Blackwoods Byway
Cherryfield, ME

Cherryfield, known as the "Blueberry Capital of the World," cultivated approximately 3 million pounds of blueberries in 2001, and around 7,000 acres in this town are under blueberry cultivation. This historic town, located on the eastern end of the byway, carries a rich, well-preserved history in fishing, lumbering, and blueberrying. The land is filled with fields and farms, and it has a designated historic district with more than 40 houses that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Some homes date back over 200 years.

Cherryfield holds many traditions that have lasted for more than a century. One popular tradition takes place during the weekend prior to July 4th, when Cherryfield hosts a celebration filled with musical performances, a parade, and the annual "bed race" in which contestants race down Main Street pushing a variety of beds on wheels.