One of the easiest ways to tell summer is fast approaching is the sweetness of strawberries! My kids can eat through pints of strawberries like it’s their job! We have an even better time when we go strawberry picking ourselves at one of the U-Pick Farms in the area. This activity is fun for even the littlest ones, even if they only put a few in the bucket! Don’t forget to try one of our contributor’s recipes for Strawberry Cobbler too!
A few tips:
- Make sure to call ahead to confirm that berries are available on the day you are planning to pick. The season usually begins at the end of May and lasts for a few weeks. For 2023, many farms are predicting the strawberries to be ready a little later this year- the first few weeks of June!
- Plan to arrive early because many farms will close the patch mid-day if the fields are over-picked.
- Don’t forget to apply sunscreen and wear boots if the fields are muddy.
- Also, it is a good idea to bring cash with you because some farms don’t accept credit cards.
- You may want to throw wipes in your bag too as the juice gets sticky on hands and faces pretty quickly!
Strawberry Picking Farms around Columbus:
Address: 9015 London Groveport Rd., southwest of Grove City
Phone Number: (614-878-9462, 614-878-7980)
Dates: End of May 2023 (Typically Memorial Day to Father’s Day)
Address: 7437 Hyland Croy Rd., Plain City, Ohio
Phone Number: (614-873-5725)
Dates: June 2023 (This year they are predicting the first few weeks of June!)
Address: 5462 Babbitt Rd., southeast of New Albany
Phone Number: (614-855-3885)
Dates: Beginning on Tuesday, May 30th
Know Before You Go: Pick-Your-Own are $2.89lb.
Address: 6843 Rt. 54, southwest of Mechanicsburg
Phone Number: (937-828-0233)
Dates: First week of June 2023- Strawberries are their speciality!
5. Hann Farms
Address: 4600 Lockbourne Rd., Obetz
Phone Number: (614-491-0812)
Dates: Available soon! Be sure to check their website for updates for 2023!
Address: 9331 Mitchell-Dewitt Rd., northeast of Plain City
Phone Number: (937-243-0635) A personal favorite. 🙂
Date: Beginning at the end of May. Picking is by reservation only.
Know Before You Go: There’s a swing set and photo spots as well!
Berry Tea Party on June 4, 2023 and June 24, 2023
Address: 6010 Converse Huff Rd, Plain City
Phone Number: (614-873-3815).
Dates: No you pick for 2023, but great selection to shop!
Address: 2451 OH-245W., West Liberty, Ohio 43357
Dates: Already closed for U-Pick this season.