Annual festival in downtown Hockinson presented by Hockinson Main Street Team and the Hockinson School District

The Hockinson Blueberry Festival returns on July 13, and it coincides with the opening of blueberry season at several Clark County farms.

The festival, located in downtown Hockinson at the corner of 159th and 182nd Ave. in Brush Prairie, highlights the community’s blueberry farms and small businesses. The event is hosted by the Hockinson Main Street Team and the Hockinson School District.

Festival organizers invite residents to take a short country drive to purchase farm-fresh blueberries and meet the local farmers who grow them.

This year’s event goes from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on July 13, and it will include sales, blueberry pie baking and pie eating contests. Visitors can also buy a variety of blueberry-inspired food and beverages, including milkshakes. 

“These items are only available once a year, so it has become a destination for people to come out to Hockinson to enjoy these unique treats,” said Becky Kornell, a member of the Hockinson Main Street Team.

Live music will be provided by the Vantucky Ramblers, Kirby Swatosh, The Thilo Kloth Trio, and the HCC Band.

Participating vendors include:

• Majestic Farms Blueberries (fresh blueberries)  
• Prairie Berry Farm (fresh blueberries)
• Barn Dog Flower Farm (specialty cut flowers)
• Coop De Lavender (lavender products)
• Amelia’s Food Cart (Mexican cuisine)
• Kona ice of Evergreen Orchards and Lacamas (shave ice)
• WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener program (horticulture education)
• Honey House Farms (honey)
• Hockinson Market (blueberry milkshake)
• CJ Artwood (wood crafts)
• Leaning Feeder Farm (goat milk products)
• Simply Wholesome Delights (farm-baked goods)
• Living Meadow Creek (blueberry dyeing demonstration)
• Nate’s Planter Boxes (cedar planters)
• Wild Nest Flower Farm (flowers & baked goods)
• Sweet Bloom Farm (flowers & crafts)
• Hockinson Main Street Team (concessions)

For more information on the festival, visit the Hockinson Main Street Team Facebook page or email: info@hockmainstreet.com

Of course, blueberries are not just celebrated in downtown Hockinson. There are farms throughout the county that are ready for u-pick customers now or will be opening soon. Blueberry season can last four to six weeks depending on weather conditions. Best to look at the farm’s website prior to visiting.

The Meadowglenn Farm Blueberries (6150 NE 232nd Ave., Vancouver) opened the final weekend in June. The schedule this weekend is from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Normal hours extend until 2:30 p.m. but with the hot weather forecast, the farm is limiting its hours this weekend. Normal hours will return after the heat wave. For more information on Meadowglenn Farm, go to: https://www.localharvest.org/meadowglenn-farm-blueberries-M27546

Majestic Farms Blueberries (18500 NE 182nd Ave., Brush Prairie) opened today, July 5. Farm hours are 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturday, and 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Sundays. For more information on Majestic Farms, go to: https://www.majesticfarmsblueberries.com/

The Prairie Berry Farm (17509 NE 182nd Ave., Brush Prairie) is open Thursdays through Tuesdays from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.  For more on Prairie Berry Farm, go to: https://www.prairieberryfarm.com/

Grandma Dixie’s Place (17719 NE 182nd Ave, Brush Prairie) is expected to open July 8, 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. every day. For more information, go to: https://grandmadixies.com/

Indigo Acres Blueberry Farm (5406 NE 219th St., Battle Ground) noted that a cold spring has delayed its opening, but should open soon after July 4. Check out its website for updates: http://www.indigoacresblueberryfarm.com/

Conway Family Farm was on our list last year, but its website, as of July 5, 2024, has not yet been updated for the 2024 blueberry season. 

These are just some of the farms that will be open in Clark County this summer for U-Pick opportunities. Farms and customers are encouraged to add their information in the comments.