Picking blueberries at a local farm is way more fun than picking up a small plastic container of blueberries in the produce section of your local grocery store.
Central Florida’s Blueberry U-Pick Season
Of course Florida is known as one of the world’s leading citrus fruit providers, but we also have a lot of blueberry farms. U-pick blueberry season begins in March or April (depending on weather) and there’s probably a farm near you. Find the farm’s website or Facebook page to view their schedule; some farms are open six days a week while others are open one day a week.
Weather is a major factor, and affects the overall length of the season.
U-Pick Tips
- Check the weather and plan accordingly. Bring water; wear sunscreen and a hat.
- Bring cash.
- Be sure to keep tabs on your children, and stay in designated areas.
- Working farms are likely to have areas with unlevel paths, possible fire ants and other potential hazards. Wear closed toe shoes.
- Follow instructions and only pick berries that are ripe and blue.
- Thank the farm owner/employees for hosting your visit, then brag about your experience on social media.
Blueberry U-Pick Farms
Polk County is big (4th largest county in Florida) so we’ve sorted the farms by city.
Lakeland
Lakeland Berries at Shady Oak – 3320 Shady Oak Dr. E, Lakeland, 33810
Oponay Farms – 5129 Hancock Lake Rd., Lakeland 33812 (blueberries and peaches)
Winter Haven
Whitehead’s Blueberry Farm – 1024 Macon Rd., Winter Haven 33880 (Opening for U-pick on March 30, 2024)
- Open 8 AM – 4 PM Friday – Sunday.
- Blueberries are $4 per pound for U-pick and $6 per pound for pre-picked berries.
Lonesome Oak Blueberry Farm – 2851 Thornhill Rd., Winter Haven 33880 (Opening for U-Pick in mid-March 2024)
- Open 9 AM – 5PM Thursday – Sunday
- Blueberries are $5 per pound for U-Pick
Thomas Farms Blueberries – 2035 Gerber Dairy Rd., Winter Haven 33880
Bartow
S & S Micro Farm – 8451 Sinkhole Rd., Bartow 33830 (Opening for U-pick on March 30, 2024)
- Open Monday from 3:00 p.m. till dark and Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Blueberries are $4 per pound
- Farm has indoor bathrooms, cold drinks for sale and shady places for a picnic
- Mother’s Day: Free mimosas and live music from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
BMB Farms – 4277 Old Eagle Lake Rd., Bartow 33830
James Farms – 2101 Dynamite Rd., Bartow 33830
Haines City
Late Bloom Blueberry Farm – 115 Scenic Hwy., Haines City 33844
Ridge Island Groves – 6000 Polk City Rd., Haines City 33844 (blueberries and peaches)
Haines Family Farm – 221 Kuder Ranch Road, Haines City, 33844
Auburndale
Luna Berry Farms – 3132 K-Ville Ave., Auburndale 33823 (Closed for 2023 U-pick season)
Eagle Lake
Parish Family Farm – 100 Mitchell Rd., Eagle Lake 33839
Davenport
True Blue Winery and Bistro – 604 Pink Apartment Rd, Davenport 33837
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