U-Pick Farms in the Finger Lakes

Food tastes best when it is fresh. In the Finger Lakes Region, you will find that our restaurants, businesses, and small markets live by the saying, “shop local.” We are so lucky to have a tapestry of foods grown locally here, as well as “u-pick” farms where you can pick your produce. We will include delicious recipes for each product, so you can try Finger Lakes-fresh meals yourself! 

Blueberries

Embers Rising Farm

Blueberry season in the Finger Lakes runs from July to August, and at Ember’s Rising Farm you will find organic blueberries, tart and bursting with flavor. Ember’s Rising also has goats, alpacas, and more fun for families, in addition to their delicious gourmet syrup options that include unique infusions like coffee and cinnamon. The flavors are entirely different than store bought syrups, and we promise that after tasting these ingredients mixed in our blueberry pancakes recipe, you will have an entirely new perspective on blueberries and syrup.

Lavender

Aurora Lavender Farm

Aurora Lavender Farm in Honeoye offers U-Pick Lavender, lavender products, maple syruping, and beekeeping. The farm produces over 5 types of lavender, including English Lavender—which is normally used for culinary purposes, like in this recipe for lavender lemonade. Aurora often hosts lavender crafting classes, cooking classes, and sometimes dinners out in the lavender fields. At the cute gift shop on site, you can purchase their honey, lavender, and maple syrup products, as well as other locally made gift items. 

Grapes

Jerome’s U-Pick

At Jerome's U-Pick, choose from 14 varieties of "you-pick" grapes, depending on ripeness and availability.  Keep in mind, not all varieties ripen at the same time, as the season usually begins shortly after Labor Day and continues until the later part of October or until the harvest is complete. 

Naples, NY is the Grape Pie capital of the world. Over 70,000 grape pies are made in this small town every single year, so we invite you to try this local staple recipe in your own kitchen, and let us know what you think!

Pumpkins

Pick N Patch

Pick your own pumpkins with your friends and family! Gourds, squash, and Indian corn are also available, along with a children's petting zoo, corn maze, and giant bounce pad. The fall fun doesn’t stop at pumpkins! You can also pick from over 20 varieties of apples, take a stroll through the rows of apple trees, and soak in the fresh air and beautiful scenery. Whether you're looking to make Spaghetti Squash “Pasta” , whip up some applesauce, or just enjoy a crisp apple, they’ve got it all.

Apples

Great Brook Apple Farm

Stroll around the farm's orchards and pick some apples to create your favorite fall treats, like apple cider or a yummy apple monkey bread! 

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