Strawberry picking day trips from Charlottesville
19 strawberry farms are within about 110 miles of downtown Charlottesville in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 27 miles away. Near Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville
- Swift Creek Berry FarmSeason: Seasonal May-Jul
- Chesterfield Berry FarmSeason: Seasonal Apr-Oct
- Cold Run Valley Berry FarmSeason: Seasonal - summer
- Berry Good FarmSeason: Seasonal May-Aug
- Ashland Berry FarmSeason: Seasonal May-Oct
...and 14 more strawberry farms within a day trip of Charlottesville - 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 Charlottesville?
FarmScout lists 19 strawberry farms within about 110 miles of downtown Charlottesville. Well-known ones include Swift Creek Berry Farm in Moseley, Chesterfield Berry Farm in Moseley, Cold Run Valley Berry Farm in Berkeley Springs.
When is strawberry picking season near Charlottesville?
Near Charlottesville, 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 Charlottesville?
The closest strawberry farm in FarmScout is about 27 miles from downtown Charlottesville 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.