It's strawberry season—5 farms in the Huntsville area

strawberry brown farms — Let’s go strawberry picking! (Brown Farms / Facebook)

Strawberry season is ripe here in North Alabama, and there’s plenty of places around here to grab a bucket of them (or two, or three if you’re like me).

Whether you like to pick them yourself or skip straight to the enjoying with pre-picked strawberries, we’ve got you covered.

1. Brown Farms

Let’s start with one of the oldest, most well-known strawberry farms in the Huntsville area, Brown Farms. Growing up, this is where my family and I went for “strawberry picking day”—always a fun experience. Every April and May, this farm is bursting with strawberries and bustling with visitors coming to pick them.

Location: 384 Walnut Grove Rd, New Market, AL 35761
Hours: Monday-Saturday 8AM-6PM, Sunday 12-6PM
Website | Facebook | Instagram

2. Reeves’ Peach Farm

Reeves farm strawberries — Buckets upon buckets of strawberries are waiting. (Reeves’ Peach Farm / Facebook)

Don’t get thrown off by the name of this one—they have plenty of strawberries during this time of year. Right now, they’re selling pre-picked strawberries, but they’ll have the you-pick field open later in the season.

Location: 436 AL-36, Hartselle, AL 35640
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-6PM, Sunday 12-6PM
Website | Facebook | Instagram

3. Isom’s Orchard

isoms orchard strawberies — These strawberries often sell out quickly. (Isom’s Orchard / Facebook)

Isom’s Orchard is a year-round favorite for all kinds of fresh produce. But, this time of year, strawberries are center-stage.

Be sure to check their social media to see if they have strawberries available on a given day, and check back for updates on whether or not they’ll have a you-pick option this year.

Location: 24012 US-72, Athens, AL 35613
Hours: Check social media for hours + availability
Facebook | Instagram

4. Maggie Valley Berry Patch + Gardens

Maggie Valley Berry Patch is a little farm in Grant, Alabama, where some of the most delicious berries grow. If you’re heading out to grab a bucket of them, be sure to check their social media for updates on hours and availability (and bring cash!).

Location: 458 Babe Wright Rd, Grant, AL 35747
Hours: Check social media for hours + availability
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5. Five Oak Farm

five oak farm strawberries — The strawberry buckets are full at Holly Pond! (Five Oak Farm and Kitchen of Holly Pond / Facebook)

If you’re up for a little bit of a road trip, Five Oak Farm in Holly Pond has plenty of strawberries both in buckets and out in the field to pick. They also have fresh-baked goods, which you have to try while you’re visiting. Stay updated on the status of the you-pick field by checking their social media pages.