Sweetest Spots for Strawberry Picking in Austin (2023)

Strawberry shortcake, strawberry ice cream, strawberry pie, oh my! There is something about picking your own strawberries that makes them somehow even more delicious! We have the sweetest recommendations for you for the best places for strawberry picking in Austin (or nearby!).

Strawberry season in Texas begins earlier than most areas of the country due to its warmer climate. Depending on how low the temperatures dropped in winter, strawberry season near Austin can start as early as late February but typically closer to mid-March. We consider it one of our favorite Spring break activities and plan a trip every year while the kids are out of school! Strawberries often get snatched up quickly, but can last into May or June. Some locations listed below offer a small harvest for U-pick strawberries in the fall as well. Weather and demand always dictates availability, so check the websites below before heading out for current daily information.

Most locations offer free admission and you just pay for the price of your berries pound. No need to bring much with you for this fun Austin activity, as a bucket will be provided (sometimes for a small fee), however, we have found kids scissors to be great to help little hands pick their own strawberries. Texas sun is no joke either, so a hat and water is also probably a good idea! If the weather is really warm, you might want to bring a cooler to transport your berries home.

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We have gathered all the information for strawberry farms that are within an hour of the city of Austin. Check out the list below for the best Austin strawberry picking farms near you!

Austin Strawberry Picking Farms

Sweet Eats Fruit Farm

Website: https://www.sweeteats.com/
Admission: Daily 9am-6pm; but check for strawberry availability
Location: 14400 E State Hwy 29, Georgetown, TX 78626
Current Strawberry Report

>>>EXPECTED TO OPEN IN MID-APRIL 2023 WITH A LIGHT CROP

Sweet Eats Fruit Farm is one of our favorite things to do not only in Georgetown, but in all of Texas. This adorable farm is filled with SO. MANY. fun activities. A flat rate admission fee allows visitors to access the petting zoo, face painting. apple cannons, jumpy pillows, maze, pig races, and so much more.

Strawberries are sold separately by the pound in provided cardboard containers. If you wish to just go strawberry picking and skip the farm activities, then admission to the strawberry farms is free. The farm is open 7 days a week, but strawberries are only available seasonally so check their Facebook page before planning your trip.

Sweet Eats offers plenty more fun outside of strawberry season, so check their calendars for details on peach picking, vegetable harvesting, sunflower festivals, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and Christmas festivities.

Sweet Berry Farm

Website: https://sweetberryfarm.com/
Admission: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Friday + Saturday 8:30am – 5:30pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm; Wednesday: Closed; strawberry availability varies
Location: 1801 FM 1980, Marble Falls, Texas 78654
Current Strawberry Report

>>>STRAWBERRY SEASON OPEN AS OF 2/25/2023

Marble Falls is one of my favorite spots in Hill Country, and this strawberry picking farm is icing on the cake! Sweet Berry Farm is open to the public almost year round, and has strawberries available for u-pick in both the spring and mid-to late Fall.

Strawberries are sold at $3.50 per pound with a $0.75 fee for the reusable strawberry box. Bring it with you the next time to save your cash. A full level box ends up being about $22.

If you time it right, you might get the benefit of picking tulips as well in the spring!

Kids’ activities are also offered with a price-per-activity model rather than a flat admission fee. The Berry Bounce is always a huge hit after picking several pounds of strawberries. Whatever you do, don’t miss on their delicious strawberry popsicles!

Pack a picnic and make a day of it. Picnic tables are available on a first come, first serve, complimentary basis.

Their Fresh News strawberry report on their website is kept very current, so if a school field trip comes in and wipes out the field, they will let you know before you waste a trip!

Barton Hill Farms

Website: https://bartonhillfarms.com/
Admission: Open on select dates for U-pick
Location: 1115 FM 969, Bastrop, TX 78602
Current Strawberry Report

>>> NOT OPENING FOR THE 2023 SEASON

Just 30 minutes east of Austin, is the amazing Barton Hill Farms. With activities offered in every season, spring is no exception at Barton Hills Farms. Spring kicks off with the farm’s Berries & Bunnies Festival for picking your own delicious berries as well as snuggling the sweetest bunnies. Additional strawberry picking is only offered on select days, so be sure to check the link above for scheduled dates.

In addition to strawberry picking at this Austin farm, visitors can also take a ride on the bee train, try their hand at archery, listen to live music on the stage, pop into the Beer & Cider Garden, jump on the Jumbo Texas Jumping pillow, and so much more. Admission fee applies. Check website for details and advance registration.

Note: This is a cashless farm, so please make sure you are prepared.

Jenschke Orchards

Website: https://bestfredericksburgpeaches.com/
Admission: Monday, Tuesday 3pm-7pm, Wednesday-Sunday 9am-7pm
Location: 8301 East US Hwy 290, Fredericksburg TX 78624
Current Strawberry Report

>>> OPEN AS OF EARLY APRIL 2023

Jenschke Orchards is a popular spot for peach picking and pumpkin patches, but did you know they offer strawberry picking too?! Their Fredericksburg location means that this strawberry farm is a bit further from Austin (closer to an hour and a half), but if you are looking for a fun Hill Country day trip, there are so many things to do in the area, that you can easily make a whole day adventure out of it.

Admission is free and berries are also sold by the pound at this strawberry picking farm. Check their website as always for updated berry reports. If you time things right, you might just get to pick blackberries too – yum!

Sweet Eats Fruit Farm strawberry picking

As mentioned above, contacting the farm for current strawberry reports before visiting is super important! Weather and crowds can really impact the ability to pick strawberries on any given day. So use this list as a starting point, but take a moment to verify details!