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Strawberry Picking Farms and
Strawberry Festivals Near NYC
Where to go Strawberry Picking in Connecticut
1. Rose's Berry Farm – South Glastonbury
Approximately 2 hours by car from Midtown Manhattan
Enjoy a breakfast overlooking the fields—complete with fresh fruit toppings—then head out for your own strawberry picking adventure. Availability depends on the weather, so be sure to call ahead. The restaurant opens in June.
2. Bishop's Orchards – Guilford
Approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes by car from Midtown Manhattan
Strawberries are the season's first fruit, usually starting in mid-June and lasting until early July at Bishop's. The orchard also offers pick-your-own blueberries, peaches, and raspberries in the summer and a beautiful sunflower maze come August. There's even an on-site winery with year-round tastings.
3. Scott's Yankee Farmer – East Lyme
Approximately 2 hours by car from Midtown Manhattan
Strawberry picking season runs from late May through early July at this family-run Connecticut farm. Be sure to check out the farm's roadside stand for pre-picked veggies and apple cinnamon doughnuts.
4. Jones Family Farms – Shelton
Approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes by car from Midtown Manhattan
Go strawberry and blueberry picking at this 400-acre family farm, which also offers cooking classes in its Harvest Kitchen and wine for the adults at the Jones Winery. Call before you go because strawberry picking hours can change due to the weather. Call the crop report line at 203-929-8425 for farm updates and strawberry picking locations.
Where to go Strawberry Picking in New York State
5. Fishkill Farms – Hopewell Junction
Approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes by car from Midtown Manhattan
Fishkill's strawberry picking season begins in June, and reservations are required. Other pick-your-own fruits here include cherries, peaches, and nectarines.
6. Glover Farms – Brookhaven
Approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes by car from Midtown Manhattan
One of the first pick-your-own strawberry farms on Long Island, Glover Farms offers strawberry picking in June. Be sure to call in advance to confirm crop availability. As you walk, keep an eye out for the friendly goats roaming around who will let you feed them from your hand.
7. Lawrence Farms Orchards – Newburgh
Approximately 1 hour, 20 minutes by car from Midtown Manhattan
Lawrence Farms Orchards kicks off its strawberry picking season in mid-June. There's typically a hay bale maze and friendly goats at this family farm. The opening of strawberry picking season is announced on its social media channels.
8. Greig Farm – Red Hook
Approximately 2 hours by car from Midtown Manhattan
This farm has been offering pick-your-own fruits and vegetables for decades and doesn't use synthetic chemicals. Strawberry picking takes place in June. While you're there, stop by the barn to feed the pygmy goats or throw some food into the koi pond. Another fun option: The staff has carved five miles of trails for running and walking around the property.
9. Lewin Farms – Wading River
Approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes by car from Midtown Manhattan
Lewin Farms was the first pick-your-own farm on the isle and has been around for four generations. Strawberries aren't the only fruit you'll find here. Try your hand at blueberry and peach picking as well as other summer fruits and veggies. It reopens for the season on Memorial Day weekend, and strawberry picking runs from through June.
Where to go Strawberry Picking in New Jersey
10. Johnson's Corner Farm – Medford
Approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes from Midtown Manhattan
Strawberry picking season opens in mid-May and lasts through mid-June at Johnson's Corner. Reservations are recommended for the strawberry picking field. For a small fee, hop aboard a hayride for a tour of the farm. Round out your trip with a visit to the market and a swirl of soft-serve ice cream.
11. Sussex County Strawberry Farm – Andover
Approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes from Midtown Manhattan
This family-owned farm has been selling sweet pick-your-own strawberries for decades. Visit its Facebook page for growing season updates. Stay to visit the garden center or peruse the farm's selection of handcrafted outdoor furniture.
12. Terhune Orchards – Princeton
Approximately 1 hour, 20 minutes from Midtown Manhattan
Strawberry picking season starts in late May at the family-owned Terhune Orchards. You can pre-order goods from the farm store and have it ready for pick up once you're done in the fields. Plan to arrive early; fresh fruit is usually picked out before the day ends. Check out the Winery Weekend Music Series and enjoy FREE live music and wine tasting at the Terhune Winery. Families are welcome.
13. Alstede Farms – Chester
Approximately 1 hour, 15 minutes by car from Midtown Manhattan
Families can hitch a hayride to the strawberry patches at this scenic farm, which also features a fully stocked farm store, ice cream stand, and food trucks. On Thursdays through Sundays, activity tickets are available for purchase. These tickets include hay wagon rides around the farm, scavenger hunts, and access to the evergreen maze climb and the giant hay pyramid. An activity plus ticket adds on a pony and wagon train ride. Reservations for strawberry picking and farm activities are required. Check out the annual harvest schedule here.
Strawberry Festivals near NYC
West Cape May Strawberry Festival – West Cape May, New Jersey
Saturday, June 7, 2025
This fun-filled festival is held in Borough's Backyard Park in West Cape May and features Jersey fresh strawberries (of course), strawberry shortcakes, craft vendors, food, and more. Parking and admission are FREE.
VonThun Farms Strawberry Festival – Washington, New Jersey
Weekends from Saturday, May 31-Sunday, June 8, 2025
Beyond strawberry picking, this festive weekend includes an activity area complete with hayrides, face painting, and pony rides. Enjoy fresh, homemade, strawberry goodies from the farm market.
Beacon Strawberry Festival – Beacon, New York
Sunday, June 8, 2025
The Beacon Sloop Club organizes this old-fashioned festival, which includes live music and plenty of fresh strawberry eats. All proceeds support the club's environmental efforts.
Mattituck Lions Club Strawberry Festival – Mattituck, Long Island
Wednesday, June 11-Sunday, June 15, 2025
This 70th annual fundraiser is a wonderful way to spend Father’s Day weekend. Strawberries are in peak season, and you can enjoy chocolate-dipped strawberries and strawberry shortcake. Other family fun includes carnival-style rides and games, live music, and craft vendors.
Historical Society of the Massapequas’ Strawberry Festival – Massapequa, Long Island
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Enjoy Long Island strawberries, shortcake, and other treats. Past festivals had visitors clapping along to banjo music and taking tours of Old Grace Church, Delancy Floyd-Jones Free Library, and the Elbert Floyd Jones Cottage. There are raffles, craft vendors, and FREE face painting for kids.
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