VanderHelm Farms

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BlueberriesMixed BerriesStrawberriesCherriesPeachesTomatoesNectarines

Season: Mar–Jul
Where: Modesto, CA, US · Central Valley
Phone: (209) 614-8307
Good to know: No reservation needed

VanderHelm Farms is a family-run U-pick operation in Modesto offering pick-your-own blueberries (15 varieties), strawberries, cherries, peaches, nectarines, apricots, and tomatoes across a spring-to-summer season. The fields are open Monday through Saturday, 8am to 3pm, on a walk-in basis with no reservation needed. Note: the requested "Elk Grove" location does not match the real farm, which is located at 1678 Albers Road, Modesto, CA 95357.

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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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