Sumter County, Florida U-Pick Farms - 2026 PickYourOwn.ORG

Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Sumter County, Florida? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Sumter County, Florida, sorted by county. Those that offer organic or sustainably grown produce are identified by the words "organic" and/or "sustainable" in Green, next to their name  (see " What does Organic mean? "). If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!

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New ! Road Tripping and Camping is a great way to have a fun, safe and inexpensive family trip. The national and state parks and monuments are open, and campgrounds usually cost between $10 and $40 per night. September to November is the best camping weather.  See our new website Road Tripping and Camping.com for tips, tricks, guides, checklists and info about parks, monuments, BSA Sea Base trips and other places to visit.

New ! We just went live with our latest website, FunFactoryTours.com - As they name implies, you can find a fun factory tour, including chocolate, automobiles, historical forts and sites, famous buildings, Active Federal facilities even fun geology: like fossils and volcanic areas

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! And if you know of any farms I missed and want to add a farm, please let me know !   I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know ! This website is supported by purchases you make through the links to products on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This allows me to continue to maintain the website and make improvements!

Updates for September 2026

Notes for September 2026: Summer is almost over and that means apples are here ( see this new page for Apple Orchards in your area !), and except in northern areas, peaches and blueberries are finished. Some crops continue until frost, like raspberries, blackberries, figs, corn and tomatoes. Check your area's specific crop calendar (see this page) and call your local farms for seasonal updates.

See these pages to find a local Apple festival , and other festivals . We have a guide to apple varieties and a guide to peach varieties . Also recipes, canning and freezing directions for apples , tomatoes , corn blueberries , peaches , etc.

Don't forget about pumpkin patches, corn mazes and hayrides !

It's also the time of year when you can get quite a bit of fresh produce for home canning either by U-Pick or at farm markets.  See our comprehensive list of easy home canning, jam and jelly making, preserving, drying and freezing directions . You can access recipes and other resources from the drop down menus at the top of the page or the site search. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to write me! For snacks without chemical additives, it is easy to make your own ice cream, even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page . Since 2002, I've been updating the information every day but Christmas; so if you see anything wrong or outdated, please write me!

• Children's Consignment Sales occur in both the Spring and Fall See our companion website to find a local community or church kid's consignment sale !
• Fun factory tours - usually free, always fun and educational, find them in every state here!
• Road trips or a Camping trip - Find free and low-cost, but fun, interesting places to visit and things to do and see!

Sumter County, Florida U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2026, by county

Click on Resources above, if you need a county map

Sumter County

• Back Road Berries - blackberries strawberries, peaches, blueberries, U-pick and already picked, bakery
  13578 Cr 103, Oxford, FL 34484. Phone: 352-303-3213. Open: Hours change throughout the season, See our website for current hours; typically they are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Saturday from 8:30 am to 1 pm and Closed on Sunday, Monday and Friday. Click here for current open hours, days and dates . Directions: From the intersection of US highway 301 and CR 466 in Oxford, go east on CR 466 approximately 1/2 mile to CR 103, go north on CR 103 approximately 2 miles, our blackberry field will be on your left. Click here for a map and directions . Payment: Cash, credit cards. Our Blackberries are Thornless.Back Road Berries is a family owned and operated you-pick berry farm. We grow three types of berries: strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Back Road Berries Facebook Page . Strawberry harvesting begins in November and continues into March.  Blueberry picking begins in April and ends in May.  Our Thorn-less Blackberries ripen the latter part of May and pick through June.  harvest times may vary slightly from year to year due to Mother Nature. During our picking season we send out email alerts to notify our customers of available picking times. due to GAP (Good Agricultural Practices) pets are not allowed. When picking, we suggest wearing closed toed shoes. There is no need to bring your own picking container. We supply you with a bag lined picking bucket. For those of you who are unable to pick or prefer not to pick, pre-picked berries are available. U-Pick strawberry, Blueberry, Peach and Thornless Blackberry. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: April 24, 2025, JBS) (UPDATED: February 12, 2023, JBS)
• Brown and Brown Farms and Country Store - strawberries, corn maze,
  13940 US HWY 301, Oxford, FL 34484. Phone: 352-303-1550. Email: [email protected] . Open: Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM, Closed Sundays. Brown and Brown Farms and Country Store facebook page . Visit our old-time, open air country market for fresh fruits and vegetables. Our own beef/pork, local honey, Amish goods and much more! On the Marion/Sumter Co. line in Oxford, FL, on Hwy 301A Bountiful U-Pick Strawberry Field with Delicious Strawberries!
  Enjoy Homemade Strawberry Milkshakes, Ice Cream, Strawberry Lemonade, Strawberry Slushies, Snow Cones and More! Tuck In To Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberry Donuts and Funnel Cakes, Strawberry Chicken Wraps, Steak Cheeseburgers, Chicken Tenders, Giant Pretzels and More! Wander among the variety of Craft Vendors selling an array of cool stuff!
  Fall Fest and Mega Maze: Saturday, October 7th to Sunday, November 5th
  Fridays: 5 pm to 10 pm | Saturdays: 10 am to 10 pm | Sundays: 12 pm to 6 pm
  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: April 24, 2025, JBS) (ADDED: March 11, 2024, JBS)
• Center Hill Berry Patch - blueberries,
  8142 Cr 702, Center Hill, FL 33514. Phone: 352-568-8154. Email: [email protected] . Open: Wednesday to Tuesday from, 9 am to 4:30 pm, April 15 until Mid to late May.. Directions: Click here for a map and directions . Payment: Cash, only. Call about our thornless blackberry patch. Prepicked Hydroponic Strawberries are available from December thru April. Please call to confirm for availability and picking hours. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: April 24, 2025, JBS)
• Fuller's Nursery - strawberries, farm fresh eggs,
  7052 County Road 575, Bushnell, FL 33513. Phone: (352) 793-1240. Open: call for hours and dates; it looks like they start in February and run until mid April, but I haven't heard back from them yet.
[ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: April 24, 2025, JBS)
• Fussell's Blueberries - blueberries
  11669 County Road 727, Webster, FL 33597. Phone: (352) 303-5073. Note: I found this one on a county tourism website, but not been able to confirm it yet. Has anyone been by there? [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: April 24, 2025, JBS)
• Mills Ranch and Berry Farm - blueberries
  105 County Road 722, Webster, FL 33597. Phone: (352) 568-8424. Open: call them - they have no presense online (at all)so phone is the only method to confirm if and when they are open to pick. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: April 24, 2025, JBS)

ZZZ - These are either closed, no longer do U-Pick or are assumed permanently closed

The farms below are presumed to be permanently closed. They are unresponsive, their website or facebook page is gone or outdated or Google or Yelp report them as closed.

Sumter County

• Lone Oak Nursery - blueberries,
  7015 State Road 471, Bushnell, FL 33513. Phone: 352-793-6733. Email: [email protected] . Open: UPDATE for 2025: Call before you go, Does anyone have current information, are they still offering pick your own or are even open? If so, please write me ; last reported hours were Opening some time mid to late April Monday to Friday 8 am to 3:30 pm times and dates may change. Directions: Located at the intersection of SR 471 and CR 48 (Bevilles Corner),on the north east side. Click here for a map and directions . Payment: Cash, only.

Other Local Farm Products (Honey, Horses, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Etc.)
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)