Blackberry Picking in Virginia
We list 36 blackberry farms in 31 towns across Virginia. The season usually runs from June to July.
Virginia Beach 3
- Blackwater Blueberries 5140 Blackwater Road, Virginia BeachFri-Sun from late June
- Henley Farm and Henley Farm Market 3513 Charity Neck Road, Virginia Beach
- Henley's at Pleasant Ridge 2061 Pleasant Ridge Rd., Virginia BeachCall ahead
Chesapeake 2
- Greenbrier Farms 225 Sign Pine Rd, ChesapeakeHours vary; call
- Mount Pleasant Farms 2201 Mount Pleasant Road, ChesapeakeSeasonal; call
Purcellville 2
- Crooked Run Orchard 37883 E. Main Street, PurcellvillePYO weekends; call
- Great Country Farms 34345 Snickersville Tpk., PurcellvillePeaches (July 2024 article)
Shenandoah Farms 2
- Hollin Farms 1524 Snowden Road, Shenandoah FarmsWed-Sun 9am-4pm mid-May to Oct
- Valley View Farm 1550 Leeds Manor Road, Shenandoah FarmsFri-Sat noon-6, Sun noon-5
Apple Mountain Lake 1
- Green Truck Farm 3015 Hartland Lane, Apple Mountain LakeCall before visiting
Basye 1
- Paugh's Orchard 5591 Senedo Road, BasyePYO only with permission
Bealeton 1
- Messick's Farm Market 6025 Catlett Road, BealetonMay 1-Oct 31
Bedford 1
- A J. Gross and Sons 6817 Wheats Valley Road, BedfordPeaches June 15-Sept 10; apples from Sept 1
Berryville 1
- Mackintosh Fruit Farm 1608 Russell Rd, BerryvilleWed-Sun 8am-6pm May-Oct 31
Blacksburg 1
- 3 Birds Berry Farm 1876 Brooksfield Rd, BlacksburgJune-Sept
Bluefield 1
- Blue Sky Farm and Orchard 4121 Sandlick Rd, BluefieldCall or see Facebook
Bowling Green 1
- Mount Olympus Berry Farm 23298 Jefferson Davis Highway, Bowling GreenApr - Oct 31
Cana 1
- Windy Hill Orchards 176 Windy Hill Lane, CanaBlueberries late May; apples from Aug
Cape Charles 1
- Pickett's Harbor Farms 3111 Pickett's Harbor Dr., Cape CharlesClosed Sundays
Edinburg 1
- Swover Creek Farms & Brewery 4176 Swover Creek Road, EdinburgPYO berries in season; call
Fredericksburg 1
- Braehead Farm 1130 Tyler Street, FredericksburgApr-Nov; call ahead
Gordonsville 1
- The Market at Grelen 15111 Yager Road, GordonsvilleLate May/early June to Sept, Tue-Sun 9-4
Louisa 1
- Newcastle Bee and Berry Farm 4900 Broadstreet Road, LouisaStrawberries May; blackberries July
Lovettsville 1
- Patowmack Farm 42461 Lovettsville Road, LovettsvilleNoon-5pm May-Oct
Nellysford 1
- Hill Top Berry Farm & Winery 2800 Berry Hill Road, NellysfordJuly and early August
North Shore 1
- Buffy's Blueberries 1085 Capital Hill Rd., North ShoreJuly-Sept, Wed-Sun 7am-noon
Orange 1
- Inn on Poplar Hill 2278 Caroline Street, OrangeJune 1 - Sept 30; by appointment
Richmond 1
- Agriberry Farm RichmondBlackberries from June
Short Pump 1
- Maidens Thornless Blackberries 2638 River Road West, Short PumpCall before coming
Spotsylvania Courthouse 1
- Miller Farms Market 12101 Orange Plank Road, Spotsylvania CourthouseStrawberries May; blackberries July; pumpkins Sept
Waverly 1
- Drewry Farms 541 Strawberry Lane, WaverlyTue-Sun 7am-dark
Waynesboro 1
- Critzer Family Farm 9388 Critzer Shop Road, WaynesboroMay through October
West Point 1
- Holly Fork Farm Produce and Pumpkin Patch 4901 Holly Fork Road, West PointMid-June - Nov 1; patch opens Oct 1
Williamsburg 1
- Millfarm Christmas Trees and Berry Farm 4900 Fenton Mill Rd, WilliamsburgBerries May-July; trees Nov-Dec
Winchester 1
- Marker-Miller Orchards Farm Market and Bakery 3035 Cedar Creek Grade, WinchesterPYO Jul-Oct; call ahead
Woodlake 1
- Chesterfield Berry Farm 20501 Skinquarter Road, WoodlakeStrawberries late April; blackberries July; fall from mid-Sept
Blackberry Picking in Virginia: questions
When is blackberries season in Virginia?
Blackberries are typically in season from June to July in Virginia. Weather shifts the start by a week or two each year, so check the farm's website or call before you go. 35 of the farms listed here have posted their own season notes.
Where can you pick blackberries in Virginia?
We list 36 blackberry farms in Virginia, most of them around Virginia Beach (3), Chesapeake (2), Purcellville (2) and Shenandoah Farms (2).
What else can you pick at these farms?
Many of the blackberry farms in Virginia grow more than one crop: 22 also list strawberries, 18 also list pumpkins and 17 also list raspberries.
See all U-pick farms in Virginia, find farms near you on the map, or read u-pick season calendar.