It’s finally strawberry picking season in Atlanta, and we’re so excited to pick some juicy sun-kissed berries this year! So whether you’re looking for the ~sweetest~ date idea or a day of family fun, heading to the nearest U-pick strawberry field is perfect for you!
When strawberry season in Atlanta?
Strawberry picking season can fluctuate a little depending on the year and the weather, but it usually begins in April and is expected to last until late June/early July. So take a look below to see where you can get the freshest strawberries, ready to pick and enjoy. (Always double-check with the farm before expecting the U-pick options to be open.)
Southern Belle Farm
Southern Belle Farm is an Atlanta favorite when it comes to U-Pick events all throughout the year. Southern Belle is the perfect spot to get the freshest strawberries around!
The family owned 330 acre farm boasts more than just delicious fresh strawberries this season! Make a day of it and enjoy playing on the farm too, which hosts a ton of fun spring activities. You also can’t leave without trying their homemade strawberry ice-cream! Mouth-watering!
Fitzgerald Fruit Farms
This is definitely one of the best farms around if you’re looking for a plan to do with your kids and family. Fitzgerald Fruit Farms is the largest first-generation peach operation in the state.
There’s always homemade ice cream and fresh produce all year round.
Jaemor Farms
Another classic U-Pick farm spots in Georgia is Jaemor Farms in Alto, GA! Boasting over 150,000 strawberry plants, there’s plenty of strawberry picking to be done at Jaemor!
You can spend the day picking the delicious berries, and enjoy some of their homemade strawberry goodies while you’re at it, including their famous Strawberry ‘Million Dollar Pie.’
Elliot Farms
If you’re looking for a nice little day trip from the city, you’ve gotta check out Elliot Farm in Lizella, Georgia! They’ve got your classic U-pick strawberries, along with onions, tomatoes, squash, red potatoes, green beans, okra, and ground beef!
Ecosystem Farm
If you’re looking for a U-pick strawberry farm located INSIDE the Perimeter, we’ve got just the spot for you! Ecosystem Farm in Atlanta is a small organic, regeneratively managed u-pick strawberry and flower farm.
They also have U-Pick flower options, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Bella Orchards
Bella Orchards is a great spot to pick some strawberries this year! This North Georgia gem is worth the drive, especially since you’ll have the perfect snack for the drive home!
Bella Orchards also grows muscadines, a southern staple fruit!
LCCL Strawberry Farm
Take a trip to Rome, Georgia to pick some truly delicious strawberries! LCCL Strawberry Farm offers up some of the most deliciously juicy strawberries in the state.
And while you’re in Rome, check out some of the amazing things they have to offer! Well worth the trip!
Pharr Farms
Pharr Farms is the perfect place to pick some local strawberries near Atlanta, but they’ve also got a ton of other fun happenings too! With cool events, amazing U-Pick opportunities, and something to enjoy in every season, don’t miss out on Pharr Farms!
Warbington Farms
With more than 100,000 strawberry plants, you’re sure to harvest a bounty at Warbington Farms in Cumming, Georgia!
Enjoy picking your own strawberries, and then pop by their farm shop for some delicious farm-raised beef, farm-fresh eggs, jams, jellies, honey, and tons of strawberry treats!