Flower farm · Berry farm · Orchard · Pumpkin patch
Bishop's Orchards Farm Market
U-pick flowers, strawberries, blueberries and peaches in Guilford, Connecticut
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“Our Pick-Your-Own offerings invite you to experience the simple joy of harvesting your own fruits & flowers at our picturesque orchards in Guilford, CT.”
Source: bishopsorchards.com/pick-your-own, checked October 6, 2026
“Mother Nature always sets the final schedule, there’s no exact way to predict when each crop will be ready and how long we will offer Pick Your Own.”
“For the most up to date information, please call our Pick Your Own line the day you plan to visit.”
Source: bishopsorchards.com/pick-your-own, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“Mid June - Early July”
Source: bishopsorchards.com/pick-your-own, checked October 6, 2026
“Mid July - Mid August”
Source: bishopsorchards.com/pick-your-own, checked October 6, 2026
“Mid July - Mid September”
Source: bishopsorchards.com/pick-your-own, checked October 6, 2026
“Late August - Mid October”
Source: bishopsorchards.com/pick-your-own, checked October 6, 2026
“Late August - Mid September”
Source: bishopsorchards.com/pick-your-own, checked October 6, 2026
“Late August - Late October”
Source: bishopsorchards.com/pick-your-own, checked October 6, 2026
“Mid September - Halloween”
Source: bishopsorchards.com/pick-your-own, checked October 6, 2026
“Mid July - First Frost”
Source: bishopsorchards.com/pick-your-own, checked October 6, 2026
“Pumpkin patch (opens mid-September)”
Source: bishopsorchards.com/fall-festival, checked October 6, 2026
“Whether you’re stopping in after apple picking or settling in for a longer visit, it’s the perfect place to slow down, connect, and savor fall at Bishop’s.”
Source: bishopsorchards.com/fall-festival, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Mon – Sat 8:00AM – 7:00PM”
“Sun 9:00AM – 6:00PM”
Source: bishopsorchards.com/farm-market, checked October 6, 2026
“We observe special extended hours in the days approaching Thanksgiving, but close early on Christmas Eve (4pm) and New Years Eve (5pm).”
Source: bishopsorchards.com/farm-market, checked October 6, 2026
“Open Daily, 10:00 AM -6:00 PM”
Source: bishopsorchards.com/fall-festival, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“$18 at the gate”
“$13 at the gate”
Source: bishopsorchards.com/fall-festival, checked October 6, 2026
“4 Quart Bag (~5 lbs) - $15”
“8 Quart Bag (~10 lbs) - $25”
“16 Quart Bag (~20 lbs) - $45”
Source: bishopsorchards.com/fall-festival, checked October 6, 2026
“Small - $15”
“Medium - $25 (+$3 to upgrade to mason jar)”
“Large Container - $55”
Source: bishopsorchards.com/fall-festival, checked October 6, 2026
“Orchard Day Pass - $2, weekends only: Includes admission to enter grounds, Cider Hut, Pumpkin Patch (mid/late September), Big Red Barn Retail Area, and wagon rides (weekends & holidays).”
Source: bishopsorchards.com/fall-festival, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“We accept credit, debit and cash.”
Source: bishopsorchards.com/pick-your-own, checked October 6, 2026
“While specific pricing varies by the fruit, you pay by the size of container, not by weight.”
Source: bishopsorchards.com/pick-your-own, checked October 6, 2026
“If you have a Bishop’s customer card or use a phone number at our cash registers, then you’re pre-registered for online purchases and ready to earn loyalty points online as well!”
Source: bishopsorchards.com/farm-market, checked October 6, 2026
“All adults & children need a ticket to enter the Fall Festival.”
Source: bishopsorchards.com/fall-festival, checked October 6, 2026
“Tickets are required for all guests over 24 months of age, including both children and adults (one ticket per person).”
“NOTE: You do not need to purchase an orchard pass if you have an All-Access pass.”
Source: bishopsorchards.com/fall-festival, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“The Fall Festival is Bishop’s signature celebration of the harvest season set against the backdrop of our picturesque Main Orchard.”
Source: bishopsorchards.com/fall-festival, checked October 6, 2026
“Our Fall Festival is home to the shoreline’s prmiere destination for farm-centric outdoor FUN!”
“Our Activity Area & Corn Maze offers hours of enjoyment for all ages.”
Source: bishopsorchards.com/fall-festival, checked October 6, 2026
“Open on weekends only - A favorite stop during the Fall Festival is our scenic Cider Hut & Garden, a newly reconstructed indoor/outdoor tap house and cider garden set in the heart of the orchard.”
Source: bishopsorchards.com/fall-festival, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Flowers
- Strawberries · Jun–Jul
- Blueberries · Jul–Aug
- Peaches · Jul–Sep
- Raspberries · Aug–Oct
- Pears · Aug–Sep
- Apples · Aug–Oct
- Pumpkins · Sep–Oct
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flowers | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Strawberries | U-pick | June–July“Mid June - Early July” | – | |
| Blueberries | U-pick | July–August“Mid July - Mid August” | – | |
| Peaches | U-pick | July–September“Mid July - Mid September” | – | |
| Raspberries | U-pick | August–October“Late August - Mid October” | – | |
| Pears | U-pick | August–September“Late August - Mid September” | – | |
| Apples | U-pick | August–October“Late August - Late October” | – | |
| Pumpkins | U-pick | September–October“Mid September - Halloween” | – |
Typical Connecticut seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Strawberries: June–July. Source: Connecticut Department of Agriculture: Connecticut Grown Crop Availability Calendar (2022), read October 6, 2026.
- Blueberries: June–July. Source: Connecticut Department of Agriculture: Connecticut Grown Crop Availability Calendar (2022), read October 6, 2026.
- Raspberries: July–September. Source: Connecticut Department of Agriculture: Connecticut Grown Crop Availability Calendar (2022), read October 6, 2026.
- Peaches: July–September. Source: Connecticut Department of Agriculture: Connecticut Grown Crop Availability Calendar (2022), read October 6, 2026.
- Apples: July–October. Source: Connecticut Department of Agriculture: Connecticut Grown Crop Availability Calendar (2022), read October 6, 2026.
- Pumpkins: August–October. Source: Connecticut Department of Agriculture: Connecticut Grown Crop Availability Calendar (2022), read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 480 New England Rd, Guilford, CTSouth Central Connecticut Planning Region
Besides picking
- Apple cider
- Corn maze
- Festivals
Bishop's Orchards Farm Market: questions
Does Bishop's Orchards Farm Market have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Our Pick-Your-Own offerings invite you to experience the simple joy of harvesting your own fruits & flowers at our picturesque orchards in Guilford, CT."
When can you pick strawberries at Bishop's Orchards Farm Market?
June–July, in the farm's words "Mid June - Early July", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.
When can you pick blueberries at Bishop's Orchards Farm Market?
July–August, in the farm's words "Mid July - Mid August", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.