a good idea to bring along a small bucket for your youngest pickers. Take home flats/containers aren't always available.
  • You won't find much shade in the fields, bring a hat and apply sunscreen.
  • Facebook seems to be the communication tool of choice for berry-picking farms. For up-to-date information, we suggest checking there first.