Visiting Estes Farm for Blueberry Picking: What to Expect

Planning a trip to Estes Blueberry Farm for blueberry picking in Southern Maine? We can’t wait to welcome you! As we kick off the 2025 blueberry picking season, here’s everything you need to know for a smooth and enjoyable visit.

Getting to Estes Blueberry Farm

If you need them, you can find directions here. When you arrive on Farm View Road, look for the Estes Blueberry Farm sign. Turn in and drive slowly up the dirt road for the safety of all guests. When you reach the V in the road, stay to the left.

You’ll see the blue weighing shed—that’s your next stop.

Check-In & Blueberry Picking Boxes

Once you arrive at the shed, a friendly staff member will greet you, provide a picking box, and direct you to a field and the best spots that day for blueberry picking. Blueberries ripen at different times, so we’ll ensure you know where the best rows are if needed.

Blueberry Picking Tips

You’re free to roam the fields as you pick your own blueberries, but here’s a pro tip: look at each bush from all angles before moving on. You’d be surprised how many ripe blueberries hide underneath the leaves or on the back of the bush. For more pro tips, visit our blueberry picking tips page.

Weighing Your Blueberries & Payment

Once you’ve picked as many blueberries as you can, head back to the blue weighing shed. We’ll weigh your blueberries and cash you out. We accept cash, check, and card for your convenience.

Safety Reminders While You Pick

• Supervise children at all times. There are several irrigation ponds on the farm, and active supervision is essential, especially for children who cannot swim.
• No pets, please. Unless you have a formally trained service dog, we ask that you leave pets at home. This is for your dog’s safety (it can get very hot in the fields) and for the comfort of other guests.

Join Us for the 2025 Blueberry Picking Season

We look forward to seeing you at Estes Farm for another incredible blueberry picking season. Grab your family, bring your appetite for Maine’s sweetest tradition, and enjoy a day in the fields!

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Plan Your Visit Today!

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for real-time updates on picking days and hours. Because blueberries ripen at different times, hours can change—don’t miss your chance to enjoy the best picking of the season!

FAQ: Blueberry Picking at Estes Farm

When does blueberry picking season start?

We expect to open next week for the 2025 blueberry picking season. The season typically runs from mid-July through August, depending on weather and ripening.

Do I need to bring my own containers?

No need! We provide picking boxes for you.

Are pets allowed during blueberry picking?

For the safety of your pet and other guests, we do not allow dogs or pets unless they are formally trained service dogs.

What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept cash, checks, and credit cards at the weighing shed.

Where can you blueberry pick in Maine near Portland?

Estes Farm is located just a short drive from Portland and offers some of the best blueberry picking fields in Southern Maine.