Pear picking in Hartford, CT
6 farms near Hartford pick pears, running September to October and peaking in September. 6 ask you to check before you drive out.
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farms: Gotta's has a Pick Your Own Pears page and picks them alongside its apples; Scott's, Dondero, Bishop's, Holmberg and Lyman all grow them. Lyman lists pears among the fruits it picks from mid-June to the end of October
Where the pear farms are
6 farms across 6 towns, biggest cluster first.
6 more towns with one each
Every farm near Hartford that picks pears
Each one read against its own website. Where a farm publishes nothing, this says so rather than guessing.
Lyman Orchards
Middlefield4.8
In the farm's own words: "The 2026 Pick-Your-Own Season is OPEN! Hours: Open Daily, 8 AM - 4:30 PM." Picking runs mid-June to the end of October across nearly 100 varieties. Ring the 24-hour hotline on 860-349-6015 for the day's crops, conditions and prices.
September to October(860) 349-6000CafeToiletsFarm ShopRead from the farm's own site on 2026-08-23
Bishop's Orchards Farm Market & Winery
Guilford4.6
In the farm's own words: "Peaches & Flowers are currently in season! Our Activity Area is open daily 10am-4pm." Hours and locations vary by day and the farm asks everyone to ring 203-458-PICK, which it updates daily through the harvest with availability, pricing, locations and hours.
September to October(203) 453-2338CafeEFTPOSToiletsRead from the farm's own site on 2026-08-23
Scott's Orchard & Nursery
Glastonbury4.5
Picking runs through summer and autumn with blueberries, peaches and nectarines giving way to apples. The farm publishes a per-pound price for each and asks visitors to check its picking page for current orchard hours.
September to October(860) 633-8681Farm ShopTractor RidesRead from the farm's own site on 2026-08-23
Dondero Orchards
South Glastonbury4.4
In the farm's own words: "OPEN for the season!! Closed Tuesday's!!" Strawberries run in June, berries and stone fruit through summer, and apples and pears into October, when some varieties are sold from bins because the trees are too far to walk to.
September to October(860) 659-0294CafeFarm ShopGroup BookingsRead from the farm's own site on 2026-08-23
Gotta's Farm
Portland4.4
In the farm's own words: "Gottas Farm and QP Market is open for the 2026 season!" Peaches, apples and pears are picked in season. Strawberries are cancelled this year: "PYO Strawberries will not be opening for the 2026 season but we will be back for 2027!!!"
September to October(860) 342-1844CafeFarm ShopRead from the farm's own site on 2026-08-23
Holmberg Orchards
Gales Ferry4.4
In the farm's own words: "Summer Season is HERE! Picking is OPEN 9-1 TUESDAY TO SUNDAY." Berries and peaches run through summer, apples, pears and pumpkins into autumn.
September to October(860) 464-7305CafeFarm ShopRead from the farm's own site on 2026-08-23