Strawberry U-Pick Near Woodruff, SC: Supporting Our Local Farm Neighbors
At Dirt & Grit Farm, our guests often ask if they can pick strawberries during their visit. While we do not offer strawberry picking here—our own fields are busy growing rows of spring tulips, summer sunflowers, and dahlias—we love sharing and supporting our fellow local farm families.
If you are looking to fill a bucket with fresh berries, here are a few of our favorite neighboring farms located within 15 miles of Woodruff, SC.
1. Stewart Farms — Enoree, SC
Located approximately 7 miles south of Woodruff
We love visiting our neighbors at Stewart Farms in Enoree, SC (6600 Highway 92 / 864-969-7270). It is run by a local family and has been welcoming guests for generations.
Their strawberry U-Pick patch opens in mid-April and typically runs through the end of May. Beyond the strawberry fields, they have greenhouses filled with spring plants, hanging baskets, and vegetable starts, along with a farm market for local goods. It is a great spot for a quiet morning out in the countryside with the kids.
2. Greyrock Farms — Moore, SC
Located approximately 11 miles northeast of Woodruff
Greyrock Farms (often known locally as Green Acres Produce) in Moore, SC (5750 Anderson Mill Road / 864-576-2784) is another great neighboring farm just a short drive from Woodruff in neighboring Spartanburg County.
Their seasonal U-Pick strawberry patch features maintained rows that make picking easy for visitors of all ages. The farm is known by locals for its friendly service and the quality of its spring berries. If you are looking for a quick afternoon trip to gather fresh ingredients for a homemade strawberry shortcake, it is a great option.
3. Mixon Farm — Gray Court, SC
Located approximately 11 miles southwest of Woodruff
Over in Gray Court, SC, our neighbors at Mixon Farm offer a great country experience (12104 Highway 101 South / 864-360-7064).
Starting in mid-April, this neighboring farm opens its fields for U-Pick strawberries. The farm experience goes beyond the berry patch—they also produce and sell raw local honey, farm-fresh dairy products, and other local goods. It is a peaceful spot to slow down, enjoy the rhythm of rural Laurens County, and take home some farm-fresh foods. (They also offer U-Pick blueberries in the summer if you want to plan a return trip.)
Tips for Your Strawberry U-Pick Outing
Strawberry picking is a fun way to enjoy a screen-free day outside, but a little preparation helps. Keep these tips in mind before you head out:
- Always Call Ahead: Strawberry crops are weather-dependent and ripen at their own pace. Heavy rains can temporarily close the fields, and warm days can cause farms to be picked out early in the afternoon. Always call the farm or check their Facebook page for daily picking updates before making the drive.
- Arrive Early: The best berries are often found early in the morning when the temperature is cooler and the fields are less crowded.
- Dress for the Farm: Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes you do not mind getting dirty. A sunhat and sunscreen are recommended since there is little shade in the middle of a berry patch.
- Bring a Cooler: Strawberries are delicate and do not like to sit in a hot car. Bringing a cooler with an ice pack is the best way to keep your harvest fresh on the drive home.
Plan Your Summer Flower Escape Next
Once you have filled your kitchen with fresh local strawberries, we'd love to have you out to our fields later in the summer when our flowers are in bloom.
While we don't have fruit, we always have plenty of sunflowers, dahlias, cosmos, and zinnias to pick, along with our goats, sheep, and Play Grove Kid Park for the family. We love supporting our Upstate farming community, and we hope you enjoy visiting these neighboring farms this season!