It’s that time of year again: Strawberry pickin’ time!
There are so many wonderful places in and around Knoxville to go and pick your own strawberries. It has become one of my family’s very favorite things to do every year. There really is nothing like the smell and taste of freshly picked produce. The process is fun, easy, a little dirty, and so rewarding when you come away with a bucket full of delicious berries.
Most farms have just opened for the season. Strawberry season doesn’t last long though (about six weeks or so), so don’t wait! I recommend calling the farms ahead of time to confirm their hours of operation and to ask whether their crop is ready. Be sure to bring your own bucket and a pair of shoes that you don’t mind getting a little muddy!
Knoxville’s Pick-Your-Own Farms
Beauchene’s Berry Farm
Location: 9020 Bluegrass Road, Knoxville, TN 37922
Phone: (865) 693-4221
Crops available for picking: blueberries, blackberries, tomatoes, and a few other vegetables. (This farm claims to be kid-friendly and encourages families with children to come for a visit.)
Fruit and Berry Patch
Location: 4407 McCloud Road, Knoxville, TN 37938
Phone: (865) 922-3779
Crops available for picking: strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, peaches, grapes, apples, and pumpkins. (They also sell pre-picked crops, honey, jams, apple cider, fried pies, and fruit slushes.)
King’s Hydrofarm
Location: 3238 Tipton Station Road, Knoxville, TN 37920
Phone: (865) 660-9655 or (865) 660-9656
Crops available for picking: strawberries, lettuce, other assorted fruits and vegetables, and herbs. (This farm truly offers a unique experience.)
Rutherford’s Farm
Location: 3337 Mint Road, Maryville, TN 37801
Phone: (865) 982-5891
Crops available for picking: strawberries and broccoli.
Clift Orchard
9721 Asheville Highway, Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
Phone: (865) 933-3942
Cash Only
Mountain Meadows
248 Bridges Rd., Heiskell TN 377754
Open: Saturdays-Wednesdays, 10am-4pm
$3.75/lb., pick your own or $5/quart, pre-picked
4333 Kingston Hwy Loudon, TN
Open 8:00am-8:00pm
Phone: (865) 717-9596
The folks at Black Oaks Farm are now retired. They aren’t selling this year.
Thanks for the update, we removed them from our list.
The Fruit and Berry Farm is in horrible condition. All of the orchards and berry patches are overgrown. It is clear that there is not much care taken of the farm. Beware: always ask up front for the specific prices. Although they said that I am the only person who hasn’t asked, they have a “you pick, you buy” policy. When I found out that the cost of you pick was higher than if I had bought at a local store, I was stuck spending a small fortune on fruit. It would have been cheaper for me to buy from the vendor on the street than to have picked it myself. I have to question whether I am the only one who made this expensive mistake, given they have a policy in place and the gentleman was VERY aggressive about it. I would hate for someone else to fall into this trap.
Sorry, it is The Fruit and Berry Patch…not “farm”
We love the people at the Fruit and Berry Patch ! They are wonderful to small children and very eager to assist you in finding the right area to pick. The apple juice based slushies and homemade items are delicious. They are particularly interested in making sure children an families make memories as well as take home wonderful vine ripened treats! Two thumbs up!