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.Â
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.
Winter Haven
Whitehead’s Blueberry Farm – 1024 Macon Rd., Winter Haven 33880 (Opening for U-pick on April 1, 2026)
- Open 8 AM – 4 PM Friday – Sunday.
- Blueberries are $5 per pound for U-pick and $6 per pound for pre-picked berries.
Thomas Farms Blueberries – 2035 Gerber Dairy Rd., Winter Haven 33880
- $20 for 6lb Bucket (U-Pick) & $30 for 6lb Bucket (Pre-Picked)
Bartow
Golden Ridge Groves – 2129 Alturas Rd, Bartow, FL 33830
- Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 AM – 6PM
- U-Pick grapefruit under CUPS
- Oranges, strawberries, and sunflowers
S & S Micro Farm – 8451 Sinkhole Rd., Bartow 33830 (Opening for U-pick TBD 2026)
- 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
Haines City
Late Bloom Blueberry Farm – 115 Scenic Hwy., Haines City 33844
Haines Family Farm – 221 Kuder Ranch Road, Haines City, 33844 (Opening for U-pick TBD 2026)
- Open 8AM – 3PM Thursday – Sunday
Auburndale
Luna Berry Farms – 3132 K-Ville Ave., Auburndale 33823
Lakeland
Lakeland Berries at Shady Oak – 3320 Shady Oak Dr. E, Lakeland, 33810
Oponay Farms – 5129 Hancock Lake Rd., Lakeland 33812 (blueberries and peaches)
Eagle Lake
Parish Family Farm – 100 Mitchell Rd., Eagle Lake 33839
Davenport
True Blue Winery and Bistro – 604 Pink Apartment Rd, Davenport 33837
Polk County Blueberry Festival
Celebrate one of Florida’s sweetest crops at the Polk County Blueberry Festival, coming to Downtown Auburndale on April 11, 2026. This family-friendly event highlights the region’s thriving blueberry industry with a full day of fresh flavors, local vendors, and community fun.
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