Pick Juicy Blackberries at Bison Berry Farm

Bison, Blackberries, and Blooms: Experience the Most Unique U-Pick Farm in Upstate SC!

Right in the middle of Upstate SC, Bison Berry Farms is truly one of a kind. Get up close and personal with historic American bison, explore thornless U-Pick blackberry fields, and spark new family traditions with unforgettable seasonal festivals! Kidding Around’s Sarah Burnett is here to introduce you to this slice of wild western paradise…without ever leaving the Palmetto State!
*U-Pick Blackberries starting June 7th, 2025

“Wait—Bison? In South Carolina?” If that’s what you’re thinking, you’re not alone! Those were my thoughts, too, when Bison Berry Farms first popped up on my Facebook feed. You know I had to stop scrolling to find out more! That’s when I saw they were located in Enoree—I’d heard of that, and what’s more, it wasn’t that far from me!

Quick Summary: Bison Berry Farms- Know Before You Go

🦬 Bison Tours – Book an unforgettable field trip or make a spontaneous family memory as you introduce your kids to real historic American bison!

🍇 U-Pick Blackberries – Pick thornless blackberries by the pound or buy them pre-picked by the quart all summer long!

🎉 Seasonal Festivals – 🌸 Blackberry Blossom Festival, 🍁 Blackberry Jam Fall Festival, and ❄️ Winter Lights Walk-Through!

🐕 Service Animals Only – Trained service animals only, no personal pets.

🥾 Prepare to Hike – Blackberry fields require a steep trek up and downhill to access. Dress for possible mud, and think twice about hauling strollers!

🛑 Supervise Kids Carefully – Bison tours require a close grip on children, and blackberry fields are located near steep drop-offs over a large pond.

Address: 2425 SC-92, Enoree, SC 29335

Getting to Bison Berry Farms

Bison Berry Farms is a convenient drive for many, as it’s located near the very center of the Upstate, right off Exit 41 on I-26. The town of Enoree stretches the border between Spartanburg and Laurens Counties, and while there has long been a blackberry farm in this community, the newest owners brought a surprising twist with their purchase of the property in 2023: a passion for the once-endangered North American bison!

The Results of Family, Friendship, and Daring to Dream

It all started when Jared Zank saw the listing for Enoree’s blackberry farm in 2022. It was up for sale, offered 70+ acres, and he had been dreaming of farm life for a while. His best friend and business partner, Aaron Harmon, shared his interest, and they convinced their wives to at least pay the property a visit. Kellee and Carrie fell in love with the idea, but still, it wasn’t feasible.

A few months later, enter Mike Harmon: Aaron’s older brother, the one we can thank for being a bison enthusiast! He shared his own dream with the family—to own a herd of real North American bison—and suddenly the impossible was possible. They all teamed up to make it a family affair, and Bison Berry Farms was born in January 2023!

We recently made our first visit to Bison Berry Farms in Enoree, SC, and it was incredible! The moment you turn onto the farm’s gravel drive, you’ll be greeted by two precious views: On your right will be the first of the blackberry fields, and on your left, the first of the bison pastures. If you’re lucky, the bison will be there grazing and ready to greet your family!

Meet the Herd of American Bison

If you want to get up close and personal with bison, plan to pay for a ride on the wagon to get a guided tour through the pasture. The wagon ride starts in the parking lot, so you will just need to prepay at the register and then present your ticket at the back of the wagon.

It’s a big step up and a bit of a bumpy ride, so plan to leave strollers behind for the tour and hold tightly to your children. Then enjoy the fun!

We learned so much from Jake Harmon, son of Aaron and Carrie, about the size and strength of bison, ways to use their meat and fur, and how the family has been learning to care for and process them. It was amazing to see these creatures in person and imagine what our country must have looked like when they roamed in the wild by the thousands.

Bison Berry Farms would make a fantastic field trip destination for homeschoolers or traditional schools to introduce kids to these historic, native animals.

Feed and Pet Bison

Jake handed out bread to everyone on our tour, so each person got the chance to hand-feed, pet, and take pictures with the herd! They came right up to the wagon, and all our kids were able to pet the bison. My oldest son squealed with glee as their huge tongues extended to take the bread right from his hand! I guarantee that this bison-feeding tour is a memory-maker your children or students will not soon forget!

Jake had been careful to instruct us all on safety first, emphasizing the need to keep a firm grip on children and not to let anyone stick arms or fingers through the railings. Parents or teachers juggling multiple children will want to consider this requirement before visiting—I probably could not have done it with our 3 little ones without the extra set of hands from my husband!

These tours are brand new for the 2025 season, so expect some tweaks as the farm family figures out how to provide the best experience possible!

Editor’s Note: Feeding and petting bison at Bison Berry Farm is not the same as approaching wild bison in our national parks and other areas. Every year people are injured by approaching bison, assuming they are tame. Please always follow local guidelines and put safety first.

U-Pick Blackberries and Scenic Photo Spots!

The blackberry fields start to blossom in late Spring, and they are usually ready for picking around the first week of June. Opening day for U-Pick in 2025 is planned for Saturday, June 7^th from 8 am to 12 pm. After that, U-Pick will be available every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday for the same hours! Be sure to follow Bison Berry Farms on Facebook for any changes or updates.

Due to the wide variety of blackberries planted, U-Pick is typically open ALL summer! Bison Berry Farms features varieties of blackberries ripening at different times all throughout the season. That means there should be something to pick no matter when you come after opening day!

Getting to most of the blackberry fields requires a significant hike down a dirt road, past a large scenic pond, and then back up a steep hill on the other side. There are some ruts from erosion, and this path is likely to get pretty muddy after a good rain. My awesome husband managed to push our double-stroller the whole way during our visit, so it’s definitely possible, but other parents may want to consider lighter-weight options than we did!

I highly recommend stopping at the bench halfway down the first hill for a quick family picture! We were able to ask another family on the hill if they would take one for us, as this is the perfect photo spot to capture the scenic pond with the vermiculite rock right behind you! When we visited, there were also chairs set up at the start of multiple blackberry rows at the top of the next hill where you could take pictures with blackberries all around you. Beautiful!

And the best part? These U-Pick blackberry fields are THORNLESS! I didn’t even know that thornless blackberries were scientifically possible! If you aren’t up for the hike, there is one other U-Pick blackberry field back by the main parking lot. However, you may want to check in advance whether that field will be ripe at the time of your visit, and be aware—that is the one field which DOES have thorns, so you’ll want to pick more carefully in that location!

U-Pick berries are sold by the pound, and pre-picked berries are also available for sale by the quart at the farm stand outside the main building.

Blackberry Blossom Festival in April Annually

Our family’s first visit was during the Blackberry Blossom Festival, a FREE family-friendly event held every year in April. We took the chance to explore the property, shop the market, and see all the beautiful blackberry fields in blossom!

They offered face-painting and “berry fairy” costumes for the kids, involved them in a community craft, and had a special area set up for kids to pet and hand-feed some of their friendliest chickens. They were also selling INCREDIBLE blackberry lemonade slushies, which they assured me will be available for sale regularly during their upcoming U-Pick season!

More to Explore: U-Pick Flowers, Fall Festival, and Holiday Lights

As the Harmon and Zank families settle into this new adventure, much more is in the works.

Summer 2025, the farm family expects to have wildflowers, zinnias, cosmos, dahlias, and sunflowers available. There are plans for a Blackberry Jam Fall Festival this year, too, which will feature live music, food trucks, and of course pumpkins! They’re even talking about a Christmas light walk-through this winter, if you can believe all they’re doing!

Bison Berry Farms is on track to become a must-visit destination for field trips and family outings during every season of the year. Plan to take advantage of this summer’s U-Pick blackberry season—and then give them a follow on Facebook to see what’s still to come!