Where in Southeastern Virginia to find pick your own farms and orchards for fruit, vegetables, pumpkins and canning & freezing instructions!

This month's notes: February 2012: Winter is upon us, but don't despair! Strawberry and citrus picking actually begins in Florida, southern Texas and southern Californiaa in December. And for the rest of us; there are many delicious jams, jellies, and marmalades that you can make for yourself or as gifts, from frozen or fresh fruit. See this page for hundreds of easy canning and freezing instructions/recipes, canning equipment guide! Also make your own ice cream - see How to make ice cream and ice cream making equipment and manuals. Then see each state's crop availability calendar for more specific dates of upcoming crops. Organic farms are identified in green! See our guide to local fruit and vegetable festivals!. Please tell the farms you found them here - and ask them to update their information!!

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Southeastern Virginia's U-Pick Farms and Orchards, sorted by county

Remember: ALWAYS call (or follow the link to the farm's own website, if the name is a blue link) to confirm the information before you go! They may close, run out or change events, times, etc. without notifying me!

Crop availability / harvest schedule - (click here!)

Accomack County

Mason Beach Fruit Farm - blueberries, blackberries, Peaches, apricots, plums, pears and apples in season.
29113 Masons Beach Road, Hacks Neck, VA 23358. Phone: (757) 442-7287. E-mail: fosterjg@esva.net oPEN: Wednesday to Saturday from 8:00 am to 6:00 PM, beginning mid-June.. Directions: On the Eastern Shore, take Route 13 to Keller, turn west onto Route 180 to Pungoteague. Turn right at Pungoteague Post Office continuing on 180 west to Harborton General Store (3.1 miles). Continue straight onto Route 631 following it to 633/631 Y (1.3 miles) staying right on 631 to Hacks Neck proper (0.7 mile). Turn onto Mason Beach Road (0.5 mile) with farm driveway on right. Click here for a map. All fruit is "U-pick." Payment is on the "Honor System." Call for ripening dates of specific fruit. Please bring your own packing container. Some plastic bags and picking buckets are available. The farm normally opens around late June-- the exact date to be announced close to the date depending on the ripening of the blackberries and apricots. In 2011, the farm opened Wednesday, June 22. Apricots are gone, blackberries are few. Peaches go quickly, Asian and European pears and apples come . (UPDATE: JULY 10,2011) (UPDATE: June 27, 2011, by a visitor)

Caroline County

Mount Olympus Berry Farm - Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, melons, tomatoes, peppers, pumpkins and gourds
23298 Jefferson Davis Highway, Ruther Glen, VA 22546. Phone: (804) 448-0395; FAX (804) 448-2913, FAX (804) 448-2913. E-mail: mary@mtolympusfarm.com. Directions: Located at U.S. 1 in Carmel Church. I-95 exit 104 (Bowling Green/Carmel Church). Go west on Route 207 to U.S. Route 1. Turn right (north) on U.S. 1. Go approximately one mile. Farm in on the left. Open: 9 am to 6 pm, daily, April-October 31. Call for current in-season hours. Farm stand and garden center/nursery with locally-grown fruit and veggies. Jams, jellies, and local honey available. Convenient to Richmond or Northern Virginia areas. Customers welcome to picnic by the lake. Arrange for your daycare or school group to come pick their own pumpkin. Please call for current hours and picking conditions. They also have bulk / wholesale pumpkins. (UPDATED: May 09, 2009)
A visitor writes on July 12, 2011: "Excellent. First visit this weekend & would highly recommend it. We went for U-pick blueberries & blackberries, both of which were available this past weekend. Also have nice farm market., restrooms, picnic area. Not organic, but sustainable. I think they do holiday themed events. A lot of detail on their web page & on F"

City of Chesapeake

Brookdale Farm & Market - Pick-your-own strawberries and May peas, pumpkins
2133 Mount Pleasant Road, Chesapeake, VA. Phone: 757-721-0558. Email: brookdale.farm@cox.net. Directions: Located at 2133 Mount Pleasant Road, ¼ mile west of the former Bergey’s Dairy Farm. From Battlefield Boulevard in downtown Great Bridge, go east on Mount Pleasant Road (Virginia Route 165) approximately 5¾ miles. Look for sign on the right. From Virginia Beach Municipal Center area, go southwest on North Landing Road (Virginia Route 165). Crossing the Intracoastal Waterway , North Landing Road becomes Mount Pleasant Road. Continue approximately 3 miles from the drawbridge and look for sign on the left. Open:: Strawberry Season – (Please call first to confirm crop availability) 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday; 12 noon - 5 pm, Sunday. Sweet Corn Season – 10 am to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday; 12 noon - 5 pm, Sunday. Pumpkin Season (weekends only) 9 am to 5 pm, Saturday; 12 noon - 5 pm, Sunday. Special Comments: Clean, weed-free strawberry field. Pick-your-own containers available or bring your own. Children welcome (remember your camera!). No pets in the field, please. Toilets and hand washing facilities. Homestyle jams and salsas season-long. U-pick strawberries, peas and sugar snap peas: late April through early June. Summer farm market with sweet corn, tomatoes, melons, peaches, squash and more – mid-June through late August. U-pick pumpkins, also corn stalks, straw bales, and scarecrow making – October weekends. Horse-drawn hayrides (fee) the second, third and fourth weekends in May and weekends in October. (UPDATED: March 01, 2009)
Lilley Farms and Nursery, Inc. - Strawberries
2800 Tyre Neck Road, Chesapeake, VA 23321. Phone: 757-483-9880. Fax (757) 483-3245. E-mail: lilleyfarms@mindspring.com Directions: From I-664, take exit 10 (Pughsville Road) and go east. Turn right onto Taylor Road. Turn left on Bruce Road. Once you make a left on Bruce Road you go up 2 lights. At the second light you make a right onto Tyre Neck Rd & your first left onto Bruce Road. The strawberry patch is directly on the right of Bruce Road. Open: Variable (usually daily) in season - CALL AHEAD.

Charles City

Barry's Berries & Jan's Jams - asparagus, blackberries, blueberries, figs, other berries, restrooms, picnic area
8200 West Cool Hill Road, Providence Forge , VA 23140. Phone: 804-966-7357. Email: rosetre1@msn.com. Directions: From route 60 take 106 South, turn left on 609, turn left on 631, farm is on left about one mile. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in May through September. Open: sunup until sundown by appointment only ; Closed on Tuesday. we have picking by appointment only; Call for availability and times to pick. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: December 03, 2008)
Sandy Point Farm - Uses natural growing practices, pecans , UPDATE: October 18, 2011: The owner tells me they are closed until 2012 No crop this season - unfortunately, the trees did not produce nuts this year.
Off Scenic Route 5 between Williamsburg and Richmond, Charles City, VA 23030. Phone: 757 903-6820. Alternate Phone: 757 645-8446. Email: jnelson17711@gmail.com. Open: Please call ahead for dates and times during harvest season. Directions: We are located off scenic Route 5 between Williamsburg and Richmond. Call ahead for directions to our farm orchard. Click here for a map and directions. Available in late fall, winter (and early spring). We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check. Come and pick-your-own organic Stuart pecans fresh from our orchard. We also sell already-harvested in-shell and pre-cracked pecans for baking and holiday gifting. Pecans are a delicious and nutricious snack! (Delivery available for large quantity orders). (ADDED: March 15, 2011) (UPDATED: October 27, 2011)

Chesterfield County

Boulevard Flower Gardens, The Farm - asparagus, pumpkins, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, school tours
2022 Ruffin Mill Road, Colonial Heights, VA 23834. Phone: 804-526-4000. Email: info@boulevardflowergardens.com. Directions: Take I-95, Ruffin Mill Road exit 58. Turn right at light. We are less than a mile on left. Open: Garden Center is open year round; Call or check web site for seasonal hours and availability. Harvest hayrides, decorations and pumpkins: begin last Saturday in September. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: May 03, 2011)
Chesterfield Berry Farm - blackberries, pumpkins, strawberries, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, farm animals, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
20501 Skinquarter Road, Moseley, VA 23120. Phone: 804-739-9056. Alternate Phone: 804-739-3831. Email: info@chesterfieldberryfarm.com. Open: Strawberry season starts May 1, 2010: Hours will be 9:00am to 5:00pm daily. Directions: We are located on Hull Street Road/360, 6 1/2 miles west of Woodlake. Also, from 288 take the 360 west exit and we are 8 miles on the right hand side. Click here for a map and directions. Market opens March 12, 2010; Strawberry festival is May 1 and 2, 2010; Blackberry picking is July; Fall Harvest starts September 18, 2010. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. (ADDED: March 01, 2010)
A visitor writes on April 30, 2009: "My family with young children has really enjoyed this farms pick your own pumpkins and strawberries. I have been to many farms and think this was a top notch experience. Go on festival days if you enjoy activities for children."
Swift Creek Berry Farm - blueberries and vegetables
17210 Genito Road, Moseley, VA 23120. Phone: (804) 739-2037. Email: kathy@swiftcreekberryfarm.com. Directions: From Richmond, take Route 60 or Powhite Parkway to Charter Colony Parkway. Turn left, go to Genito Road, turn right, go 4.5 miles and look for signs. Open: April through October. Call for hours and picking information. Ask about our mums for your fundraiser. Pick-your-own and fresh-picked blueberries and vegetables. Annuals, perennials and hanging baskets from our greenhouse in the spring. Mums, pansies and pumpkins in the fall. (UPDATED: April 21, 2010)
Walthall Berries and More -
see Boulevard, above

Dinwiddie County

Adams Acres - strawberries, strawberries, blueberries, butter beans, all sorts of greens, including collards.
29319 Ellington Road, Petersburg, VA 23805. Phone: 804-732-0696. Email: rta151@aol.com. Directions: From Petersburg: I-95 S to exit 41. Go N on 35, turn L on 605 and follow signs. Open: Monday to Friday from 8-6PM, Saturday from 8-2PM. They also have a stand with their own corn, tomatoes, eggplant, and much more. (UPDATED: May 03, 2011, by a visitor)
A visitor writes on May 03, 2011: "We LOVE Adams Acres. Excellent picking for strawberries and blueberries. Best to use phone over internet to get in touch with them. "
A visitor writes on August 17, 2009: "We went for the first time last Monday, and we will be regular customers! The produce was wonderful and fresh, the people friendly, and the pick your own blueberries were not only a great experience, but the best I've ever eaten! I can't imagine buying grocery store produce after eating Adams Acres food."
Another visitor tells me "Adam's also has a sign up list- they will call you when certain produce is ready. It's great!! They also hand our recipes every year- at least with the strawberries. They have reliable hours (I'd check to see- they might be longer than what is listed above) and have time/produce updates on their answering machine."
Jarrett's Produce - beets, tomatoes, blueberries, blackberries, zucchini, squash, watermelon, okra, beans, cantaloupe, and more.
27317 Reams Drive, Petersburg, VA 23805. Phone (804) 861-3551. Cell (407) 579-6719. Call before you go! Directions: From 85 south take Squirrel Level Road exit, follow Halifax Road south (toward Richard Bland College) for about 8 miles. Take a right on 606. There may be a sign (a printed sign, not from above!). From 95 south take the Courtland exit, then north on 35, left on 605, 2 miles left again on 605, follow to Halifax Rd and take a right, take a quick left on 606. Click here for a map.
A visitor writes: "Jarratt's is great- they have lots of fresh seasonal produce like blueberries, tomatoes, onions, watermelon, peppers, beans, various summer squash (yellow, zucchini, pattypans), etc."
A visitor writes on July 10, 2008: "We visited Jarrett's today after getting the suggestion from this website. We had a great time! It looks small from the road, but you have to ride back to the orchards, vines, or bushes. We picked blueberries and blackberries. Nice people, and clean, family friendly fields with lots of juicey fruit! It was worth the trip!!! I would suggest directions from different points in Virginia. We found it easily using mapquest"

Gloucester County

Goochland County

Maidens Thornless Blackberries - blackberries
2638 River Road West, Maidens, VA 23102. Phone: (804) 556-4164. Directions: Route 6, ½ mile east of intersection of Route 522 south and Route 6; or Route 6, 1 mile east of Goochland Courthouse; or Route 6, 17 miles west of Parham Road; or Route 6, 12 miles north of intersection of Route 60 and Route 522; or Route 6, 5 miles south of I-64 at Oilville interchange. Open: 7 am to sunset, Monday to Saturday; 1 pm to sunset, Sunday. Call before coming. Bring your own containers.

City of Hampton

Wood's Orchards Farm Market - Pick your own Strawberries, pumpkins, some U-pick peaches
183 E. Mercury Blvd., Hampton, VA 23669. Phone: (757) 722-2873. Directions: Conveniently located at 183 E. Mercury Boulevard in the center of Hampton. Take I-64 to East Mercury Boulevard exit. Open: Monday to Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm , Pumpkin Patch also open Sunday 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm (otherwise closed Sunday). Fresh-picked peaches on display (sometimes the peaches are pyo - call to ask!).. Full line of other fresh-picked Virginia produce available at our farm market which is open year round. Pick-your-own and fresh-picked peaches - 25 varieties, both clingstone and freestone, to fill all your needs (late June to early September). Also jams, jellies, cider, spring and fall decorations. (UPDATED: May 10, 2010)
A visitor writes on June 26, 2011: "Lots of u-pick peaches, but you need to call/verify the week or so they do u-pick. These are not freestone peaches, have both yellow and white, but only yellow for u-pick when there. They provide containers and ladders. Nice people."
A visitor writes on May 10, 2010: "My family and I went to Wood's Orchard in Hampton Va Saturday 5/8/10 after reading what another customer had wrote on this site about them. THEY WERE EXCELLENT!!! Friendly, great customer service. The berries are giant..bigger than the size of golf balls. On the tractor ride they tell you a little about the farm's history. It is family owned. There is an employee that stays in the field and comes by to "check" on you. Once back at the store, they bring you carts to take the berries to the counter. The plants are on top of plastic so they are not really dirty. My husband and I picked over 30 lbs in 30 minutes. Easy picking! Thanks for this site!!! Looking forward to going there for peaches soon."
A visitor writes on May 02, 2010: "We visited Woods Orchard on May 1, 2010 to for the u-pick strawberries. They take you to the field on a hay ride, a short distance for a $2.00 per adult charge. The berries are $2.00 a lb but you use and keep their flats. The berries are big, juicy and smell delicious! The fields are beautiful and the plants are on plastic with no weeds, the berries are very, very easy to pick. We picked 18 lbs in about a half an hour. They said they would probably have berries for about 5-6 more weeks. "

Hanover County

Ashland Berry Farm - pumpkins; other seasonal crops
12607 Old Ridge Road, Beaverdam, VA 23015. Phone: (804) 227-3601, FAX (804) 227-3542
Directions: I-95 north from Richmond to the Ashland exit. Turn right at third light. Go 4 miles to flashing light, turn left on Old Ridge Road. go 4 miles to farm on left. Open: 9 am to 5 pm, daily. Seasonal extended hours. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's days. A free hayride takes you away into the country for fields of pick-your-own pumpkins. Garden center specializes in water ponds and aquatics. Landscape/pondscape design and installation. Seasonal Christmas shop, greenhouse, and special events. UPDATE June 5, 2007: They no longer offer "pick your own" strawberries.
Dodd's Acres Farm - strawberries
4077 Market Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. Phone: 804-781-0180. Directions: I-64 east to Highland Springs or I-295 to exit 31A (Cold Harbor). Bear right at Citgo station (Market Road). Bear left at Black Creek Country Store (still Market Road), about 1.25 miles on right. Open: Call for U-pick hours; We pick every day. Fresh produce at shed all the time when in season. We have more than 200 acres of vegetables. Pick-your-own and fresh-picked strawberries. Vegetables picked daily include Hanover tomatoes; summer squash, zucchini; cherry, grape and Roma tomatoes; tomatillas, bell peppers, 10 kinds of hot peppers; cantaloupes, watermelon; eggplant, access to sweet corn. Fall pumpkins, turnips, salad greens. (UPDATED: May 05, 2010)
A visitor writes on May 01, 2011: "I went to Dodd's Acres Farm in Hanover last weekend- the strawberries were unbelievable- falling off the vine and huge! Great prices too- friendly staff. We have always enjoyed that farm"
Windy Knoll Farm - pumpkins and gourds, Christmas trees
(804) 730-8733. Tom and Stephanie Hicks. 10094 Windy Knoll Drive, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. Directions: From 295 and Route 301, take exit 41A (Route 301 North) off 295. Go north on Route 301 (Chamberlayne Road) for 3 miles. Turn left at stoplight (Route 643) on New Ashcake Road. Go 1.5 miles to Windy Knoll Farm sign on left. Go 1 mile to pumpkin patch. (STOP, LOOK & LISTEN BEFORE CROSSING RR TRACKS on private drive.) Open: 9 am to 5 pm, Saturdays during the month of October and during the week for school groups. Wagon rides are provided to and from the pumpkin patch. Wholesale pumpkins available. Beginning Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas trees and related items are available.

Henrico County

Gallmeyer Farms The Berry Patch - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, fresh eggs, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
3622 Darbytown Ct., Richmond, VA 23231. Phone: (804)795-9979. Alternate Phone: (804)737-8023. Email: info@gallmeyerfarms.com. Open: 7 days a week 8am to 8pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We are going to offer free daily hay rides. There will also be weekend pony rides (for a fee) to benefit Elko 4-H club. Pick your own and prepicked strawberries from early May until middle of June; Annual Strawberry Fields Festival; Fresh picked spring vegetables grown on this farm. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Annual Strawberry Fields Festival: Live music, good food, strawberry pickin', and lots of fun. Free admission. (UPDATED: March 25, 2011)
The Pumpkin Patch - pumpkins, winter squash, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, fresh eggs, Honey from hives on the farm, and prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
4506 Millers Lane, Richmond, VA 23231. Phone: 804-222-2285. Directions: from richmond-I64 east to exit 195 Laburnam Avenue, turn right, go to first light, turn right on Gay Avenue, go 1/2 mile turn right on Millers Lane. YOU'RE HERE! And for a map to our farm, Click here. Open: October 1 till October 31 from 8 am till dark, 7 days a week. Pick your own pumpkins all October. Also, hayrides, straw maze, romping pile fall decorations of all shapes, colors and sizes. Enjoy a day in the country listening to the roosters crow! Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.

James City

Bush Neck Farm - Pick-your-own apples, blueberries, sweet corn, peaches, pumpkins.
1502 Bush Neck Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188. Phone: (757) 258-0114. Directions: About 7 miles west of Williamsburg. At Lightfoot, next to the Outlet Mall, turn down Centerville Road, which is Route 614. Go 4.3 miles to Route 633, Jolly Pond Road. This road becomes Bush Neck Road, which dead-ends at the farm. Open: Mid April to mid November; from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Saturday. Also, School tours May 1-November 10. Picnic area. (UPDATED: July 15, 2009)
A visitor writes on May 05, 2011: (positive) "My 11yr old daughter and I went to Bush Neck Farms in Williamsburg last year. We had a great time and was pleasantly surprised to find the owner was her retired elementary school principal. The owners were very nice and accommodating. The peaches were in abundance and sweet. I believe they have only white peaches. The peaches & blueberries were easy to pick in well maintained groves. The blueberries were at the end of their season, but we still found plenty to pick. Will definitely go back again."
A visitor writes on May 01, 2011: (positive) "We have been going to Bush Neck Farms several times a summer for 8 years. The owners are wonderful- they have watched our children grow up and care about our family. They love what they do and how they do it. The location is stunningly beautiful and the peaches and blueberries are amazing. By far our favorite picking location! "
A visitor writes on July 13, 2010: (positive) "I visit Bush Neck Farm with my family every year. We always enjoy the blueberries, apples, and peaches. The prices are reasonable, not outrageous, and the owners- while they don't always seem bubbly or excited to see you- are good people. The gentleman that owns the farm and spends most of the summer out in the heat has always been patient and pleasant when I have been there. I hope that future visitors are not so quick to judge. "
A visitor writes on July 11, 2010: "The farm is a half-hour drive from Rte.60. I note that one former visitor used the term "crumudgeonly"(sic)to describe the owners of this farm. I think the actual term should be "curmudgeonly." I would use the simple term "grouches." Be forewarned: They only accept cash AND only checks from James City County, Williamsburg, Poquoson and Yorktown!? They were skeptical about allowing use of our own picking containers as well. Needless to say, we moved on without their berries. There are friendlier farms in the surrounding counties."
A visitor writes on July 01, 2010: (positive) "Went blueberry picking on June 30th. Delicious and plentiful! Also picked yellow transparent apples for applesauce. "

King William County

Bell Acres Blackberry Farm -Blackberries, Day Lilies, sweet corn
906 Roane Oak Road, King William, VA, 23086. Phone: 804-769-3449. Cash and carry. No restrooms or picnic area. Directions: Take Route 360 east of Mechanicsville. Travel to intersection of Route 360 and Route 30. Turn right on Route 30. Go approximately 4 miles to Route 650 (beside VDOT headquarters). Turn left on Route 650. Farm is 1 mile on right. Located off VA Hyw 30 at VDOT Maintenance garage and communications tower. Open: 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday; 8 am to 12 noon, Saturday; closed Sunday. Please bring your own containers to take berries home.
Pleasant Fields Farm - blackberries, blueberries, pumpkins, raspberries, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm, prepicked produce, restrooms
1765 Nelsons Bridge Road, Hanover, VA 23069. Phone: 1-804-994-2791. Email: pleasantfields@aol.com. Directions: Route 30 to Dabneys Mill Road; go about 1 mile; Turn right onto Nelsons Bridge Road; Farm will be about a 1 on the right. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in April through October. Open: Pick - your - own is available from daylight to dark and Hayrides and Haunted Forest is open Thursdays and Fridays 5pm to 10pm and Saturdays and Sundays 1pm to 10pm. We open in May with pick-your-own Strawberries and our Self-Serve Stand; Then we have Blueberries ,Blackberries and Raspberries; In the fall starting October2 pm to November 1st We have our hayrides and Haunted Forest along with pumpkins and Mums. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa/MasterCard. (UPDATED: September 17, 2008)
A visitor writes on August 02, 2009: "My husband and I went picking at Pleasant Fields Farm this morning. Blackberries were plentiful, and raspberries were just beginning to come into season. Blueberries were advertised, but were picked clean. The farm is open from daylight to dark. Today (a Sunday) it was operating on the honor system, and cash or checks could be left for payment. There was a nice farm stand with lots of produce pre=picked: watermelons, corn, butternut squash, zucchini, acorn squash, eggplant, apples, oranges, peaches, cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, a variety of potatoes, lemons, limes, and fresh honey. I don't know how much of it was local (the tomatoes and honey definitely were). No fresh cut flowers available, but we weren't looking for them anyway. There is a restroom available."

Mathews County

Bentwaters Farm - spray-free blueberries
1083 Circle Drive, Route 600, Mathews, VA 23109. Phone: 804-725-5839. E-mail: larry.brown723@verizon.net. Directions: From I-64 at West Point exit #220, follow Route 33 to the intersection with Route 17 at Glenns. Crossing Route 17, Route 33 becomes Route 198. Follow to Route 14 at Mathews Court House, continue on Route 14 east for approximately 8 miles to the Newpoint Fire Station. Turn right onto Circle Drive (Route 600) approximately 1 mile lane on right marked with sign. Open: by appointment, pick your own beginning in August, on Friday and Saturday only, no Sundays; Call or e-mail for an appointment. Isolated waterfront farm in beautiful Mathews County, Virginia. Check the area's website or call toll free, 1-877-725-4BAY, for features and accommodations. Friendly farm animals - sheep, cashmere goats, llamas, and Angora rabbits, a treat for young and old. Pick-your-own season is typically mid-July through August. Fresh-picked berries for your convenience, also. Pure wool yarn for knitters or weavers. Finished hand crafted wool products, as well. Hand woven baskets and unique walking staffs and canes. Scheduled classes for spinning, weaving, dying yarn, knitting and basket weaving are also offered for groups or individuals. (UPDATED: July 27, 2009)
Eastfields Farms - Pick-your-own and fresh-picked "spray free blueberries.", Picnic area.
85 Preston Pt. Road, Mathews, VA 23109. Phone: (804) 725-3948. E-mail: eastfields@rivnet.net. Directions: From Highway 17 in Gloucester, Route 14. Make a right on Route 611, right on Route 621, right on Route 622, left on Route 623 (Thurston Road). First right on dirt road (Preston Pt. Road), take to end. From West Point, Route 198, right on 621, right on 622, left on 623 (Thurston Road), first right on dirt road (Preston Pt. Road), take to end. Open: Please call ahead for hours and field conditions. Quaint early 1800's waterfront farm. Pick-your-own or picked spray-free blueberries. All picking containers provided. Farm-raised clams and oysters grown and available on premises. To get oysters you have to call ahead and order them Local distributor offering discounts on oyster and clam cages and floats. Also aquaculture netting for fish cages. Oyster and clam seed available on request. Free aquaculture advisory service. (UPDATED: July 26, 2009)
Tater Neck Blueberry Farm - Blueberries.
Route 608/ Potato Neck Road, Port Haywood, VA, 23138. Phone: (804) 725-2623. They are open during the day light hours and use no chemicals on their bushes.
August 30, 2007, A visitor writes: "If no one is there, they have an honor policy on what you pick and how to pay. Do bring your bug spray, because the very nearby marsh can cause some very hungry mosquitoes. There are no restrooms or frills, just yummy berries. It is truly a treat to go and pick your own and make something special with your kids and mine really appreciate the break from the city life to do such things. I picked there as a child and now I am giving that gift to my children. Many of the bushes are well over the height of 6ft so you don't even have to bend over to pick. The berries are always plum and jucy. I have been picking my blueberries there for over 20 years. You can pick your own and weigh them for a price or the Family's grandchildren will pick yours for you, for a price."

Middlesex County

Lew Bristow's Blackberry Farm - blackberries
P.O. Box 86, Hartfield, VA 23071. Phone: (804) 776-7785. Directions: Take Route 33 from Saluda to Hartfield, east 8 miles. Open: 9 am to 5 pm, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; 9 am to 7:30 pm, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

Northampton County

Nottoway County

Blue Feather Farm - beans, broccoli, corn (sweet), cucumbers, melons, peas, peppers, pumpkins, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes,
2276 Ridge Road, Blackstone, VA 23824. Phone: 804-926-1875. Email: bluefeatherfarm@yahoo.com. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in April through October. Open: Monday to Friday 10 am to 8 pm; Saturday 8 am to 8 pm; Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. Strawberries begin late April to early June; Spring produce includes peas, broccoli and spinach; Summer produce begins early June with corn, tomatoes, squash and more; Pumpkins, gourds and winter squash from September until Halloween. Payment: Cash, Check. Tomatoes and sweet corn available from June to mid-September, with bulk prices for canning. Many heirloom varieties all summer long with already picked items available each day. Fresh chicken and duck eggs available year round from pasture raised poultry.
Windmill Hill Farms - strawberries
1553 Orchard Road, Burkeville, VA 23922. Phone: 434-767-4224Directions: Located between Rts 360 & 460 on Route 621 just outside of Burkeville near Burkes Tavern. Look for the signs. And for a map to our farm, Click here. Open: every day during season from 8 am to 8 pm Strawberries: Late April to Early June Payment: Cash, Check. We sell sweet potatoes in the Fall and some years pumpkins.

City of Suffolk

Lilley Farms - strawberries, already-picked produce, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
2800 Tyre Neck Road, Chesapeake, VA 23321. Phone: 757-483-9880. Alternate Phone: 757-435-2085. Fax: 757-483-3245. Email: info@lilleyfarms.com. Directions: When heading North on I-664 from Chesapeake or South on I-664 from Hampton take Exit 9a/Route 17 North. Go approximately 3 miles. Pass Lancaster Farms on your right. Go up two lights. Make a left onto Bennett's Pasture Road at the Burger King. Our strawberry patch is located a little less than a mile on the right. OR If you prefer to take the James River Bridge to Suffolk please check out the following. Take James River Bridge South bound to Route 17. Turn right on Bennett's Pasture Road. Our strawberry patch is located a little less than a mile on the right. See this page for more directions. Click here for a map. Also Click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in April, May, June. Open: Variable; open most days. Please call ahead to check. Strawberry seasonal hotline is 757-483-9880. Strawberries: late April to early June Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED: May 18, 2009)
Erich's Eggs - Eggs, farm animals, school tours, family-run
540 Dutch Road, Suffolk, VA 23437. Phone: 757-657-2476. Email: erich7@charter.net. Directions: Holland area of Suffolk, one mile off Holland Road (58 Business, in Holland) And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available all year. Open: Call first Payment: Cash, only. Fresh all natural Brown Eggs, Free Range

Surry County

College Run Farms - corn (sweet), pumpkins, strawberries, and prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, school tours
Alliance Road, Surry, VA 23883. Phone: 757-294-3970. Email: CollegeRunFarms@aol.com. Directions: Located 2 miles from Chippokes State Park and 4 miles from the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October. Open: Hours vary by season. Always call ahead or check our website :) Strawberries: May Sweet Corn: Late June-August Butter Beans: Late July-August Pumpkins: Mid-September-October Payment: Cash, Check. School groups welcome by appointment. Picnic area available. Plenty of parking in rural atmosphere. Family owned and operated. Perfect for families seeking the simple pleasures of pick-your-own products. Containers provided for strawberries and corn. Call ahead orders welcome! Pick-your-own or freshly picked strawberries beginning in late April through May. Pick-your-own and freshly picked sweet corn, June and July. Pumpkins and fall decorations available September and October. (UPDATED: September 13, 2009)
Drewry Farms - blueberries
541 Strawberry Lane, Wakefield, VA 23888. Phone: (757) 899-3636; FAX (757) 899-8175. E-mail: mhdrew@widomaker.com. Directions: Located approximately 3.5 miles north of Wakefield on Route 31. Look for farm sign. Open: 7 am to 8 pm, daily, approximately June 30-August 31.

City of Virginia Beach

Apple Berry Manor - Blueberries
2601 West Landing Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Phone: (757) 426-7390. E-mail: marilyndanner@juno.com. Directions: Eight miles from Virginia Beach Court House. South on West Neck Road at North Landing Road. Cross Indian River Road on West Neck Road. At fork, turn right onto West Landing Road and go one mile west on West Landing Road to 2601 West Landing Road. Open: Daily, starting after July 4th and usually continuing into August; Please call ahead for availability. (UPDATED: June 22, 2009)
Blackwater Vineyards - grapes - several varieties of muscadine/ scuppernong (black and bronze).
4280 Blackwater Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23457. Phone: (757) 421-9161. E-mail: y_baker@msn.com. Directions: From I-64, take Indian River Road east to North Landing Road. Turn right on North Landing, cross bridge and turn left on Fentress Airfield Road and left on Blackwater Road. Vineyard is 3.5 miles on left (approximately 13.8 miles from I-64). Open: 8 am to dark, Tuesday through Sunday. Picking season - September and October. Vineyard is well maintained. Plenty of parking. Free picking containers. Restroom available. Call for picking conditions.
Brookdale Farm & Market - Pick-your-own strawberries.
2060 Vaughan Road, Virginia Beach, VA. Phone: 757-721-0558. Email: brookdale.farm@cox.net. Directions: South on Princess Anne Road from the Nimmo Church/Red Mill Commons area or east on Indian River Road to the stoplight in "downtown" Pungo (Princess Anne Road-Indian River Road intersection), then south on Princess Anne Road (Virginia Route 615) for 4 miles. Or from the Municipal Center area, take West Neck Road south to its end, then turn right onto Princess Anne Road for 1.3 miles. Our Farm Market (open during sweet corn season only) is on the left at the intersection of Princess Anne and Vaughan Roads. Our u-pick strawberry field and pre-picked pumpkins are 1/4 mile west on Vaughan Road. Open: Strawberry Season – (Please call first to confirm crop availability) 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Saturday; 12 noon - 5 pm, Sunday. Sweet Corn Season – 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Saturday; 12 noon - 5 pm, Sunday. Pumpkin Season -- "Honor System" during daylight hours. Special Comments: Clean, weed-free strawberry field. Pick-your-own containers available or bring your own. Children welcome (remember your camera!). No pets in the field, please. Toilets, hand washing facilities, and picnic area. Watch our sheep, horses and donkey over the fence while strawberry picking. Homestyle jams and salsas season-long. U-pick strawberries: late April through early June. Summer farm market with sweet corn, tomatoes, melons, peaches, squash and more – mid-June through late August. Pre-picked pumpkins during October. School field trips by reservation only: April--"Where Our Food Begins," May--"Strawberry Tour," October through mid-November--"Fall Harvest Tour." (UPDATED: March 01, 2009)
Cullipher Farm Market - Uses natural growing practices, flowers, strawberries, Honey from hives on the farm
1444 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Phone: (757) 721-7456. Email: cullfarm@msn.com. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in April, May, June. Open: Late April to early September, various hours. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. (ADDED: March 15, 2009)
A visitor writes on June 26, 2011: "Great people, only organic strawberry patch in Va. Great berries, they are open early for organic strawberries, so get on their email list. Lots of other things also."
Flanagan Farms - strawberries, Turkeys, and prepicked produce, restrooms
Corner Of Princess Anne Road And N. Muddy Creek Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Phone: 757-426-5585. Email: flanagan_farm@msn.com. Directions: 1/2 mile south of the Pungo stoplight on Princess Anne Road. Crops are usually available in April, May, June, October, November, December. Open: for You - Pick Strawberries from 7:00am to 7:00pm Seven days a week once picking starts. Payment: Cash, Check. (ADDED: May 11, 2008)
Henley Farm and Henley Farm Market - Strawberries, blackberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, potatoes, beans, pumpkins, collards, Christmas trees.
3513 Charity Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Phone: (757) 426-7501; FAX (757) 426-0072. Directions: East on Indian River Road to Muddy Creek Road. Turn left, go ¼ mile, turn right on Charity Neck Road. Farm 1 mile. Open: 7 am to 7 pm, daily, spring and summer; 9 am to 5 pm, daily fall and winter. Pick your own at our farm or buy already picked at our market in downtown Pungo. Hayrides, too!
A visitor writes on July 09, 2011: "Tons of huge, sweet, thornless black berries. Corn, oh yeah! Good times, good people."
A visitor writes on June 26, 2011: ""This place also has u-pick broccoli, cabbage, May peas, Romaine lettuce too. Great place, couldn't say enough about them and the availability of picking
A visitor writes on May 10, 2009: "I have been going to Henleys for 20 years and it is a family run farm and they are all very friendly and caring and if you ever get the opportunity to meet any of them you will know what I mean especially the older Mrs. Henley very sweet old lady just like her husband not saying that Stormy isnt sweet but Mrs Henley has a few years on her.LOL. Make sure you go all the way down to the farm and not just to the farm stand Not saying the farm stand isnt good but the extra mile is well worth the trip for the harvest. All year long if they have a growing season for something they have it growing. Hours are always subject to change to call first.. They take most form of payment including credit cards. They have portajohns for those emergency stops. In the fall they have a hayride to the pumpkin patch and on mother's day they have hanging flowers at reasonable prices for gifts. You can also buy some bedding plants or veggie plants for your own garden. "
Horsley's Blackwater Farm - pecans
3169 Land of Promise Road, Virginia Beach, VA. Phone: (757) 421-3625. Open: from 9 am to 5 pm on Monday through Saturday . in 2008, Pecans sell for $2 a pound.
Hunt Club Farm - tomatoes, peppers, etc
2400 London Bridge Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Phone: (757) 427-9520; FAX (757) 427-2119. Directions: Take I-64 to 264 east to Virginia Beach. Exit Birdneck Road. Turn right at traffic light onto Birdneck Road, go 3 miles and turn right onto General Booth Blvd. Go 4 miles and turn right onto London Bridge Road. Hunt Club Farm is ¼ mile on the right. Open: 9 am to 6 p.m. (seasonally until 9 pm), daily, April- December. Petting farm, educational field trips, corn maze, Harvest Festival and haunted hayride. Fresh-picked sweet corn, tomatoes, peaches, melons, and pumpkins. Bedding plants, hanging baskets, and Christmas trees also available.
Lilley Farms and Nursery, Inc. - Pick-your-own and fresh-picked strawberries.
2800 Tyre Neck Road, Chesapeake, VA 23321. Phone: 757-484-3448. FAX: 757-483-3245. Email: info@lilleyfarms.com. Directions: From I-664, take exit 10 (Pughsville Road) and go east. Turn right onto Taylor Road. Turn left on Bruce Road. Strawberry fields on left. open: Variable (usually daily) – CALL AHEAD.
Pungo Blueberries, Etc. - thornless blackberries and blueberries
3477 Muddy Creek Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Phone: (757) 721-7434 (Phone & FAX). E-mail: jrbj01@direcway.com. Directions: South on Princess Anne Road from Nimmo Church or from I-64 east on Indian River Road (about 13 miles) to stoplight at Pungo intersection. East on Indian River Road to Muddy Creek Road. Left on Muddy Creek Road for 1.5 miles. Look for sign on right. Open: 7 AM to 7 PM Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Closed Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. Free recipes. Drinking/washing water. Restroom. Children welcome, if supervised. Close to public ocean beaches. Assistance to handicapped. No pets please. Call for picking conditions. Pick-your-own July through August. Pre-picked berries by ordering in advance. Also cut flowers, homemade jams, syrups, vinegars and elephant garlic.
A visitor writes on June 27, 2011: "Opened on June 27, 2011. Great place, great prices."
Pungo Produce - asparagus, strawberries, and prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
1585 N. Muddy Creek Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Phone: 757-426-3276. Email: pungoproduce@cox.net. Directions: From stoplight in Downtown Pungo, turn left (east) pass Pungo Fish House, heading east on Indian River Road until it ends, at T-intersection of Indian River Road and N. Muddy Creek Road, you'll be facing the farm, you'll see signs on fencing. >From Indian River Road heading east, proceed through stoplight cross over Princess Anne Road, follow Indian River until it ends, farm at T-Intersection of I.R. and N. Muddy Creek Road. >From Sandbridge, proceed west on Sandbridge Road, turn left on New Bridge Road, follow til it ends, go left on Indian River Road til it ends, you'll be facing farm. And for a map to our farm, click here. Crops are usually available in April, May, June. Open: Monday to Saturday 730am to 7pm, Sunday 730 to 5pm. Upick and pre-picked strawberries late April, to early June. Fresh asparagus. Payment: Cash, Check. Containers provided or you can bring your own. Plenty of parking. School trips available.
Skipper Farms - Uses natural growing practices, pumpkins, strawberries, Turkeys (organic, not-hormone-fed), Fresh eggs, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, farm animals, school tours
3640 Dam Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23453. Phone: 757-368-0355. Email: skip1418@aol.com. Open: Monday to Saturday, from 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. Directions: see web site. Click here for a map and directions. Open for Christmas trees from Thanksgiving until Christmas eve. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, SFMNP Vouchers. (ADDED: November 26, 2009)
Vaughan Farm's Produce - Uses natural growing practices, strawberries, Other fruit or veg, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
1258 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23457. Phone: 7576154888. Email: vaughanfarmsproduce@yahoo.com. Open: Everyday 8 am to around 6pm, call 6154888 to check if open on rainy days. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: end of April to early June, Sweet Corn: June to August, Other crops: see website, Feel free to call 6154888 to check availability. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check. Check out our website or call for specials and questions. Thank you!. (ADDED: May 17, 2010)
A visitor writes on June 26, 2011: "This place is wonderful! Kale, Swiss chard, dill, lots of different things to pick and the people are outstanding. You get personal attention from them."

Westmoreland County

Westmoreland Berry Farm - Strawberries; blackberries; blueberries; black, red and purple raspberries
1235 Berry Farm Lane, Oak Grove, VA, 22443. Phone: 1-800-997-2377, (804) 224-9171, FAX (804) 224-8967. E-mail: mail@westmorelandberryfarm.com Directions: In Oak Grove; from Fredericksburg, east on Route 3, seven miles past U.S. 301 to Claymont Road (Route 634), follow signs. 32 miles east of Fredericksburg and 2 miles west of Oak Grove. From Fredericksburg, take Route 3 east; go 7 miles east of U.S. 301. Just in Westmoreland County, turn right on Claymont Road (Route 634), then Rappahannock Road (Route 637), then Berry Farm Lane. Open: Hours vary by season; open daily, mid April - mid December. Spectacular river site adjoins Voornees Nature Preserve. Food available, drink, fruit shortcakes and sundaes a specialty. Play area. Large, shady overlook with rocking chairs. Barnyard "outside the box;" goat walk overhead; hayrides and straw maze (in fall). Near State Park, winery, Washington's Birthplace, Stratford Hall, and other historic sites. Follow the harvest - Fresh-picked (all berries also pick-your-own) asparagus, sugar peas, strawberries, black raspberries, red raspberries (June and September), purple raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, apples, pumpkins, preserves, honey, peanuts, and seasonal specialty items. Herbs, hanging baskets, and perennials.
A visitor writes on June 26, 2011: "Lots of raspberries, great berries, also has cherries and other fruit, but its not u-pick. Small sandwich/diner shop right there and indoor bathrooms."
A visitor writes on September 08, 2008: "This farm no longer is offering PYO apples. They did last year but this year they have stopped. Its been updated on their website but not yours. I'm a little bummed because this is a FABULOUS farm and we're currently in the search for the perfect farm for my 2 year old to pick apples at this year! We'll keep you updated on all the ones that we get information about. " (UPDATED: September 08, 2008)

Farmer's Markets, Farm Stands and Roadside Stands, Etc.
(NOT pick-your-own, unless they are also listed above)

City of Franklin

Dansby Strawberry Farm - Farm stand / farm market on a farm, strawberries,
4481 Colonial Turnpike, Rocky Mount , VA 24151. Phone: (540) 576-3658. Open: May and June Monday to Saturday 8 am to 7 pm Sunday 2 pm to 7 pm. Directions: Go 8 miles past the Rocky Mount Walmart on 40 East towards Glade Hill. then right on route 718 (colonial Turnpike) Go 2 miles. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Call ahead if wanting us to pick for you. Pick Your Own are $2.50 / lb We pick- $3.50/ lb. This is an easy place to pick some yummy strawberries!. (ADDED: May 09, 2011)

Chesapeake County

Bergey's Breadbasket - Uses natural growing practices, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, onions, peppers, summer squash, tomatoes, Fresh eggs, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area
2207 Mount Pleasant Road, Chesapeake , VA 23322. Phone: 757-546-9225. Open: See our website for current hours. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. (ADDED: August 03, 2009)

Chesterfield County

Chesterfield Berry Farm - Wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Wide variety of seasonal, fruits and vegetables (some locally grown), Indoor market, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, farm animals, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
20501 Skinquarter Road, Moseley, VA 23120. Phone: 804-739-9056. Alternate Phone: 804-739-3831. Email: info@chesterfieldberryfarm.com. Open: Opens March 12, 2010: Hours will be 9:00am to 6:00pm daily. Directions: We are located on Hull Street Road/360, 6 1/2 miles west of Woodlake. Also, from 288 take the 360 west exit and we are 8 miles on the right hand side. Click here for a map and directions. Market opens March 12, 2010; Strawberry festival is May 1 and 2, 2010; Blackberry picking is July; Fall Harvest starts September 18, 2010. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. (ADDED: March 01, 2010)

Goochland County

Brookview Farm - Eggs
854 Dover Road, Manakin-Sabot, VA 23103. Phone: (804) 784-3131; FAX (804) 784-COWS (2697). E-mail: bviewfarm@aol.com. Directions: 20 minutes west of Richmond on Route 6. Turn right on Route 642. Farm is ¼ mile on left.
Open: 9 am to 1 pm, first Saturday of each month - April -November. We also provide farm services, including lime, seeding, hay and pasture renovation. VaLean beef; Omega-3 free-range chicken eggs; freshly ground whole wheat flour; vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
A visitor writes on September 05, 2009: "The farm still sells eggs, it just doesn't have the chickens on site for the children to gather from the nests. Their next door farm neighbor now provides the chickens. They do have great, docile cows that enjoy people and are gentle with the kids. My 2 and 7 year old loved them! (UPDATED: September 05, 2009)

Henrico County

Gallmeyer Farms The Berry Patch - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, Fresh local eggs, beets, flowers, onions, peas, strawberries, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
3622 Darbytown Ct., Richmond, VA 23231. Phone: (804)795-9979. Alternate Phone: (804)737-8023. Email: info@gallmeyerfarms.com. Open: 7 days a week 8am to 8pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Pick your own and prepicked strawberries from early May until middle of June; Annual Strawberry Fields Festival; Fresh picked spring vegetables grown on this farm. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Annual Strawberry Fields Festival: Live music, good food, strawberry pickin', and lots of fun. Free admission. spinach, kale, radish. (UPDATED: April 13, 2010)
The Veggie Stand - Roadside stand, Farm stand / farm market on a farm, Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Covered outdoor market, beans, corn (sweet), flowers, peas, summer squash, tomatoes, fresh eggs, other vegetables, porta-potties, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
4506 Millers Lane, Richmond, VA 23231. Phone: 804-222-2285. Email: info@gallmeyerfarms.com. Open: Seven days a week, from 9 am to 7 pm; Season last from mid - June to October 31. Directions: Call for directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. Our carefully selected varieties are grown on-site, where customers can see the vegetables being picked fresh from the fields. Of special interest to many of our vegetable loving customers, farm fresh produce has a nutritional advantage over other produce which is commonly shipped and stored. At Gallmeyer Farms, all of our carefully selected produce varieties pass stringent taste and quality testing, so we can offer quality fresh vegetables—with no transit time. (ADDED: March 25, 2011)

James City

Smitty's Produce - seasonal local produce
947 Pheasant Run, Williamsburg, VA 23188. Phone: 757-592-8175.
A visitor writes on September 23, 2010: "Hello. I saw that you have a list of farmers market's and farms, as well as fruit stands. I went through them and saw the one I go to is not on the list. I live in Williamsburg, VA. The fruit/vegetable stand sells only in season items, from their farm. Right now they have the most amazing pumpkins, apples, squashes and potatoes! I actually used their pumpkins and your recipe to make a wonderful pie! It's called 'Smitty's Produce', and it's a decent sized stand right outside of their house under tents, but it has amazing stuff. It's right on Centerville road. Coming from the outlet malls, it's on your right hand side, before you get to the school. They are usually open from 8 am - 4 pm on weekdays, and as most stands, closed for the winter but open in spring through fall. They're stuff is so good, even though I work at Walmart, I buy ALL my produce and fruits from them instead of where I work everyday."

Northampton County

Floyd Family Farm - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, some produce is sustainably grown, Covered outdoor market, apples, beans, blackberries, blueberries, broad beans, broccoli, carrots, cherries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, figs, melons, nectarines, onions, oranges, pears, peas, peaches, peppers, plums, pumpkins, raspberries (red), summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes, other vegetables,
Mile Market 94 Lankford Highway, Marionville, VA 23408. Phone: 757-742-FARM. Alternate Phone: 757-742-3276. Email: vafarmmarket@gmail.com. Open: Daily 10:00 am to 6:00 pm From July 1 to October 31. Directions: From Virginia Beach: Cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge tunnel. Continue on Lankford Highway until you get to mile marker 94. The market is on the right. From Pocomoke City Maryland: Cross into Virginia via Lankford Highway (Rt. 13). Continue on Lankford Highway until you get to mile marker 94. You will see the market on your left. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: September 11, 2010)
Shockley Farms - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, Covered outdoor market, asparagus, broccoli, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, melons, onions, peas, peaches, peppers, plums, pumpkins, raspberries (red), summer squash, strawberries, tomatoes, Other fruit or veg, school tours
23184 Seaside Road, Cape Charles, VA 23310. Phone: 757-331-1487. Alternate Phone: 757-695-1195. Email: tpatseaview@aol.com. Open: every day from 9am to 8pm. Directions: Turn by Corner Mart on route 13 and follow that road to the end, make a right go a small distance, and make a left onto Seaview Road. Follow this road all the way to the end and our little red barn is on the corner of Seaside Road. Click here for a map and directions. We open in spring with our fresh strawberries, go through the summer with yummy sweet corn, and finish in the fall with beautiful pumpkins. Payment: Cash, Check, SFMNP Vouchers. Red skin potatoes. (ADDED: May 11, 2010)

City of Virginia Beach

Bright's Christmas Trees and Produce - Garden stand on a residence (which is NOT on a farm), all produce is sustainably grown, apples, beans, beets, blueberries, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, figs, flowers, melons, onions, peas, peaches, peppers, plums, pumpkins, summer squash, tomatoes, other vegetables,
643 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23457. Phone: 757-426-7832. Alternate Phone: 757-353-2914. Email: jwafb1964@gmail.com. Open: Monday to Sunday, from daylight to dark for the seasonal vegetables. Directions: 8 miles south of Pungo stoplight (intersection of Indian River Road and Princess Anne Road) on Princess Anne Road. Payment: Cash, Check. butter beans (baby limas), hanover salad, collards, turnips, rutabagas,cabbage. (UPDATED: October 20, 2011)

City of Williamsburg

Williamsburg Farmers Market - Wide variety of seasonal, locally grown fruits and vegetables, some produce is certified organically grown, some produce is sustainably grown, some produce is grown using IPM (integrated pest management), Uncovered outdoor market, Fresh local eggs, Baked goods, Preserves, jams, jellies, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, face painting, farm animals, events at your location (call for info)
402 W. Duke Of Gloucester Street Merchants Square, Williamsburg, VA 23185. Phone: 757-259-3768. Fax: 757-259-8064. Email: loliver@williamsburgva.gov. Open: Every Saturday, April through October, from 8 am to 12 pm; Every Tuesday, June through August, from 10 am to 2 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From I-6: Exit 238 (Camp Peary), from Richmond turn right onto Route 143, and from Newport News turn left on to Route 143. Take a right at the second traffic signal onto Route 132 (N. Henry Street). Market is held on Duke of Gloucester street between Henry and Boundary Streets. From Route 199: Turn onto S. Henry Street (Route 132) at stoplight. Market is held on Duke of Gloucester street between Henry and Boundary Streets. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Many Virginia's Finest Certified vendors and Certified Organic Vendors. More than 35 vendors total. Also have honey, cut flowers, peanuts, artisan chocolates, handmade goat's milk soaps, potted plants, bonsai trees, sheep's milk cheese, grass-fed beef, free-range chicken, bison, goat, lamb, meat rubs, fruit dip mixes, crabmeat, oysters, clams, fresh fish, pre-fabricated gardens, ethnic baked goods and knife sharpening service. (ADDED: May 21, 2010)
A visitor writes on June 18, 2011: "We just visited the Williamsburg Farmer's Market recently and were very disappointed. A handful of the vendors did have in-season produce, there were several jam/jelly/pie vendors, and one honey vendor. What we did not like was the lack of customer service amongst most of the vendors. There was the sense that the customer owed them something and this was consistent throughout. The prices of the local goods were outrageous, especially considering that many of the vendors sell at other markets throughout the week for significantly less. A few of the tried to over-charge for clearly marked items, and one tried to short-change us by $2o. If you want to shop locally in this area, there are several smaller markets that really do appeal to the customer and operate fair and honest businesses
A visitor writes on June 25, 2010: "We thought this would be an excellent spot to pick up fresh produce and sweets, only to find out quite the opposite. We found many out-of-season items being sold in June. For example, we found broccoli and lettuce (not from a greenhouse) sold just this past week, June 19, and one of the stands told us they sold out of peaches just two weeks ago. My husband and I looked at each other with wonder, since both raised on agriculture farms here in Virginia, we both know peaches do not come out till early July at best and broccoli is long gone in mid June with the heat. Very disappointing visit and not worth our drive there whatsoever."

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Chesterfield County

Chesterfield Berry Farm - Honey (retail), snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, Bouncy castle or moon bounce, pony rides, farm animals, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
20501 Skinquarter Road, Moseley, VA 23120. Phone: 804-739-9056. Alternate Phone: 804-739-3831. Email: info@chesterfieldberryfarm.com. Open: Located in our Farm Market which opens March 12, 2010: hours will be 9:00am to 6:00pm. Directions: We are located on Hull Street Road/360, 6 1/2 miles west of Woodlake. Also, from 288 take the 360 west exit and we are 8 miles on the right hand side. Click here for a map and directions. Market opens March 12, 2010; Strawberry festival is May 1 and 2, 2010; Blackberry picking is July; Fall Harvest starts September 18, 2010. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. (ADDED: March 01, 2010)

Henrico County

Gallmeyer Farms The Berry Patch - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, Honey (retail), Buckwheat honey, Clover honey, Wildflower honey, Raw honeys, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
3622 Darbytown Ct., Richmond, VA 23231. Phone: (804)795-9979. Alternate Phone: (804)737-8023. Email: info@gallmeyerfarms.com. Open: 7 days a week 8am to 8pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Pick your own and prepicked strawberries from early May until middle of June; Annual Strawberry Fields Festival; Fresh picked spring vegetables grown on this farm. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Annual Strawberry Fields Festival: Live music, good food, strawberry pickin', and lots of fun. Free admission. (UPDATED: April 13, 2010)

City of Virginia Beach

Vaughan Farm's Produce - Uses natural growing practices, Wildflower honey, Raw honeys, Other honey products, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
1258 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23457. Phone: 7576154888. Email: vaughanfarmsproduce@yahoo.com. Open: Everyday 8 am to around 6pm, call 6154888 to check if open on rainy days. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Honey updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: end of April to early June, Sweet Corn: June to August, Other crops: see website, Feel free to call 6154888 to check availability. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check. Check out our website or call for specials and questions. Thank you!. We also have May Peas, Sugar Snap Peas, Cherry Tomatoes, and select varieties of Peppers available for U-Pick, depending on the season. In addition to raw honey, we have jars of honey-filled candies, which make cute little gifts. We also have honey sticks, which come in a variety of different flavors such as Apple, Blueberry, Blackberry, Watermelon, Strawberry, Root Beer, Cherry, Grape, and Raspberry. (ADDED: May 17, 2010)

Meats, Milk and Eggs:

Virginia Beach County

Vaughan Farm's Produce - Uses natural growing practices, snacks, refreshments and/or concessions, Eggs (free range), Restrooms, School tours, children welcome, Pets welcome, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, U-pick and already picked, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
1258 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23457. Phone: 7576154888. Email: vaughanfarmsproduce@yahoo.com. Open: none. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Updates: Click here for updates. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Strawberries: end of April to early June, Sweet Corn: June to August, Other crops: see website, Feel free to call 6154888 to check availability. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check. Check out our website or call for specials and questions. Thank you!. Plenty of parking spots, a picnic area, and usually have lemonade stand on the weekends. Weekends also mean "Memaw's Rolls" which are very popular, as well as other baked goods. Homemade strawberry preserves are available, which go great with the rolls. For U-pickers, we have free baskets if needed, or bring your own! We look forward to seeing you!. (ADDED: May 17, 2010)

Farm Venues for Events, Activities, Parties and Meetings:

Henrico County

Gallmeyer Farms The Berry Patch - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, School and educational groups, Daycare and preschool groups, You may bring your own food, Some Tables and chairs are provided, Hotel nearby, Motel nearby, Vegetables, or bush fruit, Fishing nearby, boating nearby, Free Onsite Lot parking lot, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, children welcome, Smoking allowed in designated areas, handicap accessible, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
3622 Darbytown Ct., Richmond, VA 23231. Phone: (804)795-9979. Alternate Phone: (804)737-8023. Email: info@gallmeyerfarms.com. Open: 7 days a week 8am to 8pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Pick your own and prepicked strawberries from early May until middle of June; Annual Strawberry Fields Festival; Fresh picked spring vegetables grown on this farm;. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard, Discover. Annual Strawberry Fields Festival: Live music, good food, strawberry pickin', and lots of fun. Free admission. (UPDATED: April 13, 2010)

Community food festivals:

City of Williamsburg

Williamsburg Farmers Market - strawberries, produce for sale, produce for sale, parking provide free, snacks and refreshment stand, musical entertainment, cooking or fruit/veg judging, restrooms, face painting, farm animals, Tents or other provisions are made for bad weather, FREE admission,
402 W. Duke Of Gloucester Street Merchants Square, Williamsburg, VA 23185. Phone: 757-259-3768. Fax: 757-259-8064. Email: loliver@williamsburgva.gov. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: From I-6: Exit 238 (Camp Peary), from Richmond turn right onto Route 143, and from Newport News turn left on to Route 143. Take a right at the second traffic signal onto Route 132 (N. Henry Street). Market is held on Duke of Gloucester street between Henry and Boundary Streets. From Route 199: Turn onto S. Henry Street (Route 132) at stoplight. Market is held on Duke of Gloucester street between Henry and Boundary Streets. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa/MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Many Virginia's Finest Certified vendors and Certified Organic Vendors. More than 35 vendors total. Visit our website for special events and holiday market dates. (ADDED: May 21, 2010)

Horse Rides and More:

Chesterfield County

Brandywine Farms - Horse trails (guided), Riding academies, schools, Horses rented (guided trails), Horse leasing, Riding academies, schools, Horse riding lessons, equipment & instruction, English riding equipment & instruction, Jumping lessons and ring, Beautiful rural setting, Fishing nearby, hunting nearby, boating nearby, horse riding, golf nearby, swimming pool nearby, tennis nearby, fitness/health club nearby, Within an easy drive to an Interstate road, School tours, beginners riding lessons, specialty riding lessons, porta-potties, picnic area, pony rides, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
13705 Bundle Road, Chesterfield, VA 23838. Phone: (804) 590-2305. Email: terrykinch@brandywinefarmva.com. Open: Monday through Sunday - All riding activities are by appointment; Lessons are generally offered Monday through Friday 4:00pm to 7:00pm and Saturday 10:00am to 2:00pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Pumpkins are generally available two to three weeks prior to Halloween (October 31);. Payment: Cash, only. Brandywine Farms offers Trial Rides, Birthday Party Ponies, Pony Rides for Events, Hanovarian and Oldenburger Warmblood Horses for sale and Lesson Horses for sale. In addition we offer several Summer Camps for Beginner to Advanced riders. We also grow three to four acres of irriagated pumpkins for sale here at the farm and in bulk locally. (ADDED: May 04, 2011)

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