Across Kentucky, of the 39 u-pick farms we list, 36 give a phone number, 11 publish opening hours and 36 have a website.
Top 10 u-pick farms in Kentucky
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1Eckert's OrchardVersailles
Tue-Sun 9am-6pm
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2Stepping Stone FarmParis
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3Reid's OrchardOwensboro
Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm
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5McGlasson FarmsHebron
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6Mulberry OrchardShelbyville
Tue-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 1pm-5pm (late May - early Nov)
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7Happy Jack's Pumpkin FarmFrankfort
Mon-Sat 3pm-6pm, Sun 11am-6pm
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8Gallrein FarmsShelbyville
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
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9Poverty Hollow FarmMorning View
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10Daynabrook GreenhouseHarrodsburg
Mon-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single farm are listed further down this page.
- Shelbyville5
- Bowling Green2
- Georgetown2
- Paris2
- Bedford1
- Berea1
- Cadiz1
- California1
- Crittenden1
- Dry Ridge1
- Elizabethtown1
- Frankfort1
- Harrodsburg1
- Hebron1
- Madisonville1
- Morning View1
- Nicholasville1
- Owensboro1
- Philpot1
- Princeton1
- Stamping Ground1
- Utica1
- Versailles1
- Vine Grove1
- Willisburg1
- Wilmore1
Kentucky, by feature
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Other towns in Kentucky
One farm each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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Branches & BloomsFrenchburg
1651 McCausey Rdg, Frenchburg, KY 40322-8344
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First Love FarmsHickman
3105 State Route 125, Hickman, KY 42050-6802
pumpkins and mums! fall season is september through october; flower farms was the perfect outing for my daughter and i
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Dennison's Roadside MarketHorse Cave
5824 S Jackson Hwy, Horse Cave, KY 42749
Mon-Sat 8am-5pm
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Harper HomesteadLiberty
271 Napier St, Liberty, KY 42539-3299
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Hayco FarmsMelber
151 Harmon Rd, Melber, KY 42069-8969
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P&H FarmQuincy
218 Bellevue Ln, Quincy, KY 41166-9100
Guides for farm shoppers
All guides
BuyingA Guide to Shopping Local Farmers Markets, Farm Stands, and CSA Boxes
Learn how to locate genuine growers nearby, navigate open-air market stalls, and decide whether a roadside stand or farm subscription box fits your household pantry.
BuyingApple Orchard and Cider Mill Guide: U-Pick Apples, Cider, and Fall Treats
This guide covers everything you need to plan a trip to an apple orchard or cider mill, from picking techniques and apple varieties to fresh cider doughnuts and fruit storage.
BuyingFall Agritourism Guide: Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches, and Autumn Festivals
This guide details everything you need to navigate fall farm destinations, from GPS-cut corn labyrinths and heirloom pumpkin identification to scratch recipes for kettle corn and caramel apples.
Good to know about u-pick farms in Kentucky
When is strawberry season?
Strawberry season generally peaks from late spring to early summer depending on your regional climate. Across Kentucky, harvest timing varies slightly between northern and southern areas, with 39 active strawberry farms listed in our state directory.
When are peaches ripe?
Peaches typically ripen between mid-summer and early autumn depending on the specific cultivar and weather conditions. In Kentucky, local orchards usually harvest throughout the warmer months, with 39 fruit farms available for visits.
When to pick pumpkins?
Pumpkins should be picked in autumn before any heavy frost hits the region. Throughout Kentucky, growers open their patches as autumn approaches; discover 39 pumpkin farms listed in our state index.
When is a cantaloupe ready to pick?
A cantaloupe is ready to harvest when the background color shifts to golden-tan and the stem detaches cleanly from the vine under gentle pressure. Farmers across Kentucky usually harvest cantaloupes in late summer; explore 39 local fruit farms on our map.
How to pick garlic?
Harvest garlic when the lower leaves turn brown and dry while upper leaves remain green. Gently loosen the soil around the bulbs with a garden fork before pulling them out. If you are looking to purchase fresh farm garlic in Kentucky, check our directory of 39 local growers.