7 strawberry picking spots + festivals near Birmingham

Strawberry season kicks off in Alabama in late March and typically lasts through the beginning of June. Good news for you: Now is the prime time to pick them straight from the plant.

Visit these U-pick farms and festivals a short drive from Birmingham and get ready for a berry delicious day.

1. Jerry Marsh Farms

Get to pickin’ at Jerry Marsh Farms, only a short drive from Birmingham. Not only do they offer our favorite sweet red berries, but tons of other yummy produce.

• Location: 234 Marsh Cutoff Rd, Cleveland, AL 35049
• Distance from downtown Bham: about 35 miles northeast
• Hours: Monday-Saturday 8AM-5PM
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2. Sugar Hill U-Pick Farms

This family-friendly U-pick farm will have you planning an annual strawberry-picking trip. They have more than 200,000 plants to choose from, so you can take your sweet time.

• Location: 812 County Road 445, Verbena, AL 36091
• Distance from downtown Bham: about 65 miles south
• Hours: Monday, Tuesday + Saturday 8 AM-5 PM | Wednesday-Friday 8AM-2 PM
• Website | Facebook

3. LouAllen Farms in Lawrence County

In addition to strawberry picking, they offer a wide variety of vegetable plants—like juicy tomatoes and spicy peppers, depending on the season—plus gorgeous, blooming flowers to brighten up your garden or table. It’s your one-stop spot for fresh fun and green thumbs.

• Location: 1974 County Road 177, Moulton, AL 35650
• Distance from downtown Bham: about 84 miles northeast
• Hours: Monday-Saturday | 9AM-5PM
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4. Jimmy Durbin and Sunshine Farms

Load up your basket with homegrown strawberries at this iconic U-pick farm in Clanton (and come back in summer for peach season!). It’s about an hour’s drive from Birmingham, making it a perfect weekend family outing. Fun fact: This strawberry field has been in operation since 1990.

The berries are not quite ready, so be sure to check back in at the end of April. Be sure to call before you go!

• Location: 11728 County Road 37, Clanton, Alabama 35045
• Distance from downtown Bham: about 60 miles south
• Hours: Call ahead
• Website | Facebook

7. City of Calera Strawberry Festival: April 25

This is a strawberry event filled with fun. Enjoy a day packed with local vendors, live performers, a fun-filled Kid Zone and special events the whole family will love. It’s the ultimate berry-good time for everyone.

• Location: Oliver Park 9758 Hwy 25 Calera, AL 35040
• Distance from downtown Bham: about 34 miles south
• Hours: Saturday, April 25 | 12-6PM
• Website | Facebook

6. Gadsden Strawberry Festival, May 16

It’s as sweet as strawberries at the Gadsden Strawberry Festival. Enjoy fresh Alabama strawberries, craft vendors, baked goods, food trucks, strawberry mimosas, live music and a day full of family-friendly fun—so pack a blanket, soak up the spring vibes, and leave with sweet memories (and maybe a basket of berries, too).

• Location: 344 1st Street, Gadsden, 35901
• Distance from downtown Bham: about 40 miles north
• Hours: Saturday, May 16 | 9AM-1PM
• Website | Facebook

7. Alabama Strawberry Festival in Cullman: April 25-26

This strawberry festival is an exciting event for both strawberry lovers and concertgoers. See artists like Dylan Marlowe, Lauren Watkins, Owen Reigling and more! You’ll find talented artisans, crafters, makers and curators all in one place.

• Location: Depot Park, Cullman, AL
• Distance from downtown Bham: about 52 miles north
• Hours: Friday, April 25-Saturday, April 26
• Website | Facebook | Instagram

Please remember to call ahead before planning your strawberry-picking trips. Closures may occur due to weather, crop status or other unforeseen circumstances.

For strawberry picking all across Alabama—check out our guide here!

Know of any go-to berry farms a short drive from Birmingham? Tell us about it @bhamnow!