Strawberry picking is a North Carolina tradition that many participate in through April and May. It’s a great way to spend time together as a family, and get some tasty treats to take home as well!
The following farms in Raleigh offer U-pick or pre-picked strawberries for your enjoyment! We have also included a map of these locations below. For our main tot spot map please visit www.raleightotspots.com/park-map
Hunt’s Strawberry Farm
4505 Watkins Rd, Raleigh, North Carolina 27616
Visit this no-frills Strawberry Patch in Northeast Raleigh. They offer U-pick or pre-picked buckets of strawberries at a great price. Check their Facebook page for updated hours.
Page Farms
6100 Mt. Herman Rd, Raleigh, NC 27617
Northwest Raleigh has a strawberry farm too! Visit Page Farms in the Spring for Strawberry picking, in the Summer for Blackberry picking, and in the Fall for Pumpkin picking and the Corn Maze. Follow their Facebook page for updates.
Porter Farms
7615 Ten-Ten Road, Raleigh 27603
This Market location near Lake Wheeler is all about strawberry picking! Bring your family to pick from over 5 acres of meticulously kept berries from early April through late May. No time to pick – no worries! Their pickers are trained to fill buckets with only the reddest sweetest berries for a bucket of goodness all the way through!
Buckwheat Farms
2700 Holland Rd, Apex, North Carolina 27502
At Buckwheat Farm in Apex, NC, you can get pre-picked or pick your own strawberries and blueberries. Their delicious, homemade ice cream is churned on site, one batch at a time, using their own berries. They use only locally grown produce picked at the peak of ripeness to give it the best flavor possible. Their jams and jellies make great gifts, or are a wonderful way to treat yourself. Check their Facebook Page for updates.
DJ’s Berry Patch
1223 Salem Church Road, Apex, NC 27523
DJ’s Berry Patch is conveniently located near Apex and a short distance from Raleigh and Cary. DJ’s Berry Patch is the perfect place to stop to get some fresh air, stretch your legs and pick up some fresh strawberries for nibbling right at the farm and for bringing back home. Get updates on their Facebook page.
The Collard Patch
7012 Pulley Town Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
The Collard Patch is a pick-your-own roadside farm market in Wake Forest. It is designed to help you obtain the freshest locally grown vegetables and berries in this area, and a lot of pride has gone in to growing the finest, tastiest garden vegetables, maintaining all the nutritional benefits. The patch offers strawberries during April and May, and you can get updates on picking hours on their Facebook page.
Eno River Farm
2127 St Marys Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
New in 2021, Eno River Farm is a U-pick farm in Hillsborough that offers strawberries, blackberries, tulips, and blueberries! Check their facebook page for updates.
Phillips Farm
6701 Good Hope Church Rd, Cary, North Carolina 27519
Phillips farm in Cary offers a lot more than just strawberries! In addition to their u-pick patch, they also have a fun park with swings and bounce house fun for the whole family! You can also host a strawberry picking Birthday party or field trip at the farm! Follow their Facebook Page for updates.
Pope’s Strawberry Farm
1305 Fayetteville St, Knightdale, North Carolina 27545
Located in Knightdale, Pope’s Strawberry Patch offers U-pick or pre-picked strawberries. They accept cash and checks only. Follow their Facebook page for updated hours.
Waller Family Farm
5030 Kerley Rd, Durham, North Carolina 27705
For those in the West, Waller Family Farm is conveniently located between Duke and Chapel Hill. They start picking around the last week of April, through May and into June, and they provide cardboard flats to pick in or you can bring your own containers. Check their Facebook page for updates.
Double R Strawberry Patch
701 Ollie Lane, Hillsborough, NC
Double R is unique in that they are a family-owned farm in Hillsborough that offers 100% Grass-fed Beef, Pastured Pork, AND U-Pick strawberries. Grab some meat while you’re there to pick your strawberries! Check their Facebook page for updates.
Wrenn’s Farm
5078 Brantley Road, Zebulon, NC 27597
Wrenn’s Farm is a third generation family farm that has been in business for 50+ years in Zebulon. Beginning in 2020, the farm’s focus is on growing strawberries and cut flowers for the local community. Check their Facebook page for updates.
Ogburn Berries and Produce
13065 Old Stage Road, Willow Spring, North Carolina 27592
Ogburn Berries and Produce is a fourth generation family farm in Willow Springs committed to providing their customers with the best quality strawberries and the freshest produce. They are located about 30 minutes south of Raleigh, just outside of Fuquay-Varina. They have sweet red strawberries April through June, and throughout the summer you can enjoy a variety of produce. Come visit the farm and enjoy picking your own strawberries and farm fresh produce. Check their Facebook page for updates.
Lyons Farms
1544 Munns Rd, Creedmoor, North Carolina 27522
Located in Creedmoor, Lyons Farms carries a variety of seasonal produce throughout the year. In the Spring they offer u-pick or pre-picked strawberries.
Pace Family Farms
12701 Buffalo Road, Clayton, North Carolina 27527
When you buy berries and produce from Pace Family Farms, you are supporting a family farm that is Taking Care of the Land and Taking Care of People in Clayton. Check their Facebook page for updates on their strawberry picking times.