Best U-Pick Farms in Maryland 2026
Maryland is one of the best states on the East Coast for pick-your-own farm experiences. From strawberry fields in May to apple orchards in October, here's your complete guide to U-pick farms across all 24 Maryland counties in 2026.
🍓 Strawberry Season (May-June)
- Moon Valley Farm (Frederick County) Strawberry Festivals May 16 & 24 with food trucks and farm animals. Friday farm stand opens May 22.
- Homestead Farm (Poolesville, Montgomery County) Established 1762. #1 rated U-pick in Montgomery County. Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and pumpkins.
- Shlagel Farms (Waldorf, Charles County) Maryland Century Farm. U-pick strawberries in May, pumpkins in October. Year-round farm store.
- Jones Family Produce Farm (Edgewood, Harford County) Right off I-95. U-pick strawberries May through June. Easy for Baltimore and Northern MD families.
- Queen Anne Farm (Davidsonville, Anne Arundel County) #1 rated U-pick in Anne Arundel County per Yelp. Berries, sunflowers, pumpkins.
🫐 Summer Berries (June-August)
- Larriland Farm (Woodbine, Howard County) #1 rated U-pick in Central Maryland. 60+ years, 15+ crops including blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, sunflowers.
- Butler's Orchard (Germantown, Montgomery County) #2 rated in the DC metro. Blueberries, blackberries, peaches, apples, pumpkins. Corn maze and hayrides in fall.
- Richardson Farms (Hampstead, Baltimore County) 230+ Yelp reviews. Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, sweet corn, sunflowers.
- Singer Farm Naturals (Norrisville, Harford County) Certified organic. U-pick blueberries June through August and pumpkins in October.
🍎 Apple Season (September-November)
- Baugher's Orchards (Westminster, Carroll County) 100+ years of farming. U-pick strawberries, cherries, peaches, plums, nectarines, blackberries, and apples. On-farm restaurant and legendary cider donuts.
- Catoctin Mountain Orchard (Thurmont, Frederick County) beautiful mountain backdrop. Cherries, peaches, apples, fresh-pressed cider.
- Pryor's Orchard (Thurmont, Frederick County) 50+ years. U-pick cherries, peaches, and apples in beautiful northern Frederick County.
- Distillery Lane Ciderworks (Jefferson, Frederick County) Maryland's first hard cidery. U-pick apples plus cider tasting. September through December.
🌾 Pro Tip: Always call ahead or check the farm's social media before visiting U-pick availability changes with weather conditions. Arrive early on weekends as popular farms fill their parking lots by mid-morning during peak season.
Frequently Asked Questions
U-pick strawberry season in Maryland runs approximately mid-May through mid-June depending on weather. Top farms include Moon Valley Farm in Frederick (Strawberry Festivals May 16 & 24), Homestead Farm in Poolesville, Shlagel Farms in Waldorf, and Jones Family Produce Farm in Edgewood (off I-95).
Larriland Farm in Woodbine, Howard County is consistently rated the #1 U-pick farm in Central Maryland with 60+ years of operation and 15+ crops you can pick yourself including strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, sunflowers, pumpkins, and apples. Located 3 miles from I-70 Exit 73.
Most U-pick farms charge per pound or per bucket for what you pick. However, visiting the farm itself is usually free you only pay for what you pick. Many farms also have free farm markets, farm animals to see, and free parking. Check individual farm websites for current pricing.
Pumpkin picking season in Maryland runs from late September through October, with peak availability in mid-October. Top pumpkin patch farms include Gaver Farm in Mount Airy, Knightongale Farm in Anne Arundel County, Butler's Orchard in Germantown, Broom's Bloom Dairy in Harford County, and Richardson Farms in Hampstead.