Nothing beats freshly picked produce, and it can be fun to do it yourself. An outing to a U-pick farm can be a great tradition for kids.
Many kinds of produce freeze well. By picking fruits and vegetables in season and freezing the bounty, you can enjoy the best produce for months, and save money while doing it.
Some farms also feature fun activities like hayrides and play equipment. Many farms offer the option of pre-picked crops.
We keep a list, year-round, of farms where you can pick your own produce, and that list is below. Please scroll down to see it. For certain crops you’ll need to drive a bit from Charlotte to get a lot of variety.
Before you head out, make sure to call and check on conditions. Hours can change depending on the weather and how the crop is doing.
In fact, no matter what you see about hours on other lists…still call. We’re not listing hours because they can vary so much. Click through to the websites or Facebook pages. Facebook is often a better way to get the most current information than the websites.
This list covers the whole growing season, so you’ll find information on everything from strawberries in the spring to summer peaches to apples in the fall.
We only included farms that have websites or Facebook pages, so that it will be easy to verify the information.
Typical growing seasons in North Carolina:
Flowers: Spring and summer
Strawberry: Late April to the beginning of June
Blueberry: Late May to mid-July
Blackberry: Mid June through July
Peach: June through September
Apple: August through February
Timing might vary. These are estimates.
Where to Pick Strawberries
Follow the links to each farm’s website for their exact dates and times, as well as prices and policies.
Carrigan Farms 1261 Oak Ridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville, NC
32.5 miles from Charlotte 704-664-1450
Spring: Asparagus, lettuce, strawberries
Summer: July and August: Sunflowers
Fall: Apples, pumpkins
Check for updates on Facebook page
Lineberger’s Farm 906 Dallas Stanley Hwy, Dallas, NC 28034
22 miles from Charlotte 704-922-8688
Spring: Strawberries
Summer: Blackberries, sunflowers, blueberries, vegetables, figs
Fall: Muscadines, greens
Check for updates on Facebook page
Bush-n-Vine Farm 1650 Filbert Hwy, York, SC 29745
39 miles from Charlotte 803-684-2732
Spring: Strawberries
Summer: Blueberries, Blackberries, flowers, tomatoes, peaches, more
Fall: Pumpkins
Other crops are available for purchase.
Check for updates on their Facebook page
Ivy Place 8525 Van Wyck Road, Lancaster, SC 29720
29 miles from Charlotte 803-403-1104
Spring: Strawberries
Summer: Tomatoes, blackberries and blueberries
Updates on Facebook page
Wise Acres 4701 Hartis Road, Indian Trail, NC 28079
21 miles from Charlotte Spring: Strawberries
Summer: Sunflowers, blueberries
Fall: Pumpkins
USDA Certified organic farm. Reservations are required for strawberry picking and they usually fill up very quickly.
Check updates on Facebook page
Springs Farm 835 Springfield Parkway, Fort Mill, SC 29715
18 miles from Charlotte 803-548-3939
Spring: Strawberries
Also: Peach stand at 1010 Springfield Parkway, Fort Mill, SC
Check updates on Facebook page
The Hunter Farm 13624 Providence Road, Weddington, NC 28104
23 miles from Charlotte 704-846-7975
Spring: Strawberries
Check updates on Facebook page
Deer Run Farms of Midland 12325 US-601, Midland NC 28107
22 miles from Charlotte 704-888-6304
Spring: Strawberries
There’s also a petting barn. Take a wagon ride to meet animals. Ticketed.
Check updates on Facebook page
Alexander Family Farms 7226 Alexander Farm Road, Monroe, NC 28110
27 miles from Charlotte 704-698-6262
Spring: Strawberries
Patterson Farm 10390 Caldwell Road, Mount Ulla, NC 28125
36 miles from Charlotte 704-797-0013 (market)
704-636-4005 (tours)
Spring: Strawberries
Updates on Facebook page
Bumble Berry Farms 1100 Bolton Road, Catawba, NC 28609
38 miles from Charlotte 980-247-0189
Spring: Strawberries
Summer: Blackberries
Fall: Pumpkins
Updates on Facebook page
Hall Family Farm 445 West Rebound Road, Lancaster, SC 29720
38 miles from Charlotte 704-562-4021
Spring: Strawberries
Fall: Pumpkins
Enjoy family-friendly attractions, including musical hayride, giant sandbox, kids’ mazes, more.
Check updates on Facebook page
Black’s Peaches 1800 Black Highway, York, SC 29745
40 miles from Charlotte 803-684-2333
Spring: Strawberries
Summer: Peaches, tomatoes
Fall: Pumpkins
Check for updates on their Facebook page.
Cotton Hills Farm 2575 Lowrys Hwy, Chester, SC 29706
42 miles from Charlotte 803-581-4545
Spring: Strawberries, flowers Summer: Peaches
Fall: Collards
Check for updates on Facebook page.
Beaver Farms 270 Beaver Farm Road, Statesville, NC 28625
43 miles from Charlotte 704-872-5332
Spring: Strawberries
Summer: Sunflowers
Check for updates on Facebook page
Howard Family Farm 250 Crater Road, Harmony, NC 28634
57 miles from Charlotte 704-539-4994
Spring: Tulips, strawberries
Summer: Vegetables, flowers
Fall: Sunflowers, pumpkins
Check for updates on Facebook page
More U-pick farms all year
Follow links, below, to the farms’ websites and social media for the latest information on visiting. Some of these orchards require reservations. Also, it’s always possible that a farm that typically offers U-pick berries might not offer them one season, or at certain times. We try to keep the list updated, but make sure to double check with the farm.
TLC Blueberry Farm 3318 Greene Road, Monroe, NC 28110
26 miles from Charlotte 704-609-1758
Summer: Blueberries
Buttermilk Creek Farm 1905 Gwyn Road, Burlington
65 miles from Charlotte 336-212-1997
Check for updates on their Facebook page. June and July: Blueberries and blackberries, plus sunflowers
July: Peaches
Campbells Berry Farm 27 Tracy Bolick Lane, Bethlehem (near Hickory)
1 hour, 9 minutes from Charlotte
828-598-0707
June-August: Blueberries
Over 2,500 rabbiteye blueberry bushes. Check Facebook page.
Dancing Hearts Blueberry Hill 3401 Beech Mint Drive, Mint Hill, NC
15 miles from Charlotte 704-641-1904
Summer: Blueberries
It’s also a plant nursery. Picking hours are by appointment.
Rivers’ Blueberries Farm 1595 Colony Road, Rock Hill, SC
24 miles from Charlotte Summer: Blueberries
Pinetop Farm 830 Majolica Road, Salisbury, NC
704-637-7208
46 miles from Charlotte Summer: Blueberries
Winter: Christmas trees
McLawland Farms LLC 8632 Reedy Creek Road, Charlotte, 28215
704-804-0937
12 miles from Charlotte Check for updates on Facebook page June: Blueberries
July: Flowers
October: Sunflowers
Vegetables also available for purchase, and tours are available.
Limited number of berry picking sessions. Appointment required.
Windy Hill Orchard 1860 Black Highway York, SC 29745
40 miles from Charlotte 803-684-0690
Fall: Apples
Also enjoy apple cider, apple cider donuts, hayrides, live music and more.
Perry Lowe Orchards 8741 NC-16, Moravian Falls, NC
71 miles from Charlotte Fall: Apples
Apple Hill Orchard 2075 Pleasant Hill Avenue, Morganton, NC
79.5 miles from Charlotte 828-437-1224
Mid-August to late October: Apples
Tours and Saturday wagon tours, bakery, cider mill, country store.
Millstone Creek Orchard 506 Parks Crossroad Church Road, Ramseur, NC
103 miles from Charlotte Check for updates on Facebook page June-July: Blackberries
June-July: Blueberries
July-August: Peaches
July-August: Grapes
August: Sunflowers
September: Apples. Opens in late August or September.
September-October: Pumpkins/gourds
November: Pecans
Skytop Orchard 1193 Pinnacle Mountain Rd, Flat Rock, NC
104 miles from Charlotte 828-692-7930
August to October: Apples
Creasman Farms 280 Bent Arrow Lane, Hendersonville, NC
106 miles from Charlotte Fall: Apples
Justus Orchards 187 Garren Rd., Hendersonville NC
108 miles from Charlotte 828-974-1232
Check for updates on Facebook page July-August: Blackberries
Mid-August to Early November: Apples
Farm and orchard tours, bakery
Stepp’s Hillcrest Orchard 170 Stepp Orchard Drive, Hendersonville, NC
108 miles from Charlotte 828-685-9083
August to October: Apples
Grows many varieties of apples, plus pumpkins, grapes, sunflowers, and flowers
Blueberry Thrill Farm 6938 Eaglesfield Road, Gibsonville, NC
109 miles from Charlotte Summer: Blueberries, tomatoes and blackberries
Fall: Apples, pumpkins and muscadine grapes
Jeter Mountain Farms 1126 Jeter Mountain Road, Henderson, NC
109 miles from Charlotte Summer: Blueberries, blackberries, elderberries flowers, peaches
Fall: Apples (many varieties), grapes, pumpkins, decorative gourds and seasonal squash
A wagon takes you to the fields and drops you off to pick the crops of your choice. The wagon has a wheelchair lift.
The Orchard at Altapass 1025 Orchard Road, Spruce Pine, NC
114 miles from Charlotte 828-765-9531
Many varieties of apples. There is also music and dancing in the pavilion, next to the red barn.
Pocket of Poppies 6515 Love Mill Road, Monroe, NC 28110
27 miles from Charlotte Summer: Flowers
No cost to visit farm. Pay for what you pick. Check Facebook for updates.
Helm’s Christmas Tree Farm 6345 Christmas Tree Ln, Vale NC 28168
47 miles from Charlotte 704-276-1835
Winter (week before Thanksgiving through around December 20): Cut your own Christmas Tree
Also offers hayrides and covered wagon rides.
Fisher’s Peach Orchard 650 Fisher Road, Greer, SC 29651
90 miles from Charlotte 864-895-4115
Check for updates on their Facebook page. July: Peaches
