Here are 8 places to pick fresh blackberries, peaches in the Louisville area
It's blackberry picking season, and peach season is coming soon. U-pick blackberry season typically lasts from the middle of June through July and peach season typically lasts from July into August. Here are eight places where you can pick blackberries and peaches, or purchase freshly picked ones in the Louisville area.
Where to pick blackberries, peaches in Louisville
Applacres
WHAT: The Applacres orchard has blackberries, peaches, and apples for picking and freshly picked in the market. The retail store has crisp apples, freshly squeezed apple cider, fresh vegetables, and Amish cinnamon breakfast rolls and breads. The inventory of fruit and produce changes from spring to winter.
WHERE: 9104 IN-37, Bedford, Indiana
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 1-6 p.m. Sunday. Open year-round. Closed major holidays.
MORE INFORMATION: 812-279-9721; applacres.net.
Eckert's Orchard
WHAT: Throughout the season, guests can enjoy pick-your-own blackberries (June-July), peaches (June to mid-August), and apples (mid-August) in the orchards. Don't miss the BBQ, Blackberries & Bluegrass even July 20-21 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy barbeque from local food trucks, Lily Pad and Hog Town Barbeque, fresh blackberry treats, and live bluegrass music.
WHERE: 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays
COST: $3 for ages 14 and older, $5 for ages 2-13, free for ages one and younger for field and playground access. Blackberries are $5.99 a pound; peaches are $2.99 a pound.
MORE INFORMATION: Reservations and time slots must be purchased in advance online. A field access pass is required for everyone 14 and older. All children between the ages of 2-13 are required to purchase field access and playground admission for picking and fun. Find details at eckerts.com.
Evan's Orchard
WHAT: Evan's Orchard has u-pick and picked blackberries ($6 a pound). It also grows a variety of fruits and vegetables including 23 varieties of apples, blueberries, peaches, pumpkins, and more. The play area features massive slides, corn pits, jumping pillows, swings, duck races, pedal cars, corn hole, and more. Visit Kate’s Barnyard to pet the goats, pigs, sheep, and more. The gift store and the market has homemade jams and jellies, local honey, baked goods, candles, homemade soap, home décor and more.
WHERE: 198 Stone Road, Georgetown
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
COST: $5, $10 for children 2 and older, free for children under 2 for play area and barnyard admission
MORE INFORMATION: 502-863-2255; evansorchard.com.
Fairfield Fruits
WHAT: Offers u-pick thornless organic blackberries, red rhubarb, and flowers.
WHERE: 6130 Little Union Road, Taylorsville
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
MORE INFORMATION: Check the website or call before you come. 502-507-1248; fairfieldfruits.com.
Huber's Orchard & Winery
WHAT: Huber's Orchard offers u-pick and picked blackberries, blueberries, and sunflowers. Peaches, fruits and vegetables, apple butter and strawberry preserves, and bakery fresh treats are in the market. The family farm park features Huber's Grain Train, mountain slide, maze, pedal karts, playground and more.
WHERE: 19816 Huber Road, Starlight, Ind.
WHEN: U-Pick: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday-Friday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. Family farm park: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday
COST: U-pick tickets, $3 Monday-Friday; $4 Friday and Saturday. Family farm park: $6, $5 for groups of six or more
MORE INFORMATION: The winery produces Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Seyval Blanc, and many more varieties. The distillery also produces bourbons, ryes, brandies, gins, rums and vodka. Huber also has a market and bakery. Call ahead to confirm picking conditions, 812-923-9463, ext. 2. visithubers.com.
Louisville Farmers Markets
WHAT: Louisville-area farmers markets will have blackberries, peaches, fruits and vegetables already picked and ready to go.
WHERE: Throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
WHEN: Most markets are open on Saturdays and several operate Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays throughout October.
MORE INFORMATION: A full list of farmers market details broken down by county can be found at kyproud.com. A list of Indiana farmers markets can be found at farmersmarketonline.com/fm/Indiana.htm.
Mulberry Orchard
WHAT: Mulberry Orchard offers 17 varieties of peaches and 20 varieties of apples. The Mulberry Kitchen serves sandwiches, sides, sweets, and ice cream (Tuesday-Sunday). They also have a playground, games, a petting zoo, a corn and soybean maze, and a zipline.
WHERE: 1330 Mulberry Pike, Shelbyville, Kentucky
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday.
MORE INFORMATION: $7, free for ages one and younger for activities. 502-655-2633; mulberryorchardky.com.
Stadium Sunday Market
WHAT: Lynn Family Stadium will have fresh produce, handmade goods and more.
WHERE: 350 Adams St.
WHEN: Sundays, through Aug. 18
MORE INFORMATION: facebook.com/LynnFamilyStadiumLouKY
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This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Where to pick fresh blackberries, peaches in the Louisville area
