One of our favorite things to do is visit a pick-your-own produce farm, well, and pick your own flowers farm, that too. There’s nothing quite like heading to a local farm with family, buckets in tow.
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We have your spring & summer 2023 “pick your own” farm updates, in and around Charlotte. From where to go, what’s in season, and things to know — all sorted by driving distance from Charlotte for your convenience.
Before you head out, be sure to call or link thru and check on conditions. Weather and other factors can change hours of U-Pick farms.
Pick-Your-Own Farms Within Driving Distance
Springs Farm
1010 Springfield Parkway
Fort Mill, SC
(803) 548-3939
Driving Distance: Approximately 24 minutes
Opening date: CLOSED FOR 2023 FOR U-PICK (JULY UPDATE)
What’s in season: Various – available for purchase not picking.
Know before you go: Visit their Facebook page for updates
Mclawland Farms
8632 Reedy Creek Road
Charlotte, NC
(704) 804-0937
Driving distance: Approximately 25 minutes
Opening date: Anticipated to open in June by appointment only.
What’s in season: Flowers
Know before you go: Pick beautiful flowers at this “certified naturally grown” you-pick farm. Stay tuned for updates here.
Hunter Farm
13624 Providence Road
Weddington, NC
(704) 846-7975
Driving distance: Approximately 28 minutes
Opening date: Spring season is April 7 through May 28.
What’s in season: Strawberries
Know before you go: Reservations are required for strawberry picking and wagon rides to the barn. Visit here to make a reservation.
Lineberger’s Maple Springs Farm
906 Dallas Stanley Hwy
Dallas, NC
(704) 922-8688
Driving Distance: Approximately 32 minutes
Opening date: Due to a recent freeze, they are planning to open for U-Pick later this spring.
What’s in season: Strawberries are in season right now. Blackberries, sunflowers, and muscadines in season during June. 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. No pets allowed. Stay tuned on the opening date by checking their Facebook page.
Deer Run Farm
12325 US-601
Midland, NC
(704) 888-6304
Driving Distance: Approximately 32 minutes
Opening date: Generally opens in April.
What’s in season: Strawberries
Know before you go: Since 1992, Deer Run Farm has been serving Midland, NC fresh wheat, wheat straw, and pick-your-own strawberries. Keep an eye out for their official opening date by checking their Facebook page.
Rivers’ Blueberry Farms
1595 Colony Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
(803) 366-5691
Driving Distance: Approximately 32 minutes
Opening date: Season begins late June and continues for about 4 weeks. Check their Facebook for updates and details.
What’s in season: Bluberries
Know before you go: Cups are provided for picking. Plastic grocery bags are provided to tote your berries home. Hours will be announced at the beginning of the season.
Wise Acres
4701 Hartis Road
Indian Trail, NC
(704) 628-6232
Driving distance: Approximately 36 minutes
Opening date: Anticipated to open in April for U-pick season.
What’s in season: Strawberries
Know before you go: Wise Acres may look a little bigger this year due to their recent expansion. Any visit to the farm must have a reservation that you can make online here. While you’re there, shop the barn for local goods, take a wagon ride through the woods, meet and greet farm animals, and much more.
Carrigan Farms
1261 Oak Ridge Farm Highway
Mooresville, NC
(704) 664-1450
Driving distance: Approximately 38 minutes
Opening date: Anticipated to open in late April through late May. Check the website for the latest updates.
What’s in season: Strawberries
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.
TLC Blueberry Farm
3318 Greene Road
Monroe, NC
(704) 609-1758
Driving distance: Approximately 41 minutes
Opening date: Pick your own is usually open in early June and the season lasts 4-6 weeks. Open to pick only on Saturdays.
What’s in season: Blueberries
Know before you go: U-pick price is $4 per pound. They have buckets to pick the berries and bags to take them home in. While you’re there, be sure to try the homemade blueberry ice cream.
Hall Family Farm
445 W Rebound Road
Lancaster, SC
(704) 562-4021
Driving distance: Approximately 42 minutes
Opening date: Anticipated to open March 30.
What’s in season: Strawberries
Know before you go: No admission fee or reservation required to visit the farm. After U-picking, check out the musical hayride, kids activities, kitchen and bakery, and more. Visit their Facebook page for updates.
Patterson Farm
10390 Caldwell Road
Mount Ulla, NC
(704) 797-0013
Driving distance: Approximately 45 minutes
Opening date: Market opening April 1 – strawberry season usually runs mid/late April, through May, and into early June, depending on the weather.
What’s in season: Strawberries
Know before you go: Pick-Your-Own tickets must be purchased online prior to your visit. There are 3 options for Pick-Your-Own Experiences. These tickets gain you access to activities and the strawberry field. Tickets are required for ages 2+. Tickets do not include the cost of strawberries. You must purchase one of these ticket types to gain access to Pick-Your-Own Fields to pick strawberries.
The Ivy Place
8603 Van Wyck Road
Lancaster, SC
(803) 804-6017
Driving distance: Approximately 45 minutes
Opening date: Now open for pick-your-own, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
What’s in season: Strawberries, followed by blueberries and blackberries.
Know before you go: No appointments needed this year. Hours will change once berries are fully on. Check out here for the current picking conditions.
Bush-N-Vine Farm
1650 Filbert Highway
York, SC
(803) 684-2732
Driving distance: Approximately 52 minutes
Opening date: Set to open April 8. Saturdays only, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
What’s in season: Strawberries are in season for spring. For summer, blackberries, blueberries, and peaches are in season.
Know before you go: All 3 locations are now open with other produce available to purchase. Pick your season is set to open in just a few short weeks. Visit here for U-pick rules.
McCurry’s Strawberry Farm
735 Wise Road
Lincolnton, NC
(704) 732-1802
Driving distance: Approximately 53 minutes
Opening date: 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.
Black’s Peaches
1800 Black Highway
York, SC 29745
(803) 684-2333
Driving distance: Approximately 54 minutes
Opening details: Pick-your-own season begins mid-April
What’s in season: Strawberries in April; Peaches in June.
Know before you go: Pick-your-own hours are based on availability – call before you go for details.
Cotton Hills Farm
2575 Lowrys Highway
Chester, SC
(803) 581-4545
Driving distance: Approximately 54 minutes
Opening date: The countdown is on for U-pick strawberry season. Check their Facebook page for updates on opening day.
What’s in season: U-pick strawberries in spring; view all seasonal offerings here.
Know before you go: Cotton Hills also has wholesale produce available in their market, opening on March 31. 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, NC
(704) 539-4994
Driving distance: Approximately 55 minutes
Opening date: Tulip season is here and going fast! Strawberries will be available this spring. Check back here for updates on opening day.
What’s in season: You-pick strawberries and tulips.
Know before you go: Hours are weather permitting, so call before you go.
