Western Maryland U-Pick Farms - 2024 PickYourOwn.ORG

Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Western Maryland? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Western Maryland, sorted by county. Those that offer organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name  (see "What does Organic mean?"). The U-pick crops they offer follow the name of the farm. To search the page for a specific crop, use Ctrl-F (or on an ipad or Mac, use their "search on this page" function) If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined; click on it and it will open their website. If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!

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New! Road tripping and camping is a great way to have a fun, safe and inexpensive family trip. The national and state parks and monuments are open, and campgrounds usually cost between $10 and $40 per night. September to November is the best camping weather.  See our new website Road Tripping and Camping.com for tips, tricks, guides, checklists and info about parks, monuments and other places to visit.

New! We just went live with our latest website, FunFactoryTours.com - As they name implies, you can find a fun factory tour, including chocolate, automobiles, historical forts and sites, famous buildings, Active Federal facilities even fun geology: like fossils and volcanic areas

Note: Beware the copycat websites like the one that stole our name and uses .farm extension: they copied my work and do NOT even update the info! I make updates EVERY day. They use tech tricks to get higher rankings, but have many more inaccuracies and out-dated info. Obviously, I cannot check every farm every day, but I do check as many as I can every day, and respond to all requests.  They don't. Don't support the scammers!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! And if you know of any farms I missed and want to add a farm, please let me know!   I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know! This website is supported by purchases you make through the links to products on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This allows me to continue to maintain the website and make improvements!

What's in season in November 2024, and other timely information:

Notes for November 2024: Crop growth is slowing down, except for Christmas tree farms and if you live in southern California, southern Texas, Florida or along the Gulf coast where citrus are starting, and believe it or not, the blueberry and strawberry season in those areas is about to begin. See your state harvest calendar . This year, much of the country is still seeing mild weather, so lettuce, peas, broccoli, cabbage  and other greens are thriving.  And this is a good time to get a canner and  learn how to preserve foods for the winter, like canning some applesauce, apple butter or jam, which make great gifts. As do your own homemade specialty liqueurs! How about homemade cranberry sauce or a pumpkin pie made from a real pumpkin for the holidays? See our comprehensive list of easy home canning, jam and jelly making, preserving, drying and freezing directions. You can access recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search. A fun winter activity is to make your own ice cream, even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me!

Valentine's Day - February 14 - See this website for Valentines Day history, facts and Amazon's top picks for fast, easy, inexpensive gifts for the man, woman or children in your life!

Easter will be April 4, 2021 - if you want to take your children to a free Easter egg hunt - see our companion website to find a local Easter Egg hunt!

 

Children's Consignment Sales occur in both the Spring and Fall  See our companion website to find a local community or church kid's consignment sale!

Western Maryland U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2024, by county

Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map

Allegany County

Garrett County

Washington County

• Frog Eye Blueberry Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries, U-pick and already picked
  19600 Frog Eye Road, Knoxville, MD 21758. Phone: 301-799-8645. Email: info_request@frogeyefarm.com. Open: Tuesday to Sunday, from 8am to 2 pm, early June through August. Directions: From MD Route 340: Go North on Route 67. After 2 Miles, turn left onto Frog Eye Road. Follow the Blueberry Signs to the farm. Continue straight ahead through the gate and into the orchard. From Boonsboro, Maryland: Go South on Route 67. After 3 Miles, turn right onto Frog Eye Road. Follow the Blueberry Signs to the farm. Continue straight ahead through the gate and into the orchard. Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the crops. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Frog Eye Farm is only 20 minutes from Frederick, Maryland and centrally located to the Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia tri-state area. Mountain views, peaceful setting!.
  NOTE: Their website is down as of December 31, 2021. I'm trying to find out if they are still in business; they may have closed, I'm just getting autoresponses from their Facebook page. Call before you go! . (UPDATED: December 31, 2021, JBS)
• Gardenhour Orchards - Apples, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, peaches., pumpkins brought in from the field
  22511 Gardenhour Road, Smithsburg, MD 21783. Phone: 301-824-7466. Email: fruit@gardenhourorchards.com. Open: Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm, Please call for availability and open hours.. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, only. Gardenhour Orchards Facebook page. Approximate Start Dates for Pick your own are: Strawberries: End of May, Blueberries: End of June, Apples: Mid September.
  Pre-picked produce: Apples, Peaches, Corn, Strawberries and Raspberries, plus others. Give us a call to see what has been recently picked.
  Peach Varieties:
  July: Red Haven, John Boy, Canadian Harmony, Bounty
  August: Blake, Laurel, Victoria
  Apple Varieties:
  August: Gala
  September: Honey Crisp, Jonathan, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Empire,
  October: Jonagold, Granny Smith, Cameo, Stayman, Fuji
  November: Pink Lady
   (UPDATED: May 23, 2023, JBS)
  A visitor writes on May 23, 2023: "PYO strawberries are $3.50 per quart at Gardenhour Orchards in in Maryland."
  A visitor writes on May 13, 2011: "Loved it. Picked apples last fall. The orchard is quiet and the apples were awesome!"
• Lewis Orchards and Farm Market - Uses integrated pest management practices, strawberries, black rasppberries, tart cherries
  11739 Mapleville Road, Cavetown, MD 21720. Phone: (301-824-2962. Phone: 301-824-2811. Open: Varies according to weather and ripeness. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: We are located along Md Route 66 (Mapleville Road), about 0.2 miles south of Md Route 64 in Cavetown. From Hagerstown: Drive east on Md Route 64 (Jefferson Blvd), turn right onto Md Route 66. Go 0.2 miles and turn left onto paved lane. From I-70: Take Exit 35 (Md Route 66) and drive north for almost 5 miles. Watch for signs and turn right onto paved farm lane. Click here for a map and directions. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers. Montmorency (tart) pie cherries are available starting mid to late June. We also attend several street farmers markets in Frederick, Howard, and Baltimore Counties and in Baltimore City. Check our website for more information. In season, we grow and sell already picked strawberries, cherries, peaches, nectarines, plums, apples, pears, and assorted vegetables. Click here for a link to our Facebook page. Our Pick-Your-Own Strawberry Fields are located off Cavetown Church Road, between 22610 and 22702, Smithsburg, MD. Watch for the signs in the field. Strawberries are usually late May to mid-June. Our usual hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to noon and 4pm to 8pm, Saturdays 8am to 1pm, closed Sundays. Please be sure to call before coming as weather and berry availability do effect the daily hours in our field. (301-824-2962 or 2811) Please be sure to bring your own containers. (UPDATED: July 23, 2019, JBS)
• Litton's Produce and Berries - blueberries, raspberries (black), strawberries
  17435 Lappans Road, Fairplay, MD 21733. Phone: 301-223-6815. Email: littonsberries@gmail.com. Open: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, from 8 am to dusk; Wednesday, from 8 am to 5 pm; closed Sunday, April to November. Directions: Click here for a map and directions.. Payment: Cash, Check. We are not organic, but we do try to farm as naturally as possible. We do not spray any pesticides on the berry plants when they are fruiting. Of the two different fertilizers we use, one is CERTIFIED ORGANIC, and the ingredients of the other, Growers Mineral Solution, are pure enough that you can drink it if you wish. Our children are our work crew, and we all eat as we pick. Click here for a link to our Facebook page.
• Round House Farm - blueberries, U-pick and already picked
  23435 Ringgold Pike, Smithsburg, MD 21783. . Open: UPDATE for 2021, Their website says they are permanently closed. They have decided to close our business. The bushes have been sold and we are no longer running a pick your own patch..

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Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
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