West of Cleveland: Erie, Huron and Lorain counties U-Pick Farms - 2025 PickYourOwn.ORG

Looking for a local, pick-your-own farm in West of Cleveland: Erie, Huron and Lorain counties? Scroll down this page and you will see the U-Pick farms in West of Cleveland: Erie, Huron and Lorain counties, 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 If you find anything outdated or inaccurate, see the customer and farmer menus (as appropriate) at the top menu bar to submit updates and corrections and help me keep each current!

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Note: Beware Google's AI search answers - it MAKES UP NONSENSE. Also 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. 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   I'm making updates for this year as fast as I can - if you find anything out-of-date, wrong or not working - please let me know!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 July 2025, and other timely information:

Notes for July 2025: Spring is here! Strawberry season is here.  It started in February in Florida, Texas, southern California and a few other areas of the Deep South; then March along the Gulf coast, April in the Deep South and west coast, May through much of the country, and June in northern areas. Blueberries are next, about a month later. Of course, cool weather crops, like Rhubarb, asparagus and greens should be available almost everywhere. Check your area's crop calendar (see this page) and call your local farms for seasonal updates.

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We also have home canning, 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!

West of Cleveland: Erie, Huron and Lorain counties U-Pick Farms and Orchards in 2025, by county

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Erie County

• A.B. Phillips & Sons Fruit Farm - apples, blackberries, cherries, plums and grapes
  30 E. Main Street, Berlin Heights, OH. Phone: 419-588-2329. Alternate phone: 800/205-7062. Email: Fruit@Phillipsfruit.net. Pick apples and a whole lot more at this farm that also grows cherries, plums and grapes. Open: July-February, Monday to Saturday 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday noon-6 p.m. (closed Sundays December-February). Apple varieties are: Vista Bella, Jersey Mac, Paulared, McIntosh, Gala, Cortland, Jonathan, JonaGold, Red Delicious, Empire, Idared, Rome, Gold Delicious, Melrose, Crispin/Mutsu, Criterion, Winter Banana, Stayman Winesap
  [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS)
• Aufdenkampe Family Farm - strawberries,
  3275 N Ridge Rd, Vermilion, OH 44089. Phone: (440) 984-3844. Open: see their page or call for availability. Payment: Cash or checks only . We are a strawberry farm located in beautiful Vermilion! We have about 5 acres of strawberries! Aufdenkampe Family Farm facebook page.
• Burnham Orchards - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, cherries, other berries, peaches, pumpkins, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), U-pick and already picked, farm market, restrooms, picnic area, pony rides, school tours
  8019 State Route 113, Berlin Heights, OH 44814. Phone: 419-588-2138. Alternate Phone: 419-588-1146. Fax: 419-588-6003. Email: jtbiv@roadrunner.com. Open: Pick your own is open from 9am to 5 pm when available; Apples and Pumpkins: September 24 to October 30, Peaches: August, Blackberries: mid July thru August, Cherries: Mid June to Early July. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. We use integrated pest management practices. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Our market is open year around with hours of 9am to 6pm daily from May thru November and from December thru April of 9am to 5:30 pm Monday to Saturday and 12pm to 5:30pm Sunday. We have a full line of products available in the market to complement the fruit that we grow such as jams, jellies, sauces and also tasty treats from our bakery. We host Fall Festival activities on the last weekend in September thru October that include: Corn maze, hayrides, pedal course, goat feeding, barrel train rides, food, inflatable farm train and more!. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS)
• Farmer Jones Farm Market at The Chef's Garden - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, strawberries, carving pumpkins, lavender, sunflowers, zinnias, flowers, Turkeys, Honey from hives on the farm, Fresh eggs, Cell service cell phones work here, restrooms, events at your location (call for info)
  1517 Scheid Road, Huron, OH 44839. Phone: (567) 623-9260. Alternate Phone: (419) 433-4947. Fax: 419-433-0887. Email: fjfmarket@chefs-garden.com. Open: Thursday and Friday from 10 am to 5 pm, Saturday 9 am to 3 pm from May through November Saturday 9 am to 3 pm December through April.Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates. Directions: We minimize use of pesticides and other chemicals. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, All credit cards, AndroidPay, ApplePay, CashApp, SFMNP Vouchers, SNAP Vouchers, WIC Vouchers.
  Click here for our Facebook page.
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  (ADDED: August 01, 2023) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS)
• Quarry Hills Orchards -winery, apples, pumpkins, peaches, cherries, plums, pears, apricots, nectarines, and grapes;
  8403 Mason Road, Berlin Heights, OH 44814. Phone: 419-588-2858. Fax: 419-588-0018. Open: July-January, Daily 9 am to 6 p.m. (after Thanksgiving closed on Sunday). Call to confirm, their website implies PYO is on group tours. take a wagon ride through the orchards; walk the rows, picking your own fruit; and visit the Winery for a glass of wine from vineyards right at Quarry Hill. now. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS)

Huron County

• Troy Mills Farm Strawberries - strawberries, and prepicked produce, restrooms
  3413 Troy Mills Road, Willard, OH 44890. Email: tmf.1928@yahoo.com. Directions: Approx. 7-8 miles north of Willard on Route 99 to Troy Mills Road and turn right or 7-8 miles south of Monroeville on Route 99 to Troy Mills Road and turn left. Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in June. Open: 7 days a week. Closed only when we are all picked out for the day. 7 am to 7 Pm Check web site for opening date. Picking an average of 3 to 4 weeks in June. Payment: Cash, Check. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS)

Lorain County

• Aufdenkampe Family Farm - strawberries, and prepicked produce
  3275 North Ridge Road, Vermilion, OH 44089. Phone: 440-984-3844. Email: farmer@afamilyfarm.com. Directions: From the East:From I-90 to State Route 2. 1) Exit on Baumhart Road Exit 2) Turn Left onto Baumhart Road (south), proceed to first stop light, 3) At stop light turn Right onto North Ridge Road, 4) Proceed down North Ridge Road approximately 1.5 miles. We are the farm on the left with the white AUFDENKAMPE FAMILY FARM sign, our stand is a tent. You will pass one other market before you reach us. From the Ohio Turnpike East or West:From I-80 1) Exit on Baumhart Road Exit #135/7A 2) After paying the toll turn Left at the stop light (north) onto Baumhart Road, proceed to next stop light. 3) At stop light turn Left onto North Ridge Road, 4) Proceed down North Ridge Road approximately 1.5 miles. We are the farm on the left with the white AUFDENKAMPE FAMILY FARM sign, our stand is a tent. You will pass one other market before you reach us. From the West:From State Route 2. 1) Exit on Baumhart Road Exit. 2) Turn Right (south) onto Baumhart Road, proceed to first stop light, 3) At stop light turn Right onto North Ridge Road, 4) Proceed down North Ridge Road approximately 1.5 miles. We are the farm on the left with the white AUFDENKAMPE FAMILY FARM sign, our stand is a tent. You will pass one other market before you reach us. click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October. Open: The farmstand is open every day 8:30A-7:00P PYO Strawberries open in June 8 AM to 6 PM everyday. Payment: Cash, Check. asparagus, beans, beets, blackberries, sweetcorn, cucumbers, eggplants, flowers, melons, onions, black raspberies, red raspberries, peas, peaches, hot peppers, green peppers, pumpkins, rhubarb, summer squash, winter squash, strawberries, tomatoes. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS)
  Comments from a visitor on July 18, 2010: "We have picked at Aufdenkampe Family Farm a couple of times, and LOVE it! The berries are easily picked (nice rows and beautiful fruit). They also seem to be the best priced in the area for pick your own (buy four buckets, get fifth free). Finally, there is a locally owned homemade ice cream parlor nearby for after you are done (Miller's Homemade Ice Cream in Vermilion/Birmingham, Ohio). 8-) I have used your website for years--thank you for providing this service. 8-)"
• Baumhart Berry Farm - Blueberries and blackberries, Restrooms
  2200 Baumhart Road, Vermillion, OH 44089. Phone: 440-984-0141. Open: Blueberry picking begins first week in July, blackberries usually start in early August; Picking hours and days change with the season, see website or Facebook for seasonal schedule. Email: baumhartberryfarm@yahoo.com. Restrooms available. Soda machine. Berry fields covered with bird netting for more hygienic and bountiful crops. Payment: cash, check and credit cards. We have also added a farm store, carrying blueberry related products, snacks, beverages and country goodies, open the same hours and dates as our U-pick. Click here for our Facebook page. (UPDATED: August 25, 2019) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS)
  Comments from a visitor on September 06, 2009: "A great place to take the family for fun. Very friendly farm staff, clean farm, nice atmosphere, easy to find."
• Black River Organics - Certified Organic, blueberries, pears, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked
  18369 State Route 58, Wellington, OH 44090. Phone: 440-647-3927. Alternate Phone: 614-296-1174. Email: Bro@ncwcom.com. Open: Email our farm to get on our e-newsletter for picking days and times. Directions: Our five acre blueberry patch is not located at our main farm. The blueberry patch entrance is located 1/4 mile west of State Route 58 on Peck Wadsworth Road. Look for our sign on the north (right) side of Peck Wadsworth road. After you turn into the entrance just follow the path until you come to our berries. Click here for a map and directions. We are certified organic for all crops! Payment: Cash, only. Click here for our Facebook page. We have 5 acres of u-pick USDA certified organic blueberries and vegetables. We currently sell at the Oberlin and Norwalk summer markets and extend the season with two high tunnels for produce sold at the Oberlin winter market. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS)
• Chance Creek Blues Blueberries - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries,
  9173 Peasley Road, Amherst, OH 44001. Phone: 440-965-5591. Email: chancecreekblues@gmail.com. Open: We try to be open one day during the week and one day on the weekends; We open at 9 am and are often picked out by noon because of high demand; Call ahead or get on the mailing list for picking times and dates. Directions: Take the Baumhart Road exit from Route 2 or from Ohio Turnpike (Exit 135) and proceed South on Baumhart Road to State Road 113. Proceed west about one mile to a Right turn on Vermillion Road (flashing light). Proceed north on Vermillion 1 mile, cross over Ohio Turnpike and take immediate Left onto Portman Road. Go one half mile to Right on Peasley Road. Follow Peasley to second blueberry farm. Turn Right at Blueberry Lane sign and follow to end of the gravel road. Click here for a map and directions. Blueberries are usually ready by the end of June; Different varieties are ripe throughout the summer up until late August; E-mail chancecreekblues@gmail.com to get on our picking update list. We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certification. Payment: Cash, Check. We have buckets available and charge by the pound. Metroparks hiking trails available at the end of Peasley Road. We have no restroom facilities, so please plan ahead. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS)
• Fitch's Farm Market - pumpkins and pick-your-own strawberries, tomatoes, peppers and beans.
  4413 Center Road (State Route 83), Avon, OH 44011. Phone: 440-934-6125. Open: May-October Monday to Friday 9:30 am to 7 pm, Saturday 9:30 am to 5 pm and Sunday 11:30 am to 5 pm. Strawberries (already-picked & U-pick, early June)
  Beans (already picked & U-pick, mid June), Many Peppers and Tomatoes. We have the below for Pick Your Own: Round Tomatoes, Roma Tomatoes (Plum), Green Bell Peppers, Long Green Italian Roaster Peppers (Sheppard), Medium Hot Peppers, Jalapeno, Habanero, Cayenne, Ghost, Thai Chili Peppers (1/2 peck minimum). Poblano Peppers, Hot Banana Peppers. Each is a half bushel minimum (except ones noted) and like all pick your own, it is weather permitting. If you have further questions, fell free to call [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS)
• Gede's Fruit Farm -  2024 assumed permanently closed, apples, grapes, nectarines, peaches, plums, pumpkins, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, school tours
  48799 Telegraph Road, Amherst, OH 44001. Phone: 440-986-5161. Open: UPDATE for 2024, Their website and Facebook page are gone or years out of date, so I assume they have closed permanently. If you know anything for sure, please write me, their last reported hours were  Seven days a week 10:00 until 5:30pm, July 10 till October 31. Directions: 1000 Foot East from the intersection of Baumhart Road and Route 113. Click here for a map and directions. Peaches, Plums, Nectarines picked July and August; Apples, Grapes and Pumpkins September and October; U-Pick Apples starting the middle of August U-Pick Pumpkins starting the middle of September; We have Field Trips starting the middle of September until the end of October Seven days a week. Payment: Cash, Check. (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS)
• Hillcrest Orchards - apples, pumpkins, U-pick and already picked, farm market, restrooms, birthday parties, school tours
  50336 Telegraph Road, Amherst, OH 44001. Phone: 440-965-8884. Open: Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm, September 3 to October 30. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard. Click here for our Facebook page. Seven acre corn maze. school and group tours. Other: cider, honey, jams and jellies, maple syrup. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS)
  Comments from a visitor on September 02, 2011: "Wow! What a great country experience at Hillcrest Orchards. The staff was very helpful and we had a great u-pick experience complete with hayride to the upick site. The 7 acre corn maze is truly amazing!"
• Hook's Greenhouse and Farm Market - tomatoes, other vegetables, Other fruit or veg, porta-potties are available
  50740 State Route 18, Wellington, OH 44090. Phone: 440-647-5480. Alternate Phone: 440-371-1089. Email: hooksgreenhouse@aol.com. Open: Currently picking Peppers, Kale and Collards Septamber 1 to October 31, 12pm to 6pm. Directions: We are located 5 miles West of Wellington on Route 18, in Southern Lorain County. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, SFMNP Vouchers. Most of our produce is Pesticide Free, occasionally we spray cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and sweet corn. We pride ourselves with growing fresh healthy produce that our family and yours can eat safely!. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS)
• Kriegs Strawberry Farm & Market - strawberries, and prepicked produce, pumpkins, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand. 
  3175 North Ridge Road, Vermilion, OH 44089. Phone: 440-988-9228. Email: Kriegberries@hotmail.com. Directions: From the East: I-90 to the Baumhart Road Exit. Turn left onto Baumhart Road going [south], proceed to the first stop light . At the stop light turn right onto North Ridge Road. We will be about 1.4 miles down the road on your left. We are a farm market and we also have a Have a frozen custard stand attached right next to the market called Itz the Berries Frozen Custard . Click here for a map and directions.. Crops are usually available in May, June, July, August, September, October. Open: 7 days May 1 thru October 31st. Spring hours are 10am to 9pm. Summer hours are 9am to 9pm. Fall hours are 10am to 8pm. Strawberries: June to July Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard. Bedding flowers and baskets in May and June. Many fruit and vegetables and variety of Amish cheese, noodles, jams and jellies. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS)
• Martin Blueberries - blueberries, chestnuts,
  25380 Akins Road Akins Road, Columbia Station, OH 44028. Phone: 440-236-5341. Email: nealandmaryann@martinblueberries.com. Open: every day in JULY. 7 days a week 8-12. Weather/ripe berries can cause a closure From late June through mid August. Directions: at Columbia West River Road, South of 82 (Royalton Road) and north of Grafton Road on Columbia West River Road. Click here for a map and directions. Blueberries ripen late June through early August Chestnust are available in October Always call before driving to the farm We will pick for you if you call and order ahead. Payment: Cash, only. click here for a link to our Facebook page. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS)
• \Miller Orchards, Ltd. - cherries, apples, peaches, pumpkins
  8690 Vermilion Road, Amherst, OH 44001. Phone: 440-988-8405. Open: June-January, Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm (and 10 am to 5 p.m. during the winter); closed on Sunday. Directions: Corner of Middle Ridge and Vermilion Roads; 2 miles north of 113, 4 miles south of Vermilion. Pick-your-own cherries in late June and early July, apples in September and October. Other: cider, honey, jams and jellies, maple syrup. Starting in late June, sweet and sour cherries are available foru-pick. Peaches (yellow and white) are available at the farm market inJulyand August, followed by nectarines, plums, and apples. U-pick apples are ready in mid-September. With 15 varieties, there should be a favorite for everyone. Many more varieties are available at the farm market. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS)
• Miller's Apple Hill Ltd. - apples, pumpkins, Pumpkinland and hay maze,
  50549 State Route 113, Amherst, OH 44001. Phone: 440-965-7077. Fax: 440-988-3572. Email: rogjenmiller@juno.com. Open: all year Monday to Saturday 9 am to 6 pm. Apple Pickin' Spree the last Saturday in September, school tours in September and October, fee wagon rides Saturdays in September and October. Bulk food store. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS)
• Peasley Poor Farm - Uses natural growing practices, blueberries,
  9199 Peasley Road, Amherst, OH 44001. Phone: (440) 965-4747. Email: peasleypoorfarm@gmail.com. Open: Typical season is from the middle of June through early August; Hours and availability of blueberries to pick vary; please call or join our e - mail list for picking dates and hours. Directions: From Baumhart Road exit off route #2, go south to Middle Ridge Road, west to Vermilion Road, south to Portman Road, west to Peasley Road, turn right to farm. Click here for a map and directions. We use natural practices, but are not yet certified Organic. Payment: Cash, Check. There are photos on this unofficial Facebook page. (UPDATED: June 21, 2021). [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS)
  Comments from a visitor on July 13, 2012: "My family has been going there for 15 years. Bushes are close by, fruit is good quality and easy to pick. The price is good and there are other farms nearby if you want something other than blueberries. Very pleasant place."
• Red Wagon Farm Strawberries - strawberries, and prepicked produce, Pumpkin festival and school tours in October
  16081 East River Road (Route 252), Columbia Station, OH 44028. Phone: 440-236-3007. Email: stberry@windstream.net. Directions: Click here for a map to our farm. Crops are usually available in June. Open: Call for hours (they are not posted on their website). Strawberries are available from June 2nd through July 4th. Payment: Cash, only. Click here for a coupon! (UPDATED: June 25, 2016) [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS)
• Rex Gees Orchards - cherries,
  50586 State Route 113, Amherst, OH 44001. Phone: 440-965-7761. Directions: Minutes from I-90 and the Ohio Turnpike. Click here for a map and directions. Crops are usually available in July. Open: Daily 9am to 6pm. Payment: Cash, Check. We are open from July to December. We also have apples, pears, peaches, plums, nectarines, fresh produce and pumpkins. These items are already picked. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS)
• Slaga's Blueberries - blueberries,
  25898 Crocker Road, Columbia Station, OH 44028. Open: Picking is subject to availability; Please call for picking dates & hours. Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Season begins around the 4th of July ending approximately mid-August. Payment: Cash, only. No checks accepted. No public restrooms. Containers provided for picking and take home. Other garden produce pre-picked when available. Children are discouraged. If you bring them, they must be well-behaved/stay with adults at all times - bee hives nearby. Children may not be left unsupervised in vehicles or elsewhere, nor left with us to watch. Wear insect repellent for eve. picking. [ Click here to update the listing ] (UPDATED: May 22, 2025, JBS)

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