Blackberry picking in Ohio
8 farms on our list, 8 with u‑pick confirmed · updated Oct 26, 2026
Typical blackberry season in Ohio: late July to mid September (central Ohio, OSU: 7 to 10 days later than southern Ohio). As of Nov 2, 2026: season over, typical season ended in mid September.
Source: Ohio State University Extension, South Centers: Commercial Berry Production Harvest Dates (southern Ohio; central 7 to 10 days later, northern 10 to 17 days later). Typical season only, not live picking status. Farms set their own dates.
City guides
- Blackberry picking near Akron4 farms
- Blackberry picking near Cleveland4 farms
- Blackberry picking near Dayton3 farms
8 farms that name u‑pick blackberries on their own website
| Farm | Town | U-pick price | Also u-pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baumhart Berry Farm | Vermilion | Not published | Strawberries, Flowers |
| Berryhill Farm | Xenia | Not published | Blueberries, Raspberries |
| Blooms & Berries Farm Market | Loveland | Not published | Strawberries, Blueberries |
| Geig's Orchard | Seville | Not published | Apples, Pumpkins |
| Homestead Berry Farm | Fairborn | Not confirmed for 2026 | – |
| Laurel Springs Farm | Laurelville | Not published | Blueberries |
| Pick"n"Save Orchard | Medina | Not published | Apples, Raspberries, Blueberries |
| Walnut Drive Gardens | Mogadore | Not published | Strawberries, Blueberries, Grapes |
0 of 8 farms publish a u-pick price for blackberries on their own website. From the farms’ own websites, read Oct 14–19, 2026. Sorted by name; ranking is never paid. Check with the farm before you go.
Not offered this year
These farms say on their own website that they have no u-pick blackberries in 2026. They are not counted in the numbers above.
- Lynd Fruit Farm, Pataskala
Farm website says: “there will be no 2026 U-Pick berries available” (read Oct 14, 2026) - Shari's Berries & Garden, LLC, Hiram
Farm website says: “Due to quantity available this year we cannot offer PYO Blackberries.” (undated, read Oct 16, 2026)
Quick answers
- When is blackberry season in Ohio?
- Typically late July to mid September (central Ohio, OSU: 7 to 10 days later than southern Ohio) (Ohio State University Extension). Farms set their own dates, so check before you go.
- How many blackberry u-pick farms are listed in Ohio?
- 8 farms on WhatsRipeNow name u-pick blackberries on their own website (read Oct 14–19, 2026).
- Do the farms publish prices?
- 0 of 8 do. Where no price is published, ask the farm.
- Do any farms not offer u-pick blackberries this year?
- 2 farms say on their websites that they have no u-pick blackberries in 2026. They are listed under “Not offered this year” and not counted in the 8.
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