Summer time is near, and now more than ever we are spending time outdoors. Berry-picking season starts soon, so why not load up the family and head out of town for a new adventure? We’ve compiled a list of the berry-picking farms near Fargo within 2 hours of the area!
Find one of the farms below to pick strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and some other variteies of u-pick berries. Happy picking!
Jayne’s Organic Aronia U-Pik
Located 25 minutes from Fargo in Armenia, ND, Jayne has u-pick aronia berries ready for picking in September. Please see her Facebook page for updates and picking times.
Ohe’s Outpost
Just 50 minutes away near Erhard, MN, Ohe’s Outpost offers strawberries mid-June to mid-July, pre-picked or pick your own. They also offer fresh-baked treats, farm-raised beef, and fresh sweet corn. Please call (218) 842-5243 ahead for hours and availability on products.
Carter’s Red Wagon Farm
Located 1 ½ hours from Fargo in Park Rapids, MN, Carter’s Red Wagon Farm has u-pick strawberries ready for picking in July (crop readiness is dependent on weather and crop conditions).
For hours and pricing, please visit their website.
Before visiting, please call the farm at (218) 732-4979 or visit their Facebook page for the most up-to-date information.
Otter Berry Farm
Located 1 ½ hour from Fargo in central Minnesota, Otter Berry Farm has u-pick strawberries usually ready in mid- to late-June. For more information, please call their Berry Line at (218) 346-5034 or check their Facebook Page for picking conditions and updates.
First Fruits Blueberry Farm
Located 90 minutes from Fargo in Menahga, MN, First Fruits has u-pick blueberries ready mid-July. Please see their Facebook page for the latest updates and picking dates/times.
Country Blossom Farm
Located 1 hour 40 minutes from Fargo in Alexandria, MN, Country Blossom Farm has u-pick strawberries ready in late June and u-pick raspberries in later summer. Please see their Facebook page for the latest updates and contact to scheduling a picking time.
Berry Ridge Farm
Located 1 hour 40 minutes from Fargo in Alexandria, MN, Berry Ridge Farm has u-pick blueberries ready in July and raspberries ready in August. Please see their Facebook page for the latest updates and contact to scheduling a picking time.
Walker’s Country Gardens
Located 1 hour 50 minutes from Fargo in Villard, MN, Walker’s Country Gardens has fresh strawberries to pick on select days in June and July. See their Facebook page for updates.
Ter-Lee Gardens
Located 2 hours from Fargo in north central Minnesota near Bagley, Ter-Lee Gardens has u-pick strawberries ready for picking in late June / early July. To ensure availability, please call ahead to (218) 694-2934 or toll-free (800) 251-1689. You can also visit their Facebook page for updates.
The Honeyberry Farm
Located 2 hours from Fargo in north central Minnesota near Bagley, The Honeyberry Farm has a variety of berries for you to pick yourself! Honeyberries, cherries, raspberries, elderberries, and more!
For hours, pricing, and schedule see their website or Facebook page. Please call ahead to (218) 331-8070 to ensure availability.
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For more summer fun check out our Ultimate Guide to Summer in (& Around) Fargo!
Herzog Berry Farm just NE of Fergus Falls is my go to.
Just a head up, Herzog’s last season for berries was last year. (2020) They have closed their farm.