A popular activity for families during the Spring and Summer months is to pick strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries right off the vines at local farms. Not only is it fun for kids of all ages, but also is a great way to get a yummy and healthy treat to eat right out of the bucket or use in your favorite recipes!
Following is a list of nearby farms in our area. You can find more information about harvest dates or about pick-your-own farms at www.pickyourown.org. Always make sure to call ahead to confirm your visit, as farms often have to change their schedules depending on the weather and harvest. I will be updating this article as more information becomes available as the you-pick season has just begun!
Strawberry, Blueberry & Blackberry Picking at Southern Belle Farm: 1658 Turner Church Rd., McDonough, GA 30252; 770-288-2582
Pricing: $12/gallon, plus tax
Hours: Strawberry Season: Monday - Saturday 8 AM - 6 PM; Sundays 1 - 6 PM; Blackberry & Blueberry Season: Monday - Saturday 8 AM - 1 PM (Hours are dependent upon berry availability
More Information: Come to the country … and pick berries right from the field! Our strawberries generally ripen in April and we’re ready with buckets for you — enjoy the experience of filling them with delicious ripe berries. You’re invited to stay-and-play at the farm, too.
Strawberry Picking at Mercier Orchards: 8660 Blue Ridge Dr., Blue Ridge, GA 30513; 800-361-7731
Pricing: $8 for a half gallon and $15 for a gallon
Hours: Currently scheduled to start the weekend of May 7th, but keep checking back as fruit dates can change.
More Information: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.
Strawberry Picking at Warbington Farms: 5555 Crow Road, Cumming, GA 30041; 770-889-1515
Pricing: $14/gallon, plus tax
Hours: Open 9 AM - 5 PM Monday - Sunday. Extended hours until 7 PM on Tuesday and Thursday.
More Information: Please check our homepage, Facebook Page or call before heading to farm. We do close the field if we get picked out or because of inclement weather. We will update the homepage, Facebook page, and voicemail if we have to close early.
Strawberry Picking at Harry Stacy Farms: 623 Poplar Road, Dallas, GA 30157; 770-443-0292
Pricing: TBD; Cash Only
Hours: Open 10 AM - 6 PM, but make sure you call before heading out as dates and times for u-pick vary widely based on weather and availability.
More Information: Please check our homepage, Facebook Page or call before heading to farm.
Strawberry, Blueberry & Blackberry Picking at Washington Farms - Watkinsville: 5671 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677; 706-769-0627
Pricing: $12/gallon, plus tax
Hours: Open 8 AM - 8 PM
More Information: All of our hours are always subject to change due to weather conditions and availability of berries. It's always best to call the farm or check Facebook before you drive out to make sure we will be picking and have plenty of berries available when you plan to arrive - especially on busy Saturdays. Find them on Facebook.
Strawberry Picking at Washington Farms - Loganville: 270 Willowwind Dr., Loganville, GA 30052; 770-554-8119
Pricing: $12/gallon, plus tax
Hours: Open 8 AM - 8 PM
More Information: All of our hours are always subject to change due to weather conditions and availability of berries. It's always best to call the farm or check Facebook before you drive out to make sure we will be picking and have plenty of berries available when you plan to arrive - especially on busy Saturdays.
Strawberry, Blackberry, Raspberry, and Blueberry Picking at Adams FarmsFarms: 1486 Georgia Highway 54 West, Fayetteville, GA 30214; 770-461-9395
Pricing: TBD
Hours: Open 9 AM - 4 PM Monday through Saturday, April 1st - mid-July
More Information: Berry fields are well maintained, clean, easily accessible and filled with rows and rows of ready to pick berries. There are always people there to assist with picking so you can locate the biggest, ripest berries in the field. Two gallon containers are provided for easy picking. Please provide your own containers to take your berries home. For those who do not desire U-Pic, on most days pre-picked berries are available. U-Pick Dates: Strawberries - Mid-April - June; Blackberries: End of May - June; Raspberries: Mid-May - Mid-June; Blueberries: June 1 - August 1
Berry Picking at Rock Ranch: 5020 Barnesville Highway, The Rock, GA 30285 (See Website for Directions - Use 5020 Hwy 36 for GPS); 706-647-0337
Pricing: U Pick Strawberries $12/gallon, plus tax
Hours: April - July, Wednesday through Saturday, 10:30am to 6pm
More Information: Strawberries are ready to be picked! Please call ahead to check availability. We provide plastic baskets for picking, which you may empty into containers that you bring from home, or you may keep the basket for $1.00 (plus tax). Strawberries in May; Blackberries & Raspberries in June & July.
Blueberry Picking at Berry Patch Farms: 786 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock, GA 30188; 770-926-0561
Pricing: TBD
Hours: Season tends to run June - July, 8 AM - 9 PM Tuesday through Sunday
More Information: Our farm is a great place for your family to enjoy a picnic and hayride, or a visit to the barn yard! Our blueberries are never sprayed with pesticides. So feel free to eat them right off the bushes! Blueberries can be frozen for your blueberry muffins, pancakes and desserts all year long. Click on our recipe section for some ideas.
Blueberry Picking at DJ's U-Pick Blueberry Farm: 1839 Prospect Road, Lawrenceville, GA 30043; 678-442-7853;
Pricing: $12/gallon, Cash or check
Hours: Based upon availability
More Information: All of our berries are sold by the gallon and we supply 1-gallon containers to use in the fields. However, we encourage you to bring large containers or boxes to carry your berries home in. Opening date expected to be around mid-June. Check website and Facebook for hours as it depends on the volume of pickers we get at one time.
Blueberry Garden's U-Pick Blueberry Farm & Nursery: 5445 Crow Road, Cumming, GA 30041; 770-889-2519
Pricing: TBD
Hours: TBD
More Information: We are a U-Pick Blueberry Farm open to the public every year from mid June to August on Friday & Saturday for berry picking. (By appointment Monday - Thursday) and throughout the year for plant sales. We also offer Pre-Picked berries, (Please call 2 hours a head for each gallon). No Pesticides or Herbicides used. We are using organic practices to grow the best blueberries possible.
GEORGIA HARVEST DATES:
Apples - July 25-November 21
Blackberries - June 1-July 30
Blueberries - June 15-August 15
Sweet Corn -May 15-July 1
Peaches - May 8-August 25
Pumpkins - September 15-November 15
Strawberries - April 5-June 10
Watermelons - June 25-September 1
