Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in The Shenandoah Valley of Virginia? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in The Shenandoah Valley of Virginia,
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 If you find anything outdated or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!
New! As inflation remains high, see this page for
reliable (tested) brands of generic canning lids at lower
costs, and cost-saving measures for
getting fruit and vegetables and home canning.
If you are having a hard time
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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
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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
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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!
The Shenandoah Valley of Virginia U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2024, by county
Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map
Augusta County
- Faintingberry Farm - blueberries, blackberries,
raspberries, and occasionally strawberries
Tinkling Spring Rd,
Staunton, VA 24401. Phone: (540) 255-4174. We also breed, raise, and
sell Tennessee Fainting Goats. Open: call for hours. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions.
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Harmony Harvest Farm - Uses natural growing practices, Lilies, sunflowers, zinnias, flowers,
U-pick and already picked, gift shop, porta-potties, events at your location (call for info)
201 Little Run Road, Weyers Cave, VA 24486.
Phone: (800) 218-8152. Email: info@hhfshop.com.
Open: Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4pm, Saturday 8am to 12pm, closed on Sunday, Call for availability; it depends on teh season, weather, etc.Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates:
Click here for picking updates. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Pick-your-own fresh flowers season typically runs from May through mid-October. We use natural
practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, ApplePay.
Click here for our Facebook page.
Click here for our Instagram page.
(UPDATED: October 05, 2022) (UPDATED: September 09, 2022)
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Middle River Farms -
Uses integrated pest management practices, pumpkins,
strawberries, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area,
birthday parties, school tours
1744 Weyers Cave Road, Grottoes ,
VA 24442. Phone: 540-249-5430. Alternate Phone: 540-607-0851. Email:
info@middleriverfarms.com. Open:
UPDATE for 2021,
I see no mention of pyo crops (other then pumpkins) on their Facebook page in years, so I assume they have discontinued U-pick; I've asked but have not year heard back from the farm;
Strawberry Season: 7:30 am
through 7 pm or until picked out, Monday through Saturday.
Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: Mid May
through Mid June Pumpkins and Corn Maze: Mid September through
October 31. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment:
Cash, Check.
Comments from a visitor on July 24, 2015:
According to the
farm's website (and the locals), As of 4/22/15, they are no longer
continuing the strawberry portion of their business. They will be
operating (and expanding) their pumpkin portion of the farm instead.
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Pebble Hall Wildflowers and Herbs - flowers,
herbs or spices, lavender, U-pick and already picked
11 Pebble Hall
Lane, Weyers Cave, VA 24486. Phone: 540 421 7698. Alternate Phone:
540 234 0504. Email: Ktourje @verzon.net.
Open: Any daylight hours,Sunday to Saturday, May 1 to October 31.
Directions: Route 81 to Weyers Cave exit. Take Route 256 to Weyers
Cave. At light take Route 276 North for one mile. Take right on
Chapel Hill Lane. Take first right on Pebble Hall Lane. Payment:
Cash, Check.
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Sunrise Orchard - apples
218 Mt. Tabor Rd, Staunton, VA 24401. Phone:
540-886-5186. Email:
macey204@gmail.com. Open: September until they are gone;
11 am to 6 pm. U-Pick apple orchard with speciality gifts & items.
As a Pick - your- own Apple Orchard, we take pride in offering the
best Apples that the season will allow. Weather has a lot to do with
our yearly crop. We are dedicated to serving the needs of our
customers each and every day. We have been serving the community for
over 18 years.
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Troyer Nursery - strawberries,
66 Conner Rd, Waynesboro, VA 22980. Phone: 540-932-7363.
Email: troyerveggies@gmail.com. Open:
Monday - Saturday 8 am to 4:30 pm or till picked out; Closed on
Sundays. Directions: I64, exit 94, 340 south 1.5 miles, right on 933
(Conner Road ), go 2/10th mile turn left at Troyer Nursery sign on
blue gravel drive. Strawberries: Picking from approximately May 10th
to June 15th. Payment: Cash, Check. We open in May with Pick your
own strawberries, following with fresh picked sweet corn, rhubarb, asparagus or other veggies.
Comments from a visitor on May 19, 2011: "pick-your-own strawberries.
$1.69/lb , $2.19/lb already picked. no fungicides or herbicides
used. foliar fertilizers only. I saw where they had a couple acres
of corn just out of the ground. phone number is valid, I was just
there this morning 5/19/11, "
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Wenger Grapes - table grapes (with seeds), porta-potties,
picnic area you may bring your own food
4094 Stuarts Draft Highway,
Waynesboro, VA 22980. Phone: (540) 943-4956. Email:
wengergrapes@gmail.com. Open: Call for current hours.Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions:
From the north or east: Take exit 94 on I-64 at Waynesboro. Turn
left/south onto Route 340/Stuarts Draft Highway. Go 2 miles, and our
farm is located on the right. From the south: Take exit 213 on
I-81/I-64 for Route 11 toward Route 340/Greenville. Turn right onto
Route 11 for 0.2 mi. Turn left/north onto Route 340 toward
Waynesboro. Go 10.2 miles, passing through the town of Stuarts
Draft, and the farm is on the left.
Click here for a map and directions. Grape season is Labor Day
through September;. Payment: Cash, Check.
Click here for our Facebook page. Pick-your-own and fresh-picked
September and early October. You and your family are invited
to visit our vineyards, learn how grapes are grown, and share in the
harvest.The majority of our grapes are the Concord and Niagara
varieties. We also have a few of the Mars, Delaware, and Moore Red
varieties. We supply grapes to local grocery stores, fruit stands,
and wineries. Grapes are available at the farm house for customers
who would like to pick their own (PYO), or choose from our selection
of already picked grapes. Harvest generally runs from late August
or early September, for 2 to 3 weeks. (UPDATED: September 16, 2018)
Bath County
Harrisonburg City
Highland County
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Church Hill Produce - strawberries, U-pick and already
picked
4415 Seldom Seen Rd, Doe Hill, VA 24433. Phone: (540)
396-3639. Email:
churchhillproduce@gmail.com. Open: UPDATE for 2021 We are NOT having U Pick Season due to the decreased size of the patch;. prepicked May 25 through
June 2; see their Facebook
page as well as answering machine. Directions: From McDowell head
north on Doe Hill Road; go five miles; take a left onto Church Hill
Road; the field is behind McKendree Chapel with the 8 foot fence.
Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. k. In
Operation for Five Years; a family farm of 8 acres providing fresh,
local produce to the Highland County community via roadside stands,
farmers' market and on-site sales. Bulk ordering available. (UPDATED:
April 01, 2019) (ADDED: July 09, 2015)
Lexington City
Rockbridge County
Rockingham County
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Broadway Berries -
closed indefinitely
13812 South Sunset Drive, Broadway, VA 22815. Open: UPDATE for 2021, Their website or Facebook page
says they are closed indefinitely Broadway Berries is sad to announce it is closed indefinitely. We greatly enjoyed serving the Shenandoah Valley and surrounding areas with our
organically-grown, nutrient dense strawberries. (ADDED: May 30, 2015)
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Cross Keys Farm - Uses integrated pest management practices, peaches, Honey from hives on the farm
3022
Cross Keys Road, Harrisonburg, VA 22801. Phone: (434) 953-6661. Email:
CrossKeysFarmInc@gmail.com.
Open: June through October Tuesday through Friday 3 pm to 6 Saturday 9 am to 6. Directions: We use integrated pest management practices.
Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard.
Click here for our Facebook page. (ADDED: January 15, 2021)
- East Rockingham Chestnuts - chestnuts, U-pick and already picked, concessions or refreshment stand, picnic area
13070 Model Road, Elkton, VA 22827. Phone: (540) 298-1349.
Alternate Phone: (540) 705-0570. Email:
eastrockinghamchestnuts@gmail.com. Open:
Last two weekends in September and the first two weekends in October; Hours are 10am to 4pm. Directions: Interstate 81 in Virginia to route 33
east. Approx 14 miles to right on Model Road. (At the light across from the entrance to Masanutten Resort). Approx 1 mile to farm on left side
of Model road. Click here for a map and directions.
Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. The ONLY pyo crops
offered are chestnuts.
East Rockingham Chestnuts facebook page (UPDATED: May 31,
2023)
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Hickory Hill Farm - blueberries,
Happy Valley
Road, Keezletown, VA 22832. Phone: (540) 269-6251. Open: Early
June through mid July. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
We are open for pick your own blueberries several days a week
during June and July. Our weekly schedule varies depending on
the weather forecast and quantity of berries, so
check our website frequently for the latest updates!.Typical
seasons are Blueberries: early June to mid July; and these ALREADY HARVESTED crops: Tomatoes: July and August, Sweet corn: July and August,
Grapes: August and September, Sorghum syrup: October. (UPDATED: November 16, 2020 JBS)
(ADDED: May 23, 2017)
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Hobbit Hill Farm LLC - Certified Organic, blueberries,
6460 Showalter Road, Mount Crawford, VA 22841.
Phone: (540) 234-9607. Email: hobbithillfarmva@gmail.com.
Open: pick - your - own USDA certified organic blueberries in season; We usually open for picking in the middle of June and our season only
lasts a few weeks! Please check our website or Facebook page for picking updates and to join our mailing list.
Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions:
Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
Click here for our Facebook page.
Click here for our Instagram page. (UPDATED: November 11, 2022)
- Hopkins Gap Produce - strawberries,
pumpkins, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked
3788 Hopkins Gap Road,
Rockingham, VA 22802. Phone: (540) 867-0651. Email:
solomurray95@gmail.com.. Open: Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 7
pm; May 10 through June 10 (approximately), call before coming
to ensure they have strawberries to pick, and it is weather
dependent so they may not have PYO every day. The 2021 price of
berries is $2.50/lb PYO or $20/gal pre-picked. Directions: From
Harrisonburg: take Route 33 West 1.5 miles past Hinton. Turn
right on Whitmore Shop Road (Rt 613). Follow 4 miles to stop
sign. Turn left on Hopkins Gap Road (Rt 763). We are the first
driveway on the right in 1/4 miles. Click here for a map and directions. Strawberry season is
early May through early June;. Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED:
June 04, 2021) (ADDED: May
13, 2017)
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Overlook Farms and Produce LLC - strawberries, Fresh
eggs
907 Dinkel Ave, Mt Crawford , VA 22841. Phone:
540-421-6913. Email: juslm@yahoo.com. Open: 6:30 until
?; strawberries are usually 3 weeks May to
June; market is open April 16th-October 31st. Directions: Right Off Exit 240 on Interstate 81. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards,
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
we grow a large variety of vegetables and plants. We also sell no antibiotic meat that was raised on our farm. We have pick-your-own
strawberries and also sell fresh seafood, Free- Range Eggs and much more! (ADDED: January 28, 2017)
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Ratliff's Christmas Tree and Blueberry Farm
- blueberries,
school tours
19101 Ratliff Lane, Timberville, VA 22853.
Phone: 540-896-2431. Email: Daddyrat@aol.com.
Email:
Delmerlee@aol.com. Open: July 1 to August 1 on
Monday Thru Thursday from 8 am to 12 pm; Friday and Saturday
from 8 am to 6 pm. Directions: From
Harrisonburg follow route 42 north to Broadway Va. Stay on route
42 until you reach stop light. Turn left on route 259 west and
drive approximately 4 miles; turn right onto route 613/ north
mountain road at the big blueberry sign. Follow the signs to our
farm. July 1st through August 1st. Payment: Cash, Check. We are
also a pick your own Christmas tree farm which is open November
1st through December 24th,7 days a week 9 am until dark. s
well as selling Christmas Trees, Ratliff Tree Farm also has a
Pick-Your-Own Blueberry Farm. We have over 950 plants that have
the biggest and the best-tasting blueberries in the Shenandoah
Valley. In 2017, Blueberries are only $3.50 a pound.
Click here for a link to our Facebook page.
- Directions: 5 miles west of Timberville, Va. Click here for a map and directions.
(UPDATED: June 14, 2021) (ADDED: July 10, 2016)
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Ryan's Fruit Market - cherries
118651 North
Mountain Road, Timberville, VA 22853. Phone: 540-896-2181. Open:
The U-Pick Cherry Orchard usually starts the first week of June; At Harrisonburg farm market or at our stand Monday to Friday
from 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm. Also fresh
picked apples, peaches, vegetables,
seasonal cider and
apple butter.
Click here for a link to our Facebook page..
(ADDED: September 17, 2018, JBS)
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Showalter's Orchard and Greenhouse - apples,
strawberries, Honey from hives
on the farm, Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises
17769 Honeyville Road, Timberville, VA 22853. Phone: 540-896-7582. Fax:
540-896-9795. Email:
Sarah@showaltersorchard.com. Open: Pick your own
apples, Saturdays Mid September through third Saturday in October.
Directions: From Route 42 north in Timberville, turn west on Orchard
Drive. Travel 2.6 miles. Turn right onto Honeyville Road. Follow the
signs to the top of the hill. Apple Harvest Celebration third Saturday
in October annually. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard,
Discover. We offer the opportunity to pick your fruit throughout
the harvest season, typically beginning in early August and
finishing up in late October. The apple varieties frequently
change as each type of apple ripens on the trees.
Showalters Orchard and Greenhouse
Facebook page. Our pricing is
by volume (measured in bushels). You choose a measured bag in
denominations of 1/2 peck, peck, 1/2 bushel, and bushel. When
your bag is level full, you will have picked the given amount.
(UPDATED: May 12, 2014, from VAG)
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