Strawberry picking day trips from Sarasota

21 strawberry farms are within about 110 miles of downtown Sarasota in the free FarmScout app, the closest about 27 miles away. Near Sarasota 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.

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 Sarasota

• Masaryktown Winery & Upicktopia
  Masaryktown · U-pick farm
  Season: Strawberries Nov 15-Apr 15; blueberries Apr 1-May 15; blackberries/peaches May; winery year-round
  About 77 miles from downtown Sarasota
• Farmer Mike's U-Pick (Bonita Springs)
  Bonita Springs · U-pick farm
  Season: Nov-Apr
  About 83 miles from downtown Sarasota
• Farmer Mike's U-Pick (Fort Myers)
  Fort Myers · U-pick farm
  Season: Nov-Apr
  About 68 miles from downtown Sarasota
• Brenda's Berry Barn
  Hudson · U-pick farm
  Season: Fall-mid-May hydroponic strawberry; Apr-mid-May blueberry
  About 71 miles from downtown Sarasota
• Pigeon Cove Family Farm
  Dover · U-pick farm
  About 49 miles from downtown Sarasota

...and 16 more strawberry farms within a day trip of Sarasota - 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 Sarasota?

FarmScout lists 21 strawberry farms within about 110 miles of downtown Sarasota. Well-known ones include Masaryktown Winery & Upicktopia in Masaryktown, Farmer Mike's U-Pick (Bonita Springs) in Bonita Springs, Farmer Mike's U-Pick (Fort Myers) in Fort Myers.

When is strawberry picking season near Sarasota?

Near Sarasota, 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 Sarasota?

The closest strawberry farm in FarmScout is about 27 miles from downtown Sarasota 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.