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Now Picking

Pick your own update for July 7, 2026

Peach Picking is open Today –  White & Yellow Peaches $5.99 per lb + Farm Admission

We had a few lovely white peaches make it though the April freeze and they are ripe and ready for picking today !   Wagon rides take you out to the peach orchard and run regularly from 9:15am until 4pm.  The last wagon ride goes out at 4pm so you have time to pick and pay for your peaches before we close at 5pm.   

 Please Arrive by 3:30pm to check in and catch the LAST wagon ride at 4pm.

 

Don’t want to pay farm admission to Pick your Own & enjoy the play area?  No Problem.  Just come shop in our Farm Market.    Fast and Easy– just shop and enjoy!  

Here are some tips to make your Pick & Play Experience the Best it can Be:

  • Wagon or RTV rides take guests out to the pick your own orchards and run starting at 9:15am.  The last wagon ride is at 4pm so you have time to pick before we close.  The Wagon schedule is set daily based on what we are picking and how many guests are here to pick.  Please check the schedule when you arrive in the farm market.   
  • The best time to pick your own is always at 9am in the morning to be the first in the field and avoid the heat of the afternoon. 
  • Arrive by 3:30pm so you have time to get checked in and catch the last wagon ride out to the pick your own areas at 4pm.
  •  Get advance tickets for quick check in and to save over the ticket price at the gate which is one flat rate per guest over 3 years of age of $14 per guest on weekdays and $16 on Saturdays and Sundays and holidays.
  • Wear a hat & closed toed shoes you don’t mind getting dirty– you’re in a farm field and there may be some puddles or mud if it has been raining.
  • Bring a change of clothes for your kids to change after a day of farm play – Dirt Don’t Hurt but we know you don’t want it in your car!

Check back for more details as we see what Mother Nature has in store for our crops this season.  

Two young girls with lovely braids hold their pick your own box between them while awaiting the Great Country Farms tractor ride to the apple orchard.

What’s in Season Now?   Pick your Own Seasons

In case you were wondering…

Can I bring my dog?
Yes, we love dogs!  But we want everyone to be comfortable, so please keep them on a leash.  Be sure your dog is ok with crowds and children if you’re coming on a festival day. We do ask that you not take your pup into the STRAWBERRY FIELD since this crop grows on the ground.  Also, please clean up after your pet in all areas of the farm.
Do I have to pay admission if I only want to U-Pick?
Yes, there’s an admission fee for U-Pick. Here’s why:

  • Guests will want to spend time visiting the animals, jumping on our giant pillows, challenging the Farm Ninja Obstacle Course or enjoying other attractions, which are included in your admission fee.
  • We are a destination for family fun on the farm and encourage all our guests to plan on a few hours to enjoy our 15 acre play area and create lifetime memories.  We do understand that some guests prefer to only pick fruit and are happy to direct you to another farm with picking only options so you can still shop local and support local farms.

Admission is less than the cost of a movie ticket, and you get a whole day of fun! But if you don’t have time to make a day of it, you can get the same fresh produce and other goodies at the Farm Market without paying admission.

Do I have to ride the wagon to the U-Pick fields?
Yes. We do ask that you take the wagon ride to the U-Pick fields so we know how many people are in the fields and can bring people out in case of bad weather. 

Plus, your wagon drivers know many fascinating facts about the farm and can direct you to the best places to U-pick.

What time are the wagon rides?
We run wagon rides regularly, but times vary throughout the season depending on the number of guests. If you want to know exact times, please check in the Farm Market upon your arrival and we’ll let you know the schedule.
Do we need to bring our own containers?
No. We have reusable containers you can use for U-Pick. However, if you have a favorite picking bucket, bring it along!

Just make sure you have your containers weighed when you first pay admission, so we can deduct the weight from the final purchase cost.

We encourage you to bring a cooler to protect the freshness of your produce.

Is the produce organic?
We’re not certified organic, but we do grow many crops without synthetic chemicals. We minimize any use of chemicals with sustainable growing practices, such as plasticulture, companion planting, shade planting, crop rotation, cover crop plantings, and lots of hand weeding.

  • We do not apply glyphosate in any of our veggie fields.
  • We use an Integrated Pest Management program (IPM) in our orchards and fields. We constantly scan the crops for signs of pest damage and treat only when a crop is threatened. Most veggies are pesticide free and our orchard fruits are generally treated in bud and as needed to ensure yields and quality.
  • The CSA garden is free of synthetic fertilizers and herbicides. It’s treated only when pest pressure arises.

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