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Berry Picking near DC: The Best Pick-Your-Own Berry Farms

Fill your bucket with the sweetest, freshest berries at area farms. Photo courtesy of Great Country Farms
Fill your bucket with the sweetest, freshest berries at area farms. Photo courtesy of Great Country Farms
7/2/23 - By Drew Kristofik

It is often said that kids are more likely to eat a fruit or veggie if they can grow it or pick it themselves. So if you want your child to experience the sweet taste of berries this summer, head to one of these farms that offer berry picking near DC. In addition to yielding the sweetest, freshest berries you can find, these pick-your-own farms in Northern Virginia and Maryland offer a fun and educational way for families to spend time together outdoors.

Here are 14 of the best places to go berry picking near DC, where strawberries, cherries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and more can all can be picked straight from the bush or tree. Many of these farms also offer fun extras like playgrounds and petting zoos.

For more local farm fun, check out out Pick-Your-Own Guide to Farms in Washington, DC.

Note: Though these farms offer a general time frame for berry picking near DC, actual crop availability depends on weather conditions in any given season. Call or check their websites for updates on pick-your-own berries and other produce.

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Blackberries and raspberries are ready for picking in the summer months. Photo courtesy of Great Country Farms
Blackberries and raspberries are ready for picking in the summer months. Photo courtesy of Great Country Farms

Berry Picking Farms in Virginia

Hartland Orchard

Markham, VA
Hartland's seasonal picking options include strawberries (late May), cherries (late June), blueberries (late June to July), peaches (July and August), and apples (September and October). Call before you go for the latest orchard update. READ MORE

Great Country Farms

Bluemont, VA
This 400-acre working farm offers non-GMO produce grown using regenerative farming practices. In the summer, visit from late May through early June for strawberry picking, mid June for cherries, mid to late July for blackberries, and July and August for peaches. Fall is for apples and pumpkins. Kids can also enjoy the large farm-play area with play structures, a ninja obstacle course, jumping pillows, and more. READ MORE

Hollin Farms

Delaplane, VA
Hollin Farms' pick-your-own-fruit roster includes plenty of berries, peaches, and more. In general, strawberries are available in May and June; raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries are up for grabs in late June and early July; and peaches can be picked in July and August. Head back in September and October to dig your own peanuts and potatoes! READ MORE

Valley View Farm

Delaplane, VA
Visit Valley View Farm's pick-your-own orchards for blueberries and cherries in late June, peaches and blackberries in July and August, and apples and pumpkins in September and October.  READ MORE

Mackintosh Fruit Farm

Berryville, VA
Mackintosh Fruit Farm offers pick-your-own black raspberries in June and July, peaches and blackberries in July and August, and apples and pumpkins in September and October. There is also a huge variety of other pick-your-own produce available between May and October, so call or check the website for details.  READ MORE

Braehead Farm

Fredericksburg, VA
Braehead Farm offers a huge variety of pick-your-own fruits and vegetables. Berry-picking opportunities include strawberries in late April and May and raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries from July through September. For a small fee, kids can enjoy the Family Playground with swing, slides, a corn pit, and more.  READ MORE

Berry Good Farm

Bealeton, VA
This aptly named farm generally has strawberries ready for picking in mid May, blueberries and black raspberries in early to mid June, and blackberries in July. Call 540-935-1145 for a pick-your-own appointment.  READ MORE
You can also pick some sour cherries during a berry picking trip to Baugher's Orchard. Photo courtesy of the orchard
You can also pick some sour cherries during a berry picking trip to Baugher's Orchard. Photo courtesy of the orchard

Berry Picking Farms in Maryland

Larriland Farm

Woodbine, MD
Harvest season at Larriland begins when the strawberry crop ripens in late May to early June and ends with the apple crop in early November. In between, families can harvest several types of berries throughout the summer, as well as over 15 varieties of peaches from mid July through mid September. While there is no admission fee, there is a required minimum purchase to visit the fields.  READ MORE

Homestead Farm

Poolesville, MD
Head to Homestead Farm to pick your own berries and peaches during the summer. Tart cherry season typically starts in late June and lasts one to two weeks, blueberries can be picked for two to three weeks starting around mid June, and blackberry season usually goes from mid July through late August. Peach season generally runs from early July through late August. There is a small admission fee to enter the farm.  READ MORE

Butler's Orchard

Germantown, MD
Butler's Orchard produces over 23 different varieties of fruits and veggies annually. Fruits include strawberries (late May through mid June), tart cherries (late June), black raspberries (mid June through early July), blueberries (late June through early August), blackberries (mid July through August), and red raspberries (mid August through September). READ MORE

Catoctin Mountain Orchard

Thurmont, MD
Pick-your-own options at Catoctin Mountain include sweet and tart cherries, blueberries, and black raspberries. Come fall, there are plenty of apple varieties as well. The small admission fee includes a wagon ride to and from the apple and black raspberry fields, though you'll need to drive your own vehicle to the blueberry field.  READ MORE

Swann Farms

Owings, MD
Swann Farms invites families to pick strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries from its pick-your-own fields during the summer. The farm strives to use healthy, sustainable methods for growing its produce.  READ MORE

Weber's Peachberry Farm

Glen Arm, MD
This Baltimore County farm offers three varieties of pick-your-own berries: strawberries from mid May through mid June, blueberries from late June through mid July, and blackberries from mid July though mid August. Pick-your-own peaches are available mid July through late August. The farm does not have regular hours, so check the website or Facebook page for announcements about upcoming pick-your-own sessions.  READ MORE

Baugher's Orchard

Westminster, MD
Baugher's Orchard's general pick-your-own timeline is as follows: strawberries from May through June; cherries and peas in June; peaches, nectarines, and plums in July and August; apples from August through October; and pumpkins in October. Call the picking hotline at 410-857-0111 to check on availability. Kids will also enioy the farm's petting zoo and playgrounds.  READ MORE

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