Get your baskets ready, U-pick season in Oneida County, NY is here!
With berries, lavender, apples, pumpkins and so much more, our local farms offer fresh, flavorful fun all season long. Whether you’re planning a day trip, a weekend getaway or are a local looking to discover what’s being grown in your backyard, there’s something waiting to be picked in every season.
Supporting our farms means supporting local families and traditions, and as a bonus— it makes for the perfect photo op. Be sure to tag your adventures using #VisitOneidaCounty so we can share in the farm-fresh fun!
Editor’s Note: Please note that weather can shift growing seasons, so exact picking times may vary slightly each year. We recommend checking each farm’s website or social media for the latest updates before planning your visit!
Here’s a quick look at what’s typically in season (and for the picking!) in Oneida County from May through October:
MAY
Tulips
JUNE
Lavender
Strawberries
JULY
Lavender
Blueberries
Sunflowers
SEPTEMBER
Apples
Pumpkins
OCTOBER
Apples
Pumpkins
Where to Pick Your Favorites:
Tulips— Mid-May
North Star Orchards | Westmoreland
Tulip season is short but spectacular! These blooms typically peak around mid-May at North Star Orchards, with just a 1-2 weekend window for picking. Visitors can stroll, grab photos and pick their own bouquet to take home. Check their Facebook page for bloom timing and more updates.
Lavender— June & July
Spring Creek Lavender | Remsen
Breathe in the relaxing scent of fresh lavender at Spring Creek Lavender. With two lavender fields with different colors and varieties, you can pick your own bouquet and explore the grounds– complete with goats, horses, and a lavender-filled farm stand. Professional photographers can also reserve time for sessions in the fields (pre-registration required). Learn more and sign up for sessions on their website, found here.
Strawberries— June
Candella’s Farm & Greenhouses | Marcy
Strawberry season is short and sweet– usually starting mid-June. Once the berries are ready, Candella’s Farm & Greenhouses is open daily for picking. Be sure to call or check their social media before visiting for the latest updates/weather changes.
Other strawberry picking spots:
Swistak Farm | Verona
Tassleberry Farms | Westmoreland
Blueberries— July
Swistak Farm | Verona
In early July, blueberries are ripe and ready! Swistak Farm offers u-pick right behind their farm stand, where you can grab a bucket and berry pick all you want! Don’t forget to stock up on all your summer favorites at their farm stand, including sweet corn, eggplant, summer squash, pickles and other goodies.
Other blueberry picking spots:
Blueberry Hill Farm & Nursery | Clinton
Candella’s Farm & Greenhouses | Marcy (also offers u-pick raspberries!)
Heywood’s Blueberries | Remsen
Irvada’s Blueberry Lane | Taberg
North Star Orchards | Westmoreland
Savicki’s Farm Market | Clinton
Tassleberry Farms | Westmoreland
Apples— September & October
Windy Hill Orchard & Farm Market | Cassville
Apple season kicks off in early September with crowd-favorite varieties like Macs, Cortlands, Honeycrisp, and more. Windy Hill Orchard & Farm Market offers U-pick apples as well as baked items for sale, apple cider slushies and beautiful farm views.
North Star Orchards | Westmoreland
North Star Orchards offers U-pick apples throughout the fall, typically starting in mid-September. They grow a variety of apples including Gala, Empire, Macoun, McIntosh & more.
Pumpkins— September & October
Pumpkin picking is a fall must– and Oneida County delivers! There are so many great locations to pick pumpkins during the fall, from classic farm stands and corn mazes to family-friendly events and more, your pumpkin experience is yours for the picking.
Top pumpkin spots:
Pumpkin Junction | Sauquoit
Will’s Cackleberry Castle Pumpkin Farm | Camden
Savicki’s Farm Market | Clinton
Teel Farms | Barneveld
North Star Orchards | Westmoreland
Plan Your Pick-Your-Own Adventure
No matter the season, there’s something delicious waiting to be picked in Oneida County. Be sure to tag @VisitOneidaCounty in your photos on social media so we can see your homegrown hauls.
Looking for more Agritourism adventures? Check out our Agritourism Trail for even more places to explore.
