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!
Related:
Wichita Farmers Markets (If you can’t make it out into the fields, they’ll bring the produce to you.)
Wichita-area Pumpkin Patches
Kansas Sunflower Fields in Bloom (Sunflowers! From late summer into fall we often see sunflower fields in bloom. At least a few local area farms have you-pick sunflowers available!)
Spring and summer berry picking near Wichita
Spring and early summer are when the time is ripe for you-pick berries around Wichita: strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, etc. Here are you-pick farms near us that offer berry-picking.
Meadowlark Farm
11249 SW 160th St.
Rose Hill, KS 67133
(316) 518-8907
Beginning in 2020, entry is $2 per person for ages 13+. You-pick strawberries should begin in mid-May. Peaches, apples, and pumpkins later in the year. Find out what’s ready to pick before you go by calling them or watching their Facebook page.
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. Follow on Facebook or Instagram.
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.
Sweet Berries & Brambles
309 NE 120 Rd.
Harper, KS
620-955-7373
You-pick strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries. Strawberries usually mid-May to June and blackberries usually mid-June to July. Follow the progress of their strawberry fields on Facebook.
Tenth Street Orchard
510 West Washington Ave.
Sterling, Kansas
620-381-6702
Pick-your-own strawberries, blackberries and sweet corn in Sterling, KS. Strawberries mid-May into June. Blackberries in July. Sweet corn in late July. They also usually have the Tenth Street Orchard Vintage Market in May. Sterling is just about 30 minutes northwest of Hutchinson. You can visit their website or Facebook page for updated information.
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
Lavender Farms
Gertie’s Lavender Farm
8101 South Rayl Road (28.78 mi)
Burrton, Kansas 67020
(316) 208-7750
Open by appointment for photos in the lavender fields or shopping the gift shop. Be sure to call first to see when you can come out. They usually host Gertie’s Lavender Festival every year, but that had to be canceled for 2020.
Prairie Lavender Farm
69 Alpine Ridge Ln.
Bennington, KS 67422
(785) 488-3371
Call for more information. They may begin you-pick around mid-June this year. They usually host the Prairie Lavender festival, but that had to be canceled for 2020.
Note: We have two annual lavender festivals in Kansas (that I know of): Prairie Lavender Festival and Gertie’s Lavender Festival Both had to be canceled for 2020, but the farms still have fields of lavender so call for options.
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.
Meadowlark Farm also sells farm-made Hard Apple Cider. You’ll find them five miles east of Rose Hill, Kansas 67133, at Southwest 160th 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.
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
I been wanting to go to a field and pick out fruit. I’m not too sure how it all works! ant information would be greatly helpful! thanks!
Thank u so much for sharing!
Are any of these farms organic?
thx
I don’t know if any of them are strictly organic (the requirements for being able to claim that are quite stringent), but you can always call them and ask. Another option would be to visit one of the Farmers Markets in the area and ask around. The Kansas Grown market is a great place to start! Farmers Markets in and near Wichita
Steffens do not have a website, but they do also have peaches in the summer. I would suggest just calling Nick or Mary to see what’s available. Great people, great place!
Thank you, Sheila!
BEAL ORCHARD in Harper, Kansas. We have been here for 18 years. We grow peaches, apples, nectarines, tomatoes, onions, peppers, potatoes, green beans, asparagus, cantaloupe, pumpkins.
We have always been a U-pick orchard for apples and peaches. We have a country store where we sell everything we grow. Due to the late freezes the last couple of years, u-pick may be limited.
131 NE 100 Road
Harper, Kansas 67058
620-896-7044
Thank you, Daylene! This is great to know. š
I called Beck Farms and he said itwas frozen out for 2years and way too much rain this year. Not sure what the future holds.
Thanks for letting us know this, Linda. I hope they are able to keep going! So many people loved picking fruit at Becks over the years.
Thank you for sharing this!