Across Maine, of the 76 u-pick farms we list, 72 give a phone number, 17 publish opening hours and 70 have a website.
Top 10 u-pick farms in Maine
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1Apple Acres FarmHiram
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2Ricker Hill OrchardsTurner
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 8am-6pm
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3MC Dougal OrchardsWells
Fri 9am-6pm
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4Spiller FarmWells
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5Pineland Farms Produce Division at Gillespie FarmsNew Gloucester
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6McDougal OrchardsSpringvale
Sat-Wed 9am-5pm, Thu-Fri 9am-6pm
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7Boothby's Orchard and FarmLivermore
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8Chipman's Pumpkin PatchNew Gloucester
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9Fairwinds FarmBowdoinham
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10Pulsifer Orchards by ElijahCornish
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single farm are listed further down this page.
- New Gloucester5
- Acton3
- Buxton3
- Wells3
- Bowdoinham2
- Clinton2
- Dexter2
- Hope2
- Turner2
- Arundel1
- Auburn1
- Belgrade Lakes1
- Brooks1
- Cape Elizabeth1
- Chester1
- China1
- Corinna1
- Corinth1
- Cornish1
- Damariscotta1
- Dixmont1
- Dover Foxcroft1
- Enfield1
- Falmouth1
- Farmington1
- Georgetown1
- Harmony1
- Hiram1
- Hollis1
- Lewiston1
- Limerick1
- Limington1
- Lincolnville1
- Lisbon1
- Livermore1
- Manchester1
- Mechanic Falls1
- Mercer1
- Minot1
- Monroe1
- Newport1
- Norridgewock1
- North Yarmouth1
- Poland1
- Pownal1
- Richmond1
- Sebago1
- Skowhegan1
- South Portland1
- Springvale1
- Waldoboro1
- Wales1
- Washington1
- Waterboro1
- Winslow1
- Winthrop1
- Yarmouth1
Maine, by feature
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Other towns in Maine
One farm each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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McElwain's Strawberry FarmCaribou
705 Sweden St, Caribou, ME 04736-3592
strawberries may be the most popular crop grow
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Sunnyside Family FarmLinneus
406 New Limerick Rd, Linneus, ME 04730-5221
Mon-Sat 7am-7pm
blueberries (last weekend of july through mid-august – check; raspberries (second weekend of july through mid-august – che; pumpkins (mid-september through late october – check ; apples (mid-september through mid-october – check o
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Smithereen FarmPembroke
767 Leighton Point Rd, Pembroke, ME 04666-4506
blueberries, and in september , for u-pick cranberries at o
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Dovetail Family FarmSteuben
185 Smithville Rd, Steuben, ME 04680-2715
Guides for farm shoppers
All guides
BuyingA Guide to Shopping Local Farmers Markets, Farm Stands, and CSA Boxes
Learn how to locate genuine growers nearby, navigate open-air market stalls, and decide whether a roadside stand or farm subscription box fits your household pantry.
BuyingApple Orchard and Cider Mill Guide: U-Pick Apples, Cider, and Fall Treats
This guide covers everything you need to plan a trip to an apple orchard or cider mill, from picking techniques and apple varieties to fresh cider doughnuts and fruit storage.
BuyingFall Agritourism Guide: Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches, and Autumn Festivals
This guide details everything you need to navigate fall farm destinations, from GPS-cut corn labyrinths and heirloom pumpkin identification to scratch recipes for kettle corn and caramel apples.
Good to know about u-pick farms in Maine
When is strawberry season?
Strawberry season generally peaks from late spring to early summer depending on your regional climate. Across Maine, harvest timing varies slightly between northern and southern areas, with 76 active strawberry farms listed in our state directory.
When are peaches ripe?
Peaches typically ripen between mid-summer and early autumn depending on the specific cultivar and weather conditions. In Maine, local orchards usually harvest throughout the warmer months, with 76 fruit farms available for visits.
When to pick pumpkins?
Pumpkins should be picked in autumn before any heavy frost hits the region. Throughout Maine, growers open their patches as autumn approaches; discover 76 pumpkin farms listed in our state index.
When is a cantaloupe ready to pick?
A cantaloupe is ready to harvest when the background color shifts to golden-tan and the stem detaches cleanly from the vine under gentle pressure. Farmers across Maine usually harvest cantaloupes in late summer; explore 76 local fruit farms on our map.
How to pick garlic?
Harvest garlic when the lower leaves turn brown and dry while upper leaves remain green. Gently loosen the soil around the bulbs with a garden fork before pulling them out. If you are looking to purchase fresh farm garlic in Maine, check our directory of 76 local growers.