Strawberry picking day trips from Jacksonville

8 strawberry farms are within about 110 miles of downtown Jacksonville in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 31 miles away. Near Jacksonville the season usually runs late November or December through March, peaking in January and February. 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.

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5 well-known strawberry farms near Jacksonville

• The Bryer Patch
  Newberry · U-pick farm
  About 76 miles from downtown Jacksonville
• Brown's Adventure Farm
  Oxford · U-pick farm
  Season: Year-round country store; strawberry u-pick Jan-Mar; Fall Mega Maze Oct-Nov
  About 98 miles from downtown Jacksonville
• Merck Farms
  Kingsland · U-pick farm
  Season: May-Oct
  About 31 miles from downtown Jacksonville
• Amber Brooke Farms
  Eustis · U-pick farm
  Season: Strawberries Dec-Mar; blueberries Mar-May; peaches Apr-May; sunflowers spring/fall; pumpkins fall
  About 101 miles from downtown Jacksonville
• Oak Haven Farms & Winery
  Sorrento · U-pick farm
  Season: Strawberries Dec-mid-Apr; winery year-round
  About 105 miles from downtown Jacksonville

...and 3 more strawberry farms within a day trip of Jacksonville - 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 Jacksonville?

FarmScout lists 8 strawberry farms within about 110 miles of downtown Jacksonville. Well-known ones include The Bryer Patch in Newberry, Brown's Adventure Farm in Oxford, Merck Farms in Kingsland.

When is strawberry picking season near Jacksonville?

Near Jacksonville, the season usually runs late November or December through March, peaking in January and February. 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 Jacksonville?

The closest strawberry farm in FarmScout is about 31 miles from downtown Jacksonville 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.