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We know of one U-pick farm in Lancaster. Another 71 are within 25 miles. It's about 16 miles from Worcester, MA, heading north.
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Ripe this week around Lancaster
Week of November 2 · updates automatically
- Apples Last weeks around Lancaster, typically through early November. 48 farms within 25 mi, closest: Apple Lane Orchard (1 mi).
Based on the typical seasons for Massachusetts, adjusted for the local frost dates (last spring frost around April 29). Weather moves harvests by a week or two, so check with the farm before you go.
More U-pick farms around Lancaster
- 3.2 mi George Hill Orchards, Inc South Lancaster ApplesBlackberriesBlueberriesGrapesPeachesPumpkins
- 3.5 mi Sholan Farms Leominster ApplesPumpkinsRaspberries
- 3.7 mi Davis Farmland and Mega Maze Sterling ApplesPumpkinsCorn maze
- 4.3 mi Clearview Farm Sterling ApplesBlueberriesPeachesRaspberriesPumpkins
- 4.4 mi Meadowbrook Orchards Sterling BlackberriesBlueberriesPumpkinsRaspberriesTomatoes
- 5.8 mi Nicewicz Family Farm Bolton ApplesPumpkins
- 6.1 mi Nashoba Valley Winery Bolton ApplesPeaches
- 6.2 mi Schartner Farms (Bolton) Bolton ApplesCorn mazePumpkins
- 6.7 mi Hazel U-Pick Harvard Apples
- 6.8 mi Little Rascals Orchard Harvard ApplesPumpkinsRaspberries
The Lancaster area at a glance
Within 25 miles of Lancaster there are 72 farms on our map in 38 towns. Among them: 48 orchards with apples, 30 pumpkin patches, 29 with blueberries, 19 with raspberries and 16 with strawberries. For 58 of them we have a website or Facebook page, which is the best place to check what's ripe.
In Lancaster itself you'll find Apple Lane Orchard, with apples. It posts updates online and sits on 2393 Main Street - Route 117. When it has nothing ripe, the table below points to the nearest alternatives.
Where to go for each crop
| Crop | Closest farm | Distance | Farms within 25 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | Apple Lane Orchard Lancaster | in town | 48 |
| Pumpkins | George Hill Orchards, Inc South Lancaster | 3 mi | 30 |
| Blueberries | George Hill Orchards, Inc South Lancaster | 3 mi | 29 |
| Raspberries | Sholan Farms Leominster | 3 mi | 19 |
| Strawberries | Lanni Orchards Inc Lunenburg | 8 mi | 16 |
| Peaches | George Hill Orchards, Inc South Lancaster | 3 mi | 14 |
| Flowers | Lanni Orchards Inc Lunenburg | 8 mi | 9 |
| Blackberries | George Hill Orchards, Inc South Lancaster | 3 mi | 7 |
| Corn maze | Davis Farmland and Mega Maze Sterling | 4 mi | 6 |
| Cherries | Carver Hill Orchard Stow | 11 mi | 4 |
| Grapes | George Hill Orchards, Inc South Lancaster | 3 mi | 3 |
| Pears | Carver Hill Orchard Stow | 11 mi | 2 |
| Sunflowers | Verrill Farm Concord | 18 mi | 1 |
| Lavender | Lavender Farm Experience Holden | 12 mi | 1 |
What's usually ripe near Lancaster
- June: strawberries (16)
- July: blueberries (29), raspberries (19), strawberries (16), flowers (9), blackberries (7), cherries (4)
- August: blueberries (29), raspberries (19), peaches (14), flowers (9), blackberries (7), sunflowers (1)
- September: apples (48), pumpkins (30), raspberries (19), peaches (14), flowers (9), blackberries (7), corn maze (6), sunflowers (1)
- October: apples (48), pumpkins (30), corn maze (6)
The counts are for farms within 25 miles. Months follow the typical season in Massachusetts; each farm sets its own dates.
Best time for U-pick near Lancaster
In a typical year Lancaster sees its last frost around April 29 and the first one of fall around October 11. That leaves about 164 frost-free days for the farms.
| Crop | Typical season in Massachusetts | Daytime highs | Rainy days / month | Farms here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | September to October | 62–74 °F | 6 | 1 |
By October nights drop to about 40 °F and days reach 62 °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 Lancaster, 5 miles away. The actual dates in Lancaster 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 Lancaster, 5 mi away.
Farmers markets nearby
- Westminster Farmers' Market Westminster · 11 mi · Fri 3 PM–6 PM · May–Sep · SNAP/EBT
Nearby towns
- Sterling, MA 3 farms · 4.1 mi
- Bolton, MA 4 farms · 6.4 mi
- Berlin, MA 3 farms · 8.6 mi
- Harvard, MA 8 farms · 10 mi
- Stow, MA 6 farms · 11 mi
- Hubbardston, MA 2 farms · 15 mi
- Framingham, MA 1 farm · 16 mi
- Westford, MA 2 farms · 17 mi
Illustration U-pick farms in Lancaster: questions and answers
Are there pick-your-own farms in Lancaster, MA?
We know of one farm in Lancaster: Apple Lane Orchard. Within 25 miles there are 71 more.
What can you pick in Lancaster?
The farms here list apples most often. Before a trip to Lancaster, check the farm's website or social media for what is ripe.
When is the last frost in Lancaster?
Around April 29 in a typical year, and the first fall frost comes around October 11. Both are median dates from NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the weather station nearest Lancaster, so a given year can be a few weeks earlier or later.
What is the nearest apple orchard to Lancaster?
Right in Lancaster: Apple Lane Orchard. Within 25 miles we list 48 farms with apples in total. The usual season in Massachusetts is September to October.
Where is the closest pumpkin patch to Lancaster?
George Hill Orchards, Inc in South Lancaster, about 3 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 30 farms with pumpkins in total. The usual season in Massachusetts is September to October.
What is the nearest blueberry farm to Lancaster?
George Hill Orchards, Inc in South Lancaster, about 3 miles away in a straight line. Within 25 miles we list 29 farms with blueberries in total. The usual season in Massachusetts is July to August.
Also in Lancaster: 1 Christmas tree farm on our sister site Christmas Tree Farms Nearby.
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