Murray Family Farms

Pickable now

BlueberriesStrawberriesCherriesMixed BerriesBlackberries

Season: Apr–Jun
Where: Bakersfield, CA, US · Central Valley
Phone: (661) 330-0100
Good to know: Certified organic · No reservation needed

Murray Family Farms is a large agritourism destination at the Big Red Barn in southeast Bakersfield, growing hundreds of fruit varieties on 320 acres. Its seasonal U-pick lets visitors harvest cherries, strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries, typically on weekends from April through June. Availability shifts daily by crop and weather, so the farm advises calling ahead to confirm what's ripe.

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Seasons and hours change with the weather and the crop — always check the farm's site before you go.

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