On a locally run farm just east of Seneca Lake, the largest crop of Juneberries in New York State is about to be ripe. Growing beside the raspberries, blackberries, honey berries, black currants and figs that Juneberry Farm offers for visitors to pick and purchase, this fruit - which isn’t a berry at all - gives the farm its name for good reason.

Juneberries are a deep blue fruit classified with apples and pears rather than berries.  Native throughout North America, they are once again being recognized for their high nutritional value.  These hardy plants are extremely cold tolerant and prefer to grow in open fields rather than a manicured orchard.

For those curious about Juneberries, Juneberry Farm’s Guy Lister is joining with SCCCE to host a Juneberry Festival where visitors can:

• Tour the farm and participate in a “you pick” experience
• Sample the fruit
• Sample Juneberry pie
• Discover recipes and information about Juneberries
• Try Silo Mac Express Food Truck using NYS products 
• Enjoy live music

Questions? Contact Guy Lister at (315) 952-5060