Baucom Blueberries
About
Baucom Blueberries offers families a quintessential pick-your-own fruit experience in a peaceful farm setting near Apex. Kids get hands-on learning about where their food comes from while enjoying the excitement of harvesting their own fresh blueberries straight from the bushes.
Highlights
- ✓U-pick blueberries directly from the bushes
- ✓Farm store with fresh produce and local goods
- ✓Educational agritourism experience teaching kids about farming
- ✓Beautiful rural setting away from city bustle
- ✓Freshly picked berries to take home for baking and snacking
Pro Tips
- 1.Arrive early when they open at 8:00 AM on Saturdays for the coolest temperatures and fullest bushes,peak summer heat can be intense by late morning
- 2.Dress kids in dark-colored clothes as blueberry juice stains are inevitable, and apply sunscreen before you arrive
- 3.Bring a wagon or stroller to carry tired little ones and your berry haul,the farm terrain is generally manageable
- 4.Pack water bottles and snacks for after picking, though munching on fresh berries during the activity is part of the fun
- 5.Check their social media or call ahead to confirm berry availability, as the season typically runs June through July and bushes can be picked out during peak weeks
Best Time to Visit
Visit in mid-June through early July during peak blueberry season, arriving right at 8:00 AM opening on Saturday mornings before temperatures climb. The farm is only open one day per week, so plan accordingly.
What to Know
Open Saturdays only from 8:00 AM to noon, typically during blueberry season (June-July). Bring cash as small farm operations may not accept cards, and check ahead about current pricing per pound and berry availability.
Seasonal Notes
Blueberry picking season typically runs June through July. The farm is only open Saturday mornings during picking season and closed the rest of the week and outside of harvest season. Call ahead or check social media to confirm they're open and berries are available before making the trip.
Nearby Eats
Head to downtown Apex (about 15 minutes away) for kid-friendly options like Peak City Grill & Bar with a varied menu, or Salem Street Pub which offers casual dining with burgers and pizza that kids enjoy.
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