Originally published in the March 5, 2014, issue
When using the pick-your-own list,
remember that the maturity of strawberries is directly influenced by the
weather. The dates and availability provided on this list are approximate. For
accurate, up-to-date information, be sure to contact the individual farm for
availability, detailed location directions and other information.
BIBB
COUNTY
Elliott FarmsRuss or Debra Elliott
Farm 1: 4761 Holley Road, Lizella
Farm 2: 9515 Feagin Road, Macon
478-935-8180
Open April 1 (weather-dependent); Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Call for appointments for field trips, birthday parties and large groups; picnic area available; elliottfarmsga@pstel.net
BURKE
COUNTY
The Strawberry PatchTim or Bonita Myers
217 Country Place Drive, Keysville
706-554-6013
Open April 10 through May; Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
BUTTS
COUNTY
Deb-Deb’s145 County Line Road, Jenkinsburg
770-504-1486
Available April 15, open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sundays 1 to 6 p.m.
COLQUITT
COUNTY
Ochlockonee Ridge Farms LLCTrey or Scott Hart
1069 Rossman Dairy Road, Moultrie
229-891-0620, 229-941-5971
Open April through May, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
CHATHAM COUNTY
Ottawa Farms
Pete Waller
702 Bloomingdale Road, Bloomingdale
912-748-3035
Open mid-March; Tuesday through Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 6 p.m.
We furnish picking containers; cash or local check; ATM available in store; no pets.
FANNIN COUNTY
Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge Drive, Blue Ridge
1-800-361-7731
Open 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Strawberry U-Pick event runs through May; enjoy guided tour, subject to weather and availability; priced per basket.
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Hayes Farm
Ron or Patricia Hayes
4229 New Franklin Church Road, Canon
706-356-8831
Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Available mid-April through May depending on the availability of berries and weather conditions.
LAURENS COUNTY
TroupCorn
Molli Smith
105 Marie Church Road, Dublin
478-697-3402
Open April 12 (weather-dependent); Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Strawberry Festival coming up on May 17
MACON COUNTY
Four Points
Steve Esh
1885 Georgia Highway 224, Montezuma
478-244-9454, 478-472-8833
Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
MONROE COUNTY
Twin Oaks Fun Farm
Elizabeth Patterson
1946 Johnstonville Road, Forsyth
678-544-0756
Open Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 12 to 6 p.m.
www.twinoaksfunfarm.com
PEACH COUNTY
Lane Southern Orchards
Wendy R. Barton
50 Lane Road, Fort Valley
1-800-277-3224
Open Monday through Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
We offer education field trips for schools, daycares and home-school groups.
TIFT COUNTY
The Market at Rutland Farms
Ryan Rutland
5641 Union Road, Tifton
229-386-5111
Open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Located 1.5 miles off I-75 exit 55
TURNER COUNTY
Calhoun Produce, Inc.
Sheila Rice
5075 Hawpond Road, Ashburn
229-273-1887
Open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Family-fun atmosphere, field trips and farm activities; find us on Facebook and Twitter; www.calhouproduce.com
UPSON COUNTY
The Rock Ranch
5020 Barnesville Highway, The Rock
706-647-6374
Open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Strawberry Festival April 26; call for availability; www.therockranch.com
Sweet South Strawberry Farm
955 W Moores Crossing Road, Thomaston
706-656-0965
Available late March through May; open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 6 p.m.
WAYNE COUNTY
Horizon Orchards
390 Melvin Westberry Road, Jesup
912-294-7900
Open end of March through June
Containers provided; phillwilliams@windstream.net
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