Get ready for strawberry season! Fill your baskets to the brim and enjoy the “fruits” of your labor as early as the first week of May. Use our 2015 guide to plan your family’s outing to these pick-your-own fruit & produce destinations near Charlotte:
Hall Family Farm
10713 Providence Road West
Charlotte, NC 28277
704-562-4021
What’s in season: Strawberries coming soon! Stay tuned to their Facebook page for the most up to date information.
The scoop: Opening next weekend with hayrides and play areas for the kids. Accepts all forms of payment except American Express.
Huntersville Berry Farm
15504 Hugh McCauley Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
980-422-1150
What’s in season: Here you can pick mixed greens, blackberries, tomatoes, squash, melons and turnips.
The scoop: Bring cash! These will be best in the summer months.
Black’s Peaches
1800 Black Highway
York, SC 29745
803-684-2333
What’s in season: Pick your own strawberries in May, and then come back for fresh peaches June-September.
The scoop: With a market and bakery on-site, this is your one stop shop for produce, baked goods, flowers and more.
Carrigan Farms
1261 Oak Ridge Farm Highway
Mooresville, NC 28115
704-664-1450
What’s in season: Strawberry picking season starts May 3. Stay up to date with the latest information on their Facebook page.
The scoop: Check out this video on strawberry picking before you go!
McCurry’s Blueberry Farm
735 Wise Road Lincolnton,NC 28092
704-732-1802
What’s in season: Blueberries
The scoop: Simple and to the point blueberry farm located near Lincolnton High School. Call before you go!
Springs Farm
1010 Springfield Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715
803-548-3939
What’s in season: Strawberries: April 15-June 10. Peaches are available for sale on-site.
The scoop: You can call ahead of time to schedule a customized group tour complete with a wagon ride. Don’t miss their homemade ice cream, which they make on-site with their fresh strawberries and peaches.
Maple Springs Farm
906 Dallas Stanley Hwy
Dallas, North Carolina
704-922-8688
What’s in season: Strawberries: May 9-May 23
The scoop: They only accept cash, so stop by the ATM on your way. The latest pricing we’ve heard is $5 for a half gallon.
Cotton Hills Farm
2309 Wilson Road
Chester, South Carolina 29706
803-581-4545
What’s in season: Strawberries available for you-pick during the month of May
The scoop: Before you go, call The Market at (803) 581-4545 for picking conditions. Strawberries, other fresh fruits, vegetables and ice cream straight from Cotton Hills Farm are alo available at two nearby locations: The Market in Lowdrys and The Chester Market in downtown Chester, SC.
Knob Creek Orchards
6471 Fallston Rd
Lawndale NC 28090
704-538-1405
What’s in season: Blackberries: July-September, Strawberries: May
The scoop: Call them before you go to check picking conditions. Don’t leave without some of their homemade strawberry bread and blackberry ice cream. If you come in the month of June, you can also pick up some fresh picked NC peaches.
The Hunter Farm
13624 Providence Road
Weddington, NC 28104
What’s in season: Strawberries: Now through end of May
The scoop: Pick your own is open daily but dependent on weather. Check their Facebook page for the most up to date conditions. Check out their newly added Community Garden.
