Spring really is the sweetest season in Arkansas, especially when it comes to fruit picking. And that means a profusion of delicious strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and more. No matter which treat you're looking forward to the most, the following 11 fruit and strawberry u-pick farms in Arkansas are the most delicious ways to reap "the fruits of your labor." Now, let's get to fruit picking!
1. Cox Berry Farm - Clarksville
Strawberry picking is always going strong at the Cox Berry Farm in Clarksville. June is the busiest time at the farm when blueberries, blackberries, and peaches are available for picking.
Berries at the Cox Berry Farm are in high demand. To make sure they’re open for picking, you can follow the Cox Berry Farm Facebook page.
2. Cadron Crest Orchard - Guy
Cadron Crest Orchard is one of our favorite strawberry farms in Arkansas because it's so bountiful during strawberry season. Beautiful blackberries and juicy Ouachita Gold peaches are also popular here.
For scheduling and recipes, be sure to check out the Cadron Crest Orchard Facebook page.
3. Fenton's Berry Farm - Harrison
Strawberry season is always a strong one in Harrison at Fenton's Berry Farm. You'll definitely want to call ahead to make sure they're not sold out before you head out to go strawberry picking in Arkansas at this spot. Blueberries and blackberries are big here too!
For the latest news, you can follow the Facebook page for Fenton Berry Farm.
4. Arnold Family Farm — Alma
You'll want to head to Alma to pick fresh strawberries at the Arnold Family Farm. Visit its store to fill up their farm-raised beef, purple-hull peas, and jams.
To stay up to date on their berries, you can follow the Facebook page for the Arnold Family Farm.
5. BoBrook Farms - Roland
You'll be blueberry bound at BoBrook Farms when they are in season. Blueberry picking usually begins at the end of May and is quickly ollowed by blackberries in June.
To see the latest events and berry availability, you can follow the BoBrook Farms Facebook page.
6. Mountain Home Berry Farm - Mountain Home
After strawberry season has slowed down, you'll want to head to Mountain Home Berry Farm in Mountain Home to pick blueberries and blackberries every June. The farm's store is stocked with delicious vegetables, and raspberries are usually available in season as well.
The Mountain Home Berry Farm Facebook page is the place to go to stay up to date with what the farm has to offer.
7. Caney Creek Berry Farm - Conway
Caney Creek Berry Farm is always prepared for a hearty blueberry season, and you can also meet the proprietors at local farmers markets around Conway.
To see when blueberries are ready for picking, or to catch them sooner at the farmers market, you can follow the Caney Creek Berry Farm Facebook page.
8. Wye Mountain Flowers and Blueberries - Pulaski
Pair your picked blueberries with fresh cut flowers at Wye Mountain Flowers and Blueberries in Pulaski. Their baby blueberries are simplu divine!
Wye Mountain Flowers and Blueberries has a great Facebook page where you can see when the season begins.
9. Neal Family Farm - Rogers
The Neal Family Farm in Rogers sells outstanding blueberries and mouth watering blackberries every year.
To learn when the blueberry season begins here, be sure to check out the Neal Family Farm Facebook page.
10. Taylor's Orchard - Gentry
Taylor's Orchard in Gentry grows fantastic thornless blackberries, peaches, and nectarines. Blackberries are part of their selling season, as well as multiple varieties of peaches.
For the latest news on their fuit seasons, the Taylor's Orchard Facebook page is the best reference.
11. RidgeRunner Blackberry Farm - Floral
RidgeRunner Blackberry Farm is wholeheartedly dedicated to (you guessed it) blackberries. Their thornless blackberries may be the biggest you've ever seen and are usually ready towards the end of June. These blackberries make the best baked goods too!
To stay up to date on when the season begins here, simply go to the Facebook page for RidgeRunner Blackberry Farm.
If you were to do a search for “strawberry farms near me,” one of these would most certainly pop up at the top of the list!
Have you ever been to any of these exciting strawberry farms in Arkansas? If so, which ones were your favorites? We'd love to read about your experience in the comments section below. Also, share with us your favorite place to pick fresh fruit. And if you need something to put all those juicy berries in, consider these handy and sturdy food containers.
In addition to fruit picking, you may also want to take your family on one of these kid-friendly hikes in Arkansas. They're perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors.
If you’re still in the mood for more Arkansas adventures, take a look at this video for a statewide tour:
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