Early June is peak season for picking your own strawberries! Thankfully, a handful of local farms right here in Northeast Ohio have options that let you pick strawberries for yourself.
What a great family fun activity!
Here are some great places to check out, but still make sure you call ahead to make sure their hours haven't changed. Also be sure to ask about berry availability, because you don't want to get there and be disappointed that they're all out, or only have pre-picked strawberries for you to buy. But that wouldn't be the worst thing in the world, although it does take some fun out of the activity of picking your own.
Some of these farms will have a basket you can purchase on site to help you collect strawberries, but it is always a good idea to bring some of your own containers as well to hold the berries whilke you pick.
Aufdenkampe Strawberry Farm in VermillionCall (440) 984-3844 for more details.
DuPlaga Farm in BurbankOffering pick your own strawberries and blueberries! (330) 466-7247 for more.
Kriegs Strawberry Farm in VermillionCall (440) 988-9228 to learn about pre-picked vs. pick your own options.
Maurer Farm in WoosterThis year, by appointment only for strawberry and black raspberry picking.
Monroe's Orchard in HiramStrawberries, red raspberry, and cherries available. Call (330) 569-7464
Patterson Fruit Farm in ChesterlandPick your own or pre-picked. There is also a cafe on site. (440) 729-9809.
Red Wagon Farm in Columbia StationWebsite offers great tips before you head out. Call (440) 236-3007 for availability.
Check out this complete list to view 20+ farms that offer strawberry picking in Northeast Ohio.