Cherry Picking in Maryland
We list 13 cherry orchards in 10 towns across Maryland. The season usually runs from June to July.
Mount Airy 2
- Larriland Farm 2415 Woodbine Road, Mount AiryStrawberries early-mid June; apples mid-Aug to early Nov
- Rock Hill Orchard 28600 Ridge Road, Mount AiryPeaches July-Aug; apples Sept-Nov
Poolesville 2
- Homestead Farm 15604 Sugarland Road, PoolesvilleApples late Aug-late Oct; pumpkins late Sept-Halloween (May 2024 update)
- Kingsbury's Orchard 19415 Peach Tree Road, PoolesvilleDaily July 4 - Nov 15, 9-5
Thurmont 2
- Catoctin Mountain Orchard 15036 North Franklinville Road, ThurmontMarket open daily 9-5
- Pryor's Orchard 13841-B Pryor Road, ThurmontSweet cherries ~June 20 - July 10; blueberries ~June 23 - July 23
Bel Air South 1
- Lohr's Orchard 3212 Snake Lane, Bel Air SouthStrawberries mid-May; pumpkins late Sept-Oct
Chestertown 1
- Lockbriar Farm 10051 Worton Road, ChestertownCall or see website
Elkton 1
- Milburn Orchards 1495 Appleton Road, Elkton(updated 2019)
Frederick 1
- Sycamore Spring Farm 6003 Elmer Derr Road, FrederickApril-December, Thu-Sat 8-8
Germantown 1
- Butler's Orchard 22200 Davis Mill Road, GermantownStrawberries late May-mid June; pumpkins late Sept-Oct (May 2022 update)
Kingstown 1
- Godfrey's Farm 302 Leager Road, KingstownMid-April to Labor Day (updated 2019)
Westminster 1
- Baugher's Orchard 1015 Baugher Road, WestminsterStrawberries/cherries mid-May to early July; apples, pumpkins Sept-Nov (May 2024 update)
Cherry Picking in Maryland: questions
When is cherries season in Maryland?
Cherries are usually ready from June to July in Maryland. Weather shifts the start by a week or two each year, so check the farm's website or call before you go. 13 of the farms listed here have posted their own season notes.
How many cherry orchards are in Maryland?
We list 13 cherry orchards in Maryland, most of them around Mount Airy (2), Poolesville (2) and Thurmont (2).
What else can you pick at these farms?
Many of the cherry orchards in Maryland grow more than one crop: 9 also list apples, 9 also list blackberries and 8 also list strawberries.
See all U-pick farms in Maryland, find farms near you on the map, or read u-pick season calendar.
Cherry Picking in other states
- New York 44
- Michigan 40
- California 29
- Pennsylvania 26
- Washington 18
- Oregon 17
- Virginia 14
- Ohio 11
- New Jersey 10
- Indiana 8
- Massachusetts 8
- Montana 8