Strawberry picking on Long Island is one of the region’s earliest pick-your-own farm traditions of the year. The local harvest generally begins in late May and runs through June, with U-pick fields found across Suffolk County, from communities farther west to the agricultural areas surrounding Riverhead and the North Fork. The season is considerably shorter than apple or pumpkin picking, and individual fields can sometimes be picked out within a busy weekend.
The 2026 strawberry-picking season has concluded. This guide remains available throughout the year for visitors planning ahead and will be reviewed again as farms begin announcing their next strawberry harvest. Opening dates vary from year to year because strawberries are particularly dependent on spring temperatures, rainfall and crop development.
Last updated: September 30, 2026. Long Island’s 2026 strawberry-picking season has concluded. U-pick strawberries typically return in late May and June, depending on weather and crop conditions. Check directly with individual farms for next-season opening dates before traveling.
When Is Strawberry-Picking Season on Long Island?
Strawberry picking is primarily a late-spring and early-summer activity on Long Island. Fields can begin opening around late May, with June generally providing the heart of the local harvest. Unlike fall attractions that may operate for several months, the strawberry-picking window can last only a few weeks at an individual farm.
There is no single opening or closing date for Long Island strawberry farms. Warm or cool spring weather can shift the harvest, rain can temporarily close fields, and ripe fruit can be picked faster than new berries become available. Some farms may close for a day or several days between picking periods to allow additional fruit to ripen.
For that reason, a farm’s overall operating hours should not be interpreted as confirmation that its strawberry field is open. During the season, visitors should check the farm’s latest crop report, website, social media or phone information shortly before leaving home.
Strawberry Picking Interactive Map
The interactive directory below includes 10 Long Island farms with documented public U-pick strawberry activity during the 2026 season. Use the controls to compare farms by region, picking schedule, farm experience and additional attractions. Because the 2026 harvest has ended, seasonal dates, prices and picking conditions should be treated as a reference until farms announce their next season.
Strawberry Picking on the North Fork
The North Fork remains one of Long Island’s principal destinations for pick-your-own berries and other seasonal agriculture. Patty’s Berries & Bunches in Mattituck combines strawberry picking with later-season berries, flowers, a farm stand and seasonal ice cream. Nearby Wickham’s Fruit Farm in Cutchogue provides a more traditional working-farm experience, with strawberries forming part of a larger fruit harvest that continues with other crops as the growing season progresses.
Golden Acres Organic Farm in Jamesport adds another North Fork option. The farm documented an organic U-pick strawberry patch during the 2026 season, giving visitors an additional picking destination in an area already known for farms, vineyards and other agricultural attractions. Visitors exploring the area can also use LongIslandGuide.com’s broader guide to farmers markets on Long Island when looking for locally grown produce outside the relatively short U-pick strawberry season.
Strawberry Picking Around Calverton, Riverhead and Manorville
Several U-pick operations are concentrated around Calverton, Baiting Hollow, Manorville and the western gateway to the North Fork. This part of eastern Suffolk County contains some of the Island’s most recognizable working farms and provides several different types of strawberry-picking experiences within a relatively compact area.
Lewin Farms in Calverton is one of Long Island’s longstanding pick-your-own farms and typically begins its strawberry harvest around late May or early June. Its strawberry fields may be separate from the main Sound Avenue farm stand, making it particularly important to follow the farm’s current field directions during the picking season.
Sujecki Farms & Nurseries also promotes its Edwards Avenue location in Calverton for spring strawberry picking, while Rottkamp’s Fox Hollow Farm in Baiting Hollow provides another traditional working-farm option along Sound Avenue. Both reinforce the concentration of seasonal agriculture found between Calverton, Baiting Hollow and Riverhead.
Farther south in Manorville, Fink’s Country Farm and Lenny Bruno Farms combine strawberries with more activity-oriented farm experiences. Fink’s has offered June strawberry picking in connection with its Strawberry Jamboree, while Lenny Bruno Farms held 2026 Strawberry Festival weekends that included hayride access to its U-pick field. These event-style operations are especially dependent on announced dates rather than a continuous picking schedule.
Strawberry Picking in Brookhaven and Western Suffolk
Not every strawberry-picking trip requires driving to the East End. Glover Farms in Brookhaven has a long history of public U-pick strawberries and provides an option considerably farther west than the North Fork farms. Its strawberry harvest is typically associated with June, but opening dates and field availability should be confirmed when the new season approaches.
Thera Farms in Brentwood provides another western Suffolk option. The community farm’s seasonal offerings have included strawberries and other crops available for public picking, making it particularly useful for families looking for a farm experience without traveling as far east as Riverhead or the North Fork.
What Is Strawberry Picking Like?
Pick-your-own strawberry farms can range from relatively simple working fields to destinations with farm stands, children’s activities, food and seasonal festivals. At a traditional U-pick farm, visitors generally receive or purchase a container and walk designated rows looking for ripe berries. Other farms may incorporate a hayride to the field or charge admission as part of a larger seasonal event.
Pricing methods vary as well. Farms may charge by weight, by quart or container, or through a combination of admission and fruit charges. Some allow visitors to bring containers while others require the farm’s containers. These policies can change between seasons, which is why previous-year prices should be used only as a general reference.
Why Strawberry Availability Changes So Quickly
Strawberries create a different kind of U-pick experience from apples and pumpkins because ripe fruit has a relatively short window in the field. A farm can have plentiful berries one morning and significantly fewer after a busy picking day. Additional berries may still be developing, resulting in temporary field closures while the next portion of the crop ripens.
Rain also matters. Wet fields can affect picking conditions and may cause farms to delay opening even when ripe strawberries are present. Visitors should therefore avoid relying solely on regular business hours or an older online listing when deciding whether to make a long drive into eastern Suffolk County.
Before You Visit a Strawberry Farm
During strawberry season, check the farm’s latest crop update on the morning of your visit whenever possible. Confirm that the strawberry field is actually open, whether reservations are required, what picking containers are permitted, how the farm charges for berries and where visitors should check in.
Farm rows can be uneven, muddy after rain and exposed to direct sun. Shoes appropriate for field conditions, sun protection and drinking water can make the outing more comfortable. Visitors should also check each farm’s rules concerning pets, strollers, outside containers and eating or sampling fruit in the field.
Planning for the Next Long Island Strawberry Season
With the 2026 harvest now complete, the next meaningful updates to this guide will come when Long Island farms begin reporting field conditions and opening dates for the next strawberry season. Those announcements typically depend on the progress of the crop rather than a fixed annual calendar.
If you are planning ahead, late May through June is the period to watch. Farms may announce tentative opening dates in advance, but actual U-pick availability can still change as the harvest approaches. LongIslandGuide.com will review the directory again as the next season begins so that operating farms, schedules and seasonal information can be updated.
Key Facts & Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Guide | Strawberry Picking on Long Island |
| 2026 Status | The 2026 strawberry-picking season has concluded |
| Primary Season | Late May through June, depending on weather and crop conditions |
| Verified Map Locations | 10 farms with documented public strawberry U-pick activity during the 2026 season |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Main Areas | Brentwood, Brookhaven, Calverton, Riverhead, Manorville and the North Fork |
| North Fork Communities | Mattituck, Jamesport and Cutchogue |
| Map Filters | Farm experience, picking schedule, farm extras and region |
| Common Extras | Farm stands, other U-pick crops, baked goods, ice cream, children’s activities, hayrides and seasonal festivals |
| Next Season | Watch for farm announcements beginning in late spring 2027 |
| Important Note | Strawberry availability can change daily during the harvest. Confirm field status, hours, pricing and picking rules directly with the farm before traveling. |
| Last Updated | September 30, 2026 |
Research Methodology
LongIslandGuide.com compiled this directory by reviewing official farm websites, seasonal farm updates, public business information and other current sources to identify farms on Long Island with documented public pick-your-own strawberry activity during the 2026 season. Farms were included only when public U-pick strawberry activity could be reasonably verified. Locations that appeared closed, outdated, duplicated or limited to selling strawberries without public picking were excluded.
Map coordinates were checked separately and embedded directly into the interactive map rather than generated through live geocoding. Where a farm uses a separate field, check-in area or seasonal entrance, visitors should follow the farm’s current directions rather than assuming the primary business address is the field entrance.
The directory is intended to document established strawberry-picking options and provide a starting point for planning the next harvest. Inclusion does not guarantee that a farm will offer U-pick strawberries every year. Crop conditions, picking schedules, prices and public access can change between seasons and should be reconfirmed when farms begin announcing their next harvest.
Long Island’s strawberry season may be short, but the concentration of working farms from Brentwood and Brookhaven east through Calverton, Baiting Hollow and the North Fork provides several different ways to experience the harvest. Check back as late spring approaches for updated opening dates, field conditions and 2027 strawberry-picking information.