Some of the sweetest days in Florida start on a dusty farm road you almost drove right past. You pull in expecting a quick stop, and suddenly you are knee-deep in strawberry rows or reaching for an orange still warm from the sun.
Winter is when these fields and groves come alive, and the fruit tastes nothing like what sits on a grocery shelf. Pack a cooler, grab a hat, and get ready to eat a few berries before they ever reach the basket.
1. Showcase of Citrus, Florida, Clermont
Old Florida still has a home in the rolling hills of Lake County, and it smells like orange blossoms. Showcase of Citrus is a working ranch where the groves stretch out in neat, well-kept rows packed with a wide mix of citrus varieties.
Picking is only the start. An old-timey country store sells jams and jellies, including a raspberry jalapeno spread that surprises almost everyone, plus there is a petting zoo, a playground, and monster truck rides for kids who need to burn off energy.
Food trucks handle lunch, so you can make a whole day of it. Hours run 9 AM to 7 PM every day, parking is free, and weekend afternoons get the biggest crowds, so a weekday trip feels calmer.
Grab a half bushel of mixed fruit and you will be squeezing juice for a week.
2. Golden Ridge Groves, Florida, Bartow
Polk County built much of its story on citrus, and Golden Ridge Groves carries that legacy forward with a fresh, friendly spin. The farm offers U-pick citrus, berries, and sunflowers, all on a property that feels small enough to explore in an afternoon.
Here is the sweet part. The market pours fresh-squeezed juice and scoops homemade ice cream, which makes it a fun stop even for anyone who skips the picking entirely.
Plan around the schedule, since the farm closes Mondays and Tuesdays. It opens 10 AM to 5 PM Wednesday through Friday and stays open until 6 PM on weekends, with free on-site parking.
The folks running the place are warm and welcoming, and the produce tastes like it was grown with real care.
3. Amber Brooke Farms, Florida, Eustis
About 45 minutes from downtown Orlando, the theme park traffic fades and Amber Brooke Farms appears along County Road 44A. Winter here is all about strawberries and family fun.
Entry is free, which is a nice surprise. Strawberries recently ran about $4.95 per pound, and a $10 kids pass unlocks most of the play activities, so families can control the budget easily.
The farm changes with the calendar, moving to blueberries and sunflowers in spring and a pumpkin-filled festival in fall. Winter weekends are open 10 AM to 6 PM, with Mondays 10 AM to 5 PM and Tuesday through Friday closed.
Check the website before heading out, since crop availability shifts week to week.
4. 5K Farms, Florida, Plant City
Two dollars a pound. That price alone has turned 5K Farms into a favorite stop for anyone filling freezer bags for smoothies and jam.
Plant City calls itself the winter strawberry capital, and this sustainable farm on Roebuck Road fits right in. The fields offer tons of room, so you rarely feel like you are fighting someone for the best row.
Timing matters most here. The farm opens seasonally, usually peaking around March and April, with Friday hours from noon to 5 PM and weekends from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Follow the farm’s Facebook page for opening updates before you load up the car.
5. The Girls Strawberry U-Pick, Florida, Delray Beach
Quirky does not quite cover it. The Girls Strawberry U-Pick mixes a strawberry patch with a tropical garden, a train ride, and a petting zoo where a white cockatoo might steal the show.
Palm Beach County rarely gets this kind of farm feel. Visitors pick strawberries and some vegetables, then wander into the retro country store for homemade ice cream, milkshakes, pizza, and a strawberry shortcake that tastes like winter in a bowl.
Hours run 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM Tuesday through Friday, opening at 10 AM on weekends, and it is closed Mondays. Weekday mornings are the quietest, which helps if your crew prefers short lines at the ice cream counter.
6. Southern Hill Farms, Florida, Clermont
Skeptics who swear Florida strawberries lack flavor tend to change their minds after a basket from Southern Hill Farms. The berries here are juicy, sweet, and picked fresh on a beautiful hillside property.
Strawberries carry the farm through winter, then blueberries and sunflowers take over as the weather warms. Weekend events bring food trucks and live music, turning a fruit run into an easy evening out.
Saturdays run late, from 9 AM to 8 PM, with Sunday hours until 7 PM and Mondays from 11 AM to 5 PM. Tuesday through Friday it stays closed, and parking is free.
Bring a bigger bucket than you think you need, because stopping is hard.
7. Upicktopia, Florida, Masaryktown
Tucked into the quiet countryside near Masaryktown, Upicktopia is the kind of place even nearby neighbors might not know about. That is part of its charm.
Strawberries are the headliner, and they grow big and sweet enough to impress northern pickers who know their berries. You can also gather several kinds of lettuce and kale, so a salad and dessert come home in the same trip.
The farm is open Friday through Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM, with free parking. Late winter, especially March, tends to bring ripe, flavorful berries ready for picking.
8. Grahams U Pick Peaches, Florida, Umatilla
Peaches may be in the name, but December belongs to oranges at Grahams. For one short month, the farm near Lake Yale opens its trees for U-pick oranges.
That narrow window is exactly why it earns a spot. Few things say Florida winter like pulling a ripe orange off a branch in the quiet north Lake County countryside.
Parking is free and on-site. Since the season is brief and hours are not posted publicly, call ahead or check the website before driving out.
9. Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market, Florida, Boynton Beach
Grab a wagon, because Bedner’s makes it easy to leave with more than strawberries. Seasonal U-pick fields can include tomatoes, bell peppers, and sunflowers alongside the berries.
A tractor ride rolls through the farmland, and sharp eyes might spot an alligator along the way. Back at the market, oversized lemonades, fresh produce, and plants tempt everyone into one more purchase.
The market opens daily from 9 AM to 6 PM, with free parking and restrooms. Weekends get busy, so a midweek visit feels relaxed.
10. Spivey Farms, Florida, Plant City
Some families mark the calendar each year just for Spivey Farms, and the habit makes sense. The strawberries are beautiful, the prices stay reasonable, and the people running it are kind.
Picking here is half harvest and half snacking, so expect sticky fingers. Wear a hat and bring water, since Plant City sun can warm up fast by March.
Hours vary with the season, so check the website or call before going. Located on County Road 39, it pairs nicely with other Plant City stops for a full strawberry day.
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