Strawberry and fruit picking looks a lot different this year but the farms are working with social distancing procedures in an effort for your family to enjoy their crop! A few farms sadly have closed while others are open for curbside and a few are offering reservation slots for you to come physically pick you own! Some things to keep in mind when planning to head to the farm: If you’re sick don’t go and pick! Kids should stay with adults at all times. Wash your hands before and after picking. Plan to pick with your own family this year instead of making it a group activity. Don’t plan on staying for picnics and running around. Keep a 6 foot distance from others.
Butlers Orchard– 22200 Davis Mill Rd, Germantown, MD 20876
A large variety of pick your own crops are available at Butler’s Orchard on a seasonal basis. Please see the Crop Calendar. May 18 is the kickoff date; weather dependent.
Homestead Farm– 15604 Sugarland Rd, Poolesville, MD 20837
They offer a variety of pick your own fruit options. Expected to reopen in early June.
Shlagel Farms– 12850 Shlagel Rd Waldorf MD 20601
Pick your own strawberry fields! They also offer pre-picked berries for those not wanting to pick. Check for updates on their Facebook page.
Wegmeyer Farms– 38299 Hughesville Rd, Hamilton, VA 20158
The Home Farm in Hamilton and the Oatlands field in Leesburg are open for strawberry u-pick by reservation only. Known for their delicious strawberries in the spring and unique and colorful pumpkins in the fall. Make a reservation for picking here. They are also offering pre-ordered drive thru options for farm fresh donuts, fresh squeezed strawberry lemonade, and pre-picked strawberries.
Larriland– 2415 Woodbine Rd, Woodbine, MD 21797
The strawberry plants are blooming now and hope to be ready to pick late May. The harvest of seasonal fruits goes through October.
Waters Orchard– 22711 Wildcat Rd. Germantown, MD 20876
Doc Waters Cidery is now open for curbside pickup orders only. Waters Orchard will reopen for apple picking in September.
Great Country Farms– 18780 Foggy Bottom Rd, Bluemont, VA 20135
As of now they are open for curbside pickup only. Typically you can pick your own strawberries, peaches, and blackberries. Also, don’t forget tomatoes, corn, green beans, and peppers. And in the Fall, enjoy apples, squashes, potatoes, gourds and pumpkins through October.
Mackintosh Fruit Farm– 1608 Russell Rd Berryville, VA 22611
Pick you own is postponed right now. Instead they have opened an online store where you can order your favorite fresh grown produce, lunch, pies, or anything else they usually carry for onsite drive up-pick up.
Sharps at Waterford Farm– 4003 Jennings Chapel Rd Brookeville, MD 20833
Online ordeing and curbside pickup at this time. Each week they will publish a new list of what is available. The list will change regularly, so keep checking back. Click HERE to see regularly updated list.
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