U-Pick produce is an annual favorite to support local, eat healthy, and get outside. Fortunately, many farms have lots of wide-open space to stay well distant from other pickers, and several farms have accommodations in place such as appointment-only picking and limited capacity for safe picking. Get ready to enjoy lots of fresh air and safe fun with your family at our favorite U-Pick destinations!
With changing regulations and recommendations, please call before you go to ensure availability and accessibility. In addition to the issues surrounding COVID-19, 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
McLawland Farms
8632 Reedy Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28215
(704) 804-0937
Opening details: Open April through October by appointment only.
What’s in season: Seven varieties of blackberries in late May through July.
Know before you go: Enjoy small group and private farm tours beginning in April and pick-your-own flowers in June.
Hall Family Farm
CHARLOTTE LOCATION PERMANENTLY CLOSED
445 West Rebound Road
Lancaster, SC 29720
(704) 562-4021
Opening details: Opening around April 20 for you-pick strawberries. Check their Facebook page here for updates and details.
What’s in season: Strawberries
Know before you go: Hall Family Farm is at a new farm this year in Lancaster County, South Carolina. Expect the same family-friendly attractions as before on the old farm such as hayrides and pumpkin picking, along with a brand new 6-acre pond. Be sure to check you have the right address before going!
Wise Acres Farm
4701 Hartis Road
Indian Trail, NC 28079
(704) 628-6232
Opening details: Open April 24 for strawberry season.
What’s in season: Strawberries, sunflowers in the summer.
Know before you go: The farm is currently offering you-pick strawberries by appointment only, and April reservations are filled. May reservation sign-ups will be posted on May 12 at 5 p.m. Visit their website for more details.
Springs Farm
1010 Springfield Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715
803-548-3939
Opening details: Set to open mid-late April for already picked strawberries. Check their Facebook page for details on the exact opening date.
What’s in season: Strawberries and peaches.
Know before you go: Pick-your-own fields will be closed for 2021, but you can still find fresh-picked strawberries at Spring Farms Market this season.
The Hunter Farm
13624 Providence Road
Weddington, NC 28104
(704) 846-7975
Opening details: The season begins around mid-April. Visit their Facebook page for updates on the exact opening date.
What’s in season: Strawberries
Know before you go: You-pick berries are on a first-come, first-served basis. Berry picking is weather-dependent, and you can only pick what’s ripe. Once the farm is “picked out” they will close for a day or two to wait for more berries to ripen. Check their Facebook for updates.
Lineberger’s Maple Springs Farm
906 Dallas Stanley Hwy
Dallas, North Carolina
704-922-8688
Opening details: Opening mid to late April. Check their Facebook for updates on the exact opening date.
What’s in season: Strawberries are in season right now. Blackberries and muscadines in season during summer months. Peaches and other produce available at the farm store.
Know before you go: They provide the buckets, tips, and tricks when it comes to picking. Prices vary depending on fruit and quantity.
Summerberry farm
3430 Rimer Road
Concord, NC 28025
704-721-0670
Opening details: Check their unofficial Facebook page for opening details.
What’s in season: Blackberries
Know before you go: Call first before planning to come in late season.
TLC Blueberry Farm
3318 Greene Road
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 609-1758
Opening details: Expected to open in June for picking season and only open on Saturdays for pick-your-own. Visit their Facebook page for updates.
What’s in season: Blueberries are in season.
Know before you go: They have buckets to pick the berries and bags to take them home in, but if you prefer to bring your own, feel free! You-pick price is $3.00 per round and the season usually lasts 4-6 weeks.
Piedmont Produce
4212 NC-218
Monroe, NC 28110
(704) 753-2300
Opening details: Opening soon! Check their Facebook page for updates.
What’s in season: Strawberries are in season.
Know before you go: The pick-your-own field is open every day of the week during harvest season. Call the farm or check their Facebook page to get an opening date.
Rivers’ Blueberry Farms
1595 Colony Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 366-5691
Opening details: Season begins first week of July and continues for about 4 weeks. Check their Facebook for updates and details.
What’s in season: You-pick blueberries are in season.
Know before you go: Cups are provided for picking. Plastic grocery bags are provided to tote your berries home. Open 8 am – noon, Monday, Wednesday & Saturday.
Carrigan Farms
1261 Oak Ridge Farm Highway
Mooresville, NC 28115
704-664-1450
Opening details: Anticipated to open mid-April – May 1. Check the website for the latest updates and availability.
What’s in season: Pick-your-own strawberries and asparagus are in season. Visit their website for more details.
Know before you go: Carrigan Farms is a 5th generation family owned farm. The farm specializes in growing produce, educational school tours and field trips, weddings, swim parties, and other special events.
Bush-n-Vine Farm
1650 Filbert Highway
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-2732
Opening details: Strawberry season anticipated to begin mid-late April. Check their Facebook page for updates.
What’s in season: Strawberries are in season for spring. For summer, blackberries, blueberries, and peaches are in season.
Know before you go: Other produce available to purchase. Visit their website to view their crops in season.
Black’s Peaches
1800 Black Highway
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-2333
Opening details: Market is open now, hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
What’s in season: Strawberries in season May; Peaches available 1st of June through 1st of September.
Know before you go: Pick-your-own hours are based on availability – call before you go for details.
Patterson Farm
10390 Caldwell Road
Mount Ulla, NC
704-797-0013
Opening details: Season typically begins mid-late April and runs through the first week or two of June. Visit their website for updates.
What’s in season: You-pick strawberries are in season.
Know before you go: There is not an entry fee to pick strawberries, you pay for what strawberries you pick. They provide baskets for you to pick and carry your strawberries home. Due to COVID-19, pick-your-own customers will have to get a NEW container if they make a return visit to pick strawberries. Pick-your-own customers are not permitted to bring baskets from home to pick and put their berries in.
McCurry’s Strawberry Farm
735 Wise Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
704-732-1802
Opening details: Approximately April 15 – June 5.
What’s in season: Strawberries
Know before you go: This farm is located near Lincolnton High School. Call before you go; crop conditions vary depending on the weather.
Shady Oaks Farm
3487 Yount Road
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-5722
Opening details: Visit their Facebook page for opening day details.
What’s in season: Blueberries
Know before you go: They offer offer U-Pick blueberries, sustainably-grown fruits and vegetables, honey from their bees, and free-range chicken eggs. Some products available year-round, so call and see if they have what you’re looking for!
The Ivy Place
8603 Van Wyck Road
Lancaster, SC
803.804.6017
Opening details: They are anticipating to open up for pick-your-own strawberries with limited appointments on April 12th.
What’s in season: Four varieties of strawberries, followed by blueberries and blackberries.
Know before you go: Strawberries by appointment only and pre-picked strawberries and pre-picked blueberries for pickup. Hours change based on availability. Be sure to call and check their Facebook page before you go.
Cotton Hills Farm
2575 Lowrys Highway
Chester, South Carolina 29706
803-581-4545
Opening details: U-pick strawberry season starts at the end of April and usually lasts through may. Peach season begins mid-June to early July. Call The Market at (803) 581-4545 for more information.
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. They post often on Facebook regarding the progress of their crops, and you can also call The Market for picking conditions and more information.
Howard Family Farm
250 Crater Road
Harmony, North Carolina
704-539-4994
Opening details: Tulip season has begun! Strawberries will be available this spring. Check their website for updates.
What’s in season: You-pick strawberries and tulips.
Know before you go: Hours are weather permitting, so call before you go.
