Strawberry picking day trips from Charlotte
32 strawberry farms are within about 110 miles of uptown Charlotte in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 15 miles away. Near Charlotte the season usually runs April and May. Here are 5 well-known places to start planning with. The app shows every one on a map, what each farm has this week, hours changes and events, all dated so you know before you go. Updated October 2026.
See all their events and what they offer in the free app.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.
5 well-known strawberry farms near Charlotte
- Cody Strawberry Farm
- Bumble Berry FarmsSeason: Strawberries early April-early June; blackberries June-August; pumpkins mid September-Halloween
- McKenzie Farms Strawberry PatchSeason: Apr-May strawberries; tulips early spring
- Cottle Strawberry FarmSeason: Late March through mid-June strawberries
- U-Pick Strawberries
...and 27 more strawberry farms within a day trip of Charlotte - plus over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide. See all their events and what they offer in the free app.
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Planning tips
- Check what is ready before you go. Crops come in waves, and farms close for the season when the fields are picked.
- Go early, or on a weekday. Weekends in season are the busiest days at most farms.
- Make a day of it. Many farms also have a farm stand, bakery or events, and the app shows what else is nearby.
Questions people ask
Where can I go strawberry picking near Charlotte?
FarmScout lists 32 strawberry farms within about 110 miles of uptown Charlotte. Well-known ones include Cody Strawberry Farm in Richfield, Bumble Berry Farms in Catawba, McKenzie Farms Strawberry Patch in Gilbert.
When is strawberry picking season near Charlotte?
Near Charlotte, the season usually runs April and May. Every farm is different and weather moves it every year, so check what a farm has this week before you drive.
How far do I have to drive from Charlotte?
The closest strawberry farm in FarmScout is about 15 miles from uptown Charlotte in a straight line. Most on this page are within a two-hour drive.
How do I know what is ready before I go?
Every product and event in the free FarmScout app carries the date it was reported, by the farm itself or by our team, so you can see what is ready right now. FarmScout is free to download on iPhone and Android.
Over 13,000 farms, farm stands, markets and orchards nationwide in the free app. See all their events and what they offer.Free to download on iPhone and Android. Know before you go.