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Pick fresh blueberries and learn to make freezer jam in a two-hour hands-on class at Brown's Harvest. Perfect for families and adults looking for a taste of New England agriculture—bring sturdy shoes and an appetite.
Pick fresh blueberries and learn to make freezer jam in a two-hour hands-on class at Brown's Harvest. Perfect for families and adults looking for a taste of New England agriculture—bring sturdy shoes and an appetite.
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Operated by Brown's Harvest · Windsor, Connecticut
Blueberry Jam Class 2026 at Brown's Harvest is a hands-on farm workshop held just off Route 75 in Windsor, Connecticut. At 1911 Poquonock Ave. participants step out of town and into a sun-bright blueberry patch where low shrubs ripple across the field. The class runs about two hours and splits by session—Mommy & Me (Saturday, July 11th, 10:00–12:00) and an adult class (Thursday, July 16th, 5:30–7:30)—making it an easy summer stop for families and solo visitors alike.
Begin with a short walk through unpaved farm lanes to the rows of Vaccinium corymbosum; you spend the first part of the session selecting ripe, glossy berries. That sensory start—cool fruit, faint leaf-scented air, the buzz of bees—is followed by a move to the open-air jam table where instructors guide you step-by-step through mashing, sweetening, and jarring a freezer jam that keeps the season alive at home. The workshop includes a grazing table of local cheeses and charcuterie, a take-home goodie bag, and jars of your own jam to share.
This experience is low-tech and tactile, emphasizing seasonal flavors and practical skills rather than formal culinary training. Wheelchair access is available, though the farm is unpaved; allow for uneven ground and bring sturdy footwear. Small-group pacing means plenty of instructor attention, and the rhythm of fieldwork plus kitchen prep makes for an unusually complete farm-to-shelf loop in under two hours.
Windsor itself is one of Connecticut’s earliest settlements (founded 1633), a region of working farms and river valleys that has preserved patches of agricultural life amid growing suburbs. Brown's Harvest taps into that tradition by offering pick-your-own events that connect city visitors to the harvest calendar. Unique local elements here are the highbush blueberry rows and abundant pollinators; on warm days you’ll often see bees and swallows working the fields.
Practical notes: the classes are seasonal and best in mid-summer when berries are ripe; tickets are limited, and the Brown's Harvest shop often offers a 10% post-class discount. Whether you’re curious about preserving, traveling with young kids, or looking for a convivial summer afternoon, this jam class turns a simple field into a small, edible celebration of New England growing season.
Expect hands-on instruction in basic preservation—how to mash fruit evenly, adjust sweetness for taste, and seal jars for freezer storage—without complex canning equipment. Instructors keep the pace friendly: kids can pick berries and taste, while adults refine techniques and swap recipes. There’s time to browse the farm stand after class; many attendees leave with extra berries, a jar, and return for fall apple events. Book early: sessions fill quickly, and tickets typically sell out for weekend classes. The meeting point is 1911 Poquonock Ave.; arrive 10 minutes early, promptly.
Check in at 1911 Poquonock Ave., Windsor, CT; arrive about 10 minutes before your session begins.
There is a Mommy & Me session (July 11) and an adult session (Ages 13+) on July 16; verify specific session age guidance when booking.
The site is wheelchair accessible, but note the farm is unpaved and has uneven ground—contact the host for accommodations.
Yes—jars for your finished freezer jam and the berries you pick are provided as part of the class; a take-home goodie bag is included.
Yes—there is typically time to visit the farm stand after the workshop, and the on-site shop often offers a 10% post-class discount.
Book through the referral link provided; pricing and cancellation terms are listed on the booking page—confirm at checkout.
Brown's Harvest is a family-friendly farm and seasonal event destination in Windsor, Connecticut. The farm hosts a range of fall and seasonal experiences including the 47th Annual Fall Festival, the 8th Annual Sunflower Fest, weekday corn maze access, and specialized workshops. Visitors can pick pumpkins, ride hayrides, navigate corn mazes, and enjoy apple cider donuts across weekends from September to November during the Fall Festival. Sunflower programming features Picnic Among the Petals with gourmet baskets, local craft beverages, and the opportunity to pick sunflowers to take home. The 8th Annual Sunflower Fest showcases over 30 sunflower varieties with live music, local food, and evening sessions for a sunset experience. Hands-on learning includes a Beginner Sourdough Class led by Karri: a three-hour workshop where participants build a starter, receive a complete Sourdough Starter Kit, and learn essential baking techniques while enjoying snacks. Group services include private room rental for celebrations with group-rate admission and coordinated check-in, birthday party packages with dedicated hosts and optional gem mining, and school group visits designed for pre-K through 4th grade featuring hayrides, pumpkin education, a kids' corn maze, and a take-home sugar pumpkin. Weekday offerings highlight a 5-acre corn maze experience for quieter visits and family-friendly extras like a kids' maze and play area. Brown's Harvest focuses on seasonal events, hands-on classes, and farm activities rooted in local tradition and community enjoyment. Events run seasonally with scheduled dates; visitors should check Brown's Harvest event calendar for exact dates, times, and ticket information before planning visits.
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