Cranberry Harvest Trail Guide Information
Nestled among the towns and villages of Southeastern Massachusetts are more than 14,000 acres of cranberry bogs. Massachusetts cranberry growers have built a proud tradition as stewards of the land, protecting the state's fragile resources and an important part of our natural heritage.
For those who wish to witness a cranberry harvest in person, the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers' Association has created a cranberry harvest trail guide. Although we can't predict when and where a cranberry harvest is taking place, this guide will help direct you to the most probable locations. These guides are available at various visitor centers and tourist locations in Southeastern Massachusetts. We have also provided a condensed version of the guide below, suitable for printing that contains the map and a list of participating farms.
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Safety Tips
A few words of caution and some directions will help ensure a safe journey.
Farm Tips
- Please keep in mind that cranberry bogs are working farms.
- Please respect private property. Remain on paved roadway, unless there is signage that specifically invites visitors.
- Do not walk, pick or trespass on any cranberry section.
Driving Tips
- Obey all traffic regulations. The speed limit on most major highways in Massachusetts is 55 mph/88 km with some sections, 65 mph/104 km.
- State law requires all vehicle occupants to wear seat belts. When entering a rotary intersection, yield to any vehicle already in the rotary.
- Pay particular attention to street names. Not all roads are designated on the map.
- If you choose to stop and take in the view,please be certain that there is a safe pull off area.
Abiding by these guidelines ensures safety to you and maintains a positive visitor experience for everyone.
Recommended Harvest Routes
From Metro Boston
Route 3 or Route 128 to Braintree;
Route 3 south to Route 18, South Weymouth; Route 18 south to Route 58, North Abington;
Route 58 south to Tremont Street, South Carver; Left onto Tremont/Federal Furnace Road, east to Plymouth.
Return via Route 3 north to Metro Boston
From Worcester/Central Massachusetts
Route 495 south to Route 58, Middleboro;
Route 58 south to Route 25, South Carver.
Return via Route 25 north to Route 495.
General Guidance
Roads around Route 58 in Carver and Middleboro:
Tremont Street & Federal Furnace Road
France Street Meadow Street
Fosdick Road
Routes in Rochester:
Mary’s Pond Road & County Road
A listing of those farms located on the Cranberry Harvest Trail Guide can be found below:
Berkley
Chamberlain Farm Stand
12 Friend Street
Berkley, MA 02799
Phone: (508) 880-2817
Web Site: www.chamberlainfarm.com
Directions:
Follow signs from Rte. 24. Take Exit 10. Right off exit, 1-1/2 miles to left onto Friend St. The farm stand is a 1/4 mile on the left.
Essence of the Farm:
Chamberlain Farm Stand offers a diverse vegetable garden featuring native summer and winter vegetables picked daily in season; features butternut squash, cranberries, sweet corn and pumpkins; cranberry picking; birthday parties; hay rides; corn maze; and a haunted corn field during the last three weekends in October.
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Carver
Flax Pond Cranberry Company
1 Robbins Path, P.O. Box 270
Carver, MA 02330
Phone: (508) 866-2162
Web Site: www.flaxpondfarms.com
Email: dot@flaxpondfarms.com
Directions:
From West, enter Carver on Rte. 44, turn right on to Rte. 58 South. Proceed on Rte 58 to South Meadow Road, take left on South Meadow Rd, 1 mile to Pond Street, Left on Pond a few hundred feet to our sign and a red hydrant. Take right on unpaved road beside pond, follow signs.
Essence of the Farm:
Family owned and operated farm for 35 years, specializing in cranberries and Christmas trees. On farm store selling cranberries and a variety of cranberry products, candles, juice samples, recipes and more. Includes a bog tour, history of cranberry farming, cranberry artifacts, harvesting and fresh fruit screening. Open through the spring, summer and fall. Call for specific dates and times.
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Fresh Meadows
39 North Main Street
Carver, MA 02330
Phone: (508) 866-7136
Directions:
From Route 44, turn onto Route 58 South. Proceed on Route 58 approximately one mile, bog is on the left, across from plaza.
Essence of the Farm:
Organic fresh fruit operation. Fruit available for sale on weekends from 12-5, through Columbus Day, weather permitting. Watch your berries being picked. Call with questions or to place an order.
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Harwich
Harwich Historical Society Brooks Academy Museum
80 Parallel Street
Harwich, MA 02645
Directions:
Over the Sagamore Bridge to Mid-Cape Hwy/US-6 E. Take exit 10 for Rte. 124 S toward Harwich. Turn right on Pleasant Lake Ave/ Rte. 124. Take another right at Main St/Rte. 124/Rte. 39. Turn left at Sisson Road/ Rte. 124 then a right turn onto Parallel Street. The museum is on your right, at the corner.
Essence of the Establishment:
The museum is dedicated to interpreting and presenting the history of the cranberry industry and features a permanent exhibit of pictures and artifacts related to the history of cranberry culture on Cape Cod. Hours: Thursday, Friday & Saturday from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.
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Kingston
Bog Hollow Farm
80 Wapping Rd. (Rte. 106)
Kingston, MA 02364
Phone: (781) 585-8414
Web Site: www.boghollowfarm.com
Directions:
From Rte. 3 take exit 9. Go right at end of ramp onto Rte. 3A and 53. Follow through 2 traffic lights and then follow sign for Rte. 106 (left at fork). At next traffic light (Cumberland Farms) Rte. 106 bears left. Follow one mile; farm is on left.
Essence of the Farm:
Beautiful farm featuring cranberry bogs and Christmas trees. Focuses on field trips for School & Youth groups. Adult Tours by arrangement. Pumpkin Patch Weekend held on Columbus Day weekend 10AM - 4PM. Christmas Tree Farm Weekend is held the first weekend in December from 9AM - 3PM.
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Plymouth
Cranberry Hill
103 Haskell Rd
Plymouth, MA 02360
Phone: (508) 888-9179
Email: cranhill@capecod.net
Web site: www.organiccranberries.com
Directions:
Take Rte. 3 to exit 2; go south on Long Pond Road for 1/2 mile. At fork take dirt road to very end.
Essence of the Farm:
Organic cranberries and cranberry products sold via Internet, phone or at farm location.
Call for more information.
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Plympton
Mayflower Cranberries
72 Brook Street
Plympton, MA 02367
Phone: (781) 585-1999
Email: jlafleur@mayflowercranberries.com
Web site: www.mayflowercranberries.com
Directions:
Mayflower Cranberries is located at 72 Brook Street in Plympton, MA. We are
1.2 miles off the Spring Street Exit on Route 44 between Plymouth and Carver.
Essence of the Farm:
Mayflower Cranberries LLC is a 120 year old family cranberry farm located in Plympton, Massachusetts. The 112 acre farm has 24 acres of active cranberry bogs. Mayflower Cranberries grows four different varieties of cranberries; Stevens, Early Blacks, Howe and Whiting Randell all of which are "wet harvested" and sold to Ocean Spray Cranberries. Call to arrange a private tour.
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Rochester
Hiller Cranberries, Inc. & East Over Farm
265 Mary's Pond Road
Rochester, MA 02770
Phone: Office: (508) 763-5257, Farm Stand: (508) 763-4480
Directions:
Interstate 195 to exit 20 for Marion. Go north on Rte. 105 to Rochester Center. Make a u-turn onto Mary's Pond Road. About 1 mile to big yellow farm buildings. Go left into Hiller Road and take 1st driveway on the right to the farm stand.
Essence of the Farm:
Family owned and operated farm since 1908. Growing blueberries, cranberries, and other crops on 350 acres of land. Selling fruits and vegetables at farm stand May through November 9 am - 5/6 pm, 7 days per week.
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Taunton
Spring Rain Farm
692 Caswell St.
East Taunton, MA 02718
Phone: (508) 824-3393
Web Site: www.springrainfarm.net
Directions:
Rte. 24 to Rte. 44 east. Make an immediate right on Orchard Street. Go 2 1/2 miles to East Taunton and go straight through intersection. Go 6/10 mile and make left at stop sign. After 3/10 mile bear left at fork. Continue 4/10 mile and farm is on right.
Essence of the Farm:
Diverse farm housing cranberry bogs, hay fields and pick-your-own strawberries. Educational and hands-on climate.
Self-serve fresh cranberries October through December. Call for more information.
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Wareham
A.D. Makepeace Company
158 Tihonet Road
Wareham, MA 02571
Phone: (508) 295-1000
Email: khoudlette@admakepeace.com
Web site: www.admakepeace.com
Directions:
From the Cape or Points North
Take Route 25 (from Cape Cod) or Interstate 495 (from points north) to Interstate 195 West. Take Interstate 195 West to Route 28. At the top of the ramp turn left onto Route 28 South. Continue on Route 28 South for about a mile. Take the first left after the lights onto Tihonet Road. Follow Tihonet Road to the white-fenced bridge and the entrance to the Tihonet Village Market on the right.
Essence of the Farm:
The A.D. Makepeace Company has been growing cranberries since the 1800s. Currently the company harvests nearly 2,000 acres of bog in southeastern Massachusetts. The farm enjoys giving educational tours for schools, community groups and other groups. Stop by the company's store, the Tihonet Village Market, on your visit. The Market is open year-round to promote locally grown and produced products. Choose from a selection of cranberry items, baked goods and delicious sandwiches.
Willows Cranberries
2667 Cranberry Highway
Wareham, MA 02571
Phone: (508) 295-9990
Email: willowscranberries@verizon.net
Web site: www.willowscranberries.com
Directions:
Located within 2 miles of Rte. 195 & 495 on Cranberry Highway (Route 28).
Essence of the Farm:
A family owned business dedicated to growing and producing the freshest, most flavorful cranberries and cranberry products to the industry for domestic and foreign use. Can pick-up fresh cranberries at farm during harvest season. Open 9AM - 4PM during the fall.
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