Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and fresh pies. These nearby farms make for the perfect summer day trip.
There are few summer traditions that beat filling a basket with berries you picked yourself. It’s slower than a beach day, sweeter than a trip to the grocery store, and somehow always ends with sticky fingers and a homemade pie.
While Fairfield County itself has plenty of farm stands, some of Connecticut’s best pick-your-own berry farms are just a short drive away. Pack a cooler, wear shoes you don’t mind getting dusty and make a day of it.
Silverman’s Farm
Easton
If there’s one farm that belongs on every Fairfield County summer bucket list, it’s Silverman’s. Just minutes from Fairfield, Westport and Easton, the family-owned farm is known for its pick-your-own blueberries and raspberries in early July before peach season begins later in the month.
After filling your basket, wander through the country market for fresh cider donuts, homemade pies, local honey and seasonal jams. Families can also spend time at the animal farm or hop aboard one of the farm’s tractor rides, making it easy to turn berry picking into an all-day outing.
silvermansfarm.com
Harvest Moon Farm & Orchard
North Salem, NY
Just over the Connecticut border, Harvest Moon is an easy drive from lower Fairfield County and feels like a summer escape the moment you pull in. While many people know it for apple season, July brings pick-your-own blueberries, live music on select weekends, hayrides and one of the area’s best farm markets.
After picking, grab lunch from the farm kitchen, cool off with a scoop of ice cream or cider slushie, then browse the market for fresh pies, cider donuts, local honey and homemade jams before heading home. It’s the kind of place that’s just as fun for families as it is for a laid-back afternoon with friends.
harvestmoonfarmandorchard.com
Jones Family Farms
Shelton
For many Connecticut families, berry season starts at Jones Family Farms. Their sprawling blueberry fields have become a July tradition, with rows upon rows of ripe berries ready for picking.
Afterward, browse the farm market, stop by the winery or pick up fresh baked goods before heading home. It’s the kind of place where you always leave with more than you planned.
jonesfamilyfarms.com
Sherwood Farm
Easton
If you prefer a quieter farm experience, Sherwood Farm is worth adding to your list.
Known for its charming farm stand and beautiful setting, it’s an easy stop for seasonal berries, fresh vegetables, flowers and homemade baked goods. It’s less about checking attractions off a list and more about slowing down for a while.
sherwoodfarm.org
Bishop’s Orchards
Guilford
A little farther from Fairfield County, but absolutely worth the drive, Bishop’s Orchards is one of Connecticut’s most beloved farm destinations.
Depending on the season, you’ll find pick-your-own strawberries, blueberries and peaches, plus an incredible farm market filled with pies, cider donuts, jams, local cheeses and fresh produce. Come hungry because it’s nearly impossible to leave empty-handed.
bishopsorchards.com
Lyman Orchards
Middlefield
If you’re making a full-day adventure out of it, Lyman Orchards checks every box.
Summer brings strawberries, blueberries and raspberries before peach season takes over. Beyond the fields, there’s the Apple Barrel market, bakery, golf courses and plenty of scenic spots to spend the afternoon.
Don’t leave without grabbing one of their famous fruit pies or warm cider donuts for the ride home.
lymanorchards.com
March Farm
Bethlehem
Tucked into the Litchfield Hills, March Farm feels like something out of a postcard.
Known for its blueberry picking, scenic views and beautifully stocked farm market, it’s well worth the drive if you’re looking to escape for a few hours. Pick your berries, grab a fresh-baked pie and enjoy one of Connecticut’s prettiest country drives on the way home.
marchfarm.com
Staying Closer to Home?
Don’t have time to spend the day in the fields? Berry season is just as easy to enjoy right here in Fairfield County.
Augustine’s Farm
A Greenwich institution, Augustine’s is the kind of roadside stand where you stop for a pint of blueberries and somehow leave with sweet corn, peaches, flowers and a homemade pie. Throughout the summer you’ll find fresh Connecticut strawberries, blueberries and raspberries alongside whatever’s coming out of the fields that week.
facebook.com/p/Augustines-Farm
Ambler Farm
While Ambler Farm isn’t a pick-your-own destination, its seasonal farm stand is one of Wilton’s hidden gems. Fresh produce, seasonal berries from local growers, flowers and Connecticut-made products make it an easy stop before a picnic or afternoon walk around the property.
amblerfarm.org
Westport Farmers Market
Thursday mornings are one of the best ways to experience Connecticut’s growing season. Local farms bring freshly picked blueberries, raspberries and strawberries alongside homemade jams, pastries, flowers and honey. Grab a coffee, wander the vendor tents and build your own berry basket.
westportfarmersmarket.com
New Canaan Farmers Market
Saturday mornings downtown are made for slow strolls and reusable tote bags. During berry season, local growers fill their stands with blueberries, raspberries and other just-picked produce, along with baked goods and pantry staples that make it hard to leave with only one bag.
newcanaanfarmersmarket.net
Stamford Museum & Nature Center Sunday Farm Market
If you’re spending a Sunday in Stamford, this is one of the best places to shop local. Held on the grounds of the Stamford Museum & Nature Center, the weekly market brings together local farms, bakers, specialty food producers and artisans, with fresh strawberries, blueberries and raspberries arriving throughout the season alongside flowers, maple syrup, cheeses and baked goods. Come for the berries, then stick around to explore Heckscher Farm or the museum’s walking trails while you’re there.
stamfordmuseum.org/sunday-farm-market