
The Berry farm is open!
Friday, June 13 update:
We are OPEN! 9-4 today. I’m seeing some nice strawberries come out of the field but with all the rain we have had the season is marching on. Come sooner than later for better picking. Currently we are picking strawberries and raspberries are OPEN! The heat has ripened many more since last night.
A note about the weekend…we are watching the weather. Please check back here before coming out Saturday/Sunday- if it is rainy in the morning we may consider a delayed opening for Saturday, and also watching Sunday closely.
We are no longer offering any prepicked strawberries for this season.
9-4 daily, weather permitting (will close with lightning)
The Bonacorsi Berry Farm is at 662 Pittstown Road, Frenchtown.
Please read on below for our address, hours, payment info, picking minimum per person, etc.
Season & Availability
We are open for Pick Your Own only during the season, as determined by Mother Nature. This is typically early June until early July, specific dates of crops will vary by year, always check here or Facebook before you get in your car to come.
- We offer many varieties of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries.
- The crops are not all ready at once. For example, blueberries are just beginning as strawberries are in their final picking days.
Our Focus
Fruit is our focus. We are the place to come for bulk picking of highest quality fruit for canning, freezing and off farm consumption.
We do not offer amusements, no animals, no picnics permitted, no hayrides, no walking trails, etc.
We just offer the best fruit you’ve ever tasted!
Guidelines
- Do not eat in the field as we do not charge an entry fee to cover this expense.
- Minimum pick at least one quart per person in your party including children.
- CASH or CHECK
- Last entry 30 minutes BEFORE closing. Our other farm chores and personal obligations are scheduled for outside of those hours, so plan to leave by closing time.
- No pets are permitted on the farm in compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act
- No picnics on the farm, no groups permitted
- No smoking
- Stay in the picking area, please leave when you finish picking. Wandering to see other parts farm is not permitted without an invitation by the farmer.
- We can not accommodate groups. Tour groups/buses/large capacity vans are NOT permitted and will be turned away.
Location
(note, this is DIFFERENT from our apple farm/roadside stand!)
662 Pittstown Road, Frenchtown, NJ
Hours
- Every day 9am-4pm in season, PLUS twilight Picks on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm. First day is Tuesday, June 3 for 2025. Arrive at least 30 minutes before closing time because we close promptly.
Payment Information
- Strawberries $6 per quart, pick 5 and the 6th quart is free ($30 for flat of 6)
- Raspberries are $10 per quart
- Cash or check written to “Sam Bonacorsi” only
- We do not charge for picking containers. We provide picking containers and love it when you bring them back for you to reuse. We cannot reuse your green quarts for other customers (but you can for yourself) but happily accept the cardboard trays back to reuse (in good condition).
Amenities & Parking
- We offer a handwashing station and a portapotty, please ask for help if you cannot find them.
- Please go slow, FOLLOW SIGNS and park inside the gate unless we are totally full, then the outside spots are fine. This should improve the experience and traffic flow for everyone!
Tips for what to do with your berries
- Strawberry jam is delicious and easy! Here is a great recipe: https://pickyourown.org/strawberryjam.htm
- Fresh strawberry pie is one of our family favorites on a hot day: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/15836/strawberry-pie-ii/
- Strawberry shortcake is a crowd pleaser as well: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/easy-homemade-strawberry-shortcake/
- Freezing is EASY! Cut the green part off the strawberries, put them in a freezer bag, and pop them into the freezer. Enjoy all year long!
Want to know about picking apples/grapes in the fall? Click here: Bonacorsi Autumn U-Pick
Want to know about our roadside farmstead? Click here: Self Serve Roadside Stand