Grape U-Pick orchards in Southwest Georgia in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards for grapes that we know of in this area. Not all areas of any state, nor even every state, have grapes orchards that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

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! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

PLEASE report closed farms, broken links and incorrect info using the "Report Corrections" form below.

Decatur County

• Long Farms - beans, broad beans, broccoli, corn (sweet), cucumbers, eggplant, flowers, muscadine grapes, melons, onions, peas, peppers, summer squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, watermelons, Other fruit or veg, Honey from hives on the farm, U-pick and already picked, farm market, porta-potties are available, school tours
  2822 Old Whigham Road, Bainbridge, GA 39817. Phone: 229-246-8086. Email: longfarmsnatural@gmail.com. Open: May to July, September to November Monday through Friday 7 am to 7 pm; 7 am to Noon on Saturday Closed on Sundays. Directions: Located right outside of Bainbridge, Georgia off of Old Whigham Road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard.
  Long Farms Facebook page. . . Please keep in mind our crops and operating hours are seasonal. (UPDATED: September 13, 2016)

Irwin County

• Paulk Vineyards - muscadine grapes, U-pick and already picked
  1786 Satilla Road, Wray, GA 31798. Phone: 877-583-2880. Email: sales@paulkspride.com. Open: Our "Pick Your Own" vineyard is open 9am to 7pm Monday - Saturday from mid August through most of September. Directions: We are located 10 miles east of Ocilla, GA off of Highway 32. Follow the signs for the best muscadines you will ever eat!. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. . . (ADDED: February 18, 2015)

Thomas County

• The Fruit Factory - oranges, lemons, satsumas, limes, blueberries, Pears, Pomegranate, Grapes, Mulberries, Loquat, and Native Blackberries
  6380 Airline Road, Pavo, GA 31778. Phone: (229) 859-2714. Email: fruitfactory365@gmail.com. Open: see their website for current availability and hours; Some type of fruit is available 365 Days a Year weather permitting. Click here for a map and directions.
  The Fruit Factory Facebook page. . . see their website for current availability and hours; Some type of fruit is available 365 Days a Year (weather permitting). . is a small family farm that offers a destination u-pick and a unique experience visiting and learning about the many offerings. We offer a variety of fruits and citrus. specializes in creating corporate gift packages that can ship throughout the USA. For years friends have visited and enjoyed our small family farm. Many varieties are available throughout the year except in extreme temperatures. We have fruit available when in season, including Pears, Apples, Pomegranate, Grapes, Mulberries, Blueberries, Guava, Loquat, and Native Blackberries with more Fruit being added. We offer U-pick or We pick. Citrus gift boxes, are typically available from October to March (not all of the following are available the entire time) such as Satsuma: Oct. to January, Meyer Lemon: January to March, September to December, Red Grapefruit: November to March, Kumquats: November to March, Keiwa Kumquat: December to March, Clementine Tangelo: Mid December to Mid January, Blood Orange: Mid December to Mid January, Moro Blood Orange: December to February, Tangerine: December to March, Shiranui: December to February, Key Lime: December to March, Nules: December to February, Navel Oranges: November to January, Mulberries: March to April, Blueberries: June to July, Grapes: July to September, Muscadines: July to September, Pears: Aug. to November, Green Mandarins: July to September, Loquat: March to April, Minneola Tangelo: December to February, Pomegranates: Aug. to September. In mid-November they start the U-Pick or already picked Citrus. They also are readying for an RV Park, Stay Tuned for announcement of when available. (UPDATED: June 14, 2022, JBS) (ADDED: September 20, 2019, JBS)

Tift County

• Berry Good Farms LLC - Minimizes chemical and pesticide use, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, grapes, muscadine grapes, peaches, persimmons, other vegetables, porta-potties are available, petting zoo, farm animals
  930 William Gibbs Rd, Tifton, GA 31793. Phone: 229-821-0746. Email: bob@yourberrygoodfarms.com. Open: March 1, then through August, from 8am to 6pm on Monday thru Friday and 8am to 8pm on Saturdays closed on Sunday. Directions: I75 exit #62 \(Highway 82 West\) in Tifton. 9 miles. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check.
  Berry Good Farms LLC Facebook page. . Alternate Phone: 229-821-0542. Fax: 229-387-0606. . March 1, then through August, from 8am to 6pm on Monday thru Friday and 8am to 8pm on Saturdays (closed on Sunday). I75 exit #62 (Highway 82 West) in Tifton. 9 miles. Typical dates (check our website for changes): Strawberries start in early March, Blueberries: May 1 through July 15; Blackberries: May 15 through August 1. Payment: Cash, only. This year we have tons of fresh Blueberries on the bush ready to pick. Thornless Blackberries are not far behind. Come out and enjoy picking berries or call to place your order and pick them up. Visit our website for weekly updates to the "picture page" and to see what's happened and what is planned on the farm.(UPDATED: February 28, 2014, from their email) (UPDATED: April 25, 2013, from their email) A visitor writes on June 13, 2013: "The gentleman who answers the phone says a 'chemical problem' has caused them to close the 2013 peach picking. They will not have peaches this year. "
  Comments from a visitor on June 02, 2012: "I just wanted to give positive feedback for Berry Good Farms in Tifton, GA. We took our kids out to pick blackberries and ended up with an absolutely great afternoon and experience. The owner was so helpful and friendly, and she even took our kids around to see the animals on the farm and talk to them about the goats and chickens. It was a wonderful and memorable experience for my entire family. I strongly recommend this farm anytime you want a warm, friendly atmosphere and a great day. We will be back as fast as we can eat all of our berries! "
  Comments from a visitor on May 24, 2012: "Stopped by Berry Good Farms on May 23, 2012. This is a beautiful place. It was worth the ride to be able to sit back and enjoy their farm. Their blackberry vines are loaded with berries. They were not ready to be picked when we were there. The blueberries had been picked the day before so we were able to purchase already picked berries. The blueberries were large (dime size) and very sweet. I would suggest giving them a call to find out what berries are ready. My only regret is that they are 5 hours away from where I live. Enjoy!"

 

Types of Grapes

There are  several; types of grapes:

• Table Grapes for eating fresh and making juice and jelly, can be seedless or with seeds. See this page for a master list and guide to table grape varieties
• Wine Grapes... for making wine. See this page for a master list and guide to wine grape varieties
• Muscadines and Scuppernongs, Large, very sweet southern grapes with large seeds

Grape picking tips

• Pick ripe: Grapes do not ripen after they are picked
• Appearance: Look for heavy, firm grapes
• To harvest grapes, carefully cut the grape clusters from the vine using pruning shears. Be careful not to bruise or damage the fruit or the surrounding vines.

Grape recipes, canning, jelly making juice, etc

• Grape jelly from fresh grapes
• Grape jelly from grape juice (canned, bottled or frozen)
• How to make your own grape juice, scuppernong, juice, muscadine juice. - W, P

 

 

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