Strawberry picking day trips from Columbus

17 strawberry farms are within about 110 miles of downtown Columbus in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 15 miles away. Near Columbus the season usually runs June into early July. 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 Columbus

• The Mount Liberty Berry Barn
  Mount Liberty · U-pick farm
  Season: June berries; Oct pumpkins
  About 33 miles from downtown Columbus
• Krieg's Strawberry Farm and Market
  Vermilion · U-pick farm
  Season: Seasonal
  About 105 miles from downtown Columbus
• Suter Produce
  Pandora · U-pick farm
  Season: Summer through fall
  About 83 miles from downtown Columbus
• Brumbaugh Fruit Farm
  Arcanum · U-pick farm
  Season: Seasonal
  About 83 miles from downtown Columbus
• Folck Family Farm
  Mechanicsburg · U-pick farm
  Season: Late spring-fall
  About 34 miles from downtown Columbus

...and 12 more strawberry farms within a day trip of Columbus - 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 Columbus?

FarmScout lists 17 strawberry farms within about 110 miles of downtown Columbus. Well-known ones include The Mount Liberty Berry Barn in Mount Liberty, Krieg's Strawberry Farm and Market in Vermilion, Suter Produce in Pandora.

When is strawberry picking season near Columbus?

Near Columbus, the season usually runs June into early July. 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 Columbus?

The closest strawberry farm in FarmScout is about 15 miles from downtown Columbus 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.