It’s Blueberry Season in Ohio
By D. Rock, MyOhioFun
Every summer, around the end of June, first of July, I grab my blueberry stained Ohio-made Longaberger basket, garden hat, gloves, water bottle, bug spray and head out to collect fresh blueberries for my Blueberry Lemon Scones. (I will share the recipe shortly.)
Over the years, I have learned there are various varieties of blueberries, and depending on the weather, some years are sweeter than others. To learn more about the varieties and/or how to plant your own bushes visit OSU’s Growing Blueberries page.
Besides being great for making jams, pies, muffins and tossed in salads, the numerous health benefits packed into each blueberry is just one more reason to head out this blueberry season and grab a few quarts from a local farmer.
So take time this summer to enjoy Ohio’s blueberry season. To get you started, I have listed below information about upcoming blueberry events, where you can get your Ohio blueberries, local Ohio wineries that make blueberry wines, and where the best blueberry donuts can be found in Ohio.
BLUEBERRY FARMS
Blueberry picking is a fun family activity and a great way to stock up the freezer for future recipes.
Before heading out to any of the farms, I always call ahead or check the farms website or Facebook page for times and updates. Weather is always an important factor. And every farm has set times and days for pick-your-own. Most farms will have containers you can use to pick. Some farms are organic farms, so you will need to make sure to watch out for possible poison ivy that may find itself creeping in the fields. Also, check with each farm for their preferred payment method and if picking is still an option.
Pro tips:
Don’t forget your sunscreen and a hat.
Wear appropriate shoes and clothing.
Wear gloves if you don’t want blueberry stains. But that is half the fun.
If you are allergic to bees or other insects, bring first aid.
Always pack a water bottle.
List of farms in Ohio that are offering blueberries:
ASHTABULA COUNTY – NE OH
NORTHRIDGE BLUEBERRIES
Location: 497 W Main Rd., Conneaut, OH 44030
330.592.6574 | website
GEAUGA COUNTY – NE OH
VOYTKO FARMS
Location: 11391 Franks Rd., Auburn Township, OH
440.834.4240 | website
GREENE COUNTY – SW OH
BERRYHILL FARM
Location: 127 E. Krepps Rd., Xenia, OH
website
KNOX COUNTY – CENTRAL OH
Z STREET BLUEBERRY FARM
Location: 15720 Z Street, Frederickstown, Ohio 43019
614.562.4679| Facebook
HOLMES COUNTY – NE OH
BLUEBERRY HILL FAMILY FARMS
Location: 23038 Gessling Rd, Glenmont, OH 44628
740.599.5050 | Facebook
Pick your own.
Over 15 acres of delicious blueberries in transition to certified organic
LORAIN COUNTY – NE OH
MARTIN BLUEBERRIES
Location: 25380 Akins Rd., Columbia Station, Ohio 44028
440.236.5341 | Facebook
Posted on their Facebook page: Blueberry Update 6/15/24
Our family has suffered a deep and tragic loss of our son Zack.
The nets did not get put up this year but we will be open for honor picking this late June thru July. You will weigh and pay yourself. I will post days and hours later this week. Thank you for your understanding as we try to make it thru this difficult time.
MAHONING COUNTY – NE OH
WHITE HOUSE FRUIT FARM
Location: 9249 State Rt 62, Canfield, OH 44406
330-533-4161 | website
MEDINA COUNTY – NE OH
BLUE J. FARMS BLUEBERRIES
Location: 11581 Spencer Mills Rd., Spencer, OH 44275
330.635-4452 | Facebook
PORTAGE COUNTY – NE OH
WOODSIDE BERRIES (Opening day June 27, 2024)
Location: 6852 Hankee Rd. Garrettsville, OH 44231
330.527.2894 | Facebook page
RICHLAND COUNTY – NE OH
THE BLUEBERRY PATCH
Location: 1285 W. Hanley Rd., Mansfield, OH 44904
419.884.1797 | Facebook page
SUMMIT COUNTY – NE OH
THE GREENFIELD BERRY FARM
Location: 2485 Major Rd., Peninsula, OH 44264
330.657.2924 | website | Facebook
Pick you own.
The Greenfield Berry Farm is a naturally grown farm that features pick-your-own blueberries and aronia berries and offers a wide variety of vegetables. Honey is available from our hives.
WAYNE COUNTY – NE OH
RITTMAN ORCHARDS
Location: 13548 Mt Eaton Rd N, Doylestown, OH 44230
330.925.4152 | website
BEST BLUEBERRY DONUTS!
If you Google “best blueberry donuts in Ohio”, you will be directed to White House Fruit Farm. I have to admit I have stood in line numerous times for these tantalizing blueberry cakes with blueberry icing on them. Your going to find it hard to buy just one. Don’t like blueberry? The donuts come in a lot of other flavors.
WHITE HOUSE FRUIT FARM
Location: 9249 State Rt 62, Canfield, OH 44406
330-533-4161 | website
It’s hard to compete with White House when it comes to blueberry donuts, and I have yet to find another blueberry donut in the State that comes close.
- Before heading out make sure to take a cooler. The market carries an assortment of deli-meats and cheeses, fresh vegetables, bulk food goods, specialty items and of course a stocked bakery with lots of items to choose from.
- A short ride from the farm is Fellows Riverside Gardens, located in Mill Creek Metroparks. A beautiful garden, that is free and open to the public and a wonderful place to walk off all those donuts!
- Other shopping stops around the area should include the Gorant Chocolatier and The Amish Market. For more information or to order your FREE Mahoning County visitor guide click here.
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OHIO BLUEBERRY EVENTS
BLUEBERRY DAYS
Dates: July 13-14, 2024
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Hidden Valley Orchards
5474 OH-48, Lebanon, OH 45036
hiddenvalleyorchards.com
BERRY HILL BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL
Date: July 13, 2024
Time: 10am – 3pm
Location: 127 E Krepps Rd, Xenia, OH
berryhillfarm.net | Facebook event post.
BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL
Stark County NE OH
Date: July 13, 2024
Time: 10am – 4pm
Location: Pegasus Farm
7656 Edison St. NE, Hartville, OH 44632
Parking $10 Activities: FREE
facebook.com/PegasusFarm
LEXINGTON BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL
Dates: August 15-18, 2024
Location: Lexington Community Park
200 Plymouth Street, Lexington, OH
website
BLUEBERRY WINE
For your enjoyment, DiscoverOhioWines.com has come up with a list of Ohio wineries that are offering “Blueberry” wine.
BLUEBERRY BLISS
1285 Winery
Location: 1285 West Hanley Road, Mansfield, Ohio 44904
website
BLUEBERRY WINE
Breitenbach Winery
Location: 5934 Old Route 39 Northwest, Dover, OH 44622
website
BLUEBERRY PINOT NOIR
Buckeye Winery
Location: 25 North Third Street, Newark, Ohio 43055
website
BLUEBERRY NOIR
Debonne’ Winery
Location: 7840 Doty Road, Madison, OH 44057
website
VERY BERRY WINE
Maize Valley Winery
Location: 6193 Edison St. NE (St. Rt. 619), Hartville, OH 44632
website
BLUEBERRY RAIN
Winery at Versailles
Location: 6572 State Route 47, Versailles, Ohio 45380
website
And finally, as promised here is my
BLUEBERRY SCONES WITH LEMON GLAZE RECIPE
Blueberry Scones ingredients:
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 T. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 T. sugar
5 T. cold, unsalted butter – (cut in chunks)
1 c. fresh blueberries
1 c. heavy cream (save a bit for brushing)
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Sift all the dry ingredients into a large bowl. Using a pastry blender or the 2 fork method, cut in the butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Carefully add the blueberries by folding them in. Try not to mash them. Then make a well in the center, add the cream and fold everything together. Mix until blended. Don’t over mix.
Next roll the dough out into a circle shape on a lightly floured pastry board. Cut the dough into pie pieces about 1 1/4 inch thick. I normally get about 12 scones. Place them on an ungreased cookie sheet and then brush with a little of the heavy cream.
While the scones are baking for 15 to 20 minutes, I mix in a bowl:
1/2 c. freshly squeezed lemon
2 c. confectioner’s sugar
1 T unsalted butter, softened
and the zest from 1 lemon.
First mix lemon juice and powdered sugar together until blended. Then add butter and zest and microwave about 30 seconds. Repeat another 30 sec if the butter is not melted. Whisk until the glaze has no lumps and can be poured over the top of the warm scones.
I let the scones rest a little before glazing. Warm not hot. I also like to serve them with a little Devonshire cream on the side.
Article: Diane Rock
Rocky Hill | MyOhioFun.com
Editor’s note: Part of this story ran in 2022. The dates and additional events have been updated for the 2024 season. Any use of the above article or images without prior permission, will be in violation of copyright laws.
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