Mid-June – August
Whatcom berry season
Whatcom County is one of the country’s great berry baskets, and in summer the farms around Lynden and Ferndale open their rows to the public. Strawberries lead off in June, then the raspberries and blueberries that made this county famous take over through July and August.
When
Summer U-pick season: strawberries usually in June, raspberries and blueberries July into August. Hours and crops vary by farm and weather.
Where
A cluster of family farms in the Lynden, Ferndale and Everson farmland, roughly 10 to 20 minutes north of Bellingham via the Guide Meridian (SR 539) or I-5.
Cost
Pay by the pound, varying by farm and crop; no admission. Call ahead for current pricing.
Good for
Good to know
- Always call the farm the day you go; fields close when they are picked out and hours shift with the weather.
- Bring cash; some smaller stands do not take cards.
- Go early on a dry morning for the best berries and to beat the heat.
Plan it with whatcomhouse.com
Official and useful links
Good questions
When is berry season in Whatcom County?
Strawberries are usually ready in June, with raspberries and blueberries following through July and August. Crops and hours vary by farm and weather, so call ahead before you drive out.
Where are the U-pick farms?
Mostly in the Lynden, Ferndale and Everson farmland north of Bellingham, about 10 to 20 minutes from town. The Visit Bellingham guide lists current farms.
What else is on around Bellingham?
The full seasonal guide re-sorts itself by the calendar, so you always see what is on now.
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