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Blueberry Picking in Maine: What You Need to Know
Maine is home to a range of spots for blueberry picking, spread across the state's different growing regions. This page rounds up every blueberry picking location listed in Maine so you can compare distance, ratings, and reviews before deciding where to go.
Blueberry Picking in New England
New England has one of the deepest blueberry traditions in the country, blending commercial highbush farms with genuine wild lowbush blueberry patches in the hills and barrens of the interior. Maine is the undisputed center of that tradition — the wild blueberry barrens of Washington and Hancock counties make it the largest wild blueberry producer in the world — while Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont all support smaller highbush farms suited to the region's naturally acidic, glacially-formed soil. The season typically runs from July through August, with wild and cultivated berries sometimes ripening on slightly different schedules at the same farm.
Best Time for Blueberry Picking in Maine
Wild lowbush blueberries ripen from late July through August, peaking in the famous barrens of Washington and Hancock counties.
Tips for Blueberry Picking in Maine
Call ahead or check a location's website before visiting, since hours and availability for blueberry picking can change with the weather and time of year. Weekday visits are usually less crowded than weekends.