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Pick Your Own Strawberry Orchards

Pick Your Own Strawberries will open in June 2027!

Please be sure to call our Pick-Your-Own Hotline at 860-349-6015 for the latest picking conditions and updates, or check out our Facebook page for daily updates.

Looking for the best strawberry picking Connecticut has to offer? Lyman Orchards is a top destination for Pick Your Own (PYO) strawberries. Strawberries are one of the first Pick Your Own fruits of the season, along with honeyberries starting in mid-June and lasting until early July.

Strawberries are a delicious source of potassium, Vitamin C, fiber and high levels of antioxidants. Strawberries are also sodium-free, fat-free, cholesterol-free, and a low-calorie food  - 55 calories per cup! We grow many different varieties of strawberries, selected for their flavor and ability to withstand Connecticut soil and weather conditions.

Strawberry picking is a great family-friendly activity, however the season doesn't last forever, so get out while the picking is good!

Come to Lyman Orchards for some fun and pick your own strawberries!  Please be sure to call our Pick-Your-Own Hotline at 860-349-6015 for the latest picking conditions and updates, or check out our Facebook page for daily updates.

Pick Your Own Strawberry Pricing for 2026:

$8.00 for a quart container

$31.00 for a four-quart container

$60.00 for a tray container

Season

Early June - Early July

Choosing

Look for vibrant red strawberries, with few green or white areas. The caps and berries should look fresh and clean. Berries should be plump. The size of the berries differs with the variety and is not a sign of flavor or quality.

Ripening

Strawberries, unlike many other fruits, do not ripen after they are picked. So, be sure to pick only the berries that are brightly colored red, and fully matured.

Storing

Strawberries are very perishable; handle gently. Protect berries from direct sunlight, especially when traveling in the car for a long time. Store in a cool place and rinse berries just before use. Remove stems after berries are washed. Use the ripest berries first.

Freezing

Simply wash and drain well on paper towel. Place in freezer on cookie sheet single layered. After frozen, store in containers.

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🍎🍑🍐Pick your Own update for Saturday, September 12th:
We’re picking Apples, Peaches, Pears, Asian Pears, Squash Flowers, Summer Squash, and Raspberries from 9AM-4:30PM. The supplies are excellent. The Apple varieties are Honeycrisp, McIntosh, Gala, Cortland, Jonamac, and Blondee. The Peaches are yellow fleshed and freestone. We are in the last couple of days of the Peach season so don’t delay. The Pear varieties are Red Bartlett and Bosc, and Shinseiki, Hosui, Twentieth Century, and Niitaka Asian.
The Corn Maze is open from 10AM-5:30 PM. The theme of this year’s Corn Maze is 250 Years of the USA. Admission Price for the Maze is $12 for ages 13 and older, $7 for ages 4-12, and free for ages 3 and under. $1 of every ticket sold is donated to the American Cancer Society, and $.50 of every ticket sold is donated to the Connecticut Cancer Foundation.
PYO Apple, Peach, and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag

PYO Squash Flower Price:
$11 per quart container
$32 per 4-quart container

PYO Raspberry Price:
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container

Price includes the cost of the container. We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.

Summer Squash is $1 each.

We are picking in three areas today—follow the signs to the PYO locations.

Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel Farm Market after picking and navigating the Maze.

Harvest Music Festival and Beer Garden on the grounds of the Apple Barrel this weekend. Portion of proceeds supports St Jude Children’s Hospital. Horse Drawn Wagon Rides and Roaming Trackless Train Rides are running both Saturday and Sunday.
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🍎🍑🍐Pick your Own update for Saturday, September 12th:
We’re picking Apples, Peaches, Pears, Asian Pears, Squash Flowers, Summer Squash, and Raspberries from 9AM-4:30PM.  The supplies are excellent.  The Apple varieties are Honeycrisp, McIntosh, Gala, Cortland, Jonamac, and Blondee.  The Peaches are yellow fleshed and freestone.  We are in the last couple of days of the Peach season so don’t delay.  The Pear varieties are Red Bartlett and Bosc, and Shinseiki, Hosui, Twentieth Century, and Niitaka Asian.
The Corn Maze is open from 10AM-5:30 PM.  The theme of this year’s Corn Maze is 250 Years of the USA.  Admission Price for the Maze is $12 for ages 13 and older, $7 for ages 4-12, and free for ages 3 and under.  $1 of every ticket sold is donated to the American Cancer Society, and $.50 of every ticket sold is donated to the Connecticut Cancer Foundation.
PYO Apple, Peach, and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag
PYO Squash Flower Price:
$11 per quart container
$32 per 4-quart container
PYO Raspberry Price:
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
Price includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.
Summer Squash is $1 each.
We are picking in three areas today—follow the signs to the PYO locations.
Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel Farm Market after picking and navigating the Maze.
Harvest Music Festival and Beer Garden on the grounds of the Apple Barrel this weekend.  Portion of proceeds supports St Jude Children’s Hospital.  Horse Drawn Wagon Rides and Roaming Trackless Train Rides are running both Saturday and Sunday.

🇺🇸On this 25th year remembrance of 9/11, we honor the lives lost, remember the heroes who answered the call, and pay tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and unity that followed. We will never forget.

#neverforget
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🇺🇸On this 25th year remembrance of 9/11, we honor the lives lost, remember the heroes who answered the call, and pay tribute to the courage, sacrifice, and unity that followed. We will never forget.#NeverForget

🍎🍑🍐Pick your Own update for Friday, September 11th:
We’re picking Apples,Peaches, Pears, Asian Pears, Squash Flowers, Summer Squash, and Raspberries from 9AM-4:30PM. The supplies are excellent. The Apple varieties are Honeycrisp, McIntosh, and Gala. The Peaches are yellow fleshed and freestone. We are nearing the end of the Peach season so don’t delay. The Pear varieties are Red Bartlett and Bosc, and Shinseiki, Hosui, and Twentieth Century Asian.
The Corn Maze is open this afternoon from 1-4 PM. Note we are closing the Maze earlier today due to our Hard Cider Tasting in the Maze event which begins at 5PM. The theme of this year’s Corn Maze is 250 Years of the USA. Admission Price for the Maze is $12 for ages 13 and older, $7 for ages 4-12, and free for ages 3 and under. $1 of every ticket sold is donated to the American Cancer Society, and $.50 of every ticket sold is donated to the Connecticut Cancer Foundation.
PYO Apple, Peach, and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag

PYO Squash Flower Price:
$11 per quart container
$32 per 4-quart container

PYO Raspberry Price:
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container

Price includes the cost of the container. We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.

Bonus Today: Summer Squash is free when you purchase Squash Flowers.

We are picking in two areas today—follow the signs to the PYO locations.

Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel Farm Market after picking and navigating the Maze.

With PYO purchase customers receive a coupon for 50% off a small soft serve ice cream cone at the AB Creamery. The offer is good on the same day of picking. Limit 4 per receipt.
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🍎🍑🍐Pick your Own update for Friday, September 11th:
We’re picking Apples,Peaches, Pears, Asian Pears, Squash Flowers, Summer Squash, and Raspberries from 9AM-4:30PM.  The supplies are excellent.  The Apple varieties are Honeycrisp, McIntosh, and Gala.  The Peaches are yellow fleshed and freestone.  We are nearing the end of the Peach season so don’t delay.  The Pear varieties are Red Bartlett and Bosc, and Shinseiki, Hosui, and Twentieth Century Asian.
The Corn Maze is open this afternoon from 1-4 PM.  Note we are closing the Maze earlier today due to our Hard Cider Tasting in the Maze event which begins at 5PM.  The theme of this year’s Corn Maze is 250 Years of the USA.  Admission Price for the Maze is $12 for ages 13 and older, $7 for ages 4-12, and free for ages 3 and under.  $1 of every ticket sold is donated to the American Cancer Society, and $.50 of every ticket sold is donated to the Connecticut Cancer Foundation.
PYO Apple, Peach, and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag
PYO Squash Flower Price:
$11 per quart container
$32 per 4-quart container
PYO Raspberry Price:
$8 per pint container
$14 per quart container
Price includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.
Bonus Today: Summer Squash is free when you purchase Squash Flowers.
We are picking in two areas today—follow the signs to the PYO locations.
Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel Farm Market after picking and navigating the Maze.
With PYO purchase customers receive a coupon for 50% off a small soft serve ice cream cone at the AB Creamery.  The offer is good on the same day of picking.  Limit 4 per receipt.

THIS FRIDAY NIGHT!
Experience the Twilight Hard Cider Maze at Lyman Orchards!
Explore the Corn Maze while sampling six 4oz. locally crafted hard ciders at this special evening tasting event!
~Friday, Sept. 11th from 5:00–7:30 PM

Grab your tickets NOW by visiting lymanorchards.ticketspice.com/twilight-hard-cider-maze-2026
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THIS FRIDAY NIGHT!
Experience the Twilight Hard Cider Maze at Lyman Orchards!
Explore the Corn Maze while sampling six 4oz. locally crafted hard ciders at this special evening tasting event!
~Friday, Sept. 11th from 5:00–7:30 PMGrab your tickets NOW by visiting https://lymanorchards.ticketspice.com/twilight-hard-cider-maze-2026

The Beer Garden Corn 🌽 Maze & Cider Donut Harvest Music Festival kicks off Saturday & Sunday, September 12 & 13, from Noon–4 PM!
Head behind the Apple Barrel Tent for local craft beer tastings, live music, and fall fun! Grab a picnic table, enjoy a cold one, and catch performances from some of Connecticut’s best local artists!

Make a day of it at Lyman Orchards!🍎🍩🍺
Learn more lymanorchards.com/event/beer-garden-music-festival-2026/
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The Beer Garden Corn 🌽 Maze & Cider Donut Harvest Music Festival kicks off Saturday & Sunday, September 12 & 13, from Noon–4 PM!
Head behind the Apple Barrel Tent for local craft beer tastings, live music, and fall fun! Grab a picnic table, enjoy a cold one, and catch performances from some of Connecticut’s best local artists!Make a day of it at Lyman Orchards!🍎🍩🍺
Learn more https://lymanorchards.com/event/beer-garden-music-festival-2026/

🍎🍑🍐Pick your Own update for Wednesday, September 9th:
We’re picking Apples, Peaches, Pears, Asian Pears, Squash Flowers, and Summer Squash from 9AM-4:30PM. Note that this is a new start time. The supplies are excellent. The Apple varieties are Honeycrisp, McIntosh, and Gala. The Peaches are yellow fleshed and freestone. The Pear varieties are Red Bartlett and Bosc, and Shinseiki and Hosui Asian.
The Corn Maze is open this afternoon from 1-5:30PM. The theme is 250 Years of the USA. Admission Price for the Maze is $12 for ages 13 and older, $7 for ages 4-12, and free for ages 3 and under. $1 of every ticket sold is donated to the American Cancer Society, and $.50 of every ticket sold is donated to the Connecticut Cancer Foundation.
PYO Apple, Peach, and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag

PYO Squash Flower Price:
$11 per quart container
$32 per 4-quart container

Price includes the cost of the container. We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.

Bonus Today: Summer Squash is free when you purchase Squash Flowers.

We are picking in two areas today—follow the signs to the PYO locations.

Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel Farm Market after picking and navigating the Maze.

With PYO purchase customers receive a coupon for 50% off a small soft serve ice cream cone at the AB Creamery. The offer is good on the same day of picking. Limit 4 per receipt.
... See MoreSee Less

🍎🍑🍐Pick your Own update for Wednesday, September 9th:
We’re picking Apples, Peaches, Pears, Asian Pears, Squash Flowers, and Summer Squash from 9AM-4:30PM.  Note that this is a new start time.  The supplies are excellent.  The Apple varieties are Honeycrisp, McIntosh, and Gala.  The Peaches are yellow fleshed and freestone.  The Pear varieties are Red Bartlett and Bosc, and Shinseiki and Hosui Asian.
The Corn Maze is open this afternoon from 1-5:30PM.  The theme is 250 Years of the USA.  Admission Price for the Maze is $12 for ages 13 and older, $7 for ages 4-12, and free for ages 3 and under.  $1 of every ticket sold is donated to the American Cancer Society, and $.50 of every ticket sold is donated to the Connecticut Cancer Foundation.
PYO Apple, Peach, and Pear Price:
$16 per ½ Peck bag
$26 per Peck bag
$47 per ½ Bushel bag
PYO Squash Flower Price:
$11 per quart container
$32 per 4-quart container
Price includes the cost of the container.  We provide containers, customers are not allowed to bring their own containers.
Bonus Today: Summer Squash is free when you purchase Squash Flowers.
We are picking in two areas today—follow the signs to the PYO locations.
Be sure to visit the Apple Barrel Farm Market after picking and navigating the Maze.
With PYO purchase customers receive a coupon for 50% off a small soft serve ice cream cone at the AB Creamery.  The offer is good on the same day of picking.  Limit 4 per receipt.
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Creamery Hours: 
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Seasonal

105 South Street
Middlefield, CT 06455
860-349-6015

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