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Fair Weather Growers Expands Pick-Your-Own Strawberry Fields for 2026 Season
Rocky Hill Community Farm welcomes visitors back with expanded strawberry acreage and fresh local picking experience
Fair Weather Growers is excited to announce the return and major expansion of its popular Pick-Your-Own Strawberry program at the Rocky Hill Community Farm for the 2026 season.
Due to growing demand and continued interest in local farm experiences, Fair Weather Growers has expanded its strawberry production from 2 acres to 5 acres, creating more opportunities for families and visitors to enjoy fresh strawberry picking throughout the season.
Located at the corner of New Road and New Britain Avenue in Rocky Hill, the Pick-Your-Own Strawberry fields are expected to open in early June, weather permitting, and continue through approximately the third week of June while berries are available.
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Pick-Your-Own Strawberry Details
Location: Rocky Hill Community Farm, Corner of New Road & New Britain Avenue, Rocky Hill, CT
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Season: Expected to begin in early June 2026 (Weather dependent)
Hours: Typically open daily from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Weather and field conditions permitting)
Visitors can enjoy the experience of harvesting their own strawberries directly from the field while supporting local agriculture and spending time outdoors on one of the region’s preserved community farm properties.
The Rocky Hill Community Farm, an 84.5-acre preserved agricultural property, continues to grow as a destination for local food, farming, and community engagement.
“We’re excited to continue growing our strawberry program and welcome even more visitors to the farm this season,” said Andrew Collins, 5th Generation Farmer at Fair Weather Growers. “Expanding from 2 acres to 5 acres allows us to provide more picking opportunities while continuing to offer a fresh, local farm experience for families across Connecticut.”
For updates on opening dates, field conditions, and availability, visit:
https://fairweathergrowers.com/pick-strawberries/
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