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We list 2 U-pick farms in Ellensburg. Another 3 are within 25 miles. It's about 86 miles from Kent, WA, heading east.
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Ripe this week around Ellensburg
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe around here right now. Next up: cherries from mid June.
Based on the typical seasons for Washington, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around May 8). Treat the dates as a guide and check the farm's own update before you drive out.
More U-pick farms around Ellensburg
- 20 mi Thompson's Farm Tieton ApplesCherriesPeachesPumpkins
- 21 mi Selah Ridge Lavender Farm Selah Lavender
- 22 mi Novak Blueberries Yakima Blueberries
What you can pick near Ellensburg
Within 25 miles of Ellensburg there are 5 farms on our map in 4 towns. Among them: 2 orchards with apples, 2 pumpkin patches, 1 with blueberries, 1 with cherries and 1 with peaches. For 5 of them we have a website or Facebook page, which is the best place to check what's ripe.
Where to go for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | Hilltop Orchard Ellensburg | 4 mi | 2 |
| Pumpkins | Huffman Farms U-Pick Pumpkin Patch Ellensburg | 4 mi | 2 |
| Blueberries | Novak Blueberries Yakima | 22 mi | 1 |
| Cherries | Thompson's Farm Tieton | 20 mi | 1 |
| Peaches | Thompson's Farm Tieton | 20 mi | 1 |
| Lavender | Selah Ridge Lavender Farm Selah | 21 mi | 1 |
Picking calendar for the area
- June: cherries (1)
- July: blueberries (1), cherries (1), peaches (1)
- August: apples (2), blueberries (1), peaches (1)
- September: apples (2), pumpkins (2), peaches (1)
- October: apples (2), pumpkins (2)
Numbers in brackets are farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Washington; each farm sets its own dates.
Best time for U-pick near Ellensburg
In a typical year Ellensburg sees its last frost around May 8 and the first one of fall around October 2. That leaves about 146 frost-free days for the farms. Fall comes early here, so apple and pumpkin picking near Ellensburg often winds down by the middle of October.
| Crop | Typical season in Washington | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | August to October | 62–85 °F | 1 | 1 |
| Pumpkins | September to October | 62–76 °F | 2 | 1 |
October brings highs around 62 °F and mornings near 34 °F, so pack a warm layer for apple picking.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Ellensburg, 3 miles away. The actual dates in Ellensburg can shift by a few weeks from one year to the next.
Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 monthly normals (average daily high; days with at least 0.1 inch of rain) at the station nearest Ellensburg, 3 mi away.
U-pick in nearby towns
- Yakima, WA 8 farms · 27 mi
- East Wenatchee, WA 2 farms · 30 mi
- Quincy, WA 2 farms · 35 mi
- Wapato, WA 4 farms · 37 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Ellensburg: questions and answers
Are there pick-your-own farms in Ellensburg, WA?
We list 2 farms in Ellensburg, including Huffman Farms U-Pick Pumpkin Patch and Hilltop Orchard. Another 3 are within 25 miles.
What can you pick in Ellensburg?
The farms here list pumpkins and apples most often. Seasons change every year with the weather, so check the farm's website or call before you go.
When is the last frost in Ellensburg?
Around May 8 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 2. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Ellensburg, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest apple orchard to Ellensburg?
Hilltop Orchard in Ellensburg, about 4 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Washington is August to October.
Where is the closest pumpkin patch to Ellensburg?
Huffman Farms U-Pick Pumpkin Patch in Ellensburg, about 4 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 2 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Washington is September to October.
What is the nearest blueberry farm to Ellensburg?
Novak Blueberries in Yakima, about 22 miles away in a straight line. It's the only one we list within 25 miles. The usual season in Washington is July to August.
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