Late spring in Maryland means one thing for a lot of families: strawberry season is finally here. Instead of grabbing a plastic clamshell at the grocery store, you can head out to a real field, fill a basket with berries you picked yourself, and taste the difference right off the plant.
These nine farm stands stretch from Kent County to the fields near DC, and each one does something a little different. Save this list, pack a hat, and pick a weekend before the berries run out.
1. Larriland Farm, Woodbine, MD
Family farming runs deep at this Woodbine operation, which the Moore family launched as a pick-your-own venture back in 1973. Three generations now share the daily work, and that long-running rhythm shows up in how smoothly a strawberry morning goes.
Beyond the fields, there is a Fruits and Vegetables Farm Market on-site, so you can round out your haul without a second stop. The berries here have a reputation for being sweet and plentiful, and picking is an easy outdoor outing for kids and grandparents alike.
Pricing works by the box, and you can expect to walk away with a large and a medium container filled with a solid amount of fruit. It closes on Mondays, then runs Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Parking is straightforward, with free lot and street options plus a paid lot when it gets busy. Find it at 2415 Woodbine Rd, and call ahead at 410-442-2605 to check what is ripe.
2. Swann Farms, Owings, MD
Berry lovers in Calvert County tend to circle this Owings farm on the calendar, and for good reason. It specializes in blueberries and strawberries, with blackberries joining the lineup later in the season, so there is almost always something ready to pick.
Even late in strawberry season, the fields hold enough fruit that you can still leave with a full basket, which makes timing a little more forgiving than at some other stops. Families come back year after year for exactly that reliability.
The hours are on the tighter side, so plan around them. It is closed Monday and Tuesday, then open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
On-site parking keeps arrival simple, and there is a gender-neutral restroom available. You will find it at 7740 Swan Ln, and the farm website lists what is in season before you drive out.
3. Shlagel Farms, Waldorf, MD
Being one of the closest strawberry farms to the DC area gives this Waldorf spot an easy edge for anyone who does not want a long drive to reach the fields. It is a Maryland Century Farm focused on fruit and vegetable production, with a wide strawberry field that draws steady crowds in May.
The farm market carries more than just berries. You can grab hanging flowers, farm-raised meat, cheese, jams, and cider, and the market stays open Saturdays from 9 to 2 year-round.
Strawberry picking runs in spring, with blackberries following in summer and pumpkins in the fall, so there is a reason to return through the seasons. The invitation is simple: visit in May for pick-your-own strawberries.
Note that picking days are limited, with the market open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The address is 12850 Shlagel Rd, and 301-645-4554 will get you current picking updates.
4. Butler’s Orchard, Germantown, MD
Few farms make a day out of strawberry picking quite like this Germantown favorite. Alongside the pick-your-own patches, there is a kids’ play area, hayrides, and a market and cafe, which turns a quick berry run into a full family outing.
The strawberry fields are laid out to be beautiful and easy to walk, so picking stays accessible whether you have a toddler in tow or a grandparent along for the trip. As the season rolls on, black raspberries and blueberries join the picking rotation too.
Boxes fill up fast here, and a modest box can be topped off quickly when the plants are producing. That makes it an efficient stop even on a busy weekend.
It closes Mondays and runs Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free and on-site parking is available at 22222 Davis Mill Rd, and 301-428-0444 or the farm website will tell you what is ready to pick.
5. Miller Farms, Clinton, MD
Rooted in Clinton since 1879, this family-owned farm gives you a chance to escape the city and pick berries just outside the beltway. It pairs pick-your-own strawberries with a produce market, bakery, herbs, vegetables, baked goods, and ice cream, so the visit rarely ends at the field.
The market is a real draw in its own right, stocked with produce, plants, and flowers you can grab on your way out. You can pick your own strawberries, then load up on food, ice cream, and vegetables in one trip.
Timing matters with strawberries, so call before you go, since the season can wind down earlier than expected. When the fields are producing, the berries run sweet and the staff keep the experience friendly.
Hours are generous: Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with quieter weekday mornings if you want elbow room. Find it at 10140 Piscataway Rd, phone 301-297-9370.
Curbside pickup and free parking are available.
6. Lockbriar Farms, Chestertown, MD
Over on the Eastern Shore, this Chestertown farm bills itself as Kent County’s premier U-Pick fruit and local vegetable provider, and it has kept that role since 1993. The variety is what stands out, with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries all part of the picking calendar.
Reasonable prices and a big selection make it an easy first stop for people who have never picked fresh produce before. The team is welcoming, and the family-run feel means there is usually someone happy to point you toward the ripest rows.
Fresh produce is available at the stand too, so you can round out a berry haul with whatever else is in season. Newcomers do not need to worry about knowing the ropes.
The farm is open seven days a week, Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It sits at 10051 Worton Rd, and 410-778-9112 will confirm the day’s picking.
7. Shaw Orchards, White Hall, MD
A tractor ride out to the patch sets this White Hall farm apart from the pack. Growing fruit and vegetables since 1909, the family here has kept a crop going for every season, from strawberries and cherries to peaches, apples, and pumpkins.
Pick-your-own strawberries lead off the year, and they hand you a large basket to fill so you can commit to a proper haul. Home-grown vegetables and a retail market give you a backup plan if you would rather buy than bend down the rows.
The mix of orchard fruit and berries means the picking calendar stays busy well past strawberry season. That makes it a farm worth remembering for return trips through summer and fall.
Hours run Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with Sundays closed. Free parking is easy at 5594 Norrisville Rd, and 717-382-8879 will tell you when the patch is open.
8. Baugher’s Orchards, Farm & Bakery, Westminster, MD
For some Maryland families, driving out to Westminster for spring strawberries has turned into a yearly tradition. This farm packs a lot into one visit with pick-your-own produce, a market, hay rides, and a petting zoo, so the kids stay entertained long after the picking is done.
The strawberries earn their reputation for taste, and they are easy enough to pick that little hands can help fill the baskets. Cherries follow soon after, giving you a reason to plan a second trip.
The on-site bakery, flowers, and food round out the market, so you can leave with more than just berries. Staff keep things friendly, which helps first-timers settle into the rows.
It closes Mondays and opens Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free lot and street parking make arrival simple at 1015 Baugher Rd, and 410-848-5541 will confirm picking days.
9. Glade Link Farms, Keymar, MD
Value is the headline at this Keymar farm, where you can fill a whole bucket of strawberries for a price that beats the grocery store. Berries are sold by weight or from buckets, and the fruit tastes real and sweet in a way store-bought rarely matches.
Beyond strawberries, the farm offers blueberries and other berries as the season shifts, so there is more to pick than the spring lead-off. Many families make it a repeat stop every season for exactly that combination of price and flavor.
First-timers tend to find picking here relaxing and low-pressure, which makes it a friendly place to try U-pick for the first time. The reasonable cost only sweetens the appeal.
Weekday hours are long, running Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., with weekends from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays get busiest, so aim earlier if you want quiet rows.
The farm is at 12270 Woodsboro Pike, and 301-898-7131 has current picking details.
Enjoyed this story?
Add Fast Food Club as a preferred source to see more of our reporting on Google.