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2023 Strawberry Picking Guide

The best picking spots in Merrimack Valley

By Katrina Mancini & Barbara Evangelista June 9, 2023

Strawberry picking has become one of my favorite family activities and I love trying out new farms with the kids each year! Some of the farms have amazing bakeries where you can find strawberry pie, muffins and my favorite, strawberry lemonade! There is nothing like spending the day in the sun picking berries and then grabbing a cold glass of strawberry lemonade! 

Strawberry season usually starts in early to mid June and lasts until the first week of July.

Here is a list of local spots and a few others worth the drive that we found to be fun! 


Boxford

Ingaldsby Farm
14 Washington St West
Boxford MA  01921

(978) 352-2813


Smolak Farms
Small Oxx Farm
494 Ipswich Road
Boxford MA 01921

(978) 682-6332

Check https://www.smolakfarms.com/strawberries for picking conditions and guidelines


Haverhill

Rogers Spring Hill Garden and Farm Center 
133 Neck Road
Ward Hill (Haverhill) MA 01835

(978) 372-4780


Methuen

Mann Orchards
27 Pleasant Valley St
Methuen MA 01844

No pick-your-own but farm grown and available for purchase as well as their famous Strawberry Cream Pie.


North Andover

Barker’s Farm North Andover
1267 Osgood Street (Rt. 125)
North Andover MA 01845

(978) 683-0785

No pick-your own. Fresh strawberries available at the farm stand. 


Boston Hill Farm
1370 Turnpike St
North Andover MA 01845

(978) 681-8556


Smolak Farms
315 S Bradford St
North Andover MA 01845

(978) 682-6332

Check https://www.smolakfarms.com/strawberries for picking conditions and guidelines



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