Charlotte Area ” Pick Your Own ” Farms ~ 2019

This Article was updated 3/23/19. 

The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and local farms are letting us pick our own fresh fruit to take home and enjoy throughout the weeks.

If you’re wondering where to “pick your own” in and around Charlotte, you’ve come to the right place. We found all the local farms offering up tasty produce for you to take home, and some of the opening dates are starting super soon. Start planning your farm frolicking because strawberry season is approaching!

Just remember: Call these farms before you go to ensure they are offering you-pick on that day. Sometimes weather conditions change the availability of the crops. Also be sure to ask whether or not containers are provided. If you need to bring your own, bring a cooler or something similar.

Local Pick-Your-Own Farms and Opening Dates

Carrigan Farms
1261 Oak Ridge Farm Highway
Mooresville, NC  28115
704-664-1450

Opening date: Open year-round depending on activity. Strawberry picking this year starts in May.
What’s in season: Asparagus in mid-April and strawberries in May.
Know before you go: Cash or check only. You can also buy fresh asparagus and lettuce while picking your own strawberries.

Wise Acres Farm 

4701 Hartis Road
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 628-6232

Opening date: Mid/lateApril 2019. Check for updates on their Facebook.
What’s in season: Strawberries
Know before you go: There is no charge to visit the farm. While you’re there, enjoy a wagon ride through the woods ($2), barrel train rides $2) and free playgrounds, zip lines and animal visits. Sorry no dogs are allowed on the farm due to food safety rules. You can also snack on Wise Pie Pizza, served Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.am. – 5 p.m. during the season. The farm is USDA Certified Organic.

Hall Family Farm
10713 Providence Road West
Charlotte, NC  28277
704-562-4021

Opening date: April 2019. They post updates on their Facebook page, so stay tuned.
What’s in season: Strawberries
Know before you go: U-pick strawberries are $2.39 per pound and $3.19 per pound for pre-picked. The farm also offers hayrides, kids activities and refreshments for sale. No admission charge.

This is your last chance to pick-your-own strawberries at Hall Family Farm at their current location. In March 2019 the farm was sold to Novant Health and the owners plan to relocate and anticipate reopening in Lancaster County.

Springs Farm
1010 Springfield Parkway
Fort Mill, SC  29715
803-548-3939

Opening date: End of April -June for strawberries, pre-picked peaches in summer and July 1 – August 15 for blackberries.
What’s in season: Strawberries are available for u-pick and by the carton. Peaches and blackberries will be in-season in the summer months. Garden produce is also available for sale.
Know before you go: Consider a fun group tour that can be customized. Maybe a church group event or team-building exercise? Group tour info here.

Lineberger’s Maple Springs Farm
906 Dallas Stanley Hwy
Dallas, North Carolina
704-922-8688

via Facebook

Opening date: We open in mid-April with strawberries and are open until Halloween. After strawberries, summer brings blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, and vegetables.

What’s in season: Strawberries, blackberries, raspberries and blueberries, beginning in April and running through summer.
Know before you go: Lineberger’s Maple Springs Farm offers more than just u-pick fruit. They also have a produce stand, playing areas for the kids, and picnic spots. Updates can be found here.

Black’s Peaches
1800 Black Highway
York, SC  29745
803-684-2333

via Facebook

Opening date: Based on availability, u-pick strawberries open in May.
What’s in season: Strawberries in May, Peaches from June 1 – September 1, and blackberries in July.
Know before you go: With a full-service bakery serving daily lunch specials, Black’s Peaches also has plenty of you-pick sessions to keep you busy all spring and summer long. Enjoy lunch specials posted on their Facebook page here. 

Cotton Hills Farm
2309 Wilson Road
Chester, South Carolina 29706
803-581-4545

Opening date: You-pick strawberries start at the end of April through May
What’s in season: U-pick strawberries in spring, peaches in summer and more. View all seasonal offerings here.
Know before you go: Cotton Hills also has wholesale produce available in their market as well as farm tours. They post often on Facebook regarding the progress of their crops, and you can also call The Market for picking conditions and more information.

The Hunter Farm
13624 Providence Road
Weddington, NC 28104

Opening date: Strawberry u-pick will begin early April but check their Facebook page for ongoing updates.
What’s in season: Strawberries.
Know before you go: U-pick hours are weekdays and Saturday from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Sunday from 12 – 7 p.m. They also have a community garden. Click here for more information.

McCurry’s Strawberry Farm
735 Wise Road Lincolnton, NC  28092
704-732-1802

Opening date: Approximately April 15 – June 5.
What’s in season: Pick-your-own strawberries.
Know before you go: This farm is located near Lincolnton High School. Call before you go; crop conditions vary depending on the weather.