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Berry Picking in Iowa: What You Need to Know
Iowa offers plenty of options for berry picking, from well-known destinations to smaller family-run spots. Browse every listing below, or search your ZIP code to find the nearest one.
Midwest Berry Picking
The Midwest's berry season centers on strawberries and raspberries in June and July, with Michigan standing out as one of the country's leading blueberry producers thanks to the moderating influence of Lake Michigan on its western counties. Wisconsin contributes a dramatically different specialty in its cranberry marshes, which produce the majority of the nation's cranberry crop and put on a striking visual display during the fall flood-harvest. Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, and the Dakotas all support smaller-scale strawberry, raspberry, and blackberry farms, many of which share land with the region's well-known fall apple orchards.
Best Time for Berry Picking in Iowa
A brief strawberry season in June, followed by raspberries through midsummer at farms scattered through the state's river valleys.
Tips for Berry Picking in Iowa
Before heading out for berry picking anywhere in Iowa, a quick call or website check can save a wasted trip if conditions have changed. Early in the day tends to mean better selection and shorter lines.