There’s something special about letting kids pick their own strawberries, blueberries, apples or pumpkins straight from the field. Pick-your-own farms are a fun and affordable way to spend time together outdoors while bringing home fresh, locally grown goodies!
York and Adams counties are home to some wonderful family farms offering seasonal pick-your-own opportunities throughout the year—from spring strawberries and summer berries to fall apples, pumpkins and flowers.
Whether you're looking for a bucket of blueberries, a basket of strawberries, a tree full of apples or the perfect pumpkin, this guide can help you find a local farm to visit.
Before you go: PYO availability can change quickly due to weather, crop conditions and how much fruit has already been picked. Always check the farm's website or social media before heading out for current picking dates, hours, prices, availability and field conditions.
🍎 ADAMS COUNTY PICK-YOUR-OWN FARMS
Adams County is famous for its apple orchards—and it's also home to several farms where families can pick berries, apples, flowers and pumpkins.
🍎 Boyer Nurseries & Orchards
405 Boyer Nursery Road, Biglerville, PA 17307
717-677-8558
Boyer Nurseries & Orchards Website
PYO: 🍒 Sweet Cherries • 🍒 Sour Cherries • 🫐 Blueberries • 🍎 Apples
2026 Update: Boyer's 2026 U-Pick calendar listed sweet cherries beginning June 13, sour cherries June 20, blueberries June 20 and apples beginning September 1. The cherry and blueberry seasons have now ended for 2026, with apple picking underway in September.
There is no entry fee, and the farm provides picking bags. You can also bring your own containers to transfer your fruit home.
🍎 Hollabaugh Bros. Fruit Farm & Market
545 Carlisle Road, Biglerville, PA 17307
717-677-8412
PYO: 🍎 Apples • 💐 Cut-Your-Own Flowers
Hollabaugh Bros. is a classic Adams County farm destination, offering pick-your-own apples and seasonal cut-your-own flowers. PYO apple picking is currently open for the 2026 season.
The farm also hosts seasonal events and festivals throughout the year, making it easy to turn a fruit-picking trip into a full family outing.
🎃 Swartz's Pumpkin Patch
Biglerville, PA 17307
717-677-0831
PYO: 🎃 Pumpkins • 🍓 Strawberries • ❤️ Raspberries
A seasonal Adams County farm offering pick-your-own opportunities depending on the crop and time of year. Check before visiting for current pumpkin and berry availability.
🫐 Yellow Hill Farm
Biglerville, PA 17307
717-677-8188
PYO: 🫐 Blueberries • ❤️ Raspberries • 🫐 Blackberries • 🌸 Flowers
A seasonal pick-your-own farm offering berries and flowers. Availability varies throughout the growing season.
🍓 Brownvalley Farms
Littlestown, PA 17340
PYO: 🍓 Strawberries • 🫐 Blueberries
Brownvalley Farms offers seasonal berry picking in the Littlestown area. Check with the farm for current picking dates and availability.
🎃 K & J Farm Stand/Market
Hanover, PA 17331
717-637-8848
PYO: 🫘 Beans • 🎃 Pumpkins
A seasonal option for families looking for pick-your-own produce and pumpkins. Check ahead for current availability.
🍎 YORK COUNTY PICK-YOUR-OWN FARMS
🌷 Flinchbaugh's Orchard & Farm Market
110 Ducktown Road, Hellam, PA 17406
717-252-2540
PYO: 🌷 Tulips • 🌻 Sunflowers & Flowers • 🍎 Apples • 🎃 Pumpkins
A fourth-generation family farm in Hellam Township, Flinchbaugh's offers seasonal pick-your-own experiences along with its farm market and family activities.
2026 Update: PYO peaches are unavailable this year because of spring freeze damage. PYO apples are offered on select dates, and pumpkins are scheduled for September 11–October 31.
🍒 Maple Lawn Farms, Inc. Orchards & Farm Market
2885 New Park Road, New Park, PA 17352
717-382-4878
PYO: 🍒 Cherries • 🫐 Blueberries • 🍑 Peaches • 🍑 Nectarines • 🍎 Apples • 🌻 Sunflowers • 🎃 Pumpkins • 💜 Lavender
Maple Lawn is a popular southern York County destination for seasonal fruit picking and fall farm fun.
2026 Note: The farm's 2026 crop was affected by late spring frosts, so availability may be more limited than usual. Check current farm updates before visiting.
🍓 Orchard Valley Farm
8773 Yellow Church Road, Seven Valleys, PA 17360
717-850-0079
PYO: 🍓 Strawberries • 🫐 Black & Red Raspberries • 🍒 Sweet Cherries • 🍑 Peaches • 🍎 Apples • 🎃 Pumpkins
This 98-acre pick-your-own farm offers a long growing season, with fruit available from spring through fall. Orchard Valley's PYO offerings include strawberries, raspberries, cherries, peaches, apples and pumpkins.
Macaroni KID Tip: Follow the farm's updates closely—the available varieties can change quickly throughout the season.
🍓 Forge Hill Orchards Inc.
135 Blossom Drive, Mount Wolf, PA 17347
717-266-1206
PYO: 🍓 Strawberries • 🍒 Sweet Cherries • 🍒 Sour Cherries • 🍎 Apples
Strawberries generally arrive around Memorial Day, followed by cherries in June and apples beginning around September.
🍎 Mt. Airy Orchards
522 E. Mt. Airy Road, Dillsburg, PA 17019
717-432-2544
PYO: 🍎 Apples • 🫐 Seasonal Berries • 🎃 Pumpkins • 🌻 Sunflowers
Mt. Airy is more than an apple-picking destination. Families can enjoy the orchard, play area and fall activities while picking throughout the season. PYO apples traditionally begin around Labor Day and continue through October, with more than 25 varieties available throughout the season.
🍎 Susquehanna Orchards, Inc.
560 Orchard Road, Delta, PA 17314
717-852-5839
PYO: 🍎 Apples
Located in southern York County, Susquehanna Orchards offers seasonal apples and farm-market products.
🍓 The Truck Patch
445 Shorbs Hill Road, Hanover, PA 17331
717-476-8494
PYO: 🍓 Strawberries • 🫐 Blueberries
This family-run Hanover-area farm offers seasonal berry picking. Check ahead for current crop availability and picking dates.
🫐 Rentzel's Blueberry Farm
137 Butter Road, York, PA 17404
PYO: 🫐 Blueberries
A seasonal blueberry patch offering pick-your-own blueberries when the crop is ready. Availability can be short, so check before making the trip.
🫐 Blueberry Hill
557 Heffner Road, Red Lion, PA
PYO: 🫐 Blueberries
A longtime local blueberry-picking destination with approximately 5,000 bushes and multiple varieties. Check current social media updates for picking dates and availability.
🍓 Shaw Orchards
21901 Barrens Road South, Stewartstown, PA 17363
717-993-2974
PYO: 🍓 Strawberries • 🍒 Cherries • 🫐 Blueberries • 🍑 Peaches • 🍎 Apples
Located in southern York County near the Maryland line, Shaw Orchards has been a local destination for seasonal fruit and apples for generations.
🍓 D.L. Daugherty Field Fresh Produce
4591 Beards School Road, Spring Grove, PA 17362
717-225-5827
PYO: 🍓 Strawberries • ❤️ Raspberries
Check with the farm for current picking dates, hours and availability.
🍓 Barefoot Farm
6621 Bluebird Lane, Dover, PA 17315
717-292-1390
PYO: 🍓 Strawberries • ❤️ Raspberries • 🫐 Blackberries • 🎃 Pumpkins
A family-friendly seasonal farm offering berries and fall pumpkins. Availability varies throughout the growing season.
🍓 QUICK PYO CALENDAR
| Crop | Typical Season | Farms to Check |
|---|---|---|
| 🌷 Tulips | April–May | Flinchbaugh's |
| 🍓 Strawberries | Late May–June | Orchard Valley, Forge Hill, The Truck Patch, D.L. Daugherty, Barefoot, Brownvalley, Swartz's |
| 🍒 Cherries | June | Forge Hill, Maple Lawn, Orchard Valley, Shaw, Boyer |
| 🫐 Blueberries | June–July | Maple Lawn, Rentzel's, Blueberry Hill, The Truck Patch, Shaw, Boyer, Yellow Hill, Brownvalley |
| 🍑 Peaches | July–August | Maple Lawn, Orchard Valley, Shaw |
| 🌻 Sunflowers & Flowers | July–September | Flinchbaugh's, Maple Lawn, Family Tree |
| 🍎 Apples | Late August–October | Mt. Airy, Flinchbaugh's, Orchard Valley, Forge Hill, Maple Lawn, Shaw, Susquehanna, Family Tree, Boyer, Hollabaugh |
| 🎃 Pumpkins | September–October | Flinchbaugh's, Maple Lawn, Orchard Valley, Barefoot, Family Tree, Swartz's, K & J |
| 💐 Fall Flowers | September–October | Flinchbaugh's, Maple Lawn, Hollabaugh Bros., Yellow Hill |
Remember: These are approximate seasonal windows—not guaranteed picking dates. Weather, crop conditions and availability can change from year to year and sometimes from day to day.
🍎 Tips for a Successful PYO Adventure
✔ Check before you go.
Picking conditions can change quickly. Always check the farm's latest website or social media update before leaving home.
✔ Bring the right shoes.
Orchards and fields can be muddy, uneven and wet.
✔ Dress for the weather.
Hats, sunscreen, bug spray and plenty of water are great additions to your PYO-day packing list.
✔ Ask about containers.
Some farms provide picking containers, while others allow you to bring your own.
✔ Pick only what you plan to take home.
Remember that the crops are a farmer's livelihood. Be respectful and follow each farm's picking rules.
✔ Ask before eating while picking.
Some farms have specific food-safety rules regarding eating fruit in the field.
✔ Make a day of it!
Many area farms offer markets, baked goods, wagon rides, playgrounds, corn mazes, festivals and other family activities.
✔ Don't forget your camera! 📸
A day spent picking fruit together makes some pretty great family memories.
When you pick your own, you're getting more than fresh, locally grown food. You're creating family memories while supporting local farmers and helping preserve the agricultural heritage of York and Adams counties.
So grab the kids, bring your basket and make a day of it!
Happy picking! 🍓🫐🍎🎃🌻
Macaroni KID Tip: PYO farms are seasonal businesses, and crop availability can change rapidly. Always verify current picking availability, hours, admission fees and pricing directly with the farm before visiting.
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