Strawberry Picking in Alabama: Farms & Festivals

0:00Birmingham's story is making news on March 20th. Strawberry season has kicked off in Alabama, running from late March through the start of June, and right now is the best time to head out and pick your own fresh berries. Farms just a short drive from Birmingham make it easy for a fun day trip filled with sweet red strawberry straight from the plants. Several spots stand out for you pick adventures, like Jerry Marsh Farms in Cleveland, open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. where you. Can grab berries plus other fresh produce. Nearby Sugar Hill U-Pick Farms in Verbena offers over 200,000 plants perfect for families with hours Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday. Until 5 p.m. and shorter days midweek. These places draw crowds eager for that hands-on farm experience, often combining strawberries with veggies like tomatoes, peppers, and flowers too. Stock up gardens or kitchens. Lowell and Farms up in molten keeps things lively with a mix of picking

1:00and plant shopping from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. most days. Keep an eye on upcoming festivals to amp up the excitement, such as the City of Calera Strawberry Festival on April 25th from noon to 6 p.m. At Oliver Park, featuring vendors, kids activities, and live music. Gaston's event follows on May 16th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. while Coleman's Alabama Strawberry Festival spans April 25th and 26th at Depot Park with concerts and crafters. Always call ahead to these farms since weather or crops can change plans quickly, but with options like Jimmy Durbin Farms and Clanton ripening by late. April, you're set for plenty of berry-filled outings this spring.