Northwest Suburbs of Columbus, Ohio U-Pick Farms - 2024 PickYourOwn.ORG

Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Northwest Suburbs of Columbus, Ohio? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Northwest Suburbs of Columbus, Ohio, sorted by county. Those that offer organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name  (see "What does Organic mean?"). The U-pick crops they offer follow the name of the farm. To search the page for a specific crop, use Ctrl-F (or on an ipad or Mac, use their "search on this page" function) If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined; click on it and it will open their website. If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!

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New! Road tripping and camping is a great way to have a fun, safe and inexpensive family trip. The national and state parks and monuments are open, and campgrounds usually cost between $10 and $40 per night. September to November is the best camping weather.  See our new website Road Tripping and Camping.com for tips, tricks, guides, checklists and info about parks, monuments and other places to visit.

New! We just went live with our latest website, FunFactoryTours.com - As they name implies, you can find a fun factory tour, including chocolate, automobiles, historical forts and sites, famous buildings, Active Federal facilities even fun geology: like fossils and volcanic areas

Note: Beware the copycat websites like the one that stole our name and uses .farm extension: they copied my work and do NOT even update the info! I make updates EVERY day. They use tech tricks to get higher rankings, but have many more inaccuracies and out-dated info. Obviously, I cannot check every farm every day, but I do check as many as I can every day, and respond to all requests.  They don't. Don't support the scammers!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! And if you know of any farms I missed and want to add a farm, please let me know!   I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know! This website is supported by purchases you make through the links to products on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This allows me to continue to maintain the website and make improvements!

What's in season in December 2024, and other timely information:

Notes for December 2024: Crop growth is slowing down, except for Christmas tree farms and if you live in southern California, southern Texas, Florida or along the Gulf coast where citrus are starting, and believe it or not, the blueberry and strawberry season in those areas is about to begin. See your state harvest calendar . This year, much of the country is still seeing mild weather, so lettuce, peas, broccoli, cabbage  and other greens are thriving.  And this is a good time to get a canner and  learn how to preserve foods for the winter, like canning some applesauce, apple butter or jam, which make great gifts. As do your own homemade specialty liqueurs! How about homemade cranberry sauce or a pumpkin pie made from a real pumpkin for the holidays? See our comprehensive list of easy home canning, jam and jelly making, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search. A fun winter activity is to make your own ice cream, even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me!

Valentine's Day - February 14 - See this website for Valentines Day history, facts and Amazon's top picks for fast, easy, inexpensive gifts for the man, woman or children in your life!

Easter will be April 4, 2021 - if you want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt!

 

Children's Consignment Sales occur in both the Spring and Fall  See our companion website to find a local community or church kid's consignment sale!

Northwest Suburbs of Columbus, Ohio U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2024, by county

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Hardin County

None found in Hardin County

 

Marion County

• Lawrence Orchards - Apples, peaches, pumpkins, Christmas trees- you choose and we cut, Precut Christmas trees, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, and prepicked produce, gift shop, restrooms
  2634 Smeltzer Road, Marion, OH 43302. Phone: 740-389-3019. Emai: orchard@marion.net. Open: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Closed Sundays. Directions: for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in August, September, October, November, December. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard. Applefest - last Saturday in September - horse-drawn wagon rides through the orchards, music, food, entertainment, games, petting area, mazes, lots of fun! We grow 26 different varieties of apples! FWe have JONAGOLD APPLES, EMPIRE APPLES, GRIMES GOLDEN, RED DELICIOUS, GOLDEN DELICIOUS, HONEYCRISP APPLES, JONATHAN APPLES, CORTLAND APPLES, GALA APPLES, AND MORE! We provide containers and wagons to take into the orchard. The rows of trees are clearly marked and easily accessible with no ladders needed whatsoever. While you're here make sure the kids see our ponies, goats, bunnies, ducks, and chickens! You can even bring a picnic lunch and make a day of it. Lawrence Orchards Facebook page. Our farm market is open Mondays - Saturdays from 9 am to 6 pm. Applefest - last Saturday in September: Just an old-fashioned day at the orchard. Horse-drawn wagon rides, pony rides, a wonderful petting farm, corn bin play area, train rides, pumpkin painting, scarecrow making, hay maze, hay field hike, caramel apple bar, apple pies, old time music throughout the day! And APPLEBUTTER AND HORSERADISH DAY Saturday in late September or early October from 9 am to 3 pm; Free admission.  

Union County

• Blue Sky Farm - Blueberries.
  19530 Dog Leg Rd., Marysville, OH 43040. Phone: 19373094460. Open: See their Facebook Page. Directions: directions. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.. Blue Sky Farms is a family run u-pick blueberry farm with five acres of blueberries. Picking usually starts in July and ends in August, and we update our hours on Facebook because they sometimes change, depending on how much there is to pick and weather. We can also make appointments if the picking times don't work with your time. (ADDED: February 17, 2020, Suggested by a visitor)
  A visitor writes on February 17, 2020: "Easy picking and fun people running the farm. I check on facebook for up to date information and picking conditions and times."
• CherryHawk Farm - apples, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), porta-potties are available, picnic area you may bring your own food, farm animals, school tours, group reservations
  16220 Springdale Road, Marysville, OH 43040. Phone: 9376426442. Email: wendie@cherryhawkfarm.com. Open: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Federal Holidays from 11am to dark. Directions: From Route 33 take the Scottslawn exit and continue north on Scottslawn. Go left/north on Watkins. [This is tricky, Watkins is a curve onto which you can go left or right, you want left/north.] Take Watkins to the Hinton Mill intersection, turn right/east. Take Hinton Mill to Springdale, you can only turn left, turn left/north. Drive a mile or so until you cross a bridge, our farm is on the right just after the bridge.Yard sign says CherryHawk Farm. For a map to our farm, click here. Apples available from August 01 to November 07. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page.. We supply bags, cost is about 10 lbs for $15. U-Pick apples the way it used to be, experience what your parents and grandparents might have in our apple orchard. Over a dozen varieties ripen over the season in a beautiful, natural setting. We are an easy drive from Columbus, Hilliard, Dublin, Delaware and Worthington. We are conventional. Appropriate attire including shoes and socks is recommended.
  Apple Variety and typical Month Expected
  Williams Pride July/ August
  RedFree July/ August
  JonaFree August/ September
  Gala August/ September
  Honeycrisp August/ September
  McIntosh August/ September
  Snow September
  Cortland September
  JonaGold September
  Red Delicious September/ October
  Yellow Delicious September/ October
  Mutsu October
  WineCrisp October
  Enterprise October/ November
  Braeburn October/ November
  Granny Smith October/ November
   (UPDATED: June 07, 2016)
  Comments from a visitor on November 05, 2011: "I visited this farm on November 5, 2011 and it was wonderful. It was a beautiful property with a very nice owner who came to greet us as soon as we arrived. There were far more apples still available on the trees then I expected for this time of year. The prices were very reasonable and we will definitely be returning in future seasons. "
  Comments from a visitor on September 26, 2011: "We had the best time at this farm with our whole family. Our group consisted of 7 children and six adults. What a wonderful way to spend a day! They owner was very helpful, and the property was well kept. The children were able to reach the apples and taste as they went. The prices were very fair too! We hope to visit again soon. (The McIntosh were great)!"
  Comments from a visitor on September 09, 2011: "Wonderful apple orchard. Very nice place to take children to pick apples. Owners are very friendly and welcoming."
  Comments from a visitor on September 07, 2011: "I love this orchard! Easy to get to and the best Honey Crisp apples I've ever had! Been several times and it's just relaxing to walk around, pick at my own pace and enjoy the scenery."
  Comments from a visitor on September 06, 2011: "My family loves coming out to CherryHawk Farm multiple times throughout the apple picking season each year. They have a great variety of apples and the well-maintained trees are loaded with delicious fruit. The ripe varieties are clearly marked with signs and the owners are eager to answer questions. My 3 year old is always asking to go back, so we take him as often as we can to stretch our legs and enjoy the fresh, country air."
  Comments from a visitor on October 04, 2009: "Visited CherryHawk Farms yesterday to pick apples and boy was I impressed!! The people at the farm were sooo nice and the trees looked great. This all paled to the quality of the apples!! The trees were loaded with lots of beautiful apples. The grounds are well maintained and it was easy for the kids and I to pick our fill. I would recommend Cherry Hawk Farms to everyone! I've been to a lot of orchards in the past, but now I've found a new home to pick all of my apples in the future."
  Comments from a visitor on September 20, 2009: "I had the best experience at this beautiful orchard today. Their fruit is beautiful. The property is clean and well kept. It is obvious they take a lot of pride in their trees. My family really enjoyed it. We will return not only later this year but hope to year after year!"
• Fruit Full Acres - apples,
  18680 Bellville Road, Marysville, OH 43040. Phone: 937 642 6961. Email: fruitfullacres@yahoo.com. Open: Please call for time and varieties available due to weather. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard.
• Jacquemin Farms - pumpkins, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, school trips
  7437 Hyland Croy Road, Plain City, OH 43064. Phone: 614-873-5725. Email: contact@jacqueminfarms.com. Open:June through October 31st for each year. Hours currently are Monday through Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, Closed on Sundays. . "Friend" us on Facebook for picking updates; Please call ahead to ensure picking availability. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. Click here for our Facebook page. The ONLY pyo crops offered are Strawberries (June) and pumpkins. We host school field trips and have a "fall fun barn" for the younger children (ages 10and younger) that includes a straw maze and grain boxes.
  Comments from a visitor on October 13, 2012: "We went there today (10/13/12) for the first time and LOVED it! The pumpkin patch is a short walk or ride from the main farm and the pumpkins were plentiful. The facility was very clean and very well-kept. My kids (5 and 1) had a blast with the children's activities. We will definitely be back next year! Thanks for making us a new family tradition!"

Comments from a visitor on October 19, 2010: "This farm was delightful. We wanted one where we got to go into the fields, so that narrowed it down a bit, but they also had some by the main barn if you wanted to just pick one without the walk. Playing in grain bins was like sand boxes with a inch or so of whole corn kernels with pails, shovels and trucks. Our three years old didn't want to leave. We went on a week night and it was not crowded but enough new friends for the kids to run around with. For it being a farm it was very clean. "
Comments from a visitor on August 11, 2010: "We LOVE this farm for fall/pumpkin patch! They are family owned farm with wonderful, helpful, friendly folks. Very family/children friendly. We go every fall for the kid's hay maze and blow up play area as well as the ride out to the pumpkin patch. The pumpkin doughnuts a awesome and the prices are reasonable. We are a family with 5 children so price is important to us. We also go every year for strawberry and raspberry picking, yummy. Give them a try - you won't be disappointed!"
• The Maize At Little Darby Creek - corn maze, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  8657 Axe Handle Road, Milford Center, OH 43045. Phone: 937-349-4781. Email: hplains@imetweb.net. Open: UPDATE for 2020, Their website or Facebook page says they no longer offer Pick-your-own but they still have the maze and Fall activities. Corn maze and fall activities: September 20 to November 2, 2008. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard. We have lots to do: Ball Zone, Fun for everyone! Includes basketball, football & baseball. Hayrides to the Pumpkin Patch; Cow Train, Corn Cannons, Barnyard Bouncer jumping pillow, Dodgeball, Petting Zoo -- Miniature donkey, goats, lamb, rabbits, chickens, ducks and pigs; Pedal Carts, Pumpkin Blaster, Kiddie Maze with Follow the Leader--everyone rolls large dice and follows the lead of the person with the highest number rolled. The lead person chooses an action for everyone to perform -- skip, whistle, moo like a cow, walk sideways, etc.; Laser Tag, Tube Slide, Corn Ball, PVC Roller Slide, Rubber Duck Races, Goat Mountain, Kids' Fun Barn, Greased Pole. (UPDATED: July 8, 2020 JBS)
• Mitchell's Farm - beans, raspberries, prepicked produce, restrooms, school tours
  9331 Mitchell-dewitt Road, Plain City, OH 43064. Phone: 937-243-0635. Email: detwilerveggies@mindspring.com. Open: Strawberry (4th week of May), Monday to Saturday 8:30 to Noon, Sundays when available; Black & Summer Red Raspberries (late June) M W F 8:30 to 1; Fall Red Raspberry Hours (late August) Wed Friday 9 to 1; Check facebook or call for daily updates. Directions:: From North US42 & US33, go south on US42 .2 mile to light. Turn Left on Industrial Parkway Road; go 1.5 mile to first cross road, Mitchell-Dewitt Road. Go right on Mitchell-Dewitt Road for .3 mile to our farm on the left. Columbus/DublinFrom 161 & US33, turn L and head W on 161, go under overpass and turn right on Industrial Parkway; go about 2 miles. Turn Left on Mitchell-Dewitt Road for .3 miles to our farm on the left. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in July, August, September, October. Payment: Cash, Check. Starting in July we will also have fresh picked sweet corn, sweet red peppers and edamame soy beans. We now offer school and older preschool tours on Mondays in August until frost with our Red Raspberries. Contact us to schedule your field trip. Mitchell's Farm Facebook page.
  Comments from a visitor on June 30, 2010: "We love this place. It is easy to pull in from the road to park. They family who owns it is kind and always helpful when you ask questions. My children have a blast there. We pick and then they swing on the swings by the grass lot where we park. They send out emails to let you know when the fruit is plentiful. They also allow you to "sample" as you pick :o) and this is great when you have little ones who put one in their basket and one in their mouth! "
• The Berry Farm - blackberries, strawberries, zinnias, flowers, porta-potties
  23861 State Route 4, Richwood, OH 43344. Phone: (937) 594-9173. Email: theberryfarmohio@gmail.com. Open: typically Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm; Always check website or Facebook for hours and availability. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: 23861 State Route 4. We are 9 miles north of Marysville on State Route 4. Strawberry Season is typically end of May and beginning of June; Blackberry Season is typically middle of July to Middle of August;. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: May 08, 2022)

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