Across Virginia, of the 100 u-pick farms we list, 94 give a phone number, 13 publish opening hours and 97 have a website.
Top 10 u-pick farms in Virginia
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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1Great Country FarmsBluemont
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2Chiles Peach OrchardCrozet
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3Carter Mountain Orchard and Country StoreCharlottesville
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4Spring Valley OrchardAfton
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5Silver Maples FarmHillsville
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6Marker-Miller OrchardsWinchester
Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm
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7Sherwood Hall Farmers MarketAlexandria
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8Yoders FarmRustburg
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9Stribling OrchardMarkham
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10Critzer Family FarmAfton
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single farm are listed further down this page.
- Virginia Beach4
- Afton3
- Charlottesville3
- Nokesville3
- Pembroke3
- Barhamsville2
- Bedford2
- Berryville2
- Chesapeake2
- Delaplane2
- Fredericksburg2
- Harrisonburg2
- Independence2
- Keezletown2
- Mineral2
- Suffolk2
- Timberville2
- Winchester2
- Alexandria1
- Amherst1
- Ararat1
- Arrington1
- Bealeton1
- Blacksburg1
- Bluemont1
- Bristow1
- Broadway1
- Catlett1
- Chatham1
- Crimora1
- Crozet1
- Doswell1
- Elkton1
- Flint Hill1
- Glen Allen1
- Gloucester1
- Hamilton1
- Hanover1
- Hillsville1
- Hopewell1
- King George1
- Leesburg1
- Louisa1
- Lovingston1
- Markham1
- Marshall1
- Middletown1
- Millwood1
- Montpelier1
- Mouth of Wilson1
- Nathalie1
- Natural Bridge1
- New Castle1
- Newport1
- Orange1
- Palmyra1
- Purcellville1
- Rochelle1
- Roseland1
- Ruckersville1
- Rural Retreat1
- Rustburg1
- Ruther Glen1
- Smithfield1
- Sperryville1
- Staunton1
- Surry1
- Toms Brook1
- Unionville1
- Waynesboro1
- Weyers Cave1
- Windsor1
- Wytheville1
Virginia, by feature
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Other towns in Virginia
One farm each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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Woods Tree FarmAmelia Court House
13941 Clementown Rd, Amelia Court House, VA 23002-5200
flower and sweet corn festival – late july – early august
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Farms To Families CSAHiltons
Ann Goode Cooper Rd, Hiltons, VA 24258
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Machipongo Orchards & NurseryMachipongo
12168 Lankford Hwy, Machipongo, VA 23405
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 Virginia
When is strawberry season?
Strawberry season generally peaks from late spring to early summer depending on your regional climate. Across Virginia, harvest timing varies slightly between northern and southern areas, with 100 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 Virginia, local orchards usually harvest throughout the warmer months, with 100 fruit farms available for visits.
When to pick pumpkins?
Pumpkins should be picked in autumn before any heavy frost hits the region. Throughout Virginia, growers open their patches as autumn approaches; discover 100 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 Virginia usually harvest cantaloupes in late summer; explore 100 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 Virginia, check our directory of 100 local growers.