Here's the dirt on the best fruit and berry picking around Columbus, according to our community!
Check the map to find a fruit farm near you where you can pick berries or other seasonal produce with your kids. If you've gone blackberry, blueberry or strawberry picking near Columbus, please like and review your favorite farms to help fellow parents.
Timing and availability of fruit picking in Columbus varies each year and depends on weather. Most farms provide updates on their website or Facebook page. Start checking early in the spring so you don't miss your chance for u-pick!
Hann Farms Market
Brigitte Nohra Miller: The Hann farms market has a large area that is accessible for you pick your own strawberries making your experience more pleasant, even if it's a busy season! They also have a store that sells fresh vegetables and other local goods. Be sure to call before you go for up to date information about the harvest.
Jacquemin Farms
Brigitte Nohra Miller: Jacquemin Farms is renown as one of the Columbus' best farm markets for fresh fruits and vegetables. For the berry U-pick season they offer 5 varieties of strawberries, blackberries, and red raspberries (Caroline and Autumn Bliss). This family friendly farm will also accommodate and entertain groups of children (10 or more). Call the farm for up to date picking information.
Doran's Farm Market
Brigitte Nohra Miller: Doran's Farm Market opens for the strawberry u-pick season when the harvest is ripe. Other farm products are available for purchase according to the season. Check their website or call for information about the start of strawberry season.
Circle S Farm
Brigitte Nohra Miller: Circle S Farm is open seasonally for strawberry picking or purchase. Their on site store sells freshly baked goods, local vegetables, and artisanal food products. Come back in the fall for their family friendly Fall Fun Days.
Mitchell's Berries
Brigitte Nohra Miller: Mitchell's Berries is a family friendly farm, using organic as well as conventional products to protect their plants. The u-pick season starts with strawberries. Black, purple, gold and red raspberries follow. They even have fresh edamame (soy beans in shell). Call for daily updates.
Deer Creek Berry Farms
Brigitte Nohra Miller: Deer Creek Berry Farms specializes in big blackberries. Despite their limited harvest, the experience of u-pick your own berries is very enjoyable for families with kids as their plants are thornless, making the picking more fun. Cash only.
Jerry's Berries
Brigitte Nohra Miller: Jerry's Berries is known for their chemical free and traditionally grown strawberries. The farm is usually open for a few weeks around end of May and early June. Containers for u-pick are available or you can bring your own. Schedule and availability may vary. It's recommended that you call before visiting.
Rusty Plow Farms
Brigitte Nohra Miller: This family friendly farm provides u-pick raspberries (black, red and autumn red). They are open usually the third week of June. They also have farm fresh eggs, poultry, and seasonal vegetables for sale.
The MAiZE at Little Darby Creek
Brigitte Nohra Miller: This farm offers a wide variety of berries for a special u-pick experience! The berry types are red, purple and black raspberries with gooseberries and currants! They usually open around the third week of June. Come back in the fall to see their impressive corn maze!
Laurel Springs Farm
Brigitte Nohra Miller: Laurel Springs Farm offers pesticide-free blueberries, and red & black raspberries. The farm also offers other products for purchase and cage free eggs. The u-pick is open by appointment only. Call or use their contact form to make an appointment.
Folck Family Farm
Brigitte Nohra Miller: Folck Family Farm offers several types of u-pick berries: strawberries, red raspberries and blackberries. They have picnic area is available and you can visit their farm animals! They even make wines using fruit from their farm!
Champaign Berry Farm
Brigitte Nohra Miller: This berry farm offers black and red raspberries and a small amount of gooseberries. With available picnic tables you can plan on having your lunch or a snack at the farm. There are no appointments needed for u-pick; however, you may want to call to check for product availability and readiness for the season. You can bring your own containers or use of of the farm's.
Knox Berry Farm
Brigitte Nohra Miller: Knox Berry Farm is a family-owned farm offering black and red raspberries. The u-pick season debuts in July with the black raspberries, and red raspberries are ready in September. The farm also offers a wide variety of fresh vegetables.
Z Street Blueberry Farm
Brigitte Nohra Miller: Z Street Blueberry Farm is a chemical-free farm. They plant, grow and take care of their blueberry plants using natural methods. The blueberry season starts around the month of July. Calling is recommended to verify availability.
The Blueberry Patch
Kelly R.: The Blueberry Patch grows over 27 varieties of blueberries with different ripening times in order to offer the longest season possible. Buckets are provided, and the berries are weighed and sold by the pound. You can also buy pre-picked berries by the pint or the bucket. Extend your visit with a trip to their gift shop, greenhouse, cafe, and winery.
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