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2 July, 2025

PYO Raspberries

farmhand922025-07-02T08:25:57-04:00July 2nd, 2025|

The 2025 PYO Raspberry season is open! The PYO fields in North Andover are now open Picking Location: 315 South Bradford Street North Andover, MA General Season Guidelines: Locations Always check our social media channels daily for a status on what fields are actively open for picking. Hours 8:00 AM TO 4:45 PM (while supplies last). The last field entrance each day will be 4:15 PM. Smolak Service Our team will always be available to greet you and supply boxes and direction for your picking enjoyment! Our Crop Please respect our crops and fields and abide by the guidelines to [...]

29 June, 2025

Pick-Your-Own Raspberries in North Andover

farmhand922025-07-01T12:56:23-04:00June 29th, 2025|CSA / PYO|

Breaking News! Our Pick-Your-Own Raspberry patch at Smolak Farms will open on Wednesday, July 2nd. The fields will be open from 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM (last entry). Prefer pre-picked berries? Stop by the Farm Stand in North Andover for fresh raspberries ready to take home.

21 September, 2024

The Pumpkin Patch is Open

farmhand922024-09-21T07:13:37-04:00September 21st, 2024|CSA / PYO|

It's time to pick your perfect pumpkin! At Smolak Farms, you can stroll through our Pumpkin Patch and pick your own, or if you prefer something quick, stop by our Farm Stand where we have a variety of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes waiting for you. Whether you're hunting for the ideal carving pumpkin or looking to decorate your home with festive gourds and squash, we've got everything you need. And don’t forget to grab a hot cider and one of our famous apple cider donuts while you're here!

29 August, 2024

Same Great Apples, Same Great Prices

farmhand922024-09-03T08:14:38-04:00August 29th, 2024|CSA / PYO|

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our much-anticipated Apple Picking season this weekend! And here’s the best part—our apple prices haven’t gone up in 5 years! We believe in staying true to our loyal customers, and we’re so grateful for your continued support. Come enjoy a day of family fun on the farm, and take home the freshest apples at the same unbeatable prices: $30 for a Peck $45 for a 1/2 Bushel $50 for a 1/2 Bushel with a Basket We can’t wait to see you out in the orchard this weekend - let’s make this season the [...]

19 May, 2024

Summer CSA Sign Ups are Open!

farmhand922024-05-19T08:00:39-04:00May 19th, 2024|CSA / PYO|

Summer CSA sign ups are OPEN! We are thrilled to have Farmer Dave’s provide us with 20 weeks of farm-fresh grown produce and optional add ons. The CSA is wildly popular, so don’t hesitate! Pick ups will be every Wednesday beginning the week of June 10th at Smolak Farms.   Visit farmerdaves.net to sign up and for more information.

8 September, 2020

Why Weekday Apple Picking is a Good Choice!

Smolak Farms2020-09-08T11:32:41-04:00September 8th, 2020|CSA / PYO, Uncategorized|

Apple Season is finally here, and we have got a spectacular crop for you this season! The Apple Crop Scout we have says that this is the biggest and the best apple crop he has ever seen in years. With these unusual times, we’re encouraging patrons to visit us during non-peak hours, to fully enjoy all the farm has to offer without all the crowds! So we’ve compiled our best list of reasons to come pick on a weekday, some serious, and perhaps some a little silly… enjoy! Reasons to visit and pick on a weekday Far fewer people to [...]

9 June, 2020

PYO at Smolak Farms

Smolak Farms2025-04-21T13:38:52-04:00June 9th, 2020|

At Smolak Farms, we pride ourselves on offering pick-your-own crops. We typically start the year with strawberries, then cherries blueberries and raspberries, and peaches in the summer. We then move into the Fall with our #1 tradition of picking apples, and then run into pumpkins in October. Don't forget, you can also pick out a fresh Christmas tree to finish out the year. The availability for each of these crops may vary from year to year, especially due to weather. Please check our home page for updates on our daily Pick-Your-Own schedule and availability. Here is the PYO scheduled based [...]

24 August, 2018

2018 Sweet and Tart Cherries Season Has Ended

Larry Daniele2018-08-24T12:20:41-04:00August 24th, 2018|CSA / PYO|

Thank you for a wonderful 2018 season! We will see you in 2019! FOR PYO UPDATES: Like us on Facebook & join our mailing list!

1 June, 2018

2018 Strawberry Picking Season Has Ended

Larry Daniele2018-08-24T12:42:31-04:00June 1st, 2018|CSA / PYO|

Thank you for a wonderful 2018 season! We will see you in 2019! FOR PYO UPDATES: Like us on Facebook & join our mailing list!

28 May, 2011

PYO Strawberries

farmhand922025-06-23T09:23:11-04:00May 28th, 2011|

The 2025 PYO Strawberry season is open! Picking Update; Posted 6/23/25: The PYO fields in Boxford will be closed on Monday, June 23rd, Picking Location: 494 Ipswich Road, Boxford, MA General Season Guidelines: Locations Always check our social media channels daily for a status on what fields are actively open for picking. Hours 8:00 AM TO 4:45 PM (while supplies last). The last field entrance each day will be 4:15 PM. Smolak Service Our team will always be available to greet you and supply boxes and direction for your picking enjoyment! Our Crop Please respect our crops and fields and [...]