Fresh strawberries are ripe for harvesting in late November/early December through April in Central Florida. You can get that Florida farm experience by filling your own basket with tons of fresh berries.
Pick your own strawberries at these local farms during strawberry U-pick season in Orlando.
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Most of the farms communicate their hours of operation via Facebook, so make sure you check each farm’s Facebook or call ahead before making the drive. On a busy weekend, the fields could be picked through by the afternoon, so plan ahead.
Keep in mind, most locations are cash only. Be prepared to pay $3 – $4 per pound depending on the location.
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Oak Haven Farms & Winery
Check the strawberry farm’s Facebook for picking days and hours of operation
32430 Avington Road, Sorrento
(352) 735-1996
A local favorite you-pick strawberry field is Oak Haven Farms & Winery in Sorrento, Florida where you can spend hours picking berries, playing, eating and wine tasting.
After filling a basket with berries, visit Oak Haven’s country kitchen for home-style strawberry shortcake, milkshakes, strawberry wine, u-roast hotdogs and other snacks. To entertain the kids, there’s a zip line, hayride and playground.
- Arrive early as the farm does anticipate getting picked out early, especially on the weekends.
- If your harvest is bigger than your fridge, clean the berries and freeze them to use later.
- The price per pound is $3.50 for you-pick strawberries (they accept MC, VISA and cash).
- Oak Haven wine will also be available for tasting and to purchase for holiday celebrations.
Pappy’s Patch U-Pick Strawberries
Check Facebook for picking days and hours of operation
217 Cress Run, Oviedo
(407) 366-8512
- Cash and checks only.
- Pappy’s Patch doesn’t have set hours; hours of operation are announced on Facebook.
Southern Hill Farms
16651 Schofield Rd, Clermont, FL 34714
407-986-5806
Farm fresh strawberries are now available at Southern Hill Farms!
- Strawberry u-pick will be announced each week as their season progresses. Stay posted on u-pick strawberry details through their Facebook page.
- $4 per pound to pick your own berries.
Bekemeyer Family Farm
1055 E Story Rd., Winter Garden, Florida 34787
(407) 917-8068
The Bekemeyers have been farming in Winter Garden since 1920. Their strawberries are grown on this family farm using a vertical hydroponics system. After harvesting your own strawberries, you can pick oranges, limes, lemons, pomelos and micro greens. They only accept cash.
More places to pick strawberries near Orlando
Mick Farms
4261 Canoe Creek Road
Saint Cloud, Florida
(407) 791-6873
This 32-acre farm is a local gem with fresh produce harvested daily and sold at their stand — now that’s a real farm-to-table experience!
- The local farm announces their u-pick status Facebook. They only close if the berries get picked out.
- $3 a pound to pick your own strawberries.

Florida Strawberry Festival.
Florida Strawberry Festival 2020
March 4 – 14, 2021
The mecca of strawberries, Plant City, is approximately an hour from Orlando. Mark your calendar for the annual Florida Strawberry Festival that celebrates the strawberry harvest of Eastern Hillsborough County. Each year, over 500,000 visitors enjoy the festival’s headline entertainment, youth livestock shows, exhibits…and of course, plenty of strawberries and strawberry shortcake.
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Theresa says
My son is absolutely obsessed with strawberries! Thank you for sharing, I will be taking him as soon as we have a free weekend! And the pitch on the wine sold me on which location to go to! 🙂
Laura says
I’m glad we could help with his obsession! Make sure to call or check on the Facebook page for each farm as they can sell out quickly on a busy day. Enjoy!