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We list 2 U-pick farms in Glocester. Another 61 are within 25 miles. From Providence, RI, Glocester lies roughly 14 miles to the west.
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- Apples Last weeks around Glocester, typically through early November. 40 farms within 25 mi, closest: Sunset Orchards (3 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Rhode Island, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 25). Treat the dates as a guide and check the farm's own update before you drive out.
More U-pick farms around Glocester
- 3.2 mi Sunset Orchards North Scituate ApplesPeaches
- 3.7 mi Harmony Farms North Scituate ApplesBlackberriesBlueberriesPeachesRaspberries
- 4.4 mi Barden Family Orchard North Scituate ApplesBlueberriesPeachesRaspberriesBlackberriesPumpkinsSunflowers
- 4.5 mi White Oak Farm North Scituate Apples
- 5.5 mi Appleland Orchard Smithfield ApplesPeaches
- 5.6 mi Leach Farm and Orchard Greenville Apples
- 5.7 mi Steere Orchard Greenville ApplesPeachesPumpkins
- 5.8 mi Hyde's Christmas Tree Farm Smithfield Christmas trees
- 6 mi Ramblin' Brook Blueberries Foster Blueberries
- 6.7 mi Jaswell Farm Smithfield Apples
The Glocester area at a glance
Draw a 25-mile circle around Glocester and you get 63 U-pick farms in 40 towns, including 40 orchards with apples, 24 with blueberries, 22 pumpkin patches, 15 with peaches and 9 with strawberries. For 42 of them we have a website or Facebook page, which is the best place to check what's ripe.
Nearest place to pick, by crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | Sunset Orchards North Scituate | 3 mi | 40 |
| Blueberries | Harmony Farms North Scituate | 4 mi | 24 |
| Pumpkins | Barden Family Orchard North Scituate | 4 mi | 22 |
| Peaches | Sunset Orchards North Scituate | 3 mi | 15 |
| Strawberries | Dame Farm and Orchards Johnston | 7 mi | 9 |
| Raspberries | Harmony Farms North Scituate | 4 mi | 9 |
| Corn maze | Dame Farm and Orchards Johnston | 7 mi | 7 |
| Blackberries | Harmony Farms North Scituate | 4 mi | 4 |
| Flowers | Wicked Tulips Flower Farm Johnston | 7 mi | 3 |
| Pears | Fay Mountain Farm Charlton | 24 mi | 1 |
| Grapes | DeFazio Orchard and Greenhouses Killingly Center | 11 mi | 1 |
| Sunflowers | Barden Family Orchard North Scituate | 4 mi | 1 |
| Lavender | Fort Hill Farms Thompson | 10 mi | 1 |
Month by month around Glocester
- June: strawberries (9)
- July: blueberries (24), strawberries (9), raspberries (9), blackberries (4), flowers (3)
- August: blueberries (24), peaches (15), raspberries (9), blackberries (4), flowers (3), sunflowers (1)
- September: apples (40), pumpkins (22), peaches (15), raspberries (9), corn maze (7), blackberries (4), flowers (3), sunflowers (1)
- October: apples (40), pumpkins (22), corn maze (7)
Numbers in brackets are farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Rhode Island; each farm sets its own dates.
Best time for U-pick near Glocester
In a typical year Glocester sees its last frost around April 25 and the first one of fall around October 19. That leaves about 176 frost-free days for the farms.
| Crop | Typical season in Rhode Island | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | September to October | 61–72 °F | 7 | 2 |
By October nights drop to about 42 °F and days reach 61 °F, so a jacket helps for a hayride late in the day.
Frost dates: median of NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals at the weather station closest to Glocester, 3 miles away. The actual dates in Glocester 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 Glocester, 3 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Scituate Rotary Farmers Market North Scituate · 5 mi · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · May–Oct
- Burrillville Farmers' Market Burrillville · 6 mi · Sat 9:30 AM–12:30 PM · Jun–Sep · SNAP/EBT
- Neutaconkanut Farmers Market Providence · 12 mi · Mon 3 PM–6 PM · Jul–Oct · SNAP/EBT
- Woonsocket Farmers Market Woonsocket · 13 mi · Wed 3 PM–6 PM · Jul–Oct · SNAP/EBT
Nearby towns
- North Scituate, RI 4 farms · 3.8 mi
- Smithfield, RI 3 farms · 5.9 mi
- Greenville, RI 3 farms · 6.1 mi
- Foster, RI 2 farms · 7 mi
- Johnston, RI 3 farms · 8.2 mi
- Providence, RI 1 farm · 10 mi
- Cranston, RI 2 farms · 11 mi
- Coventry, RI 2 farms · 12 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Glocester: questions and answers
How many U-pick farms are in Glocester, RI?
We list 2 farms in Glocester, including Elwood Orchard and Cataldo Family Orchard. Another 61 are within 25 miles.
What can you pick in Glocester?
The farms here list apples most often. A warm spring or a cold snap shifts the dates, so confirm with the farm before you drive out.
When is the last frost in Glocester?
Around April 25 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 19. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Glocester, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest apple orchard to Glocester?
Sunset Orchards in North Scituate, about 3 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 40 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Rhode Island is September to October.
Where is the closest blueberry farm to Glocester?
Harmony Farms in North Scituate, about 4 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 24 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in Rhode Island is July to August.
Where is the closest pumpkin patch to Glocester?
Barden Family Orchard in North Scituate, about 4 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 22 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Rhode Island is September to October.
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