Where to Go Strawberry Picking Near Philadelphia
Here’s where to spend sunny days picking the ripe, juicy fruit.
Here’s where to go strawberry picking in the Philly area. / Photograph via Getty Images
Nothing says summer like taking a bite out of a fresh, juicy strawberry — even better when you’ve picked the fruit yourself from a local farm. Below, find our list of Philly-area farms offering pick-your-own strawberries this season.
Highland Orchards
Where: 1000 Marshallton Thorndale Road, West Chester
Pick strawberries, shop for locally grown produce, and purchase baked goods at this West Chester farm. The PYO strawberry season typically begins in June — the exact date for this year is still TBD, so keep an eye on the farm’s website for information on when picking begins.
Johnson’s Corner Farm
Where: 133 Church Road, Medford, New Jersey
Johnson’s Corner Farm is like an agricultural amusement park, thanks to all its activities. In addition to PYO strawberries ($4.75 per pound), Johnson’s Corner Farm boasts three splash pads, go carts, climbing rocks, and a petting farm for kids. Reservations / pre-purchasing tickets are highly recommended, and your ticket includes a hayride to the strawberry fields.
Johnson’s Locust Hall Farm
Where: 2691 Monmouth Road, Jobstown, New Jersey
Pick-your-own strawberry season at this Jobstown farm started May 16th and will continue until mid-June (exact date TBD). You can snag your own from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, for $9 to park plus the cost of the container (single-quart: $6.50; four-quart: $26; six-quart: $36). Buy your ticket here.
Linvilla Orchards
Where: 137 West Knowlton, Media
May marked the return of Linvilla Orchards’ pick-your-own season — weather and field conditions permitting. The 300-acre property is home to a produce market, garden center, and of course, the option to pick your own strawberries ($11 per pint). Visitors can stroll through the Linvilla’s strawberry fields from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Maple Acres Farm and Market
Where: 2656 Narcissa Road, Plymouth Meeting
Maple Acres Farm and Market invites aspiring strawberry pickers to the farm daily from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Strawberries will run you about $8 per pound.) The farm offers pony rides on Saturdays and other PYO goodies like flowers and blueberries, plus its market is open year-round and carries an assortment of jams, produce, and other locally grown goods.
Shady Brook Farm
Where: 931 Stony Hill Road, Yardley
This Bucks County staple runs a strawberry festival where you can pick your own, enjoy fresh strawberry treats, listen to live music, participate in a plant-a-seed activity, take a wagon ride, and more. Though this year’s strawberry crop is very limited, the festival is still on the books for May 31st, June 1st, June 7th, and June 8th. Tickets can be purchased here ($15) or upon arrival ($25).
Specca Farms
Where: 841 Jacksonville-Mount Holly Road, Bordentown, New Jersey
At Specca Farms, take advantage of PYO strawberries Thursdays through Sundays — exact times are posted on their Instagram. Specca doesn’t take reservations, and there is a $5 entrance fee that goes toward your purchase. Strawberries are weighed and charged by the pound.
Terhune Orchards
Where: 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, New Jersey
From late May to early/mid June, Terhune Orchards opens its fields for guests to pick strawberries, flowers, and other vegetation, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests can also visit the farm’s vineyard and winery, which sees a selection of beverage made from grapes grown right at the orchard. This summer marks its inaugural strawberry festival (happening May 31st and June 1st!), featuring live music, a strawberry-inspired buffet — think: strawberry ice cream and strawberry rhubarb pie, plus non-berry staples like hot dogs and hamburgers — and family-friendly activities.
Weaver’s Orchard
Where: 40 Fruit Lane, Morgantown
Weaver’s Orchard pick-your-own strawberry season has started, with a limited supply expected to last through mid June. Strawberries will run you $8 for a quart or $36 for a five-quart bucket, and you can pick ’em 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every day, with extended hours on Fridays. To come: Cherries, raspberries, blueberries, and more.
