Central Plains, Manitoba, Canada U-Pick Farms - 2023 PickYourOwn.ORG

Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Central Plains, Manitoba, Canada? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Central Plains, Manitoba, Canada, 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?"). The U-pick crops they offer follow the name of the farm. To search the page for a specific crop, use Ctrl-F (or on an ipad or Mac, use their "search on this page" function) If they have a website, the name will be in blue and underlined; click on it and it will open their website. If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!

New! As inflation remains high, see this page for cost-saving measures for getting fruit and vegetables and home canning.
 If you are having a hard time finding canning lids, I've used these, and they're a great price & ship in 2 days.

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 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

Note: Beware the copycat websites like the one that stole our name and uses .farm extension: they copied my work and do NOT even update the info! I make updates EVERY day. They use tech tricks to get higher rankings, but have many more inaccuracies and out-dated info. Obviously, I cannot check every farm every day, but I do check as many as I can every day, and respond to all requests.  They don't. Don't support the scammers!

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!

What's in season in November 2023, and other timely information:

Notes for November 2023: 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 extensive guide to apple varieties and a guide to peach varieties. Also recipes, canning and freezing directions for apples, tomatoes, corn blueberries, peaches, etc.

And don't forget CORN MAZES are open now - find a local maze here.

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! It is easy to make your own ice cream, even gelato, or low fat or low sugar ice cream - see this page. Also note, there are many copycat website listing U-pick farms now. The worst is the one that stole our name but ends with .farm.  (Yes, I've got lawyers on it)  They have all copied their information from here and usually do not ever update. 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 are a great way to save money on clothes, toys, books, etc, They occur in both the Spring and Fall See our companion website to find a local community or church kid's consignment sale!

Central Plains, Manitoba, Canada U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2023, by county

Click on the resources drop-down above, if you need a county map

Central Plains

• City Side Saskatoons - saskatoons
  169 Cottonwwood Drive, Portage la Prairie, MB R0H 1N1. Phone: 1 204 857-7464Directions: Turn south at New Holland dealership then left on Cottonwood dr.to 169 Cottonwood or follow signs from Hillside Cemetery,or from Yellowquil school. We are open July. Our hours are: Call ahead. Payment: Cash, only.
• Connery's Berry Farm - saskatoons, strawberries, and prepicked produce, picnic area
  Box 158, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B2. Phone: (204) 428-3924. Toll free Phone: 866-299-9512. Fax: (204)428-3245. Email: connerysberries@mts.net. Directions:: From Winnipeg: Hwy #1 west to Hwy #13. Turn south for 3 km, then west on Hwy #331 for 16 km OR From Portage la Prairie: south 3 km on Hwy #240 and 4 km east on Hwy #331.. Open: Daily from 7 am to 9 pm during the season. Please call to confirm picking before you come. Please note: pre-picked berries cannot be ordered by email. Pre-pick orders must be phoned in and confirmed with the berry shack. Payment: Cash, only.
• D & B Berries - strawberries
  MacGregor, MB. Phone: 204-685-2122.  Directions: On Hwy #1, 3 miles west of PR Road 350 (MacGregor) to Rd. 60 W. Then turn north 4.5 miles to yard 69084, west side of road. OR From Jct of Hwy #1 and 34 go 5 miles east on Hwy #1 to Rd. 60 W. Then turn north 4.5 miles to yard 69084, west side of road. OR From Gladstone 12 miles south on Hwy 34 to Rd. 70 N (Pine Creek Road). Then go 5 miles east to Rd. 60 W. Turn south .5 miles to yard 69084, on west side of road. 1 acres of strawberries U-pick, u-pick by appointment and custom picked.  Children Welcome. Please Call Ahead.
• Foxvalley Farm - Strawberries
  Box 11, Foxwarren, MB,  R0J 0R0. Phone: 204-847-2026, Strawberries and purebred Maine-Anjou cattle. Directions: Farm gate sales, U-Pick.  
• Klassen Berry Farm - strawberries, raspberries, saskatoons
  Box 1375, Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0. Phone: 204-476-3746. Email: klassenr@escape.ca  U-Pick fresh straw-berries, raspberries & saskatoons. Pick & cut spruce Christmas trees. Directions: At the farm/home - 2 km west of Neepawa. Our aim is to market top quality products in an atmosphere and surroundings that the whole family can enjoy. A family operated enterprise located 2 km west of Neepawa on PTH #16 adjacent to Stoney Creek. Also Christmas trees. July is berry season. Call ahead to arrange a tour.
• Makarchuk's Strawberry Farm - UPDATE for 2019, They no longer offer Pick-your-own crops
  Hwy 331, Portage la Prairie, MB. Phone: 204-267-2377. Directions: From Winnipeg, Hwy #1 west to Hwy #13, 2.5 km south to Oakville, 12 km west on Hwy 331.
  A visitor writes on July 05, 2019: "I called the berry farm this morning and they advised me that they no longer grow strawberries. :( which is sad because when i picked there it was a great place "
  
• Mayfair Farm - Strawberries  Raspberries, U-pick & pre-pick
  Royal Road, Portage la Prairie Island Park, MB. Phone: 204-857-4581. Directions: Take Saskatchewan Ave. to City Hall, then south down Royal Road, cross the bridge and follow berry signs. Open: Monday 7 am to 9 pm, Tuesday - 7 am to 9 pm, Wed - 7 am to 9 pm, Thur - 7 am to 9 pm, Friday - 7 am to 9 pm, Sat TBA, Sun - TBA. Also prepicked fresh Vegetables.
• Oakland Saskatoon Patch - Saskatoons
  Hwy 240, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 3A1. Phone: 204-239-1023. Fax: 204-239-1023 
  Email: ycuthbe@escape.ca  Saskatoons: fresh in season and frozen the rest of the year. U-pick or pre-pick and frozen year-round. Directions: 12 km north of Portage on Hwy 240, 2 km west. Big and juicy, easy to pick saskatoons (smokey, martin, thiessen varieties). Season starts as strawberry season ending. 
• Patten Acres Inc. - strawberries
  Box 605 Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 3B9. Phone: 204-857-4321. Fax: 204-239-0492. Wholesale nursery U-Pick and Pre-Pick strawberries. Directions: We sell directly from our farm. We are located 8 km east of Portage on the Trans Canada Hwy. We are growers of Swedish Aspen trees (excellent for shelter belts). Visit us in July for juicy, sweet strawberries. 
• Riverbend Orchards - apples, sour cherries, cranberries, gooseberries, plums, raspberries, saskatoons, restrooms, gift shop, group tours
  100 Old Bridge Road, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 3X3. Phone: 204-870-1140. Email: riverbend@mts.net. Open: 8 am to 8 pm - July 1 to August 15 - Monday through Saturday (closed Sunday). Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, Check. APPROXIMATE RIPENING TIMES FOR FRUIT CROPS: Haskap - mid to late June, Saskatoon Berry - early to mid July, Gooseberry - mid to late July, Sour Cherry - late July, Raspberry - late July to early August, Apple - mid September, Plum - mid to late September, Highbush Cranberry - late September.
• Willow View Farm - UPDATE: July 11, 2019: The owner tells me they are now permanently closed
  Arden, Manitoba R0J 0B0.

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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

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