Strawberry Picking in North Carolina (25 Best Farms + Times)

Last Updated on January 20, 2023

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When spring has sprung and people start venturing out to enjoy warmer weather, strawberry picking in North Carolina is one of the best things to do, especially with kids. Not only can you do U-pick, but many of these strawberry farms in NC also offer ice cream and other fun activities.

Fun fact: North Carolina is the third-largest producer of strawberries in the United States!

Thanks to our abundance of local farms, there’s a huge list of great places to pick some strawberries! Before we get into them, we also want to share the best times to go and some other tips for strawberry picking in North Carolina.

In case you’re looking for something specific, here’s how we’ve organized this guide (Categories in Bold followed by Sub-categories):

When to Pick Strawberries in North Carolina
Strawberry Picking Tips
Where to Pick Strawberries in North Carolina (Farms)
Strawberry Picking in Western NC
Strawberry Picking in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad
Strawberry Picking in North Carolina’s Research Triangle
Strawberry Picking in Eastern NC

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When to Pick Strawberries in North Carolina

Strawberry season in North Carolina is typically from mid-April until the end of May, but every year is dependent on weather and how quickly the strawberries are picked!

Before heading to a farm to pick strawberries, it’s always a good idea to check their website and social media to see if hours have changed.

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Strawberry Picking in North Carolina Tips

Many farms offer carts/baskets for picking at an additional cost, but feel free to bring your own basket!

If you want the sweetest berries, try to plan your picking for sunny days. Berries ripen in the sun: if it has rained the previous day, your berries likely won’t taste as juicy and delicious.

Strawberries can also go bad quickly. When you bring them home, be sure to wash them only before you intend to eat them. Washing strawberries and then storing them may cause them to break down faster.

Where to Pick Strawberries in North Carolina (25+ Great Farms to Visit)

We love strawberry picking in North Carolina but think when you go is just as important as where.

Within each section, we’ve alphabetically organized each of these strawberry farms in NC. They are categorized by location, including the following:

Western NC
The Piedmont Triad (near Greensboro and Winston-Salem)
The Research Triangle (near Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill)
Eastern NC

You can also visually plan a visit with our map created via Google Maps.

Strawberry Picking in North Carolina (Western)

New Castle Farm

2812 Clingman Rd, Ronda

New Castle Farm is south of Elkin and east of Wilkesboro in the Yadkin Valley, which is better known for grapes and wine. This working farm also has a pumpkin patch that kicks off in the fall and a CSA that runs throughout the year.

Obermiller’s Strawberry Farm

621 Allstar Ln, Hendersonville

Every Summer, Obermiller’s Strawberry Farm in Henderson County opens its fields up to visitors for strawberry picking in North Carolina. Located in Hendersonville, picking the perfect strawberry is a family tradition.

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Strawberry Picking in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad

Berrier Farm

6374 N, NC Hwy 150, Lexington

Berrier Farm is a family farm in Lexington that offers the option of picking your own strawberries or having them picked for you.

Carrigan Farms

1145 Oakridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville

At Carrigan Farms in Mooresville, you can pick strawberries, apples, and pumpkins. During the fall months, they also offer nighttime hayrides.

Also looking for a Halloween attraction? Carrigan Farms turns into “Scarrigan Farms” during the Halloween season!

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Hedgecock Strawberry Farm

3011 Abbotts Creek Church Rd, Kernersville

Growing strawberries for more than 20 years, Hedgecock Strawberry Farm is both conveniently located and known for its friendly staff. Pick the sweetest strawberries right off the bush at Hedgcock’s!

Ingram’s Family Farm

6121 Riverdale Dr, High Point

Ingram Farm in High Point invites all ages to come and pick strawberries by the bucket. You can also purchase them by gallon or half-gallon in their country store.

They also welcome birthday parties, as well as other special things such as “greeting a goat,” visiting their dessert barn, and group tours.

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Jones Strawberry Farm

G5590 Seward Rd, Pfafftown

Located outside Winston-Salem in Pfafftown, Jones Strawberry Farm is a well-loved farm offering strawberry picking in North Carolina’s Camel City. Known for their sweet berries and large strawberry patch- you must go picking at Jones’s!

May’s Strawberries & Produce

6810 McLeansville Rd, Browns Summit

May’s Strawberries & Produce in Browns Summit (Guilford County) lets you pick more than just strawberries. Pick your own tomatoes, squash, peppers, and more throughout the year!

Patterson Farm

10390 Caldwell Rd, Mount Ulla

Patterson Farm in Mount Ulla (Rowan County) has fun activities for every season! During strawberry season, you can pick your own for $7/baskey or $20/4-quart basket.

They also feature a market selling poinsettias, an ice cream shoppe, and other farm-fresh goodies.

Rudd Farm

4021 Hicone Road, Greensboro

Rudd Farm just outside of Greensboro offers strawberry picking, fresh produce for purchase, and school field trips.

Fun fact: this farm has been managed by the same family for 4 generations and started as a tobacco farm before planting their first strawberry crops in the early 2000s.

Strawberry Picking in North Carolina’s Research Triangle

Buckwheat Farm

2700 Holland Rd, Apex

Buckwheat Farm in Apex offers strawberry picking with 1 quart containers and 4 quart containers. Check their website for 2023 prices. They host groups, field trips, and company picnics. While there, check out their many jams and jellies for sale.

Double R Strawberry Patch

701 Ollie Ln, Hillsborough

Double R in Hillsborough offers a strawberry patch, as well as their own pastured beef and pork. Strawberry picking makes for a great family fun activity and they encourage visitors to capture the memories made while there.

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DJ’s Berry Patch

1223 Salem Church Rd, Apex

Take a trip to DJ’s Berry Patch in Apex to pick delicious ripe strawberries and purchase homemade goods such as ice cream, preserves, and salad dressing.

DJ’s cultivates two varieties of strawberries: the Sweet Charlie and Camarosa. Whether you’re here as a family or for an educational group tour through daycare or school, be sure to try both varieties!

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Eno River Farm

2127 St Marys Rd, Hillsborough

Eno River Farm in Hillsborough is our favorite nearby place to go strawberry picking in North Carolina! The facilities on the farm are brand new, and the fields are really easy to access.

To make things even sweeter–they have the best fresh-made ice cream in the Triangle!

Hunt’s Strawberry Farm

4505 Watkins Rd, Raleigh

Hunt’s Strawberry Farm in Raleigh offers fresh strawberries for $15/gallon bucket. Try some of their homemade honey if you’re looking for more farm-fresh goodies!

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Lyon Farms

1544 Munns Rd, Creedmoor

Lyon's in Granville County is our go-to for strawberry picking in North Carolina.

Lyon Farms in Creedmoor (Granville County) offers pick-your-own strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, tomatoes, and peaches. When they are not in season, buy a $20 produce box from one of their popup locations.

And don’t forget to try one (or more) of their jams and jellies!

Pace Family Farms

12701 Buffalo Rd, Clayton

Pace Family Farms in Clayton has pre-picked and pick-your-own strawberries available in quarts, baskets, and buckets. In the fall months, connect with the community by enjoying Friday movie nights on the farm, and keep an eye out for their Christmas Craft Fair in early December!

Page Farms

6100 Mt. Herman Rd, Raleigh

Page Farms in Raleigh is open for strawberry picking in the spring, blackberry picking in the summer, and a pumpkin patch and corn maze in the fall. They also welcome field trips and birthday parties.

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Pope’s Strawberry Farm

1305 Fayetteville St, Knightdale

Pope’s Strawberry Farm in Knightdale lets you pick your own strawberries for $15/gallon. They also offer a large variety of fresh produce like squash, turnips, collard greens, and more.

Porter Farms

7615 Ten-Ten Rd, Raleigh
3525 NC-42, Willow Spring

Go strawberry picking at Porter Farms at either their Raleigh or Willow Spring location, where you can pick and pay for strawberries by the quart, 4-quart buckets, and 8-quart flats.

Want to try before you buy? You can eat as many strawberries as you can while picking them in the fields!

When visiting the Willow Spring location, be sure to try their homemade ice cream, available in 16 different flavors.

Waller Family Farm

5030 Kerley Rd, Durham

Waller Family Farm in Durham lets you pick strawberries by the half-gallon or gallon. Enjoy other produce and freshly picked flowers when available.

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Strawberry Picking in North Carolina (Eastern)

The Berry Patch

351 Cargo Rd, Ellerbe

Head to The Berry Patch in Ellerbe (Richmond County) to pick some strawberries or try some of their other homegrown produce. They also offer homemade ice cream for a family treat!

Carol Sue Farms

19874 Hwy 17, Hampstead

Hampstead is a growing town in Pender County, largely known as the “Seafood Capital of the Carolinas.” Carol Sue Farms is one of the best places to visit in Hampstead, but they offer delicious U-pick strawberries instead of tasty seafood.

Check them out for blueberry season, too, as Carol Sue Farms is a heavyweight in North Carolina’s premier growing region.

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Cottle Farms

2488 NC-403, Faison

At Cottle Farms in Faison (Duplin County), pick from a large variety of strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries. Interested in buying your own strawberry plants? They have those, too!

Gillis Hill Road Produce

2899 Gillis Hill Rd, Fayetteville

Head to Gillis Hill Road Produce in Fayetteville for pick-your-own strawberries in quart baskets or gallon buckets.

Beyond this really fun thing to do (especially with kids), you can purchase fresh produce and firewood here throughout the entire year.

Mike’s Farm

1600 Haw Branch Rd, Beulaville

Pick your own strawberries and buy some pre-picked from Mike’s Farm in Beulaville. During the strawberry’s off-season, enjoy fall and winter activities such as a pumpkin patch, hayrides, and Christmas lights.

While you’re there, make sure to check out their country store and incredible restaurant!

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Strawberries on 903

4064 NC 903 South, Winterville

Pick through the three acres of strawberry fields at Strawberries on 903 in Winterville near Greenville. After picking, browse through their other offerings of produce, farm-fresh eggs, flowers, and more.

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Ready to Go Strawberry Picking North Carolina Now?

We’re so ready to go strawberry picking and hope you are, too! If you’ve been out to some of these awesome farms, we’d love to know about your experiences.

As always, you’re welcome to share your photo proof in our Facebook Group! In case this is your first time strawberry picking in North Carolina, we’d love to know which of these places you’ll be visiting first!