CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - National Blueberry Pie Day is on April 28th each year and ushers in blueberry pie-making season.  TRAFFIC: Portion of Bliss Road in Longmeadow closed Sunday According to the National Day Calendar, the blueberry harvest begins in April and lasts until September, which gives us a long and full blueberry season. Blueberry pies have been enjoyed since the early American settlers arrived. In 1872, the first documented recipe for blueberry pie appeared in the Appledore Cook Book. Blueberries are actually abundant in Maine, which is why blueberry pie is the state's official dessert. These berries pack a punch in vitamins and health benefits from farm to table or farmer to grocer to you. They make a great snack all on their own or they can enhance a meal, or make stellar desserts, or sauces. It is one of the healthiest fruits on the market as well.   One way to celebrate this day is by enjoying some blueberry pie. Yelp has put together a list of the best pie shops in western Massachusetts where you can enjoy a slice of blueberry pie. Florence Pie Bar- 17 Main Street, Florence Chmura's Bakery- 14 Pulaski Street, Springfield Tart Baking Co- 192 Main Street, Northampton Bread Euphoria- 206 Main Street, Haydenville Atkins Farms- 1150 West Street, Amherst Williamsburg General Store- 12 Main Street, Williamsburg Small Oven- 36 Union Street, Easthampton Bartlett's Orchard- 575 Swamp Road, Richmond Rice Fruit Farm- 757 Main Street, Wilbraham Randall's Farm- 631 Center Street, Ludlow Local News National Blueberry Pie Day: Where to get the best pie in western Massachusetts Bald eagle chicks spotted with mom in South Deerfield John Boyle O’Reilly Club in Springfield opens new outdoor pavilion InFocus: Programs and services for military veterans 22News began broadcasting in March 1953 providing local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Follow WWLP-22News on X @WWLP22News and Facebook.