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Gig Harbor has one U-pick farm on our map. Another 20 are within 25 miles. From Tacoma, WA, Gig Harbor lies roughly 14 miles to the northwest.
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Ripe this week around Gig Harbor
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
Nothing is typically ripe around here right now. Next up: strawberries from mid May.
Based on the typical seasons for Washington, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around March 11). A warm spring or a wet fall can shift picking by a week or more, so call ahead.
More U-pick farms around Gig Harbor
- 8.2 mi Olalla U-Pick Blueberry Farm Olalla Blueberries
- 12 mi Lavender Hill Farm Vashon Lavender
- 13 mi Santos Family U-Pick Farm Bremerton Vegetables
- 14 mi Vashon Island Lavender Farm Tour Vashon Lavender
- 14 mi Charlottes Blueberry Park Tacoma Blueberries
- 19 mi Schilter Family Farm Olympia Corn mazePumpkins
- 19 mi Double R Farms Puyallup Corn mazePumpkins
- 20 mi Gile Blueberry Farm Olympia Blueberries
- 20 mi Picha's Berry Farm Puyallup Corn mazePumpkinsStrawberries
- 20 mi Carr's Washingtin State Certified Organic Blueberry Farm Olympia Blueberries
The Gig Harbor area at a glance
Counting Gig Harbor itself, we list 21 U-pick farms within 25 miles, spread over 10 towns: 8 with blueberries, 7 pumpkin patches, 5 corn mazes, 2 with strawberries and 2 with lavender. 18 of them list a website or Facebook page with current hours.
The one farm inside Gig Harbor is Graham's Blackberry Farm, with blackberries. It sits on 617 Thomas Road Nw. When it has nothing ripe, the table below points to the nearest alternatives.
Nearest place to pick, by crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries | Olalla U-Pick Blueberry Farm Olalla | 8 mi | 8 |
| Pumpkins | Schilter Family Farm Olympia | 19 mi | 7 |
| Corn maze | Schilter Family Farm Olympia | 19 mi | 5 |
| Strawberries | Picha's Berry Farm Puyallup | 20 mi | 2 |
| Lavender | Lavender Hill Farm Vashon | 12 mi | 2 |
| Blackberries | Graham's Blackberry Farm Gig Harbor | in town | 1 |
| Flowers | Lynch Creek Dahlias Shelton | 22 mi | 1 |
Picking calendar for the area
- June: strawberries (2), flowers (1)
- July: blueberries (8), strawberries (2), blackberries (1), flowers (1)
- August: blueberries (8), blackberries (1), flowers (1)
- September: pumpkins (7), corn maze (5), blackberries (1), flowers (1)
- October: pumpkins (7), corn maze (5)
Numbers in brackets are farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Washington; each farm sets its own dates.
When to pick around Gig Harbor
The median last frost near Gig Harbor is March 11; the first fall frost arrives around November 21. That leaves about 254 frost-free days for the farms. With frost holding off until November 21, pumpkin patches and orchards near Gig Harbor often stay open through October.
| Crop | Typical season in Washington | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackberries | July to September | 70–76 °F | 2 | 1 |
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Gig Harbor, 8 miles away. The actual dates in Gig Harbor 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 Gig Harbor, 8 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Waterfront Farmers Market of Gig Harbor Gig Harbor · 6 mi · Thu 1 PM–7 PM · SNAP/EBT
- Vashon Farmers Market - Saturday Vashon · 14 mi · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Apr–Oct · SNAP/EBT
- Bremerton Community Farmers Market Bremerton · 16 mi · Thu 4 PM–7 PM · May–Oct · SNAP/EBT
- Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market Seattle · 19 mi · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Jun–Sep
Nearby towns
- Vashon, WA 2 farms · 13 mi
- Tacoma, WA 1 farm · 14 mi
- Puyallup, WA 3 farms · 20 mi
- Olympia, WA 9 farms · 22 mi
- Kent, WA 4 farms · 24 mi
- Renton, WA 2 farms · 27 mi
- Auburn, WA 1 farm · 30 mi
- Bellevue, WA 2 farms · 31 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Gig Harbor: questions and answers
Where can you pick your own fruit in Gig Harbor, WA?
We know of one farm in Gig Harbor: Graham's Blackberry Farm. Within 25 miles there are 20 more.
What can you pick in Gig Harbor?
The farms here list blackberries most often. Before a trip to Gig Harbor, check the farm's website or social media for what is ripe.
When is the last frost in Gig Harbor?
Around March 11 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around November 21. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Gig Harbor, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
Where is the closest blueberry farm to Gig Harbor?
Olalla U-Pick Blueberry Farm in Olalla, about 8 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 8 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in Washington is July to August.
Where is the closest pumpkin patch to Gig Harbor?
Schilter Family Farm in Olympia, about 19 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 7 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Washington is September to October.
What is the nearest corn maze to Gig Harbor?
Schilter Family Farm in Olympia, about 19 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 5 farms with corn maze in total. The usual season in Washington is September to October.
If a farm is missing here, Let us know.