With all of the free time that summer provides, planning a friends & family outing and finding adventures to cure the boredom is essential. Living in the Piedmont, we have access to many great farms that allow customers to pick their own fruit and veggies. Before you pack up and go, there are several guidelines you should remember: 1. Always call first because weather and availability are huge factors and subject to change. 2. Make sure to ask if take-home containers are provided and take a cooler for long drives. 3. Be respectful of operating days and hours as some of these farms are family-owned 4. Try to pick early in the morning or evening. 5. Take water, a hat, sunscreen and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
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Hall Family Farm
Located in the Ballantyne area, the location offers hayrides and slushies. Oh, and you can pick your own eggs and honey from hives on the farm. I just got caught up on the slushie part.
10713 Providence Road West
Charlotte, NC 28277
704-562-4021
Huntersville Berry Farm
This location offers mixed greens (kale, mustard, collards), blackberries, tomatoes, squash, melons and turnips, ripe for picking. Please remember that this location only takes cash.
15504 Hugh McCauley Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
980-422-1150
Black’s Peaches
Pick your own peaches!
1800 Black Highway
York, SC 29745
803-684-2333
Carrigan Farms
Strawberry picking is out of season now, but apple picking begins August 31. The location provides a stunning backdrop with several other activities, and it is also a popular wedding venue.
1261 Oak Ridge Farm Highway
Mooresville, NC 28115
704-664-1450
McCurry’s Blueberry Farm
Pick your own blueberries. Located near West Lincoln High School.
735 Wise Road
Lincolnton, NC 28092
704-732-1802
Springs Farm
Peaches, strawberries, blackberries, peaches and… homemade ice cream.
1010 Springfield Parkway
Fort Mill, SC 29715
803-548-3939
Windy Hill Orchard and Cider Mill
Opening mid to late August, you can purchase apple cider, pies, doughnuts and pick your own apples.
1860 Black Highway
York, SC 29745
803-684-0690
Maple Springs Farm
Strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, peaches, tomatoes, veggies, strawberry cider, cider slushies, jams, salsas, homemade berry and pumpkin breads.
906 Dallas Stanley Highway
Dallas, NC 28034
704-922-8688
Apple Hill Orchard and Cider Mill
Apples, peaches and nectarines – Picking peaches mid-July and apples starting in August. Wagon rides, farm stand and bakery store.
2075 Pleasant Hill Avenue
Morganton, NC 28655
828-437-1224
Cotton Hills Farm
Currently able to pick peaches, tomatoes, okra, green beans, watermelons, cantaloupes, bell peppers, lettuce, banana peppers, hot peppers, squash, cucumbers, potatoes, cabbage, broccoli, zucchini, and eggplant.
2575 Lowrys Highway
Chester, SC
803-581-4545
