You-pick farms near Wichita

Every year readers ask me where they can find “you-pick” places in the Wichita area. They’re talking about the orchards and farms where families can go pick fresh produce right off the tree or vine. This is so much fun to do, and it’s a great way to enjoy fresh air and sunshine together as a family. The challenge is that this is seasonal, and not all produce shares the same season, of course!

For years I only knew of a few places nearby that offered this. With the help of a few friends, readers, and the internet, I’ve found some local farms that welcome their customers to pick fruit from their fields. Some of them require an appointment, so be sure you visit their websites or give them a call before you plan your day.

Do you have a favorite “you-pick” place near Wichita that isn’t on my list? Please let us know about it in the comments!

Wichita Farmers Markets (If you can’t make it out into the fields, they’ll bring the produce to you.)
Kansas Sunflower Fields (Sunflowers! From late summer into fall we often see sunflower fields in bloom. And at least a few local area farms have you-pick sunflowers available.)
Wichita-area Pumpkin Patches & Corn Mazes

Peach and Apple Orchards, Pumpkins, and more

Mid-summer is when you can start picking your own peaches in Kansas. What a delectable treat! We also do have some apple orchards with you-pick apples and plenty of pumpkin farms around our area.

Meadowlark Farm

11249 SW 160th St.
Rose Hill, KS 67133
(316) 518-8907

$2 entry fee per person for ages 13+. Meadowlark Farm is perfect in the fall for you-pick peaches, apples, pumpkins and a variety of vegetables. The season for peaches is usually June to October (phone or see website for details), or you can purchase at the farm store on site, or at local farmer’s markets. They’re open Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This a great, informal picnic spot. They have free picnic tables picnic shelters unless you want to reserve it ahead of time, which costs $25 an hour.

Meadowlark Farm also sells farm-made Hard Apple Cider. You’ll find them five miles east of Rose Hill, Kansas 67133, at Southwest 160^th Street and Santa Fe Lake Road. They give updates about peaches and other you-pick crops on Facebook

Gaeddert Farms

Famous for their sweet corn stands around Wichita, Gaeddert Farms also now has a sunflower festival in August/September when they’re blooming. The farm is not too far away, located in Buhler. They used to have a corn maze and you-pick pumpkin patch, but are now focusing on sunflowers.

Although it’s not you-pick, people look forward to picking up their summer sweet corn from Gaeddert Farms corn stands every year. You can find stand locations all around South Central Kansas on the website here.

Steffen Orchard

1345 W. 90th Ave N.
Conway Springs, KS
620-456-2706

Apple and peach orchard. Recommended by several readers. Orchard is only open when fruit is ready, so phone first. You-pick peaches usually mid-July into August. You-pick and already-picked apples, usually from later August to mid October. Bring cash or check. Internet service not reliable for card reader. Call for an appointment.

Beal Orchard & Country Store

131 NE 100 Rd
Harper, KS
620-896-7044

Produce in the store, as well as you-pick peaches and apples, usually July and August. Keep up with their you-pick and/or produce offerings on Facebook here.

Becks’ Farm

7620 S Anderson Rd
Newton, KS 67114
316-282-2325

They haven’t had you-pick peaches for a few seasons now, but this year in late July they got an awesome crop and have opened by appointment only. For updates, join the farm’s Facebook group.

Walters Pumpkin Patch

Well-known for its family-friendly and kid activities in the fall, Walter’s is also a real pick-your-own pumpkin patch. You pay for the pumpkins you choose by size and variety. More info at their website here.

Also see: Fall Farm Fun: Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes near Wichita

Spring and summer berry picking near Wichita

Spring and early summer are when the time is ripe for you-pick berries around Wichita: strawberries first, then blueberries, blackberries. Strawberry-picking season seems to go by in a flash, so pause when you’re making your summer plans and get this spring activity on the schedule quickly.

Here are you-pick farms near us that offer berry-picking.

Elderslie Farm

3501 E 101st N
Valley Center, KS 67147
316-680-2637

You-pick blackberries by appointment or pre-picked berries, usually mid- to late-June. This year (2020) Elderslie hopes to have blackberries ready for picking by July. Follow on Facebook or Instagram.

Blackberry Heaven U-Pick

1870 SW Santa Fe Lake Rd.
Towanda, Kansas 67144
(316) 250-1778
You-pick blueberries and blackberries, usually beginning mid-June. Follow the Facebook page to see what’s ripe.

Sargeant’s Berry Farm

9836 S. Hydraulic
Haysville, KS
316-788-1370

You-pick strawberries, usually May to June and you-pick blackberries, usually later in June and July. Other fruits and vegetables for sale at their store. They usually post updates on Facebook.

Chautauqua Hills Farm

At Road 23 and Saddle Road, north of Sedan, about 1.5 or 2 hours southeast of Wichita
info@chautauquahillsfarm.com
620-249-3369

You-pick blueberries and blackberries by appointment only in June, July and sometimes August. They also bring their berries in to Wichita to the farmers markets. Register in advance for berry-picking. www.facebook.com/chfarm