Southeast of Cleveland, Ohio: Portage, Summit and Stark counties U-Pick Farms - 2025 PickYourOwn.ORG

Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Southeast of Cleveland, Ohio: Portage, Summit and Stark counties? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Southeast of Cleveland, Ohio: Portage, Summit and Stark counties, 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 If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!

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Note: Beware Google's AI search answers - it MAKES UP NONSENSE. Also 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. 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   I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know!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 July 2025, and other timely information:

Notes for July 2025: Spring is here! Strawberry season is here.  It started in February in Florida, Texas, southern California and a few other areas of the Deep South; then March along the Gulf coast, April in the Deep South and west coast, May through much of the country, and June in northern areas. Blueberries are next, about a month later. Of course, cool weather crops, like Rhubarb, asparagus and greens should be available almost everywhere. Check your area's crop calendar (see this page) and call your local farms for seasonal updates.

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Southeast of Cleveland, Ohio: Portage, Summit and Stark counties U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2025, by county

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Portage County

• Monroe's Orchard and Farm Market - apples, cherries, pumpkins, raspberries (red), strawberries, Maple Syrup from trees on the farm, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), U-pick and already picked, farm market, porta-potties are available, school tours
  6313 Pioneer Trail, Hiram, OH 44234. Phone: 330-569-7464. Email: MonroesOrchard@windstream.net. Open: Strawberries: June, open 8 am; Cherries: Mid June - early July open 9 am; Red Raspberries: Mid August - Mid October 10 am to 5 pm; Apples: Weekends Mid September - Mid October; Pumpkins: Last weekend in September 9 am to 5 pm. Directions: 1 mile East of State Route 700, 3 miles West of State Route 44, 10 minutes to Ohio Turnpike on State Route 44 South, and State Route 422 from State Route 44 North.  Apple Harvest Festivals: Last Saturday in September and the first two Saturdays in October. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, WIC Vouchers. We grow our own Peaches and they are available for purchase in our market late July through August, also Pears late August through September. We grow 25 varieties of Apples, and they are available middle August to Christmas Eve, Our Own Cider: Mid September to Christmas Eve, Pumpkins: Last weekend of September through October. Click here for our Facebook page. We are truly blessed, and appreciate our customers. We look forward to seeing you. Make a Memory here with us. Thank you for your patronage! (aka, Pioneer Trail Orchard). Click here for our Facebook page.. Please give us a call to see when season begins. Strawberry season usually ends around July 4th.PYO Cherries begin toward the end of Strawberry season, and continue a few days past. We have 5 varieties of Cherries and we recommend you check out the pics on the website(UPDATED: June 11, 2016)  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS) 
  Comments from a visitor on July 18, 2012: "I visited Monroe's in Hiram, oh as well and It was wonderful. The raspberries are perfect right now and they will have Pyo peaches available early, beginning of August most likely."
• Pochedly Farms - UPDATE for 2023,
  5395 Pioneer Trail, Mantua, OH 44255. Phone: (330) 274-8585. Open: UPDATE for 2023, Their facebook says they are permanently closed.
• Shari's Berries & Garden, LLC - Uses natural growing practices, blackberries, flowers, raspberries (red),
  12210 Abbott Road, Hiram, OH 44234. Phone: (330) 569-7882. Email: sharisberries@windstream.net. Open: Call for hours. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Blackberries begin in July, Red raspberries in August and September. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check. Open by chance or appointment. Call for pricing and availability, including picking times. (ADDED: April 30, 2018) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS) 
• Stotlers Orchard - apples, restrooms, hay rides, picnic area, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
  4597 Laubert Road, Randolph, OH 44201. Phone: 330-947-3373. Fax: 330-947-3373. Email: stotlersorchard@yahoo.com. Open: Saturday Noon till 6 pm; Sunday 2 pm till 5:30 pm, from September through November; closed Monday to Friday. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Call for current varieties available. Payment: Cash, Check. Hay rides and bonfires.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS) 
• Walnut Drive Gardens - beans, black raspberries, peppers, pumpkins, red raspberries, strawberries, tomatoes
  562 Randolph Road, Mogadore, OH 44260. Phone: 330-628-3213. Open: June-October, Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6pm, Saturday from 8am to 2pm, Sunday from 9am to 1pm. Group hayrides and campfires, pumpkin rides for school field trip. Click here for our Facebook page. Walnut Drive Gardens is a family owned and operated farm and farm market since 1862 with both pick your own and already picked fruit and vegetables. It is a family friendly farm where children are welcome to pick in the fields. You can pick your own or order fresh produce such as strawberries, summer and fall raspberries, beans, 6 types of peppers, canning and paste tomatoes, and eggplant. In addition during the season our farm market will have our own fresh picked sweet corn, squash, watermelon, cantaloupe, and cabbage. They also do group hayrides and campfires from the end of September to the beginning of November. This is an enjoyable time for church groups, sport groups, birthday parties and reunions. And they have field trips to the strawberry and pumpkin patches for schools, preschools, scout groups.
  2024 Pick your own prices were:
  Peppers
  Yellow sweet……………$17 bucket
  Green ……………………$17 bucket
  Medium hot…………….$17 bucket
  Long sweet…………….$17 bucket
  Cubenelle………………$17 bucket
  Long hot…………….…$17 bucket
  (1 Bucket = 1/2 bushel)
  (level bucket for all bucket prices)
  Jalapeño………………..$2.09 lb
  Shishito………………….$2.49 lb
  Chili………………………$2.49 lb.
  Cayenne…………………$2.49 lb.
  Tomatoes
  Canners…………………..$20 bucket
  Paste……………………..$20 bucket
  Grape tomatoes………..$1.49 lb.
  Beans
  Blue lake………………..$1.30 lb
  1/2 runners…………….$1.30 lb
  Cabbage……………………..$0.49 lb
  
  Paymen: Cash, check, Venmo.
   [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS) 
  Comments from a visitor on June 11, 2011: "Three generations of my family picked our own strawberries today. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The strawberries are so sweet and delicious!"
  Comments from a visitor on July 02, 2010: "I took my 3 children with me to pick red raspberries and beans today, and the lady who helped us was eager to answer my questions and was polite with the children, even showing the kids how they can break the green beans to help mom out. The produce we brought home are in wonderful shape and taste great! The kids and I had so much fun and we are eager to go back and pick more in the near future."
  Comments from a visitor on May 25, 2009: "... great produce (U-pick and barn market), great prices, and the multi generational family who runs it that goes out of their way to accommodate families with children."
• Wintergreen Tree Farm - blueberries, chestnuts, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties
  3898 Winchell Rd, Mantua, OH 44255. Phone: (330) 221-3835. Fax: 3305627612. Email: wintergreenbob@gmail.com. Open: Check the website or call for current hours and dates of operation; Chestnut picking will not be available until October. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: 3898 Winchell Road, Mantua, Ohio, 44255. Do not use Google Maps, follow the signs instead. Parking is behind the house at the barn. Click here for a map and directions. Blueberries in July Chestnuts in October and November. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Chestnuts are an an autumn crop. Not only do we have the finest chestnuts, but we sell them for a very competitive price. Our season runs from early October until we sell out, usually in early November. Note: Pick-Your-Own chestnuts first come, first serve. Once the day's supply has been picked. Only pre-picked chestnuts will be available. Thank you for your understanding. Christmas Trees - opens the day after Thanksgiving. (UPDATED: September 06, 2021) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS) 
• Woodside Berries - Blueberries, blueberry plants
  5831 Hankee Rd, Garrettsville, OH 44231. Phone: 440-904-0598. Email: woodsideberries@yahoo.com. Open: each year sometime between the end of June and mid July. Feel free to call or e-mail us any time for a more accurate estimate for our seasonal opening date. With strictly mid-season berries (for pick-your-own), our season will last shortly into August, Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm, Thursday 8 am - 8 pm, Friday and Saturday 8 am - 6 pm, Sunday 8 am - 4 pm. Formerly Wolff's Blueberry Farm. Payment: cash only.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS) 
  Comments from a visitor on July 14, 2013: "We went to Wolff's Blueberry Farm on 7/13/13 and will definitely return, maybe even again in about 2 weeks! The father and son running the show were very cordial and welcoming. There were many other families with children there in addition to us and they welcomed the children. The blueberry bushes and simply abundant with berries right now, but not at their peak of ripeness yet. In about 2 weeks you will probably be able to get at least 2 pounds of berries from a single bush. We ended up with about 10 pounds of berries that we picked in about 1 hour. It was wonderful! Convenient to get to, parking is convenient and the price of $1.89/pound is fantastic! "
  Comments from a visitor on July 18, 2012: "They are not closed yet this season. A little rain on July 4th and more last week saved the crop so they're still going. I was still able to get some really good berries today and there are plenty more. The owner tells me Saturday July 21 will probably be their last day this season."
  Comments from a visitor on July 02, 2012: "Wonderful place to pick blueberries. We've gone to this farm for 4 years and LOVE it. The family is extremely friendly, the berries are outstanding, the price is very reasonable, the berries are easily accessible with parking within feet of the blueberry bushes. Unfortunately the drought this year has caused them to close already, but we were able to get 24 pounds of berries last week. Sorry the season was so short :0( Hopefully 2013 will be a better year."
  Comments from a visitor on July 24, 2009: "This is a hidden gem. The owners are great people. Great berries, some of the best I have tasted. "

Stark County

• Arrowhead Orchard - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, gift shop, porta-potties are available, restrooms, picnic area you may bring your own food, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
  11724 Lisbon Street, Paris, OH 44669. Phone: 330-862-2733. Alternate Phone: 800-224-5607. Email: info@arrowheadorchard.com. Open: Saturday and Sunday, from 11 am to 5 pm, September 1 to October 31. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, WIC Vouchers.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS) 
• Blossom Creek - blackberries, blueberries, U-pick and already picked, porta-potties, group reservations
  3245 Battlesburg Street Se, East Sparta, OH 44626. Phone: (330) 227-4641. Email: berry@blossomcreek.farm. Open: June 20th - August 15th. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Formerly called Vogley Enterprises. (ADDED: June 10, 2020) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS) 
• Maize Valley Winery - apples, corn (sweet), pumpkins, tomatoes, farm market, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
  6193 Edison Street NE Street Route 619, Hartville, OH 44632. Phone: 330-877-8344. Open: see their page. Directions: Call for directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, AmEx. Maize Valley provides our guests with a one of a kind corn maze experience! Kids of all ages will this Ohio corn maze experience. Enjoy the family atmosphere of this Ohio Winery, specializing in a variety of white, red, and non-grape wines.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS) 
• Pickin Patch - beans, cukes, tomatoes, okra, pickles, peppers, zucchini squash,
  9460 Ravenna Ave,  Louisville, OH. Phone: 330-875-9227. Email:pickinpatch9460@gmail.com. Open: Monday-Saturday during picking season, call for hours. It is a pick your own vegetables farm
   [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS) 
  Comments from a visitor on August 14, 2009: "I have been going there for 30 years. It is wonderful."
• Sanor's - Strawberries, Cherries, Blueberries, Apples, Peaches, and Grapes
  25141 State Route 172, Minerva, OH 44654. Phone: 330-894-2375. Open: As of June 1st, Sunday through Saturday. They are combined U-Pick and also pre-picked for sale. The farm producesseasonally.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS) 
  Comments from a visitor on June 05, 2010: "The strawberries were outstanding, beautiful, sweet and very good shape and size"
• Sunny Slope Orchard - apples, strawberries
  14961 Millersburg Rd. SW, Navarre, OH 44662. Phone: 330-833-9415. Fax: 330-834-1908. Open: They may be closed - their website is gone in 2015; (I can't tell from their website whether you can pick apples in the Fall) Hours vary according to season: June-October: Monday to Sat - 8 AM to 7 PM; November-December: Monday to Saturday from 8AM to 6PM; January-May: Monday to Saturday from 9AM to 6PM; Sunny Slope is closed on Sundays. Wholesale inquiries welcome.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS) 
• Wade's Fruit Farm - apples, blackberries, blueberries, chestnuts, corn (sweet), currants (red and black), gooseberries, other berries, peaches, raspberries (Spring, red), raspberries (black), raspberries (Spring, black), Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), restrooms, picnic area
  12915 Warren Road, Paris, OH 44669. Phone: 330-862-3313. Email: FruitFarmer@Frontier.com. Open: After July call for picking times and dates. Directions: From Canton: Route 172 to Paris Avenue (turn left). Veer right onto Beechwood Road Veer right onto Warren Road Second house on left. From Alliance or Minerva: Same as above only right onto Paris Avenue From Louisville: Route 183 to Paris Avenue (turn right). At Georgetown Road (blinker light) turn left. At Beechwood Road turn right. At Warren Road SHARP left turn. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Blueberries are my main crop for picking.Many varietys. Typical (always call firsT) crop availability dates are: Blueberries- late June; Black Raspberries- late June; blackberries- mid July; Peaches-mid July Corn- mid July.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS) 
• Waltz Strawberry Patch - 2025 permanently closed, UPDATE for 2025: They are permanently closed strawberries,
  13336 Freed St. SE, Paris, OH. Phone: 330-862-2547. Open: UPDATE for 2025: They are permanently closed u

Summit County

• Boughton Farm - 2025 permanently closed,  Upick Strawberries, Peas, Tomatoes, eggplants, Peppers, Cabbage, Beans
  2256 Boughton Drive, Akron, OH 44320. Open: UPDATE for 2025: They are permanently closed, Boughton Farm was known to generations of Copley Township residents. It will become a Summit Metro Park,  Comments from a visitor on June 30, 2010: "Went to this farm in Summit County to pick peas. The staff put up with us even though it was pouring rain, and provided a hose to clean off our shoes. I don't recommend picking peas in the rain, but they made it an enjoyable and worthwhile visit, especially since we drove almost an hour to get there! I also liked their website, and they were good about answering phone questions. "
• East Bath Farm - Uses natural growing practices, flowers,
  2096 North Revere Road, Bath, OH 44333. Phone: 33-328-2843. Email: Janeen @EastBathFarm.com. Open: By chance or call to make arrangements. Crops are usually available in July, August, September, October. Click here for picking updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check. Zinnias, Sweet Peas, Over 15 varieties of Sunflowers. Looking for some unusual varieties, stop by and check us out. Self-serve roadside stand available with bouquets.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS) 
• Greenfield Berry Farm - No pesticides are used, aronia berries, blueberries, sunflowers,
  2485 Major Road, Peninsula, OH 44264. Phone: (330) 657-2924. Email: greenfieldberryfarm@hotmail.com. Open: No set hours; please see our Facebook page for picking days and times. Directions: We are located in the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park at the corner of Oak Hill and Major Road. Click here for a map and directions. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check. Click here for our Facebook page. Pussy willows are for sale from our self-serve stand from March through May. They also offer a vegetable CSA and honey.
  Our typical Pick-Your-Own Calendar in an average season:
  Blueberries from the end of June through August,
  Sunflowers from mid July through September, and
  Aronia Berries in August;.
  (UPDATED: June 22, 2022) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS) 
  Comments from a visitor on June 14, 2010: "My boyfriend and I visited this farm last Sunday to pick strawberries and we definitely plan on coming back to verify out the other crops they have available. The owners were very nice and friendly, and we even got a little tour of the farm and heard about the different things they have available. When we were ready to pick berries, we were shown where to go and then left on our own, which was nice. They provide pints for you to fill up, but we brought our own container to bring the berries home in, and the owners mentioned that although they provide containers for transport, it would be nice if more people brought their own containers, so that's just a suggestion. The row of strawberries looked excellent and they tasted even better! But most of all, we really enjoyed ourselves and we were glad to see friendly farmers. I think this would be an excellent place to bring kids to have them learn a little bit about farming and have fun picking their own crops. Also, depending on where you're coming from, the drive is really nice...we drove on different roads there and back, and both routes were very scenic. I called about 2 hours ahead and spoke with the farmer, and he said depending on the weather they would be open all afternoon for pick-your-own berries. When we got there, they told us that pretty much any time they are home, they are open, but it's a good idea to call first anyway. I will definitely be returning throughout the summer! "
• Kuner's Fruit Farm - closed for PYO, No longer U-Pick
  5424 S. Arlington Road, Green, OH. Phone: (330) 896-1391. Email: rkuner@mindspring.com. UPDATE for 2025, Their website or Facebook page says they no longer offer Pick-your-own Kuner’s Fruit Farm is a family run apple orchard in Green Ohio. As of 2022 there is no pick your own.26 different apple varieties. Picking usually starts in September.  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS) 

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