Strawberry picking day trips from Lexington, Kentucky

11 strawberry farms are within about 110 miles of downtown Lexington in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 21 miles away. Near Lexington, Kentucky 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.

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5 well-known strawberry farms near Lexington, Kentucky

• Gallrein Farms
  Shelbyville · U-pick farm
  Season: Open mid-April through October 31
  About 38 miles from downtown Lexington
• Stepping Stone Farm
  Paris · U-pick farm
  Season: Seasonal, spring through fall
  About 21 miles from downtown Lexington
• McGlasson Farms
  Hebron · U-pick farm
  Season: Summer-Fall
  About 73 miles from downtown Lexington
• Joe Huber's Family Farm & Restaurant
  Borden · U-pick farm
  Season: Spring-fall u-pick seasons
  About 81 miles from downtown Lexington
• Schaefer's Farm Market
  Trenton · U-pick farm
  Season: May-Oct
  About 102 miles from downtown Lexington

...and 6 more strawberry farms within a day trip of Lexington, Kentucky - 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 Lexington, Kentucky?

FarmScout lists 11 strawberry farms within about 110 miles of downtown Lexington. Well-known ones include Gallrein Farms in Shelbyville, Stepping Stone Farm in Paris, McGlasson Farms in Hebron.

When is strawberry picking season near Lexington, Kentucky?

Near Lexington, Kentucky, 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 Lexington, Kentucky?

The closest strawberry farm in FarmScout is about 21 miles from downtown Lexington 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.