One of my fondest childhood memories is strapping on my overalls, grabbing my mom’s giant sunhat, and running to the backyard to pick blueberries. At the start of the summer, our rows and rows of bushes would be laden with the bright berries, warmed by the Florida sun and ready to be baked into pies, sprinkled on salads, and eaten by the handful. And now, having moved away from that house, I still have a longing to pick blueberries right off the bush. Luckily, there are plenty of places around these parts where you can do just that. So we’ve rounded up eight pick-your-own farms where the blueberries are abundant just a short drive away.
COWART RANCH & FARMS
8185 W Highway 100, Bunnell
(386) 437-0750
www.cowartranchandfarms.com/flagler-county-blueberries
RON’S BLUEBERRY FARM
123 South Providence Church Road, Palatka
(386) 328-3909
BLU BY U
5571 Long Branch Road, Jacksonville
(904) 465-1811
www.blubyujax.com
BRADDOCK BLUEBERRY FARM
4136 Thomas Mill Rd, Jacksonville
(904) 768-0280
DOWLESS BLUEBERRIES
7010 Ricker Rd, Jacksonville
(904) 772-1369
RUSSELL BLUEBERRY FARM
14289 Denton Road, Jacksonville
(904) 338-6756
www.facebook.com/Russellblues
WILLIAMS BLUEBERRY FARM
2595 Stratton Road, Jacksonville
(904) 866-2647
www.facebook.com/williams-blueberry-farm
BLUEBERRY RANCH
852042 US Highway 17, Yulee
(904) 415-0337
www.facebook.com/theblueberryranch
Please note that the season varies with each farm and some are by appointment only. Make sure you give them a call before you head out!
