Blueberry Picking Near the Villages of Citrus Hills

Yash Rai
05/04/2021

It’s that time of year again… blueberry picking season! April and May are great months to join in on the local fun of picking your own blueberries. This is a great way to social-distance with your family and friends this season, and have fun doing it! Here are 3 of the most popular blueberry picking farms near the Villages of Citrus Hills.

1)      Cavallo Farm and Market (21 Minutes Away)

8123 S Lecanto Hwy, Lecanto, FL 34461

Cavallo Farm & Market is a family-owned gem here in Citrus County. Not only do they offer a fine-dining experience, upscale wine bar, and local-made goods in their market, but they have a large blueberry field for everyone to enjoy a day out blueberry picking!

Parking at their establishment is free, and they provide you with all of the necessary blueberry-collecting tools that you need to start your hunt for the perfect blueberries. You pay for what you pick!

2)      Bette’s Blues Blueberry Farm (18 Minutes Away)

4752 W Abeline Dr, Citrus Springs, FL 34433

Bette’s Blues Blueberry Farm is a popular blueberry picking farm and in a great location! This farm is family-owned and in business since 2007! You can spend the day social-distancing in a field of different varieties of blueberries. Pick your favorites!

This location now also offers peaches ripe for the picking shortly after the blueberries ripen. What a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon on a nice breezy day in our perfect Central Florida location!

3)      Florida’s Best Blueberry Farm (27 Minutes Away)

11135 E. Nottingham Dr.  Inverness, FL 34450

Florida’s Best Blueberry Farm is located in our sister city, Inverness! They are family-owned and operated and always ensure a wonderful experience to their farm. They offer the “Smart Blueberry U Picker” option, which allows you to order your fresh blueberries ahead of time if you don’t want to do the picking part! You can also find your farm-fresh jam and honey at this location for those of you that like to buy fresh!

Popular Blueberry Recipes

What to do with all this blueberry goodness? Besides just enjoying a nice bowl of fresh blueberries, or mixing them in with your yogurt in the morning, some of the most popular blueberry recipes are available to you right on the ever-popular YouTube!

The classic Blueberry Pie or even Blueberry Lemon Scones are a top favorite in many homes!

1)      Classic Blueberry Pie Recipe

Youtube Video Recipe Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uzVoN4SBf4

2)      Blueberry Lemon Scones Recipe

Youtube Video Recipe Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKDX7dWatAY

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Prize consists of a trip for two (2) to the 2026 U.S. Open, including event tickets for one day of play, round-trip coach airfare, and standard hotel accommodations. Drawing will be held on or about July 17, 2026.
Winner will be notified via phone and/or email and must accept the prize within 5 days or an alternate winner may be selected. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.
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