Best Raspberry U-Pick Farms Near Milwaukee for 2026
NOTE: If you’re in the mood for fresh local fruit but don’t want to pick yourself, you can also find a local farmers market.
Summer berry season moves fast in Wisconsin.
If you usually think of raspberries as a late-summer or early-fall crop, you’re not wrong. Many local farms have their main raspberry season from late August into October. A few farms, including Thompson Farm, also have a smaller summer raspberry crop that ripens earlier. Thompson says this early summer season usually lasts just 2–3 weeks, so availability can change quickly.
Check the farm’s update before you go, grab the kids, and head out while the berries are ready.
Thompson Farm (Bristol)
Address: 7825 144th Ave., Bristol, WI 53104
Raspberry Season: Thompson Farm’s main raspberry season is late August through October, but the farm also has a smaller summer raspberry crop that typically lasts about 2–3 weeks. For 2026, summer raspberries are open now while supplies last.
Hours: Open Wednesday–Sunday, 10 AM–5 PM during the summer raspberry season. Availability can change quickly, and the farm may close temporarily if the fields become picked out, so check Thompson Farm’s website before heading out.
Berry Types: Summer red raspberries now; fall raspberries later in the season.
Cost: Check at the farm when you arrive.
Features: Thompson Farm provides picking baskets and has grass between the raspberry rows, which can make picking easier for families. The farm does not offer pre-picked raspberries for this crop, so this is a true U-pick outing. Their summer raspberry crop is smaller than the main fall season, so it’s best to go early in the short picking window.
Lannon Sunflower Farm (Menomonee Falls)
Address: W204N8525 Lannon Rd, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Raspberry Season: U-pick raspberries typically open in early July, overlapping with the sunflower season
Hours: Fields are open 8:30 AM–7:00 PM daily during summer. (Raspberry fields are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays for ripening
Berry Types: Primarily red summer-bearing raspberries.
Cost: $20 per vehicle admission covers all occupants and up to 12 sunflowers; raspberries and pumpkins are extra by weight (baskets provided)
Features: A family-run farm with U-pick sunflowers, a corn maze and wildflower garden, plus U-pick pumpkins in fall. The farm is cash/check only (no credit cards). Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome.
Witte’s Vegetable Farm (Cedarburg)
Raspberries from Witte’s Vegetable Farm in Cedarburg
Address: 10006 Bridge Road, Cedarburg, WI 53012 (about 15 minutes north of Milwaukee’s North Shore).
Raspberry Season: Raspberries are available now, with picking dependent on weather and field conditions. Raspberries are usually a late-summer crop at Witte’s, so check the farm’s website or social media before heading out.
Hours: During the summer season (mid-July to Sept.), the farm stand is open Monday–Saturday 8 AM–8 PM, Sunday 10 AM–4 PM. Fields close 2 hours before the stand closes.
Berry Types: Red summer raspberries (grown with sustainable, soil-friendly practices
Cost: $8
Features: A long-standing family farm (operated since 1943) that emphasizes organic/sustainable growing. The produce stand also sells other homegrown veggies and baked goods. (They accept cash, check, and credit cards for purchases.)
Henke’s Upick Raspberries (Jackson)
Address: 1987 W Mill Rd, Jackson, WI 53037(about 10 miles west of Mequon).
Raspberry Season: Fall-only raspberries. Picking begins around Labor Day (late August/early Sept.) and continues until the first frost
Hours:9:00 AM–5:00 PM daily during berry season. (The farm is closed outside of raspberry season.)
Berry Types: Fall-bearing red raspberries. (All berries are U-pick only; no pre-picked raspberries are sold.)
Cost: Not posted online; check in person. (The farm is cash-only
Features: A small family-owned berry farm specializing in raspberries. It’s a simple U-pick operation with parking at the roadside stand. No reservations needed – just show up during open hours.
Jelli’s Market (Helenville)
Address: N5648 South Farmington Rd, Helenville, WI
Raspberry Season: U-pick raspberries start in late June/early July and continue intermittently through the summer
Hours:Daily 7:00 AM–7:00 PM (open every day in summer, rain or shine). Note: Hours may change with the seasons – always check their current hours before visiting.
Berry Types: Red summer raspberries. (The farm also grows blackberries, blueberries, and other fruits.)
Cost: U-pick raspberries are about $5 per pint (Pre-picked berries may be available when fields close.)
Features: A large farm market and bakery run by the Snoebel family. Besides raspberries, Jelli’s offers strawberries, blueberries, peaches, and vegetables to pick (and a wide range of farm-fresh items in the store). It’s very family-friendly, with picnic areas and a petting zoo.
Each of these farms is geared toward families and berry-lovers, with plenty of kids (and dog!) friendly amenities. Be sure to call or check the farm’s website/Facebook before you go, as openings can change with weather and crop yields. Enjoy the harvest – and happy picking!
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Quick Planning Guide
Best current pick: Thompson Farm in Bristol
Best North Shore-area watch list farm: Witte’s Vegetable Farm in Cedarburg
Best photo-friendly combo outing: Lannon Sunflower Farm in Menomonee Falls
Best fall raspberry option: Henke’s U-Pick Raspberries in Jackson
Best bigger farm-market drive: Jelli’s Market in Helenville
Raspberry season does not wait around. If you see a farm post that berries are ready, that is usually your sign to go. Check the day’s picking conditions, bring a container when needed, and enjoy one of the sweetest little windows of Wisconsin summer.
More Picking Opportunities
Why stop with raspberries? Here are more seasonal opportunities to pick your own fresh fruit:
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