Berry Excited Series - Blueberries!
Next up on our Berry Excited Series are blueberries! Lucky for you, the month of June doesn’t just mean strawberries, but blueberries as well. Let’s take a look at all things blueberries this coming season for you and the family!
Where Can I Pick Blueberries?!
Are you interested in picking a big batch of blueberries this summer, but not sure where to start? Here a list of some of the many farms here in CT that offer blueberry picking that would be a great activity for you and the family:
Easy Pickin’ Orchard: Enfield, CT
Jones Family Farm: Shelton, CT
Lyman Orchards: Middlefield, CT
Belltown Hills Orchard: South Glastonbury, CT
Silverman’s Farm: Easton, CT
Make sure to check out the websites to see when the U-Pick options open up! Don’t see a farm near you? Don’t sweat it! Click here to search for farms that have blueberry picking in your area.
Blueberry Festivals in July!
Not only can you and your families get out and pick your own blueberries, but you can also attend some fun filled festivals this summer. Blueberry festivals are typically always kid friendly, so it’s really a great opportunity to get out of the house as a family! Lyman Orchards has an annual blueberry festival that you and your family won’t want to miss! Check it out:
Blueberry Festival: Service, Safety, and Salute!
Lyman Orchards: Middlefield, CT
Saturday July 20th, 10am - 4pm
With most blueberry festivals not happening until July, a lot of farms haven’t set a date for their event. Stay tuned for the list of blueberry festivals to be updated as the month goes on!
Better with Blueberries!
I don’t know about you - but I think everything is better with blueberries! Try incorporating blueberries into different recipes like muffins, yogurt, smoothies, popsicles, parfaits, and more. We found some delicious, easy to make blueberry recipes that can be fun for the whole family!
Here are some other fun blueberry recipes that I will be trying with my kids this summer!
Which one will you choose first?!
