Spring is here, summer is coming, and that means so is picking season for so many fruits and veggies! We rounded up all the farms less than 3 hours away from Dallas to pick your faves!
Pro tip: We highly recommend calling in advance or checking with each farm's website/social media pages on when their picking season is starting and what days they’re open to the public!
Updated March 2026
ALFORD FAMILY FARM
Strawberry picking season kicks things off at Alford Family Farm in April, with berries available to pick and take home for around $4 per pound. They also offer blueberry and blackberry picking in early June and muscadine grape picking in August. Don’t miss their country store featuring fresh jellies, jams, honey, ice cream, and seasonal produce.
Driving time from Dallas: 2 hours
Hours: Tuesday – Sunday from 8am – 3pm | Closed Mondays. Estimated opening window: March 21 – early April 2026.
Emory | Directions
BLACKLAND BERRY FARM
Head to this family-run farm to pick your own blueberries and blackberries from late May through mid-July, then cool off with their all-natural shaved ice made from real fruit, the perfect summer treat! Be sure to check their social media for weekly hours and availability before visiting.
Driving time from Dallas: 1 hour
Hours: TBD – typically opens late May (hours vary by season)
Royse City | Direction
BLASE FAMILY FARM
Blase Family Farm typically opens late May through early July for pick-your-own blueberries, grown without pesticides or herbicides. Guests can also enjoy homemade blueberry popsicles, fresh-baked treats, and other seasonal goodies perfect for a sweet summer outing!
Driving time from Dallas: 1 hour
Hours: Vary daily (reservation required based on berry availability). TBD – typically opens late May.
Rockwall | Directions
BLUEBERRY HILL FARMS
Fill your bucket with fresh blueberries and blackberries starting Memorial Day weekend through July! This long-running, family-owned farm offers a classic U-pick experience, plus a country store stocked with homemade pies, preserves, honey, and other farm-fresh treats!
Driving time from Dallas: 1.5 hours
Hours: Opens Memorial Day weekend (May 2026).
Edom | Directions
DEMASES FARM
Strawberry picking is offered on select days during April and May, be sure to check their social pages for exact dates! They also offer a wide variety of fresh produce like zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, and more at their farm stand, along with local goods such as eggs, milk, and homemade treats. Plus, you may find additional vendors on select Saturdays!
Driving time from Dallas: 1 hour
Hours: Vary by season - typically open during spring (April–May); check ahead before visiting.
Boyd | Directions
GREER FARM
Make a day trip out to Daingerfield to pick blueberries and blackberries (berry season typically June through mid‑August, with blueberries usually early June through mid‑August and blackberries late May through mid‑July). They sell farm‑fresh meats, including grass‑fed beef, lamb, pasture‑raised pork and chicken, free‑range eggs, honey, jams, sauces and other farm goods. The farm also offers lakeside cabin rentals and a farm‑stay experience, plus hiking trails and fishing on the property. (currently active with farm information but has “New Website Coming Soon” placeholder content)
Driving time from Dallas: 2.5 hours
Hours: Seasonal – typically open during berry season (June – mid‑August); exact opening date and daily hours are TBD (call ahead for current year times).
Daingerfield | Directions
ONEAL BERRY FARM
Pick your own blackberries!... (and often blueberries and seasonal vegetables when available), plus enjoy farm products like jams, honey, frozen berries, eggs, wooden cutting boards, and charcuterie boards for sale. Full product availability and picking times depend on the season, weather, and ripeness.
Driving time from Dallas: 1 hour
Hours: Typically late May through early July (check Facebook for up‑to‑date hours).
Royse City | Directions
PECAN CREEK STRAWBERRY FARM
This beautiful seasonal farm in Pilot Point, TX offers pick‑your‑own strawberries, strawberry ice cream, jam, and strawberry hanging baskets! They typically open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays at 10 AM, and go until they sell out for the day, so arriving early is recommended!
Driving time from Dallas: 1 hour
Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays — parking opens ~9 AM, picking starts ~10 AM, and they close once berries are sold out. Spring 2026 reopening -TBD (typically early to mid‑April).
Pilot Point | Directions
PURELAND FARM
A seasonal pick‑your‑own organic produce experience in McKinney, TX. You can pick a variety of vegetables, blackberries, and flowers during the season.
Driving time from Dallas: 1 hour
Hours: Mid‑May to mid‑July (about 8 weeks, dates TBD). Must book a time slot or have a Season Pass; walk‑ins are not allowed.
McKinney | Directions
WOW U-PICK FARMS, LLC
Pick fresh strawberries, blackberries, tomatoes, potatoes and a wide variety of seasonal vegetables and produce in spring and early summer!
Driving time from Dallas: 1 hour
Hours: TBD - typically start late May to early June.
Krum | Directions
