Strawberry Picking in myrtle beach
Myrtle Beach isn’t known for strawberry farming but if you’re willing to make a 30+ minute drive then you’ve got options. And if you’re willing to go even farther (1.5 – 2 hours) your possibilities are almost endless. Here is a rundown of the best farms for strawberry picking in Myrtle Beach and beyond!
Berry picking conditions change daily depending on weather and ripening time so please check their FB page or call before heading over!
Just updated for 2024 season. Be sure to call ahead as conditions change day to day!
strawberry farms near myrtle beach: less than 1 hour
TYLER’S PRODUCE | 4800 US Highway 378 in Conway, SC
WHEN | U-Pick is open on select days! Check FB page or call for latest info.
This is a certified SC Grown U-Pick Strawberry Farm that also offers other seasonal produce such as onions, tomatoes and much more. We went there in 2023 and had a great time. It’s a no-frills type place –– just the berries and a farm produce store but their berries are plentiful and it’s not too far outside central Conway.
LynN’S BERRIES | 3291 Highway 19 in Conway, SC
WHEN | Looks like they’re open for you-pick now! Be sure to call ahead to ensure field condition and quantities remain good.
Another great Conway option is Lynn’s Berries. They’re active on Facebook so you can follow along to see when berries are ripe and plentiful. But calling ahead to double check is still a good idea.
Contact them at (843) 385-0660 to get the most up to date berry info.
Indigo Farms Market | 1542 Hickman Road NW in Calabash, NC
WHEN | Berries still ripening… wait for more info on when you-pick is available.
Just across the state line in NC you’ll find Indigo Farms which prioritizes sustainable and organic practices whenever possible. You can also look for them in the farmers markets around Myrtle Beach.
Contact them at (910) 287-6794.
Black Mingo Produce | 4490 Rose Hill Road in Georgetown, SC
WHEN | They have pre-picked berries available and are open on select dates for you-pick.
Just down the road in Georgetown is a family farm currently being run by the 5th generation. They offer more than just strawberries too. They’ve got beef, milk, baked goods, flowers, and more!
Home Sweet Farm | 1101 Highway 67 in Loris, SC
WHEN | Not open for you-pick yet but planning to. They have some pre-picked available and have plenty of other produce at their on-site market plus ice-cream. They will have you-pick tomatoes later in the season.
They’ll have other seasonal produce throughout the summer. They make jams and jellies too! Check their FB page for updates or call at (843) 333-0460.
strawberry farms near myrtle beach: 1-1.5 hours away
Poston’s Strawberries | 4472 Mill House Road in Johnsonville, SC
Johnsonville is 46 miles from Myrtle Beach, 60 miles from North Myrtle, and 51 miles from Surfside Beach. This farm will be a little drive from anywhere but they’ve been in the berry business for years and do it right.
Open for you-pick now but check availability at (843) 493-2463.
Cottle Strawberry Farm | 3712 W Palmetto St in Florence, SC
Florence is a haul and going that far for strawberries is a commitment. It’s an 80 mile drive from Myrtle Beach so go ahead and make it a day trip and explore what else Florence has to offer.
Open for you-pick. Contact them before visiting at (843) 317-0031.
QUIET BROOK PRODUCE | 417 Quiet Brook Road in Darlington, SC
*no berries for 2024*
Note their Facebook page for specifics about location and instructions for you-pick berries: “Strawberry sign pointing where to turn is beside the road on Quiet Brook. Money can be placed in the brown box labeled ‘money’, which is located right outside the door of the white shed.”
Contact them at (843) 731-4679.
Jack Pait Farms | 1561 Old Allentown Road in Lumberton, NC
Look for the Strawberry Sprint coming up on May 7th. It is a .5 Kilometer run around their strawberry fields. Touted as the shortest race you’ll ever run, it is in its 3rd year and worth the 1.5 hour drive to Lumberton. Plus it all benefits their scholarship fund!
Open for you-pick. Contact them at (910) 734-7420.
strawberry events
3rd Annual Strawberry Festival at Jedburg Junction | April 13-14. Summerville. This place looks so fun. Yes, it’s a little drive but I’m convinced it would be worth it.
Strawberry & Wine Festival | April 28. Sunset Beach, NC. Music, strawberry shortcake, BBQ, strawberry wine, strawberry wheat beer, strawberry everything!
Boone Hall Plantation Strawberry Festival | April 5-7 and 11-14. Mt Pleasant. This is like the granddaddy one for the area. Check out all the activities they have lined up. Well worth the drive down!
strawberry farms farther from myrtle beach
Powers Strawberries & Farm Market | This farm on the north side of Lumberton, NC is about 1 hour and 45 minutes from Myrtle Beach. They do a family day on the farm featuring lots of vendors, strawberry picking, and more. TBD on that date for 2023.
McLeod | This farm is just over 2 hours from Myrtle Beach in McBee, SC but it is a great farm destination for strawberries, peaches, blackberries and more. They also have special events throughout the year so it is a good day trip destination.
Richburg Farms | In just under 2 hours you can arrive in Manning, SC and be rewarded with the delicious strawberries at Richburg Farms. Look for their muscadine grapes in August and pumpkins in October.
McArthur Farms | Going to Bennettsville, SC might be too far just to pick berries but keep them in mind if you want a whole day to celebrate strawberries! They have their ANNUAL STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL the first Saturday in May each year and it’s worth the drive!
Lewis Farms | This farm in Wilmington, NC is a berry destination! They have 35 acres of winter strawberries that grow in tunnels plus 140 acres of spring strawberries, 400 acres of blueberries and 55 acres of blackberries. They offer you-pick strawberries, blueberries and blackberries. Their seasonal market is open from late March to early July. Check them out!
CAROL SUE FARMS | Carol Sue seems like a lady I’d like to know. Her farm in Hampstead, NC has the cutest little logo! Go for pick your own strawberries but make a note to return for her blueberries later in the summer too.
