Berry farm
Fort Vannoy Farms
U-pick raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and blueberries in Grants Pass, Oregon
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
“Raspberries are easily bruised, so be gentle when you pick them.”
Source: fortvannoyfarms.com/u-pick-raspberries, checked October 6, 2026
“U-PICK Berries at Fort Vannoy Farms!”
“U-PICK days are scheduled according to ripeness in the patch.”
Source: fortvannoyfarms.com/upickberries, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“June bearing berries include Ruby June , Chandler , and Puget Crimson .”
“After the blooms set on the strawberries there are roughly 30 days until the berry is ripe.”
“A typical season for picking strawberries is mid-May to early July.”
Source: fortvannoyfarms.com/upickberries, checked October 6, 2026
“The Thornless Blackberry varieties will ripen successively.”
“Late July will bring on the Natchez berry, which is a large and juicy berry.”
“Next, Ouchita Thornless Blackberries are plump and full of great flavor in August.”
“Lastly, the Chester variety will be ripe in September for end of the summer picking.”
Source: fortvannoyfarms.com/upickberries, checked October 6, 2026
“Our Raspberries are producers from mid-June to Late September.”
Source: fortvannoyfarms.com/upickberries, checked October 6, 2026
“Blueberries ripen from July to early August.”
Source: fortvannoyfarms.com/upickberries, checked October 6, 2026
“Choose a ripe raspberry.”
Source: fortvannoyfarms.com/u-pick-raspberries, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“When the season opens in mid-May, picking is scheduled from 8 am to 12 noon, Fridays and Saturdays, before the heat of the day settles in on the farm.”
Source: fortvannoyfarms.com/upickberries, checked October 6, 2026
“Open October 1st thru October 31st – 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday.”
Source: fortvannoyfarms.com/cornmazeandpumpkinpatch, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“Pumpkins are $0.60/lb”
Source: fortvannoyfarms.com/cornmazeandpumpkinpatch, checked October 6, 2026
“Pumpkin Chunker is $8 per shot”
Source: fortvannoyfarms.com/cornmazeandpumpkinpatch, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“We provide buckets for your picking pleasure!”
“Pets are welcome on a leash at the farm.”
Source: fortvannoyfarms.com/upickberries, checked October 6, 2026
“Raspberries are delicate, so it’s important to use a shallow container that won’t bruise them.”
Source: fortvannoyfarms.com/u-pick-raspberries, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Fort Vannoy Farms Fall Festival is a family tradition.”
“The Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch offers fun activities for the whole family .”
“There is a spectacular new 8-acre corn maze design every year.”
Source: fortvannoyfarms.com/cornmazeandpumpkinpatch, checked October 6, 2026
“Other events and activities at the Fall Festival include a Cow Train Ride, The Pumpkin Chunker, Pumpkin Blaster, Pumpkin Painting, Hayrides, and more.”
Source: fortvannoyfarms.com/cornmazeandpumpkinpatch, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Raspberries · Jun–Sep
- Strawberries · May–Jul
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raspberries | U-pick | June–September“mid-June to Late September” | – | |
| Strawberries | U-pick | May–July“mid-May to early July” | – | |
| Blackberries | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Blueberries | U-pick | Not stated | – |
At a glance
- Address
- 5791 Lower River Rd, Grants Pass, OR 97526Josephine County
Besides picking
- Hayrides
- Wagon rides
- Corn maze
- Events
- Festivals
Fort Vannoy Farms: questions
Does Fort Vannoy Farms have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Raspberries are easily bruised, so be gentle when you pick them."
When can you pick raspberries at Fort Vannoy Farms?
June–September, in the farm's words "mid-June to Late September", 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 strawberries at Fort Vannoy Farms?
May–July, in the farm's words "mid-May to 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.