11 Amazing Dallas Farms: Your Month-by-Month U-Pick Guide! (2026)
This guide organizes Dallas farms by month, so you’ll know not only when to go, but also what’s in season! Simply put, it’s your convenient month-by-month guide to U-pick farms near Dallas. May you be blessed with strawberry mornings, blueberry weekends, sunflower photoshoots, pumpkin patch visits, and Christmas tree hunts without stressing.
Farms Near Dallas — Quick Season Planner
| Month | What’s in Season | Top Dallas Farm Pick |
|---|---|---|
| February-March | Tulips | Tulipalooza |
| April | Strawberries | Pecan Creek Strawberry Farm |
| May-July | Blackberries, Blueberries, Peaches, Sunflowers and Most Vegetables! (Carrots, Tomatoes, Onions, etc.) | Pureland Farms, Blueberry Hill, Jenkins and Western Belle |
| August | Peaches | Gemini Peach and Rose Farm |
| September-October | Pumpkins, Roses and More Sunflowers! | Blase Farm, Gemini, and Mars Hill |
| December | Christmas Trees | Mainstay Farm Park |
Top-Pick Dallas Farms Map
Want more options? Below is a detailed month-by-month guide of ALL the U-Pick farms near Dallas (under a 2 hour drive) that we could find. Consider this your master guide.
U-Pick Farms Near Dallas by Month
This is CRITICAL. Listen, you MUST check social media to see if a farm is open BEFORE you go, because — and this is important — u-pick dates change. All. The. Time. Just because the google listing says the farm is open does NOT mean the farm is open for picking. You can check the website (and you should) but in this case, social media is even more reliable. To make it as easy as possible, where appropriate, we’ve linked the social media for you (You’re welcome!). And with that out of way, let’s get into it!
January — Market Season (Produce, Greens & Local Goods)
No U-Pick this month (sorry!). Your best bet is to wait it out until February and tide yourself over at the Dallas Farmers Market, where you’ll find local produce, meats, eggs, honey, and rotating vendors. You can also visit Bonton Farms, which doubles as a farmstand and café. Both spots are open year-round and perfect for a cozy winter visit.
February, March — Tulip and Flower Farms
Late winter is when Dallas’ flower farms start to wake up, with tulips stealing the show from February through early March. Tulipalooza (Waxahachie, ~30 minutes from Dallas) is our preferred pick thanks to lighter crowds and easier bouquet-building, especially if you want to pull stems without feeling rushed.
Texas Tulips (Pilot Point, ~1 hour from Dallas) is the most popular and budget-friendly option, with the cheapest entry prices and massive fields that deliver reliably beautiful blooms year after year.
April — Dallas Strawberry Picking Season
April is peak Dallas strawberry picking season! Pecan Creek Strawberry Farm (Pilot Point, ~1 hour from Dallas) has one of the easiest and most reliable setups. They also sell delicious strawberry jam and ice cream.
If you want other desserts, Goober Bubs (Justin, ~1 hour from Dallas) not only has strawberry u-pick but also a bakery! And Demases Farm (Boyd, ~1.25 hours from Dallas) pairs u-pick strawberries with a standout general store that feels like a farmers market. So many options!
For a smaller, even more community-focused feel, you can try Western Belle Farms (West, ~1.25 hours from Dallas), Alford Family Farm (Emory, ~1.5 hours from Dallas) or Punjab Farms (Bonham, ~1.5 hours from Dallas).
May, June, July — Berries + Peak U-Pick Season
Blackberries & Blueberries
Late spring into early summer is prime Dallas blueberry picking and blackberry picking season. Close to the city, are Blackland Berry Farm (Lindale, ~35 minutes from Dallas), Oneal Berry Farm (Royse City, ~40 minutes from Dallas), Blase Family Farm (Rockwall, ~45 minutes from Dallas), and Ham Orchards (Terrell, ~1 hour from Dallas). All of these are solid picks for both blueberries and blackberries, with Blackland Berry Farm earning bonus points for its shaved ice and and Blase Farm earning our undying loyalty for their AMAZING popsicles.
A bit further away, Blueberry Hill Farms (Edom, ~1.5 hours from Dallas) is a classic day-trip farm with a country store full of blueberry everything, while Walker’s Blueberry Farm (Ravenna, ~1.5 hours from Dallas), Blueberry Ridge Farm (Mineola, ~1.5 hours from Dallas), and Echo Springs Blueberry Farm (Murchison, ~1.5 hours from Dallas) are reliable options that usually peak from June into early July. And good news: most farms offer both blueberry and blackberry picking if you time it right!
Vegetables & High-Variety U-Pick
If you’re looking for more than berries, Pure Land Farm (McKinney, ~45 minutes from Dallas) offers the most variety by far — so many vegetables and fruit! — but they require reservations. WOW U-Pick Farms (Krum, ~1 hour from Dallas) is a great alternative if you want flexibility and no booking system. Both these farms are ideal if you want to fill multiple variety baskets instead of chasing a single crop.
Sunflowers, Peaches & Overnight Farming
Western Belle Farms (West, ~1.5 hours from Dallas) is SO amazing that we wrote an entire sunflower festival post on it. If you want the perfect sunflower picture, you best mark your calendar for May and get to gettin’. In June, Jenkins Farms Peach Orchard (Ravenna, ~1.5 hours from Dallas) offers hands-on u-pick peaches (and apparently they’re downright delicious!).
And finally, if you’re looking for a getaway, Rhineland Farm (Glen Rose, ~1.5 hours from Dallas) can turn your simple u-pick experience into a full weekend trip! Both overnight guests and day visitors pick blackberries during June and July.
August — Peach Picking and Desserts
August is prime peach season in North Texas, and Gemini Peach and Rose Farm (Denton, ~45 minutes from Dallas) is the closest, easiest (and perhaps only) U-pick option during this window. Offering fresh peaches alongside its well-known rose fields, it’s a gem. However, if you just want delicious peaches, make a beeline to Ham Orchards (Terrell, ~45 minutes from Dallas) where you can eat delicious peach barbecue and buy amazingly priced peach baskets, peach salsa, and loads of other peachy treats!
September, October — Pumpkin Patches and Sunflowers
Sunflower Mania
Fall is when it gets festive. Yesterland (Canton, ~1 hour from Dallas) offers September sunflowers as well as a whole amusement park experience. If you can wait until October, Mars Hill Farm (Ferris, ~30 minutes from Dallas) also offers sunflowers and is closer to the city. Walls Family Farm (Terrell, ~1 hour from Dallas) offers sunflowers and pumpkins during the Fall. How ’bout that?
Pumpkins and Roses
Blase Family Farm/AKA Best-popsicles-in-the-universe (Rockwall, ~45 minutes from Dallas) absolutely shines in the Fall, with an awesome pumpkin patch, family activities, and an impressive petting zoo. Goober Bubs (~1 hour from Dallas) and Punjab Farms (Bonham, ~1.25 hours from Dallas) offer pumpkins straight off the vine. And last but not least, Gemini Peach & Rose Farm (Denton, ~45 minutes from Dallas) offers the rare gem of U-pick roses.
November — Shoulder Season
November is a quiet transition month, with all U-pick operations closed. This is a good time to visit farm markets and farmstands!
December — Christmas Tree Farms
December is all about Christmas trees and festivities. Mainstay Farm Park (Cleburne, ~45 minutes from Dallas) is a standout, offering both cut-your-own trees and pre-cut options, plus a full holiday festival atmosphere with lights, rides, and events. It’s a true seasonal outing. Yes, you can visit Sunset Hill Tree Farm (Alvarado, ~45 minutes from Dallas) to purchase a pre-cut tree and call it day, but cutting your own tree sounds more memorable, no? Walls Family Farm (Terrell, ~1 hour from Dallas) also has cut-your-own tree opportunities!
Dallas Farms FAQ — Everything You Need to Know
This FAQ covers the most common questions people have when planning farm visits near Dallas, including the best months to go, which farms are best for kids, and whether reservations are required.
Best Farms for Kids & Families?
Nearly all U-pick farms near Dallas are kid-friendly, but Blase Family Farm stands out for families thanks to its mix of U-pick options, popsicles, hayrides, pumpkins, and hands-on activities. It’s especially great if you want more than just picking and need built-in entertainment for kids.
What month is best for fruit picking in Dallas?
For Dallas, April through July is the prime fruit-picking window, with June being the single best month overall. During that time, strawberry picking is wrapping up, and blueberry picking is becoming available. There are also blackberries, peaches, and a wide selection of vegetables, all in the same time window. It’s just awesome!
Where Is the Best Berry Picking in Dallas?
We’re pretty sure all the farms are great. Not even lying. Because they have a great general store, maybe choose Blueberry Hill if you’re willing to drive. Alternatively, choose Blackland Berry Farm if you want to stay close. Either way, you can’t lose.
Do I Need Reservations for U-Pick Farms?
No. The only farm you need a reservation for is Pure Land Farm. However, if you want to go to Pure Land, you better be willing to stalk their website and fight for that reservation because they go fast. That said, you will be amply rewarded for your perseverance and dedication.
How Early Should I Arrive?
Arrive as early as possible, especially on weekends. Depending on where you go, there will be lines. Pecan Creek Strawberry Field had us clutching our pearls. However, even for less crowded farms, you should still go early. Morning visits typically mean better picking conditions, fuller fields, cooler temperatures, and a lower chance of farmstand items selling out.
What Grows in Dallas Month-by-Month again?
- Feb–March: Tulips and spring flowers
- April: Strawberries
- May–July: Blueberries, blackberries, peaches, vegetables and sunflowers
- August: More peaches
- Sept–October: Pumpkins, more sunflowers and roses
- December: Christmas trees
Summary
Dallas-area farms offer something in every season! Whether you’re picking spring tulips, hunting for berries, plucking pumpkins, felling trees, or simply visiting your local farmer’s market, we guarantee you seasonal fun. U-pick times change quickly (at the the drop of a hat, people), so checking farm social media before you go is key to planning a great visit.
Looking for more local ideas? Check out our page on Things to Do in DFW for other weekend activities and hidden gems around Dallas–Fort Worth.
