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By the pint or by the bushel, there's nothing better in the summer than fresh, sweet berries. Typically, berries are best from late May through July; however, there are a number of factors that affect harvest times, so it's ALWAYS best to call before visiting any of the berry farms noted here. In alphabetical order, we offer . . .
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BLUEBERRY BASKET
12462 FM 2588
Larue, TX 75770
www.berrypicknfun.com
903-677-3448
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Pick your own blueberries or purchase already picked berries.
DIRECTIONS: From Athens - Proceed east on Hwy. 175 to Larue about 13 miles. Just beyond the gas station on the left, turn right onto FM 2588. The Farm is 3 miles down FM 2588 on the right. The reception building is well-marked.
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BLUEBERRY HILL FARMS
10268 FM 314
Edom, TX 75756
www.blueberryhillfarms.com
903-852-6175
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Pick your own blueberries or purchase already picked berries.
DIRECTIONS: From Athens - Take Hwy. 31 east towards Tyler. Pass through Murchison and head into Brownsboro (total of approximately 13 miles). Turn left onto FM 314 north and travel approximately five miles. The farm is on the left and will be marked with signage.
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ECHO SPRINGS BLUEBERRY FARMS
7235 FM 607 North
Murchison, TX 75778
www.echospringsblueberryfarm.com
903-852-5277
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Echo Springs is one of Texas' largest blueberry farms. Located in the midst of the whispering piney woods of East Texas, Echo Springs has over 58 acres of producing blueberry plants. Blueberries at Echo Springs receive their superior taste from the labyrinth of natural fresh water springs flowing under the ground. Also enjoy: ice cream cones and Sundaes, drinks and snacks, blueberry pastries, souvenirs and gift baskets, jams, jellies, and preserves. Picnic area and tours available, too!
Pick your own blueberries or purchase already picked berries.
DIRECTIONS: From Athens - Hwy. 31 east to Brownsboro. Right on FM 607. 4 miles on the right.
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SUN TEX PRODUCE
19780 CR 3404
Chandler, TX 75758
903-849-5174
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Organic, pick your own blueberries
DIRECTIONS: From Athens - Hwy. 31 east to FM 317; Turn right and continue to CR 3408; Turn left for one block, then left on CR 3404.
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