Food Guide
The Wild Blueberry Guide
Smaller, sweeter, and more flavorful than high-bush berries. Maine produces 99% of the country's wild blueberries.
Maine’s wild blueberries (Vaccinium angustifolium) are a superfood powerhouse. Unlike the big, watery berries you find in supermarkets, these are tiny, intense, and grow low to the ground in rocky “barrens.”
When to Pick
August is peak blueberry season.
Where to Experience Them
- Machias Wild Blueberry Festival: Held every August in Downeast Maine.
- Pick-Your-Own: Farms across the state open their fields. Look for “rake your own” spots.
- Roadside Stands: Buy a quart (or 10 pounds) from a truck on Route 1.
How to Eat Them
- Fresh: By the handful.
- Pie: The classic Maine dessert.
- Pancakes: Don’t settle for fake berries.