Whether you're holding your baby for the first time or chasing toddlers through the backyard, this season deserves to be seen and felt for years to come.
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Is there anything better than a strawberry picked at the top of the season? Whether you want to spend hours making jam and cobblers or prefer to just eat fruit straight off the vine, strawberry season is a time in North Carolina that you don’t want to miss out! If you are looking for your ideal destination, I would love to help. As a Raleigh family photographer, I love working with my clients to make sure they can make the most out of these precious years. Here are the best spots to go strawberry picking in Raleigh, NC!

6100 Mount Herman Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27617
Page Farms is a scenic spot that offers exceptional produce as well as fun family activities! Their strawberry u-pick season starts up each year around the middle of April and goes all the way through June. You can come out and grab pre-picked berries, or you can grab a bucket and go pick some yourself!

7615 Ten-Ten Road, Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
Porter Farms and Nursery is a family farm with two locations around North Carolina. They love creating memories, whether they are offering their famous u-pick produce or are serving up ice cream through the summer. Their pick-your-own strawberry season starts around the middle of April. You will be able to pick from quarts, 4-quart buckets, and 8-quart flats to hold all of your finds.

12701 Buffalo Road, Clayton, North Carolina 27527
Pace Family Farms is a family-owned and -operated spot that specializes in strawberries. They open up in the middle of each April and offer u-pick hours to the public. You will be able to either use a bucket from the farm or bring your own. They also offer quarts, baskets, and buckets of pre-picked in case you are in a rush.

8004 Poole Rd, Knightdale, North Carolina 27545
Grasshopper Farms is a family favorite with fun activities for visitors of all ages. This farm has everything, including an ice cream shop, a playground, and a weekly makers’ market. They offer pre-picked strawberries over in their country market, or you can grab a bucket and pick your own out in the field. They can open up as early as late March!

1223 Salem Church Road, Apex, North Carolina 27523
DJ’s Berry Patch is a scenic spot just a short drive away in Apex. While they grow a number of different produce, strawberries are their specialty! You will be able to head out as early as April to find the perfect berries. They just ask that you check out their website ahead of time so you can know the field conditions.
If you have been looking for the best way to celebrate the season, I really hope this list helps you out! With all of these destinations, you can have an amazing experience strawberry picking in Raleigh, NC, while also enjoying the best fruit in the world.
If you need more ways to make your family photos last a lifetime, I would love to help! As a Raleigh family photographer, I adore working with parents to ensure they can hold onto each and every moment. I would love to have a conversation and tell you all about my sessions so you can decide if I’m a match for you. Hope to chat soon!