Summer is strawberry season! Going to a local farm to pick strawberries is a common seasonal activity for a reason—it’s a fun, active and delicious activity for all ages.
There are plenty of farms all around Maryland that offer pick-your-own strawberries, as well as other summer berries and flowers. This guide to u-pick farms throughout the state will help you determine which one is best for you and your family.
Weber’s Peachberry Farm
11409 Harford Road, Glen Arm, MD 21057
Strawberry Season: Mid-May to mid-June
Other Summer Crops: Blueberries, blackberries, black raspberries, peaches, flowers
Additional Attractions: Farm market, bakery, ice cream parlor, seasonal festivals and craft shows
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Baugher’s Orchards & Farm
1015 Baugher Road, Westminster, MD 21158
Strawberry Season: Mid-May to early July
Other Summer Crops: Blackberries, red currants, black currants, gooseberries, peaches
Additional Attractions: Petting zoo, farm market, Baugher’s Orchard Bakery, Mrs. B’s Ice Cream Window
Glade Link Farms
12270 Woodsboro Pike, Keymar, MD 21757
Strawberry Season: Mid-May to June
Other Summer Crops: Sugar snap peas, blueberries
Larriland Farm
2415 Woodbine Road, Woodbine, MD 21797
Strawberry Season: Mid-may (Galletta), late May to mid-June (Flavorfest)
Other Summer Crops: Tart cherries, red raspberries, black raspberries, blueberries, thornless blackberries, peaches, seedless grapes
Gorman Farms
12570 Scaggsville Road, Highland, MD 20777
Strawberry Season: TBA (likely May-June)
Jones Family Farm
2107 Philadelphia Road, Edgewood, MD 21040
Strawberry Season: June
Other Summer Crops: Blueberries
Additional Attractions: Nursery, winery
Pearlstone Retreat Center
5425 Mt. Gilead Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136
Strawberry Season: Late May to early June
Other Summer Crops: Blueberries
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Shaw Orchards
5594 Norrisville Road, White Hall, MD 21161
Strawberry Season: Late May to late June
Other Summer Crops: Blueberries, cherries, peaches, nectarines, raspberries, plums, cantaloupes, melons
Strawberry Festivals
Can’t get enough strawberries this summer? These festivals and farm events are the perfect place to get your fill of fresh strawberries and delicious desserts. There’s also plenty of family-friendly activities and things for the kids to do. We’ve compiled a list of strawberry festivals in the Baltimore area, so no matter where you live, you can make the most of strawberry season.
Melchurch Strawberry Festival
June 7, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Gamber Volunteer Fire Department Carnival Grounds | 3838 Niner Road, Finksburg, MD 21048
Things to Do: Craft and antique fair, carnival games, children’s rides (giant slide, pony rides, hay rides, etc.), live entertainment, bake sale
Strawberry Treats: Strawberry shortcake, strawberry funnel cake, fresh strawberries
Free | melchurch.org/strawberry-festival
Strawberry Festival – St. Mary’s Lutheran Church
June 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
St. Mary’s Lutheran Church | 3978 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD 21158
Free | stmaryselc.org/special-events.html
