Complete List of the Best Places for Strawberry Picking in Maryland
If you know me, you know I LOVE taking my kids to the farm any chance we can get outside. Especially when it’s strawberry picking season – which runs from late May to early June! I’ve put together a list of some of the most praised strawberry picking farms in the Maryland region (Howard County and beyond)… plus a BONUS – a few farms on the Eastern Shore! Check out my list below:
UPick Berries at Pearlstone
ADDRESS: 5425 Mt. Gilead Road, Reisterstown, Maryland 21136
ABOUT: Pearlstone is a FANTASTIC spot for strawberry picking with your family! They supply picking buckets (no need to bring your own). Make sure you pack lunches and a blanket! They have a large covered pavilion with picnic tables, public bathrooms, and grassy areas. Their weekends are the busiest, so I recommend a weekday visit – if possible! Pre-picked berries may also be available at the Farm Stand, based on inventory. You can sign up for their UPICK text alerts by texting UPICK to (410) 541-5868. When you do, you’ll be the first to know when berries are ripe and ready for picking!
Larriland Farm
ADDRESS: 2415 Woodbine Road, Woodbine, Maryland 21797
ABOUT: Larriland Farm is another local favorite! They are open from early June through the first Sunday in November. Their first crop to ripen in late May is “pick your own strawberries.” You can check their Today’s Harvest page for details on current picking conditions!
CLICK HERE to visit their website and discover all details you need on what to bring, how to pay, etc.
Gorman Farms
ADDRESS: 12570 Scaggsville Road, Highland, Maryland 20777
ABOUT: “Pick Your Own Strawberries” at Gorm Farms opens Mid-May through Early June! Once picking begins, they will be open 7 days/week, weather and berries permitting. Picking hours, during the season, are 10 AM – 6 PM on weekdays and 10 AM – 4 PM on weekends/holidays.
CLICK HERE to visit their website and stay up-to-date on harvest availability. They also post on their Facebook page frequently as well!
Butler’s Orchard
ADDRESS: 22222 Davis Mill Road, Germantown, Maryland 20876
ABOUT: Butler’s Orchard has it all! This farm is family-centered with pick-your-own patches, a kids' play area and hayrides, plus their own “Farm Market” and cafe. Their Crop Calendar shows the months that strawberries are expected to be available. All of their dates are approximate. Weather conditions and demand determine the supply of the strawberries. You can check this page or call 301-428-0444 for daily availability and conditions before you travel!
CLICK HERE to visit their website.
Baugher’s Farm
ADDRESS: 1015 Baugher Road, Westminster, Maryland 21158
ABOUT: Baugher’s “The Orchard Market” opens for the year on May 22nd at 9 AM! “Pick-Your-Own Strawberries” starts soon after the market opens! They recommend calling (410) 848-5541 first, before coming out, to make sure their harvest is ready. Once the harvest is ready, they’ll be open for picking every day from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Once the season is open, you’ll be able to CLICK HERE to buy your tickets!
BONUS: Eastern Shore Strawberry Farms!
Parson’s Farm
ADDRESS: 30381 Armory Road, Dagsboro, Delaware 19939
ABOUT: This farm is one of my favorite Eastern Shore gems! Parson’s offers seasonal u-picks including: strawberries, blueberries, peaches, and pumpkins. They also have fee range eggs, fresh baked goods, and their super popular Goat Mountain. This farm is the perfect spot for kids to feed and pet animals too! Their picking season begins with ripe strawberries. They recommend calling them at (302) 732-3336 to make sure their harvest is ready before visiting.
CLICK HERE to learn more!
Magee Farms
ADDRESS: 34857 Lighthouse Road, Selbyville, DE 19975
ABOUT: Magee Farms has been growing strawberries for over 25 years, making them the longest strawberry growers in the state of Delaware! They offer U-Pick strawberries sold by the pound and picked strawberries sold by the quart! They supply the containers for picking. Magee Farms recommends calling them at (302) 519-6881 for harvest availability before venturing out with the family.
CLICK HERE to learn more!
Remember – strawberry season doesn’t last long (only about 6 weeks) from the beginning of May through mid-June. So, make sure to set aside time for this refreshing and sweet opportunity to spend quality time outdoors with your favorite people. I hope my list helps you to plan the perfect day with your family and friends of all ages!
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