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Remember: ALWAYS call (or follow the link to the farm's own website, if the name
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run out or change events, times, etc. without notifying me!
Blount County
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Ainigma
Farm - UPDATE June 4, 2008: A visitor tells me they are permanently
closed (bought and renamed, see Lasseter, below)
357 Mountain Drive
, Remlap, AL.
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Baty
Farms -
Blueberries
280 Baty Road,
Cleveland
, 205-559-7711. Open: June 15 to August 1,
7 am to 7 p.m.
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Daniel
Allman -
Tomatoes, watermelon, cantaloupe, other vegetables
5205 County Highway
24, Springville, 205-625-3047. Open: April to Nov., daylight to dark.
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Ernest
Phillips -
Apples.
6211 County Highway
29, Oneonta, 205-274-8798. Open: July 4 to September 15, Monday to Saturday,
daylight to dark; Closed on Sundays.
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Jerry Marsh Farm - Muscadines
Marsh Cutoff Road, Box 234, Cleveland, AL, 35049. Phone: 205-681-8514.
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Keith
McCay (aka McKay) - Strawberries. UPDATE May 10, 2007: The farm
is closed / no longer in business
591 County Highway
33, Oneonta, 205-559-7613. Open: April 1 to June 1, Monday to Saturday,
8 am to 6 p.m.
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Kenneth
Witt Farm - Strawberries, cantaloupes,
peaches, squash, cucumbers.
244 Peach Tree Drive
, Hayden, 205-647-0354. Open: April to June.
- Lasseter Orchards -
follows organic practices, blueberries, restrooms,
picnic area
357 Mountain Drive, Remlap, AL 35133. Phone: 205-680-9967. Email:
yellowwood1@bellsouth.net. Directions: Directions from Birmingham: From
I-59N, take Tallapoosa Street /Hwy 79 exit. Go north on highway 79 for 11-12
miles to its intersection with highway 75 at Pinson. Continue on highway 79
another 9.3 mi. At Mr. Willies Restaurant, turn right between Mr. Willies
and Selfville Church of Christ. At first stop sign turn right and go .3
miles to Mountain Drive (across from Grace Church). Turn right on Mountain
Drive and go .3 mile to 357 Mountain Drive on left (white fence). And for a
map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in June, August. Open: By
appointment only Monday to Saturday, 7 am to 5 pm, Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm;
(Call first for availability and to make appointment). Blueberries: June 20
to August 10. We follow organic methods, but are not yet certified. Payment:
Cash, only. We raise our blueberries sustainably and organically and
maintain the orchards with care. The blueberry orchards are well-maintained
and are surrounded by ample lawn and shade for picnic or rest. It is
recommended that folks wear hats and sunscreen, and that picking be done
early in the morning or late afternoon. Refreshments and restrooms are
avaialable. Please call (205)680-9967 to make an appointment before you
come. No pets allowed. (ADDED: June 04, 2008)
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Moody's
Blueberries - blueberries
Highway 75,
Oneonta
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AL
35121
; 205-274-7651. Open: mid-June to early Aug. by appointment only.
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Trina Smith
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Strawberries
136 Co Rd 1518,
Cullman, AL 35058. Phone: (256) 385-6772.
Directions: 4 miles east of Holly
Pond across Blount
Co. line on left ¼ mile
west of 231-278 4-way stop sign at
Rainbow Crossing on
right. Follow signs. Open:
April 20-June 1, Monday, Wednesday, Friday,
7:30 am to 5:30 pm
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Tumlin Farms
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Muscadines,
scuppernongs.
15120
State Highway 160,
Cleveland
, 205-559-7768. September 1 to November 10, daylight to dark.
Calhoun County
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Bennett's Blueberry Farm
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Blueberries (you
pick or we pick)
535 Ellie's Lane, Anniston, AL 36207. Phone: (256) 236-6410.
Directions: 3 miles east of
Golden Springs
Shopping Center, off Choccolocco Road,
Follow signs.
Open: June 15-August 15.
Call for other items
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Jerry Gilbert - Blueberries
1281 Dogwood Lane, Jacksonville, AL 36265. Phone: (256) 435-4247.
Directions: On Hwy 204 turn N on Nesbit Lake Rd 5 mi,
right on Dogwood Lane, 1¼ mi, farm on left. Open: June 1 - July 15.
Call for appointment
and availability
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W.S. Graham
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Blueberries, thornless
blackberries
3015 AL Hwy 204,
Jacksonville, AL 36265. Phone: (256) 435-1125.
Directions: Hwy 204 at 3 mile
marker. Open:
June 20-August 15.
7 days a week,
7 am to 7 pm
Clay County
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Elna J. Dorris
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Blueberries
67675 Hwy 49 N,
Lineville, AL 36266. Phone: (256) 488-5818. Directions: Hwy 49 North.
Approx. 7 miles north
of Lineville on left-follow
signs. Open:
June 10 - August 15,
Monday to Friday,
8 am to 5 p,
Saturday 8 am to noon.
Cullman County
- Chef's Place - blueberries, UPDATE: June
22, 2008: the owner tells me they are now permanently closed
Etowah County
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Gypsy Ranch - Certified Organic,
beans, blueberries, broccoli, carrots, corn (sweet), cucumbers, flowers,
pears, peas, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, farm
animals
10501 Fairview Cove Road, Altoona , AL 35952. Phone: 256-840-4994. Alternate
Phone: 228-424-7990. Fax: 256-840-4041. Email:
kim@gypsyranch.us.
Open: Strawberries - Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to 5 pm and Wednesday
from 9 am to 5 pm, Closed Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday;
Click here for current open hours, days and dates; strawberry season is
typically from April 24th though June 10th. Directions: From
Gadsden take highway 431 to highway 278 at Mountain top turn right onto
highway 179 go 4 miles turn left on to Fairview Cove Road 8 blocks From Boaz
take highway 169 to highway 179 8 miles turn right onto Fairview Cove Road
the farm is 8 blocks down on left. For a map to our farm,
click here. We are certified
organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check, SFMNP Vouchers. (UPDATED: April
16, 2009)
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The Norris Farm - U-Pick Strawberries, Pumpkin
Patch
1261 Alfords Bend Road, Hokes Bluff, AL 35903. Phone: 256-492-1108. Email us
at:
info@thenorrisfarm.com. Directions:
From Gadsden take
278 E to Hokes Bluff; From Appalachian Hwy, follow signs to farm on Alfords
Bend Road.
click here for directions. Open: April-October; Click
here for our hours
of operation; Call before you come, to see
what’s being picked. We offer both U-Pick and We-Pick strawberries and
pumpkins and as always just bring yourself as containers are provided. Look
forward to seeing you next Spring and make sure that you bring the children
and grandchildren as it will be a memorable experience. See these pages for details about:
The Corn Maze;
Pumpkin Patch;
Peach Orchard;
Tomatoes; and
Strawberry
Patch. A visitor writes on October 13, 2008: "Very
nice and clean, Fun Corn Maze" (UPDATED: October 13, 2008)
- Wills Creek Vineyards - muscadines
10522 Duck Springs Road, Attalla, AL, 35954. Phone: 256-538-5452.
Jefferson County
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Bear Mountain
Blueberry Farm
8227 Clayton Road, Springville, 205-681-8656. Directions: From Clay take the Old Springville Rd to Springville 2.5 miles. Turn left at Clayton Road, go 2.5 miles. Turn right at Zuber Rd Intersection.
Open: July 15 to August 10, Monday to Friday by appointment; Saturday, 7 am to
7 p.m. ; Sunday, 1 to 7 p.m. Blueberries.
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The
Berry Patch -
Muscadines, scuppernongs, blueberries
805 Pinewood Avenue, Hueytown, 205-491-3367. Directions: From B’ham: Take I- 59 W to Exit 115. Turn right, go approx. 4
miles Turn
right at Conoco Station, go 1 block, turn left, go 1 block, turn right, go 1.5
miles from Spur Station. Sign on right. Open: June 1 to October 15, Monday to Saturday,
7 am to 7 p.m.
; Sunday,
1 to 5 p.m.
- Max & Lydia Blackburn, Blueberries (Call for
exact opening date)
750 Blackburn Lane, Warrior, AL 35180. Phone: (205) 647-2420.
Directions: I-65 North Exit 282,
(Warrior Robins). Go west ¼ mile. Left onto Blackburn Lane. Open: Mid June-Early
August Wednesday to Saturday Daylight hours
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Blueberry
Hill Farm - blueberries
6630 Quinton Road, Dora, 205-674-7121 or 205-674-8424. Directions: Hwy 78 W to Graysville, Flat Top- West Jefferson exit. Stay on Flat Top Rd until you get to Snowville Brent Road, turn right. Turn left on Quinton Rd one quarter mile on left. Call for directions.
Open: June to Aug., Monday to Saturday, 7 am to 7 p.m.
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Payne's
Orchard - Peaches
Tim Tate Road, Dora, 205-648-9301. Open: July 1 to August 31,
7 am to 7 p.m.
Peaches.
Marion County
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James R. Lee
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Blueberries
822 16th St. N., Guin, AL 35563. Phone: (205) 468-2695.
Directions: Call for directions.
Open:
July 1-August 1
Monday to Saturday
Daylight hours
Shelby County
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Bob & Joyce Balch
- Blueberries
361 Lake View Drive, Sterrett, AL 35147. (205) 672-2526.
Directions: South of B’ham on
280 E: Left on Hwy
43, go 14 miles left on
Hwy 55 & Hwy 43
Junction. Follow signs
Call for times of
opening
- Bryant Vineyards - muscadines
1265 portland Street, Tarrant City, AL, 35217. Phone: 256-268-2638.
- Dale and Lea Callahan - muscadines and
scuppernongs
144 Tall Timber Road, Alabaster, AL 35007. Phone: 205-663-7090. Email us at: lea@askdrcallahan.com. Directions: Alabaster exit on I65. Take 119 south 3 miles. Turn right on CR 12 (Butler Road) and go 1 mile to Tall Timber Road. We are at the end of the road. Click here for a map to our farm. We are open August, September. Our hours are: Call for appointment. Late August through September.
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John T Lyon
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Blueberries, tomatoes, okra, watermelons
1700 Hwy 56,
Wilsonville, AL 35186. Phone: (205) 669-9205.
Directions: Between Columbiana
& Wilsonville; approx. 8
miles south of Hwy 280 &
23 miles south of B’ham.
Open:
Sunrise to
sunset
7 days a week
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Larry and Susan Wyatt - muscadines
5909 South Shades Crest Road, Bessemer, AL 35023. Phone: 205-428-0254. NOTE:
This appears to be sales from a home residence, so please be considerate and
don't call after dark, or before 9 am.
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Morgan Creek Vineyards
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Blueberries
181 Morgan Creek Lane, Harpersville, AL 35078. Phone: (205) 672-2053.
Directions: US Hwy 280 E to Harpersville, right at light
on Co Hwy 25, go ½
mi, take right on Co Rd
444, go 0.6 miles take
left on Dead Hollow Road.
Farm ½mile on right. Open: June 15 - August 15, Blueberries.
Open:
Monday to Saturday,
8 am to 6 pm
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Smith U-pick
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Blueberries (UPDATE May 4, 2007: They no longer grow strawberries) be
sure to call and verify that they have blueberries to pick before you go!
8939 Co Rd 51, Sterrett, AL 35147,
(205) 678-6994.
Directions: Hwy 280 East out of
Birmingham to Co Rd
51 North, approx. 24
miles. Turn left onto
Hwy 51, go 1 mile.
Farm is on left side of
the Road. Look for sign
Open:
April 1-June 30 - Strawberries.
Mon & Wednesday,
8 am to 4 pm,
Friday and Saturday,
8 am to 12pm --Blueberries Call for hours &
days
St. Clair County
- A & P Farms - strawberries, prepicked produce
920 Pleasant Valley Road, Gallant, AL 35972. Phone: 256-538-5100. Email:
AandPFarms@yahoo.com. Directions: Off I-59 and Highway 231, located
between Ashville and Oneonta. Near Horse Pens 40 and Camp Sumatanga. Please
call for directions.
Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in
April, May, June. Open: April to June, please call for days and times.
Payment: Cash, only. Call for information re: Farmers Markets where we sell
our produce from May to October and for other fruits and vegetables
available. (ADDED: January 07, 2009)
- The Berry Patch at Maple Manor Farms - blueberries
265 Tanyard
Lane, Pell City, AL 35125. Phone: 205-338-1462. Email:
wendellwilson@centurytel.net. Directions:
Click here for a map to our farm.
Crops are usually available in June, July, August. Open: Tuesday to Saturday
from sunrise to sunset, Sunday from 1 pm to sunset on and by appointment on
Monday. Payment: Cash, checks. (UPDATED: June 21, 2009)
A visitor writes on August 05, 2008: "This is a great
place to go for a couple! My husband and I went today to pick some
Blueberries & spend some quality time together to get away from everything.
It's not a fancy place by any means, but we were left to pick what we wanted
and take our time. The owner was at home with a broken leg but she was super
nice when I spoke with her on the phone. They have buckets to pick in and
bags to take you berries home in. They lost their blackberry bushes last
year but they have replanted for next year. We'll be going back soon for
some more of these YummY Berries!"
- Brown's Cut Flower Farm -
follows organic practices, flowers,
530 Mountain Top Loop (located in Cook Springs), Pell City, AL 35128. Phone:
205 410-5330. Email:
rhender@centurytel.net . Directions: take I-20, to the Cook Springs
Exit, number 152, if coming from the Birmingham area turn right, if coming
from the Pell City area turn left, onto Cook Springs Road, follow Cook Springs
Road until it ends at Highway 78, cross Highway 78 to Mountain Top Loop, at
the stop sign at the top of the mountain the farm is located on the right.
Cook Springs Fire Department in on the left, farm is across from the fire
department. When you take the exit, if you go straight for 1 mile, you've
found us. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in March, October. Open: Monday
to Saturday, 7am to 7pm, Sunday 1pm to 6pm. We follow organic methods, but
are not yet certified. Payment: Cash, only. We're a 3 acre U-Pick offering
over 70 varieties of flowers. If you're coming out to pick it's best to
bring along a container and wear proper footwear, close-toed shoes,
especially children. If we're not here when you visit the farm an honor
system is in place, prices are posted. If you want to know what's in bloom
or if you have other questions before your visit, send me an email. I'll get
back to you with the information. (ADDED : May 23, 2008)
- C&D
Blueberry Farm - Blueberries.
1001 Truss Ferry Road,
Pell
City
, 205-338-3912. Directions: 3 miles east of Pell City on Cogswell Avenue, Right on Truss Ferry Road. Open: May 25 to August 31, daylight to dark.
- Dennis
Sanders - Blueberries
7220 Shoal Creek Road, Ashville, 205-594-7914. Open: June 26 to Aug. 6, daylight to dark.
- Doyle Owen
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Blueberries, grapes, muscadines, scuppernongs.
42058
U.S.
Highway 231, Steele, 205-594-7452. Open: June to October, Monday to Saturday,
7 am to 6 p.m. NOTE: This appears to be sales from a home
residence, so please be considerate and don't call after dark, or before 9
am.
- Hubert Brand - Muscadines and scuppernong grapes
3165 Carl Morgan Road, Moody, AL 35004. Phone: (205) 640-5971. Directions:
Call for directions. Open: Daylight hours.
- Mae-berry Blueberry Farm -
follows organic practices, blueberries,
515 Happy Hollow Road, Odenville, AL 35120. Phone: (205) 907-4150. Email:
N2ridin@aol.com. Directions: I20 East to exit 144B, highway 411 North.
Proceed North on highway 411 to Mile Marker 181. Turn Right on Happy Hollow
Road. Farm at end of road. And for a map to our farm,
click here. Crops are usually available in June, July, August. Open: 7 days a week, 7am to 7pm. We but are not yet certified. Payment:
Cash, only. (ADDED: August 26, 2008) - Mike
Wadsworth - Blueberries
330 Wadsworth Road, Cropwell, 205-525-4708. Directions: 5 miles south of Pell City on US 231;
1/4 mile west on Easonville Road. Open: June 15 to August 15, daylight to dark.
Talladega County
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Craft's Blueberry Farm - blueberries, already-picked
produce (of the pyo crop)
4060 Eastaboga Road, Talladega, AL 35160.
Phone: 256-362-7350. Alternate Phone: 256-493-5059. Email:
tropercraft@aol.com. Open: See our website for current hours.
Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards,
Visa/MasterCard. (UPDATED: June 27, 2009)
- Shaw's Blueberry Farm - blueberries - UPDATE
April 7, 2008: permanently closed
Sylacauga, AL 35150.
Tuscaloosa County
- Leavelle's Berries - blueberries, restrooms,
picnic area
17952 Foxfire Road, Buhl, AL 35446. Phone: 205-339-7723.
Email:
Leavellefarm@bellsouth.net. Open: Monday Wednesday and Saturday 7:00am
until dark. Directions: From Tuscaloosa: west on I20-59 take Fosters Exit
62, go straight through the flashing red light and follow Gainsville Road
until it ends. Take a left onto Romulus Road for about 4.5 miles and turn
right onto Foxfire Road. Go 2 miles & on the right will be a ‘Leavelle
Farms’ sign.
Click here for a map and directions. Early June through late July.
Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED: May 27, 2009)
Crop Availability
Near
Birmingham
, strawberries are usually ready for picking
in mid-April.
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