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!
Until recently, I only knew of a few places nearby that offered this. With the help of Facebook, Google, and a few friends, 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.
Wichita-area Pumpkin Patches
Spring (you-pick berries: strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, etc.)
Tenth Street Orchard
Pick-your-own strawberries and blackberries in Sterling, KS. Strawberries May 19 into June. Blackberries in July.
Sterling is just about 30 minutes northwest of Hutchinson.
510 West Washington Ave.
Sterling, Kansas
620-381-6702
https://www.facebook.com/tenthstreetorchard/, fresh update
Elderslie Farm
You-pick blackberries by appointment or pre-picked berries, usually mid- to late-June.
https://www.facebook.com/eldersliefarm
3501 E 101st N
Valley Center, KS 67147
316-680-2637, fresh update
Sargeant’s Berry Farm
You-pick strawberries, usually May to June and you-pick blackberries, usually later in June and July. Sell other fruits and vegetables at its store.
9836 S. Hydraulic
Haysville, KS
316-788-1370, fresh update
Sweet Berries & Brambles
You-pick strawberries and blackberries. Strawberries usually mid-May to June and blackberries usually mid-June to July
309 NE 120 Rd.
Harper, KS
620-955-7373, updated
Chautauqua Hills Farm
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. Registration for berry-picking opens May 1! https://www.facebook.com/chfarm
At Road 23 and Saddle Road, north of Sedan, about 1.5 or 2 hours southeast of Wichita, info@chautauquahillsfarm.com
620-249-3369, fresh update
Summer Lavender
We have two lavender festivals in Kansas on the same day! Pick your own or buy bundles at Gertie’s Lavender Festival or the Prairie Lavender Festival on June 16, 2018.
Summer/Fall (you-pick peaches, apples, pumpkins, etc.)
Meadowlark Farm
You-pick peaches, apples and a variety of vegetables is usually June to October (phone or see website for details), or purchase at the farm store on site. Or local farmer’s markets.Farm sells farm-made Hard Apple Cider.
https://www.facebook.com/MeadowlarkFarm
11249 SW 160th St.
five miles east of Rose Hill, Kansas 67133, at Southwest 160th Street and Santa Fe Lake Road
Rose Hill, Kansas
316-518-8907, fresh update
Steffen Orchard
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.
1345 W. 90th Ave N.
Conway Springs, KS
620-456-2706, updated
Beal Orchard & Country Store
Produce in the store, as well as you-pick peaches and apples, usually July and August
131 NE 100 Rd
Harper, KS
620-896-7044, updated
Becks’ Farm
Note: Becks Farm was not open for summer 2017; still waiting to hear what summer of 2018 holds for them. You-pick peaches usually June, July and August, along with a fresh produce market.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/144147688505/
7620 S Anderson Rd
Newton, KS 67114
316-282-2325, updated
Down in the Hollar Pumpkin Patch
Real pumpkin patch, growing several different varieties of pumpkin. Some grow up to 100 lbs. You cut them right off the vine. Usually later September and October. (Also a corn maze and “Haunt in the Hills.”)
7727 NE 36th Street
Newton, KS 67114
316-371-6181 or 620-245-8450, fresh update
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. 🙂
Thank you for sharing this!