When the weather is nice, I think of warm sunshine, trails full of wildflowers, delicious seasonal fruits … and any excuse to be outside. And when we combine all of that together? We get more than two seasons’ worth of u-pick experiences at local farms, orchards and gardens.
Here’s where you can pick your own fruit, produce, flowers, pumpkins and more in the Akron area. (Make sure to check in with your preferred location to see what’s in season and available.)
Akron Area
Brotherly Blooms Flower Farm
Follow them on Instagram for information on their self-serve flower stand.
Greenfield Berry Farm
2485 Major Road, Peninsula | Website
This farm offers pick-your-own blueberries, aronia berries, sunflowers, tulips and daffodils. They also have a vegetable CSA, pussy willow bundles and other locally grown items. A portion of their sales goes to Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Stone Tudor Farm
2232 North Hametown Rd., Akron | Website
Visit the Bloom Buggy for self-serve flower bouquets or sign up for a bouquet subscription on their website.
Walnut Drive Gardens
2129 Randolph Rd, Mogadore | Website
Pick-your-own options include strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, beans and peas, tomatoes and peppers. Additional fresh produce includes melons, squash, corn, tart cherries and more.
Woodland Acre Flowers
3064 Woodland Road, Akron | Website
Select a bouquet from their flower cart or sign up for their flower share program. If you’re having an event, consider renting their flower bar so guests can make their own bouquet.
About 30 minutes from Akron
Bauman Orchards
161 Rittman Ave., Rittman | Website
U-pick apple opportunities are available in the fall at their Farm Market, which is open year-round. They have two seasonal markets in Rittman and Jeromesville. Be sure to check out their festivals, tree pruning seminars and other events throughout the year.
Bloom Hill Farm
1818 Lake Center Street NW, Uniontown | Website
Pick your own flowers, sign up for their flower subscription or reach out for arrangements for any occasion or event. Stop by during on of their festivals, such as Bloom Fest or Dahlia Fest. They also have a flower stand at 10475 Hoover Avenue NW, Uniontown.
Geig’s Orchard
8468 Wooster Pike, Seville | Website
U-pick options include blackberries, apples, pumpkins and more. They also offer peach picking classes with an educational session and tastings and adult-only honeycrisp apple u-pick evenings with live music, bonfires and cider tasting.
Hardt’s Berry Farm
3560 Columbia Rd., Medina | Website
Make a reservation to pick your own blueberries and blackberries.
Hillside Orchard & Farm Market
2397 Center Rd., Hinckley | Website
Pick your own produce and visit their farm market for seasonal fruits and vegetables, homemade bakery items, and more.
Lavender Trails
360 Collins Blvd., Orrville | Website
Pick fresh lavender, walk through their fields to experience various species, attend an event or festival, and shop lavender-related products.
Medina Sunflower Farm
7731 Beach Rd, Wadsworth | Facebook Page
Follow them on Facebook for updates on picking your own sunflowers.
Pick n’ Save Orchard
1222 Ledge Rd., Medina | Website
Pick your own apples and berries, then check out their farm-made products like jams and honey.
Ramseyer Farms
4000 Ramseyer Lane, Wooster | Website
Pick your own pumpkins right from the patch. Also enjoy corn mazes, hayrides and more. Shop the country store for jams and salsas, kettle corn, gourds, candles, toys, decor, apparel and other local items.
Rittman Orchards & Farm Market
13548 Mount Eaton Road, Doylestown | Website
Various fruits are available to pick throughout the year. Stop by their market for an even bigger selection of fruits, vegetables, bakery items, dairy products and more.
Also visit Bent Ladder Cider and Wine for beverages made from produce grown right on site.
Tansy Run Farms
4611 Butterbridge Road, North Lawrence | Website
Roam the flower fields to pick your own bouquet or snag a bouquet to go. Be sure to say hi to the horses, goats and sheep.
About 1 Hour from Akron
Baumhart Berry Farm
2200 Baumhart Road, Vermilion | Website
Head here for pick-your-own strawberries, blueberries and blackberries. Check out their website for berry storage tips.
Eddy Fruit Farm
12149 Caves Rd., Chesterland | Website
This family-owned farm offers pick-your-own apples and grapes, along with a variety of produce, honey, apple butter and more in their market. Watch for car shows, music festivals, clambake and other fun events.
Martin Blueberry Farm
25380 Akins Road Akins Road, Columbia Station | Website
U-pick blueberries are available when in season at this family-owned farm. Check their website for information on the family-friendly experience, upcoming events and more.
Monroes Orchard & Farm Market
6313 Pioneer Trail, Hiram | Website
Various u-pick items include strawberries, sweet and tart cherries, apples and pumpkins. They also have peaches, blueberries, watermelons and more in their market. Be sure to grab their maple syrup and apple cider!
Moreland Fruit Farm
1558 W. Moreland Rd., Wooster | 330-264-8735
With a 100-acre fruit and veggie farm, petting zoo and festivals, you’re in for a fun time. U-pick opportunities are available May to October and include strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, grapes, peaches, apples and pumpkins.
Shady Acres Farm
25970 Akins Road, Columbia Station | Website
With hundreds of unique varieties of flowers, you’re sure to pick the best bouquet ever. They are most known for dahlias, but also have snapdragons, sunflowers, tulips, zinnias and more. Daily bouquet pick-ups and bouquet subscriptions are also available.
White House Fruit Farm
9249 State Route 62, Canfield | Website
Pick your own strawberries, blueberries, apples or flowers, then pop into their market for seasonal produce, sliced-to-order lunchmeats and cheeses, donuts, pies, fresh apple cider and more.
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