2026 North Carolina Strawberry Picking

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At Indigo Farms in Calabash, North Carolina, the picking list runs from strawberries and blueberries into other seasonal crops. Alongside the rows sit farm store, wagon rides, and bakery. Visitors typically come April through October for the heaviest picking. More on www.indigofarmsmarket.com.

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Linebergers is known in Dallas, North Carolina for strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries, with more crops rotating through the season. Crops generally come in May through October. Hours and crop updates land at www.linebergersfarm.com. Visitors get wagon rides, playground, and school tours on top of the picking.

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The Apple House Owenby Orchards draws visitors to Edneyville, North Carolina for apples, strawberries, and blueberries and a longer list of seasonal crops. Fruit and produce are usually ready May through October. Schedule and crop list live at owenbysapplehouse.com.

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Eno River Farm, in Hillsborough, North Carolina, plants a wide mix that includes strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and pumpkins. Visitors typically come April through December for the heaviest picking. The farm side adds wagon rides. More on enoriverfarms.com.

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Robertson Family Farm runs a mixed-crop u-pick operation in King, North Carolina with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and cherries among other crops. Visitors typically come May through October for the heaviest picking. Take in farm store between rows. More on www.robertson-family-farm.com.

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Keeper Creek Farm Farmers Daughter, in Mt Ulla, North Carolina, plants a wide mix that includes strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. The farm side adds farm store, wagon rides, petting zoo, and pony rides. Fruit and produce are usually ready May through December.

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Avery Farms is a mixed-crop operation in Plumtree, North Carolina, with apples, strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries anchoring the season. The picking calendar runs May through December. Picking status is on www.averychristmastrees.com.

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Happy Acres Farm runs a mixed-crop u-pick operation in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and peaches among other crops. Visitors typically come May through October for the heaviest picking. Past the picking lot, the farm runs petting zoo, picnic area, birthday parties, and school tours.

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From its base in Rougemont, North Carolina, Heeks Farm grows strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and sunflowers alongside other seasonal crops. The picking calendar runs May through October. Restrooms are on site. Picking status is on www.heeksfarm.com.

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At Gross Farms, LLC in Sanford, North Carolina, the picking list runs from strawberries and peaches into other seasonal crops. Visitors typically come April through October for the heaviest picking. Beyond the rows, the farm offers picnic area, birthday parties, playground, and school tours. More on www.grossfarms.com.

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In Whiteville, North Carolina, Coval L. Formy-Duval works a diversified u-pick farm — strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins, and squash are on the list. The picking calendar runs May through October. Restrooms are on site. Picking status is on chandlerworleyfamilyfarms.com.