Did you know that Bayfield is the berry capital of Wisconsin? Well, we are! And that has a lot to do with our location on Lake Superior, which creates a unique microclimate that allows fruits and berries to flourish. Head to Bayfield this summer and add berry picking to your itinerary for the perfect summer activity. Eat them fresh on the porch at Old Rittenhouse Inn or take them home and make delicious recipes with your freshly picked berries.
Berry Picking Seasons in Bayfield
Plan your trip during the berry-picking season, from late June through mid-September, and pick fresh strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and cherries during your visit. Select the fruit you want to pick and plan your visit using this local produce schedule:
- Strawberry season: End of June through mid July
- Cherry season: Mid-July
- Raspberry season: Mid-July through the beginning of August
- Blueberry season: Mid-July through the end of August
- Blackberry season: Early August through mid-September
- Currant season: July
- Juneberry season: July
Where to Go Berry Picking in Bayfield, Wisconsin
Erickson Orchards
Berry picking: strawberries and raspberries
Erickson Orchards is a family-owned and operated apple orchard and strawberry farm, with several pick-your-own options. They also have a great country store where you can purchase locally made goods after picking your berries.
Bayfield Apple Company
Berry picking: blueberries, currants, cherries, and strawberries.
Bayfield Apple Company is a sustainably managed berry and apple orchard, featuring 30+ varieties of berries and fruits. Visit the orchard, pick berries, and pick up homemade treats from the store.
North Wind Organic Farm
Berry picking: organic strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries.
North Wind Organic Farm is a local farm committed to sustainability and organic growing practices. Pick your own berries here and stop at the farm store for locally made jams, jellies, and syrup.
Hauser’s Superior View Farm
Berry picking: cherries and blueberries
Hauser’s Superior View Farm is the oldest orchard in Bayfield, run by the Hauser family for five generations. Stop at the cidery on-site for a drink after berry picking.
Blue Vista Farm
Berry picking: blueberries and raspberries
Blue Vista Farm is a 40-acre berry and apple orchard, committed to sustainable practices and delivering high-quality fruit. Enjoy the expansive views of the Wisconsin countryside as you find the juiciest berries.
Rocky Acres
Berry picking: blueberries and raspberries
Rocky Acres is an adorable little berry stand on the side of the road, where you pick berries by the pound. Call them at 715-779-3332 to see what’s available during your visit.
Visit the Berry Capital of Wisconsin
Summer is the perfect time to plan your trip with Old Rittenhouse Inn. Beyond berry picking in Bayfield, the season also brings the perfect temperatures for hiking, boating, and exploring the Apostle Islands. Book your trip in Bayfield with Old Rittenhouse Inn and enjoy the charm of our historic bed and breakfast just blocks from Lake Superior!