Libby & Son U-Picks, Limerick

We have loved this place for many years. The fruit is great but it had been the overall simple, family experience that brought us back. The staff has always been terrific, and I love the setting. Only 3 stars because of a turn away from simplicity. $10 face paintings for kids and a fancy pizza/beer truck which didn't fit the scene at all. Looked like a good product and they were working hard, but much to long to wait to order and to get food. And although I am a beer fan, it just didn't seem to fit with what the experience used to be. We also missed a guy singing simple country standards compared to the rather bizarre scene with the seated, tech supported guitar player we saw this year. There used to be a simple grill cooking burgers and dogs at a family friendly price. We liked to go out there to get away from the Portland scene, but this year at Libby & Sons it was not much different than being in the overpriced, over stimulating Old Port.

Such a nice place and a fun experience. I love blueberries and it was my first time picking blueberries. The staff was wonderful. They have a tram to take you into the field. They told us about the different varieties (I had no idea...thought a blueberry was a blueberry). We picked a big container full of plump, dark blue berries. We caught the tram back and paid for our berries. There was a covered area with live entertainment. There was also a pizza truck and numerous other food choices. We had a wonderful time.