Lexington and north-central Kentucky U-Pick Farms - 2023 PickYourOwn.org

Find a pick-your-own farm near you! Then learn to can and freeze! Since 2002! We update continuously; Beware the copycat websites!

Find a local pick your own farm here!

Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Lexington and north-central Kentucky? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Lexington and north-central Kentucky, 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 If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!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.
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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 and other places to visit.

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 September 2023, and other timely information:

Notes for September 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. 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!

Lexington and north-central Kentucky U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2023, by county

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Anderson County

Bath County

Boone County

  • Benton Farms - u-pick pumpkins, school field trips, u-pick Sweet corn, green beans.
    11946 Old Lexington Pike, Boone County, Walton, KY 41094. Phone: (859) 485-7000. Fax: (859) 485-3777. Email: bentonfarmsupick@aol.com. Open: Saturdays and Sundays only from 11:30am to 6 pm; but call - their website is down. Directions: From I-75, take Exit 175 (Richwood) and go east one quarter mile to the first stop light. Go straight through stoplight across railroad tracks. Turn right onto Old Lexington Pike. Farm is about 2 miles on the left. A 260 acre working farm. Also have your Birthday or Reunion or Company picnic out on the farm. U-Pick Vegetables on Saturdays only (Call for availability). School trips start last week of September to end of October (Call to schedule). Call about Birthday Parties on the farm. Restrooms. Also see our pumpkin patch listing. Pumpkin Days Weekends in October. Hayrides, barnyard animals for viewing.
  • McGlasson Farms - apples, tomatoes, pumpkins, greens, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, and prepicked produce, restrooms, picnic area
    5832 River Road, Hebron, KY 41048. Phone: 859-689-5229. Open: Monday through Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday & Sunday 9am to 5pm July 1 through October 31 for all other fruits and vegetables Directions: Three miles west of Anderson Ferry on Route 8 (River Road) in Kentucky Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October. Payment: Cash, Check. Turnip and Mustard greens available for pick your own.From July through November, we proudly offer all of our fresh fruits & vegetables grown right here on the farm for sale at our roadside stand. McGlasson Farms facebook page. We grow only the freshest and highest quality produce for our customers, many of which have been regulars for years and have become close family friends. All of our fruits & vegetables are picked and ready for sale at the stand, but there are also several opportunities for pick-your-own produce throughout the year, such as tomatoes, greens and of course pumpkins in the fall.  (UPDATED: September 3, 2023, JBS)

Bourbon County

  • Julie's Pumpkins - carrots, pumpkins, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available, picnic area you may bring your own food, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
    1069 Ruddles Mill Road, Paris, KY 40361. Phone: 859-987-4498. Email: julieferrell@att.net. Open: daily - daylight to dark. Directions: 20 miles Northeast of Lexington. Click here for a map and directions. Last weekend in September - October 31st. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Family Operated for 27 years!.
  • Stepping Stone Farm  - Strawberries, Blueberries, Apples, Sunflowers, U- Pumpkins, Indian corn, gourds.
    1674 Cynthiana Rd, Paris, KY 40361. Phone: 859-588-3286. Email: steppingstonefarm2@gmail.com. Open: for the season at the end of April. U-Pick Strawberries in May, Blueberries in July, Apples and Pumpkins in September and OCtober, Plus Tomatoes in Greenhouse and Sunflowers in July. pick apples (including Gala, McIntosh, Cortland, Mutsu, Stayman Winesap, York, Granny Smith, Fuji, and many more),(formerly Reed Valley Orchard) (ADDED: May 6, 2022)

Boyle County

Bracken County

  • Bracken Berry Farm - UPDATE: July 05, 2018: The owner tells me they are now permanently closed
    4020 Woodward Road, Germantown, KY 41044.
  • Brackenridge Berry Farm - blueberries
    1090 Belmont Road, Brooksville, KY 41004. Phone: 606-735-2490. Email: brbf@alltel.net. Directions: South on Route 19 out of Brooksville to Powersville. Approximately 2.4 miles south of Powersville from Route 19, turn left on the Belmont Road. Approximately 1.1 Miles down Belmont, the farm is on the right. Open: Monday through Sunday 8am to 5pm Berries become available toward the end of June, through July, and may progress into August. Payment: Cash, only.
  • Hillside Orchard - apples, pumpkins, raspberries, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
    4979 Aa Highway N, Foster, KY 41043. Phone: 606-747-5635. Email: mail@hillsideorchardandcountrystore.com. Directions: from Cincinnati, take I-275 to AA Highway, drive 29 miles south on the AA Highway, Hillside Orchard is on the left. If traveling from Maysville, drive 21 miles north on the AA Highway from Route 68, Hillside Orchard is on the right. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in August, September, October, November, December. Open: May to December 24; Friday 3 pm to 7 pm, Saturday 10 am to 7 pm and Sunday 12 pm to 7 pm. Payment: Cash, Check.

Campbell County

Clark County

Estill County

Fayette County

  • Duntreath Farm - U-pick apples.
    4954 Paris Pike, Lexington, KY 40511. Phone: 859-299-2254. Email: bubbasue@qx.net. Open: Year round by appointment only. Directions: Paris Pike (US 27/68), 6 miles north of Lexington.

Fleming County

Franklin County

Gallatin County

Garrard County

  • Day Farms - strawberries, U-pick and already picked
    11414 Richmond Road, Paint Lick , KY 40461. Phone: (859) 314-2091. Alternate Phone: (859) 779-0231. Email: daysonthefarm@gmail.com. Open: Typical picking season is May 10 through June 15, weather permitting; hours are Monday to Wednesday from 10 am to 3 pm; Thursday and Friday from 10 am to 7 pm; Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm; of course, hours May vary based on inventory and weather, please check Facebook for daily availability and hours; You - pick and We - pick available. Directions: Located on Highway 52, sharing the same driveway as Paint Lick Dollar General Store. Strawberry picking season is typically May 10 to June 15. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, PayPal, Venmo. (ADDED: May 03, 2022)

Grant County

  • Red Barn Farm - strawberries,
    1305 Knoxville Road, Dry Ridge, KY 41035. Phone: 859-391-4433. Email: krvegie@yahoo.com. Open: Monday to Saturday, from 9 am to 8 pm; Sunday 1 pm to 8 pm. Directions: From north of Dry Ridge. South on I-75, exit 159, left off ramp, left at light at Walmart entrance onto Dry Ridge Bypass, left at 3rd light (KY. 467), 1.1 miles to red barn on right. Drive behind barn, park behind greenhouse on right. From south of Dry Ridge. North on I-75, exit 156, right off ramp onto Barnes Road, left at train crossing, right at 4 way intersection (KY 467), 1.1 miles to red barn on right. Drive behind barn, park behind greenhouse on right. For a map to our farm, click here. Strawberries: third week of May to Mid June. Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED: May 18, 2016) (UPDATED: May 04, 2016) (UPDATED: July 19, 2014, JBS

Harrison County

  • McDaniel Farm Co - beans, corn (sweet), cucumbers, peppers, summer squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, concessions or refreshment stand, porta-potties are available
    5139 Highway US 62 West, Cynthiana, KY 41031. Phone: (859)298-5066. Open: See our Facebook Page for seasonal hours. Directions: From Georgetown - US 460 Bypass North to US 62 toward Cynthiana - 10 miles on the right From Cynthiana - US 62 toward Georgetown - 4.9 miles from roundabout on the left. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. (ADDED: October 19, 2015)

Jessamine County

  • Blackberry Orchard - No pesticides are used, blackberries, U-pick and already picked
    6300 Danville Road Loop 2, Nicholasville, KY 40356. Phone: 859-621-3248. Fax: 859-885-1248. Email: tjstanley859@windstream.net. Open: Tuesday to Saturday 8:30 am to 7 pm, Sunday 1 pm to 6 pm , Closed Mondays. Directions: From Lexington go south on Nicholasville Road US 27 Bypass Nicholasville, go about two and one half miles past last light that turns back into Nicholasville, make left on 1268, then immediate right (this is the old Nicholasville Road) Now Danville Road Loop 2, go seven-tenths of a mile farm on left. Signs are posted on roadway. Click here for a map and directions. Late June to mid August. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Check. Our blackberries are thornless and can be ate off the vine if you want to taste. Some days we might get picked out or lack of rain may cause us to have to close for a day for ripening. We provide containers for picking and bags for taking home. If you need already picked berries ,please call in your order so they can be ready when you need to pick them up. If you need more information please feel free to call. Thanks, we appreciate you business!.

Kenton County

Madison County

  • Marcum Farms - U-pick strawberries
    166 College Hill Road, Waco, KY 40385. Phone: 859-369-7300. Open: Daily, Monday through Sunday from 7am to 9pm. Directions: See their website for directions. Payment: Cash, only. Local grower of Strawberries, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Pumpkins and more! We participate in the Madison County Farmers Market as well as direct from farm sales. Wholesale and retail available. Always Fresh! (UPDATED: May 23, 2015, JBS)
    A visitor writes on July 14, 2013: "I love these people. One of the best owner.operators that I have bought from. We make a point to find her at the farmers market, and if we need something in bulk we can always go to the farm. Her strawberries are legendary in this area. No idea why she is not on your site. "

Marion County

Mason County

Mercer County

Montgomery County

  • Bramble Ridge Orchard - permanently closed
    2726 Osborne Road, Mount. Sterling, KY 40353.UPDATE for 2021, Google says they are permanently closed.

Nicholas County

  • Circle MM Farm and Pisgue Stables - No pesticides are used, blackberries, tomatoes, restrooms, farm animals
    1169 Gravel Rd, Carlisle, KY 40311. Phone: 859-289-8038. Alternate Phone: (859) 473-0850. Email: brendajoe@hotmail.com. Open: 8 am to 8 pm, from July 15th to August 15th. Directions: We are off ky57 outside Carlisle call for directions. Click here for a map and directions. From Carlisle: stay on Main street/Concrete road and follow it all the way around until you reach The B and B grocery. Continue straight on to the Y in the road, and follow the right fork. Continue on another 3 minutes, until you see two posts and a hanging sign for pisgue stables on the left. the turn in is just before this sign. follow the gravel road past the first turn off to the house and continue up until you reach the green gates at the top. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, only.

Owen County

  • Ayres Family Orchard - apples, blackberries, grapes, pears, peaches, persimmons, plums, Other fruit or veg, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), gift shop, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    525 Wilson Lane, Moterey, KY 40359. Phone: 502-514-1594. Alternate Phone: 402-484-5236. Email: ayresapples@att.net. Open: Monday to Friday 8 am to 8, Saturday 8 am to 8, Closed Sunday. Directions: 18 Miles North of Frankfort Ky on US 127. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers.

Pendleton County

Powell County

Robertson County

Scott County

  • Evans Orchard and Cider Mill - apples, strawberries, blueberries, flowers, pears, pumpkins, U-pick and already picked, farm market, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
    180 Stone Road, Georgetown, KY 40324. Phone: 502-863-2255. Email: info@evansorchard.com. Open: Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30am to 6 pm, Sundays from 12 pm to 6 pm; If you are coming out for a particular variety, please call ahead to see if they are ripe. Directions: From Lexington: Take Newtown Pike (922) North eight miles from the I-75 overpass. Take a right on Stone Road. Evans Orchard is the third drive on the left (approximately 1,000 feet). From Georgetown or I-75 North: take Exit 126 and turn right off of exit. Go to US 460 and turn Left going East on US 460. Travel 3 miles and turn right onto Newtown Pike (Route 922) at the caution lights. Go one mile and turn Left onto Stone Road Evans Orchard is the third drive on the left. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Pick-Your-Own Apples, Pears, Strawberries and Blueberries. At Evans Orchard, we grow over 20 different varieties of gourmet apples along with several varieties of delicious pears and blueberries. Fresh vegetables all spring and summer, peaches, apples and pumpkins in the fall, Bushels of Family Fun all year long in our playland and petting zoo! Festivals include: Sweet Corn Festival third Saturday in July, Apple picking usually starts second weekend in September and Harvest Festival beginning the third weekend in September and continuing through the end of October. Come explore all we have to offer at Evans Orchard!. (UPDATED: June 28, 2012, by a visitor)

Washington County

Woodford County

  • Eckert's Versailles Orchard (Formerly Boyd Orchards) - apples, blackberries, grapes, pears, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, black), U-pick and already picked, farm market, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, face painting, pony rides, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours
    1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles, KY 40383. Phone: 859-873-3097. Email: boydorchards@hotmail.com. Open: See our website for current hours. 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 usually begion around Mid- May. Please feel free to check back on the website or call the Orchard for more information.. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Offers pick-your-own crops including strawberries, peaches, apples, and pumpkins that are available May through late October. Versailles Orchard Bonfire Sites & Haunted Hayrides are a fun evening with your group! The perfect outing for church groups, sports teams, friends and family gatherings. Enjoy pig races, a corn maze, haunted hayrides and more at Eckert's Versailles Farm. Discover a full list of fun things to do at Eckert's. We offer school tours and field trips during apple picking and pumpkin picking seasons at our Eckert's Country Store & Farms in Versailles, Kentucky. Book your school field trip today. Our Country Store is simple and offers the kind of homemade goodies that make your mouth water. Yes, we have fresh-baked pies in apple, pumpkin and other flavors. You can also find jams, jellies, salsa and a variety of treats to enjoy with family and friends. And don't forget about our famous apple cider donuts! s! U-Pick Apples and Pumpkins available!. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, WIC Vouchers. Click here for our Facebook page. Unforgettable Playgrounds and Slides. NEW for 2011: TREE HOUSE!.  (UPDATED: September 25, 2019, JBS)
  • Wildside Winery - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, blackberries, blueberries, table grapes (with seeds), wine grapes, Asian pears, gift shop, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, group reservations
    5500 Troy Pike, Versailles, KY 40383. Phone: (859) 879-3982. Email: elishaannholt@gmail.com. Open: Tuesday to Saturday from 12 pm to 7 pm Sunday 1 pm to 5 OM; Additional hours for events. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: 5 miles south of Versailles on highway 33. From Lexington, take Versailles Road (60) west, exit right onto the Bluegrass Parkway, take the first exit#68 which is highway 33, take it left (south)3.5 miles. Click here for a map and directions. Blueberries in June, Blackberries in July, Apples, pears, grapes in Aug-October Call;. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check, PayPal, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: July 20, 2020)

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