Pumpkin patch · Berry farm · Orchard
Tougas Family Farm
U-pick pumpkins, strawberries, apples and blackberries in Northborough, Massachusetts
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
“Come pick your pumpkin in the Great Tougas Pumpkin Patch!”
Source: tougasfamilyfarm.com/whats-picking-today, checked October 6, 2026
“Why Picking Your Own Fruit Should be Your Next Family Activity”
Source: tougasfamilyfarm.com/picking-your-own-fruit, checked October 6, 2026
“Picking your own fruit is a fun and rewarding family experience.”
Source: tougasfamilyfarm.com/picking-your-own-fruit, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“Strawberry picking season runs from about the end of May through June, but can move by as much as 2 weeks either direction here in central Massachusetts.”
Source: tougasfamilyfarm.com/pick-your-own-strawberries, checked October 6, 2026
“Cherry picking season runs from the end of June through early July but can move by as much as 2 weeks either direction.”
Source: tougasfamilyfarm.com/pick-your-own-cherries, checked October 6, 2026
“Blueberry picking season runs from July through mid-August, but can move by as much as 2 weeks either direction.”
Source: tougasfamilyfarm.com/pick-your-own-blueberries, checked October 6, 2026
“Our fruit season starts in June and runs through early November.”
Source: tougasfamilyfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“It's the start of APPLE PICKING SEASON!”
“We have early varieties of apples now ready for picking!”
Source: tougasfamilyfarm.com/whats-picking-today, checked October 6, 2026
“Our strawberry fields are entered from our East and West Entrance, depending on where the fruit is ready for picking at the time of your visit – look for our signs directing you to the correct entrance.”
Source: tougasfamilyfarm.com/whats-picking-today, checked October 6, 2026
“Blueberry picking takes, on average 40 minutes, depending on the age of pickers and how much fruit you are looking to pick.”
Source: tougasfamilyfarm.com/whats-picking-today, checked October 6, 2026
“Follow the apple signs to the location we are picking at the moment”
Source: tougasfamilyfarm.com/whats-picking-today, checked October 6, 2026
“Whether you want to pick your own or visit our store for Farm-Picked apples, we are sure you will love our fresh, ripe, juicy apples that snap off the core and are crispy, juicy and delicious.”
Source: tougasfamilyfarm.com/whats-picking-today, checked October 6, 2026
“Timing: Blackberry picking takes, on average 45 minutes, depending on the age of pickers and how much fruit you are looking to pick.”
“Follow the blackberry signs to the location we are picking at the moment”
“Pick from the top of the blackberry bush down.”
“Whether you want to pick your own or visit our store for Farm-Picked berries, we are sure you will love our fresh, ripe, juicy blackberries.”
Source: tougasfamilyfarm.com/blackberry-picking, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“7 DAYS A WEEK 9am - 4pm*”
“Fridays til 5:30PM”
Source: tougasfamilyfarm.com/whats-picking-today, checked October 6, 2026
“7 DAYS A WEEK 9am - 5pm*”
“Fridays & Saturdays til 6PM”
Source: tougasfamilyfarm.com/whats-picking-today, checked October 6, 2026
Prices
“$1.00 /lb”
“$3.00 minimum charge on all pumpkins”
Source: tougasfamilyfarm.com/whats-picking-today, checked October 6, 2026
“$3.99 /lb”
Source: tougasfamilyfarm.com/whats-picking-today, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“We accept cash, MC, Visa, Discover, Amex and SNAP cards.”
Source: tougasfamilyfarm.com/whats-picking-today, checked October 6, 2026
“However, strollers must stay out of the rows and wide aisles.”
Source: tougasfamilyfarm.com/whats-picking-today, checked October 6, 2026
“Place any over ripe or damaged fruit into a provided “icky berry” bucket.”
“When you are finished picking, give the bucket to a staff person or leave it at the composting station.”
Source: tougasfamilyfarm.com/whats-picking-today, checked October 6, 2026
“We accept cash, MC, Visa, Amex and SNAP cards.”
Source: tougasfamilyfarm.com/blackberry-picking, checked October 6, 2026
“Getting into the Field : Enjoy a walk in our beautiful grounds or take a wagon ride to the picking area.”
Source: tougasfamilyfarm.com/pick-your-own-strawberries, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Additional Value: Parking is Free, Playground is Free, Barnyard is Free, Clean Restroom Facilities, Many Handwashing Stations, A Courtyard Full of Clean Picnic Tables all in a Stunning Location!”
Source: tougasfamilyfarm.com/picking-your-own-fruit, checked October 6, 2026
“Maurice and Phyllis Tougas purchased the home farm and over the years converted the old peach and apple orchards to include the Farm Store, Barnyard, Playground, and Farm Kitchen.”
Source: tougasfamilyfarm.com/picking-your-own-fruit, checked October 6, 2026
“The large berry of the Flavorfest Strawberry is a bright, beautiful red and, as the name suggests, provides a festival of flavor in your mouth.”
Source: tougasfamilyfarm.com/pick-your-own-strawberries, checked October 6, 2026
“Open every day the Farm Store is open, our Beer Garden provides a great selection of local brews and plenty of snacks, food and picnic tables to enjoy time with your family and friends.”
Source: tougasfamilyfarm.com, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Pumpkins
- Strawberries · May–Jun
- Apples
- Blackberries
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Strawberries | U-pick | May–June“the end of May through June” | – | |
| Apples | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Blackberries | U-pick | Not stated | – |
Typical Massachusetts seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Strawberries: June–July. Source: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources: Pick-Your-Own Farms, read October 6, 2026.
- Apples: August–November. Source: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources: Pick-Your-Own Farms, read October 6, 2026.
- Pumpkins: September–October. Source: Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources: Pick-Your-Own Farms, read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 234 Ball St, Northborough, MA 01532Worcester County
Besides picking
- Farm store
- Playground
- Picnic area
- Festivals
Tougas Family Farm: questions
Does Tougas Family Farm have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Come pick your pumpkin in the Great Tougas Pumpkin Patch!"
When can you pick strawberries at Tougas Family Farm?
May–June, in the farm's words "the end of May through June", 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.