Farmers Market FinderWhat's In Season in August
Harvest timing shifts with the climate, so the same fruit ripens months apart across the country. Here is what is being picked in August in each of the five US climate regions — and where to go pick it yourself.
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At peak right now
All u-pick crops →Blueberries
In season nowPicking in 4 of 5 regions: Northeast, Midwest, Mountain West & Southwest, Pacific Coast
Peaches
In season nowPicking in 5 of 5 regions: Northeast, Midwest, South, Mountain West & Southwest, Pacific Coast
Raspberries
In season nowPicking in 5 of 5 regions: Northeast, Midwest, South, Mountain West & Southwest, Pacific Coast
Pears
In season nowPicking in 5 of 5 regions: Northeast, Midwest, South, Mountain West & Southwest, Pacific Coast
Tomatoes
In season nowPicking in 5 of 5 regions: Northeast, Midwest, South, Mountain West & Southwest, Pacific Coast
Sweet Corn
In season nowPicking in 5 of 5 regions: Northeast, Midwest, South, Mountain West & Southwest, Pacific Coast
Season windows by region
Northeast
Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia
| Crop | Typical season | This month |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | June – July | Returns June |
| Blueberries | July – August | In season |
| Apples | September – October | Returns September |
| Pumpkins | September – October | Returns September |
| Peaches | July – August | In season |
| Cherries | June – July | Returns June |
| Raspberries | June – September | In season |
| Pears | August – October | In season |
| Tomatoes | July – September | In season |
| Sweet Corn | July – September | In season |
Where to pick now
- Blueberries: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine · all states →
- Peaches: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine · all states →
- Raspberries: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine · all states →
- Pears: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine · all states →
- Tomatoes: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine · all states →
- Sweet Corn: Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine · all states →
Midwest
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin
| Crop | Typical season | This month |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | June – July | Returns June |
| Blueberries | June – August | In season |
| Apples | September – October | Returns September |
| Pumpkins | September – October | Returns September |
| Peaches | July – August | In season |
| Cherries | June – July | Returns June |
| Raspberries | June – September | In season |
| Pears | August – October | In season |
| Tomatoes | July – September | In season |
| Sweet Corn | July – September | In season |
Where to pick now
- Blueberries: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas · all states →
- Peaches: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas · all states →
- Raspberries: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas · all states →
- Pears: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas · all states →
- Tomatoes: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas · all states →
- Sweet Corn: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas · all states →
South
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
| Crop | Typical season | This month |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | March – May | Returns March |
| Blueberries | May – July | Returns May |
| Apples | August – October | In season |
| Pumpkins | September – November | Returns September |
| Peaches | May – August | In season |
| Cherries | June – July | Returns June |
| Raspberries | June – September | In season |
| Pears | August – October | In season |
| Tomatoes | June – October | In season |
| Sweet Corn | June – September | In season |
Where to pick now
- Apples: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia · all states →
- Peaches: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia · all states →
- Raspberries: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia · all states →
- Pears: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia · all states →
- Tomatoes: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia · all states →
- Sweet Corn: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia · all states →
Mountain West & Southwest
Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming
| Crop | Typical season | This month |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | May – June | Returns May |
| Blueberries | June – August | In season |
| Apples | September – October | Returns September |
| Pumpkins | September – October | Returns September |
| Peaches | July – August | In season |
| Cherries | June – July | Returns June |
| Raspberries | June – September | In season |
| Pears | August – October | In season |
| Tomatoes | July – September | In season |
| Sweet Corn | July – September | In season |
Where to pick now
- Blueberries: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana · all states →
- Peaches: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana · all states →
- Raspberries: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana · all states →
- Pears: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana · all states →
- Tomatoes: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana · all states →
- Sweet Corn: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana · all states →
Pacific Coast
Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington
| Crop | Typical season | This month |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | April – July | Returns April |
| Blueberries | June – September | In season |
| Apples | August – November | In season |
| Pumpkins | September – October | Returns September |
| Peaches | June – September | In season |
| Cherries | May – July | Returns May |
| Raspberries | June – October | In season |
| Pears | August – October | In season |
| Tomatoes | July – October | In season |
| Sweet Corn | July – September | In season |
Where to pick now
- Blueberries: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon · all states →
- Apples: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon · all states →
- Peaches: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon · all states →
- Raspberries: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon · all states →
- Pears: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon · all states →
- Tomatoes: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon · all states →
- Sweet Corn: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon · all states →
Coming in September
Ready to go picking?
Seasons here are typical windows — an early spring or a late frost can shift harvest by a couple of weeks, so always call the farm before you drive out.