Places to buy or pick fresh, seasonal strawberries

Most places open for picking in mid-April. It completely depends on the weather.

Southern Belle Farm

This family farm is located in McDonough, just 35 miles south of downtown Atlanta.
The you-pick season begins on April 1st in 2023.

There is a $1 admission fee for the strawberry fields. You can pick your own berries ($18/gallon) or buy pre-picked for $20 per gallon.

The farm market offers jams, jellies, and preserves, as well as honey, cider, and baked goods.

According to the Southern Belle website, the hours for the farm market are:

• Monday – Friday — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Sundays: 1 to 6 p.m.

Each day, an update on berry availability and farm hours appears at the very top of the strawberry web page. OR, you can call 770.288.2582 before you come out, to check availability for both u-pick and pre-picked.

Jaemor Farms

5340 Cornelia Hwy.
Alto, Ga 30510
770-869-3999
website

Jaemor Farms is in north Georgia, just below Cornelia and just north of Gainesville.  It is about a 65-minute drive from downtown Atlanta — but much closer for those living in the northern suburbs.

Jaemor has typically only hosted one u-pick day per year, to coincide with its annual strawberry festival.

You can buy strawberries and other seasonal produce at the farm market.

The Jaemor website has current info, and you can always check the Facebook page for updates.

LCCL Strawberry Farm

3743 Old Dalton Rd NE
Rome, Georgia 30165
website

We did not include this one last year, because Rome is more than an hour from downtown Atlanta. However, it’s not a bad drive from the northern suburbs.

The fields open for you-pick in mid-April and the season continues through mid-June, or until the fields are picked clean.

This farm regularly updates its website and its Facebook page. You can also call 706-295-2587 for an update on strawberry status.
Cash or check only — no cards.

HOURS
Monday-Friday — 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday — 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday — 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Picking containers are provided, but if possible please bring your own containers to take the berries home in.

Pre-picked berries may also be available — call first to verify. The farm store sells strawberry jam, strawberry salsa, and strawberry ice cream, as well as local honey.

Warbington Farms

5555 Crow Rd.
Cumming, Ga
770-380-2920
website
Facebook page

According to the website, the spring season launches on April 17th. Before you go, you can check the top banner on the web page for a daily update on the field conditions.

Located in Cumming, this is an easy drive from in town and the northern suburbs.

The farm also has a Family Fun Park that’s open on weekends — info here is from last year, but will likely be updated soon.

Whitley Farms

Washington Farms

Watkinsville — near Athens, roughly a 90-minute drive from downtown Atlanta
5691 Hog Mountain Road
Bogart, GA 30622
706-769-0627
Website

The farm offers pick your own strawberries, and the option to buy berries pre-picked.
There is a $1 admission charge for the strawberry fields.
The website stresses that you should always call ahead to confirm availability before coming to pick.
Open six days a week — closed on Sundays.

The Watkinsville location also offers “Super Spring Saturdays,” with activities for kids — including a petting zoo, corn crib, playgrounds, slides, jumping pillow, bounce house, and more. Limited concessions are available and admission is $10 per person for anyone over the age of 2.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. but can vary depending on weather and conditions in the field. 
Price: $14.95 for everyone age 2 and up