Southwestern Louisiana U-Pick Farms - 2023 PickYourOwn.ORG

Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in Southwestern Louisiana? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in Southwestern Louisiana, 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 If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!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 December 2023, and other timely information:

Notes for December 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!

Southwestern Louisiana U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2023, by county

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

Allen Parish

Avoyelles Parish

Beauregard Parish

• CM Farms LLC - strawberries, goat walk, tractor-pulled hay rides, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, inflatables or bounce houses, jumping pillow, farm animals, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, group reservations
  252 Cm Farms Road, Dry Creek, LA 70637. Phone: 337-328-8916. Email: fun@cmfarmsllc.com. Open: early Match to early May. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: If using a GPS, put in 200 John Broussard Road Dry Creek, LA 70637. The GPS system does not recognize that we changed the road name to CM Farms road 3 years ago. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Click here for our Facebook page. We are celebrating spring on the farm with a new Strawberry Festival, annual Wool Days events, plus Easter egg hunts, fun for Mother's Day, some May Day flowers, and concerts in the country! Enjoy 40+ things to do, our friendly farm animals, good things to eat, and live entertainment. The annual Strawberry Harvest Festival at the farm has all of our farm attractions and baby animals will be ready for you to enjoy . plus the new Hen House, Pheasant Palace, Duck Dynasty, Turkey Town, Boars Nest & Hamburger Garden! For sure, there will be strawberry lemonade, strawberry cheesecake, strawberry cheesecake fudge, strawberry-sicles, and more! Plus, strawberry pancakes with whipped cream at the Calf-A (10-11am only) The Calf-A will be also serving up hot pepperoni pizza, hamburgers, footlong corndogs and more!! Chuck's Berries: Fresh picked strawberries to purchase or U-Pick the strawberries straight from the field, while supplies last! Enjoy an amazing adventure in our 12-acre maze, where getting lost is so much fun! We've got pumpkins, photo props, activities, and farm animals. (UPDATED: October 19, 2020 JBS) (UPDATED: October 20, 2013)(ADDED: October 10, 2008)

Calcasieu Parish

Cameron Parish

Evangeline Parish

• Point Blue Farm LLC - No pesticides are used, blackberries, blueberries, cucumbers, figs, herbs or spices, other citrus, pecans , tomatoes, other vegetables, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, picnic area you may bring your own food, farm animals, school tours
  125 Prairie Rhonde Road, Ville Platte, LA 70586. Phone: 337-363-2499. Email: pointbluefarm@gmail.com. Open: All non - rainy days; Our roadside stand is always open, please call before coming for a tour with your kids or just a picnic on the grounds. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: GPS highway 104 & highway 29 We are on the corner. Click here for a map and directions. There is not much to offer except picnics and cow petting during the months of late January until around May Feel free to call us or check us out on Facebook for all current offers as well. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, only. Pecans, Satsumas, Honey, Figs, Oak Trees, Wild berries, Naval Oranges, Hybrid Lemons. Figs Come Out in July! Satsumas Come Out in November! Honey Available Year Round! We have many fruit and nut bearing trees and are doing all we can to produce the best out them! And try our Jellies, Jams, Marmalade, Honey, Dehydrated Trail Mixes, and so much more.
   (UPDATED: February 21, 2016) (ADDED: July 15, 2015)

Jefferson Davis Parish

Lafayette Parish

• BluesBerry Fields - Organic, blueberries, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, farm animals, school tours, group reservations, events at your location (call for info)
  313 Equipment Ln, Carencro, LA 70520. Phone: (337) 967-9697. Email: bluesberryfields@gmail.com. Open: Every Sunday in June from 5 pm to 8 pm; and Sunday June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2022 from 5 pm to 8 pm. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: 313 Equipment Lane. We use natural organic practices, and are subject to the NOP small quantity exemption. Payment: Cash, Venmo. Click here for our Facebook page. Blues, Berries, Plate lunches, Drinks, Local breweries, and more. Pick your own organic blueberries while listening to some of the best blues artists in Louisiana. Every Sunday in June from 5 to 8 pm and by appointment. Families are most welcome, along with friendly pets. Families can bring chairs or blanket to sit on. Will have a canopy or 2 and a few umbrellas. (ADDED: May 31, 2022)

Rapides Parish

• Sugar Mill Fields LLC - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, daffodils, lavender, sunflowers, tulips, zinnias, flowers, chestnuts, pecans , Basil, Mint, farm market, WiFi is available, Cell service cell phones work here, restrooms, pony rides, petting zoo, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
  56 Meeker Road, Lecompte, LA 71346. Phone: (318) 308-1950. Email: duanajuneau@gmail.com. Open: Seasonal, see our website or Facebook page. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, All credit cards.
  Click here for our Facebook page.
  Click here for our Instagram page.
  (ADDED: April 26, 2023)

St. Landry Parish

• Bien Aime Farm, formerly McCart Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries,
  1208 Highway 357 Next Door to Lewisburg-Bellvue Water Tower, Opelousas, LA 70570. Email: bienaimefarm14@gmail.com. Open: See our facebook page for current days and hours of operation. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Off of Sunset Exit,take 182 north out of Sunset, you will pass "The Little Red Church", you are getting close to turning left on 358. After turning left on 358, go to the stop sign, roughly 2 or 3 miles down the road, and take a right. You will see the Lewisburg Bellevue Water Tower. We are right next door to it. You will see signs along the way. See you soon. Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check. Feel free to email the farm with any questions! formerly FitzFarm
• Blueberry Hill - UPDATE: June 12, 2020: The owner tells me they are now permanently closed
  Arnaudville, LA 70512.
• Bois de Figue Orchard - No pesticides are used, figs, U-pick and already picked, restrooms
  129a Richard Rd, Opelousas, LA 70570. Phone: (337) 831-6541. Email: iwantfigs@gmail.com. Open: for PYO in 2021 on July 5, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22; Call to reserve a day to pick. Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Located off of highway 357 (Lewisburg Hwy) in Opelousas. Follow signs off the highway back to the orchard. Click here for a map and directions. Open every July for Figs. We do not use pesticides on the crops. Payment: Cash, Venmo, PayPal. Click here for our Facebook page. .; We have 1 gallon buckets available to use to pick; Tips for a fun experience: Wear long sleeves and a hat; Figs trees can irritate the skin, and it is hot in the orchard; Please do not come to the farm if you have a deathly allergy to stinging insects; Bees are sometimes attracted to the sweet fig juices; Come early before the heat sets in; We have refreshments available, a bathroom, and already picked figs for purchase. This farm was originally called Beaucoup Fig Farm under the previous owner. (UPDATED: July 05, 2021) (ADDED: June 14, 2018)

Vermilion Parish

• Four Oaks Farm - mayhaw fruit (mayhaws)
  15439 Dalton Road, Kaplan, LA 70548. Phone: 337-319-6538. Email: goldiehebert@yahoo.com. Open: Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in April, May. Payment: Cash, only.

Vernon Parish

• Anderson Farms - Uses natural growing practices, figs, melons, pecans , pumpkins, tomatoes, other vegetables, and prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
  400 Slagle Road, Leesville, LA 71446. Phone: 337-208-7107. Fax: 337-239-0066. Email: andersonfarmspumpkinpatch@gmail.com. Directions: We are located 1.5 miles east from the intersection of Hwy 171 and Hwy 468. Also may see mapquest. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in June, July, October, November. Open: Monday to Friday 3pm to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 6pm, Sunday 2pm to 6pm. Open for pumpkin picking and tractor-driven hayrides from the last weekend of September through the last weekend of October. Watermelons from July through August. Spring vegetables start in May and end in August. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic.We enjoy having field trips, friends, and families visit the farm each year. We strive to make everyone feel right at home and we hope you do on your visit! We have all sorts of pumpkins, activities, and photo spots that will inspire your fall spirit♡Anderson Farms Facebook page. Payment: Cash, Check.

 

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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
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• Wholesale food sources
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