Grape U-Pick orchards in Northeastern South Carolina in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards for grapes that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have grapes orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

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! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

Chesterfield County

• Nicholson Farms - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, beans, blackberries, blueberries, broad beans, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, muscadine grapes, melons, onions, other berries, peas, pecans , peppers, pumpkins, raspberries (black), summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
  3062 Highway 601 North, Pageland, SC 29728. Phone: 843-672-5572. Email: ryan@nicholsonfarms.com. Open: Call for Dates and hours per specific crop!. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . . We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals.

Georgetown County

• Saw Mill Pond Vineyard - muscadine grapes, wedding venue, winery
  201 South Olive Street , Andrews, SC 29510. Phone: 843-264-1197. Email: sawmillpond@sc.rr.com. Open: year round for events such as weddings, parties, etc. Click here for a map and directions. Saw Mill Pond Vineyard . A 40 Acre Farm with 2 fishing ponds.1800 Muscadine Grape vines. Event shed opened May 2015. U-Pick grapes from late August until early October. The Vineyard is open . An event shed is available.

Williamsburg County

• Williams Vinyard and Farms - Uses natural growing practices, muscadine grapes, melons, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
  21 Gabriel Place, Nesmith, SC 29580. Phone: (803) 397-1859. Email: WilliamsVineyard@WilliamsVineyard.com. Open: Events: Spring Planting Event and Easter Egg Hunt; 8th Annual Williams Muscadine Festival, Labor Day Weekend, Friday - Monday September 2 to 5, 2011; For other events and activities, please call to schedule; For visits to the farm and vineyard, please call 803 3971859. Directions: 15 miles west of Kingstree off highway 261. Off State Road 24, Signs along highway 261 from Kingstree. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Williams Vinyard and Farms Alternate Phone: (843) 354-2169. . Events: Spring Planting Event and Easter Egg Hunt; 8th Annual Williams Muscadine Festival, Labor Day Weekend, (Friday - Monday) September 2 to 5, 2011; For other events and activities, please call to schedule; For visits to the farm and vineyard, please call 803 3971859. Muscadines: ~August 25 pm to September 24, 2011. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Speakers available on Early Black Farm Life, Antique and Vintage Black Dolls; Black History; STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics); Environmental and Agricultural Programs and Activities; and Programs in STEM for K-12.

 

Types of Grapes

There are  several; types of grapes:

• Table Grapes for eating fresh and making juice and jelly, can be seedless or with seeds. See this page for a master list and guide to table grape varieties
• Wine Grapes... for making wine. See this page for a master list and guide to wine grape varieties
• Muscadines and Scuppernongs, Large, very sweet southern grapes with large seeds

Grape picking tips

• Pick ripe: Grapes do not ripen after they are picked
• Appearance: Look for heavy, firm grapes
• To harvest grapes, carefully cut the grape clusters from the vine using pruning shears. Be careful not to bruise or damage the fruit or the surrounding vines.

Grape recipes, canning, jelly making juice, etc

• Grape jelly from fresh grapes
• Grape jelly from grape juice (canned, bottled or frozen)
• How to make your own grape juice, scuppernong, juice, muscadine juice. - W, P

 

 

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

• Farm markets and roadside stands
• Local Honey Finder
• Local Meat, Milk and Eggs
• Venues: Farms, Wineries, Orchards for your event, wedding or party
• Easter egg hunts
• Children"s consignment sales
• Fruit and vegetable festivals
• Winery tours and wine tastings
• Horse rides, stables, lessons, trails
• Maple Syrup farms and sugarworks
• Bed & Breakfasts on Farms, Wineries, Ranches and Orchards
• Pumpkin patches
• Corn mazes
• Zombie Paintball venues
• Christmas Tree Farms & lots
• Environmental resources
• Consumer fraud information
• Wholesale food sources
• Resources for Farmers