As the Apple Capital of Georgia, we know that you come to Ellijay every October to pick your own apples. For those that enjoy farm to table, fresh produce, there really is not a better option. Yet, Autumn is not the only time that we offer U-Pick produce. Late Spring is strawberry season, and we have a couple of farms in North Georgia that give you the opportunity to head through the fields and pick your own sweet berries.
Mercier Orchards
Mercier Orchards is one of the most popular U-Pick farms in all of North Georgia, and they have an extensive general store to go along with it. If you do not wish to head into the fields to pick your own strawberries, they sell them in their general store, along with other fresh produce from their farm. For those that do want the U-Pick strawberries, they offer this service Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the month of May, depending on the weather and availability. They urge you to call before making the trip: 1 – (800) – 361-7731. A 1/2 gallon bucket, which includes a tractor tour of the farm, is $10 per person. You can upgrade to a gallon for an additional $6. If you want only a tour of the farm without picking berries, you have two options: “Eat a Berry Tour” for $5 per person or a tractor tour only for $2 per person. Kids 2 and under ride free!
Dahlonega Vegetable Farm
This destination is a little further from Ellijay than Mercier Orchards, but it is a beautiful, scenic excursion through the North Georgia mountains. They do not have a website, but you can find their farm at 2650 Highway 19 N., Dahlonega, GA, 30533. They are open from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays; 1:30-6 p.m. Sundays. Like Mercier Orchards, they recommend you call for availability: 706 – 867 – 9794.
Picking your own strawberries is one of many fun things to do in North Georgia during Spring. Some of the other activities include fishing, horse back riding, hiking, river rafting, zip lining and so much more. In order to make the most of your trip to North Georgia, try renting one of our cabins in Ellijay and turning your day trip into a family vacation adventure! Call us for reservations.