Farms for Strawberry Picking Around Seattle, the Eastside and South Sound

Is there anything sweeter than picking strawberries straight from the vine and enjoying them in the summer sun? Every year, I look forward to the first signs of summer, because I know it means the U-pick berry season is just around the corner.

U-pick berry farms are a longstanding tradition in the Pacific Northwest, and the season starts with picking strawberries. (Then we have raspberries, and finally blueberries to look forward to.) Last year, I was so excited that my toddler daughter was old enough to run around the farms and fill a bucket of berries alongside her older cousins. Her 4-year-old cousin was eager to fill his bucket to the top (a lofty goal, as each bucket held five pounds), while my daughter filled hers much more slowly, finding it hard to resist sneaking the berries into her mouth before they could even make it into the bucket.

If you’re ready to start a summer tradition of your own, we have rounded up all the best U-pick strawberry farms near Snohomish and Skagit counties, the Eastside, South King County and the South Sound. Plus, we have all the tips and tricks to make your day of berry picking a success.

Snohomish and Skagit County strawberry picking

Swans Trail Farms, Snohomish

Location: 7301 Rivershore Rd. in Snohomish

When to pick strawberries: The U-pick strawberry fields open May 30. Be sure to check the website and Facebook for daily status and closures.

This farm is well known for its fun fall festivities around the pumpkin patch, but don’t miss its strawberry game. Snag your tickets for its Baby Animals and Berries Strawberry Festival on June 14–15, 19–22 and 28–29. The festival includes visiting baby animals and all kinds of other kiddie farm fun. There is no entry fee for the U-pick fields, country store, cidery or food areas. 

Bailey Family Farm, Snohomish

Location: 12968 Springhetti Rd. in Snohomish

When to pick strawberries and raspberries: Bailey Farm opens for U-pick strawberries on June 4 and U-pick raspberries in July. Check the website or Facebook page for daily status before heading out.

This family farm has been offering U-pick produce since 1986. The fifth generation of the Bailey family currently farms 350 acres, 50 of which are devoted to U-pick produce. In addition to summer berries, the farm has lettuce and other greens, garlic, potatoes, snap peas, onions, beets and more later in the season. Holstein cows graze the pasture, adding to the magic of spending a day at the farm.

Biringer Farm, Arlington

Location: 21412 59th Ave. N.E. in Arlington

When to pick strawberries and raspberries: Biringer Farm opens for strawberry picking in June. Pick raspberries and tayberries starting in late June. Check the website or Facebook page or call the berry line at 425-259-0255 before you go.

Operating since 1938, Biringer Farm is a family favorite. The farm has a small playground with a climb-on tractor that kids will love to play on before and after picking. They’ll also love riding the Jolly Trolley out to the berry fields, where they can pick to their heart’s content. After picking, picnic near the historic barn, or shop the market for slicers (containers of fresh sliced and sugared strawberries that come ready to eat and freeze). You can also pick black caps (black raspberries), blackberries and blueberries in late July, but blueberry availability is limited.

Schuh Farms, Mount Vernon

Location: 15565 State Rte. 536 in Mount Vernon

When to pick strawberries and raspberries: While the farm is open April–December, strawberry picking starts in June and raspberries are ready in early July. Check the farm’s Facebook page or call for updates.

Second-generation farmers Steve and Susan Schuh have been selling U-pick berries for three decades. They grow strawberries, raspberries and tayberries (a cross between a raspberry and a blackberry) as well as cherries. The 500-acre farm includes a 100-year-old home, barn and henhouse, complete with goats and chickens. Their fresh produce is available at local farmers markets around the Seattle area, and the little retail shop offers tasty treats such as raspberry honey and tayberry jam. Tip: Grandma Schuh’s cinnamon rolls are amazing.

Terra Valley Farms, Monroe

Location: 19501 Tualco Rd. in Monroe

When to pick strawberries and raspberries: The farm’s U-pick season starts in June with strawberries, followed by blueberries and raspberries later in the summer. Keep an eye on their website and Facebook for U-pick announcements.

This 65-acre event venue and farm — formerly Willie Green’s Organic Farm — has U-pick fields with organically grown strawberries, raspberries, grapes and kiwiberries, as well as cut flowers. Pack a picnic to enjoy while you take in the views of the countryside.

Bolles Organic Berry Farm, Monroe

Location: 17930 Tualco Loop Rd. in Monroe

When to pick strawberries: Bolles Farm opens for U-pick on June 4 this year. Check the farm’s Facebook page for daily updates.

Founded in 1997, Bolles Farm is one of the few Washington state-certified organic strawberry farms around. It’s a small farm, so be sure to check ahead to make sure U-pick is happening and they have berries left. 

Eastside strawberry picking

Remlinger Farms, Carnation

Find it: 32610 N.E. 32nd St. in Carnation

When to pick strawberries and raspberries: The strawberry picking season begins in June, while raspberry picking starts in July. Call 425-333-4135, ext. 250, or check the website or Facebook page for updates as the fields are open on a day-by-day basis.

If you’d like your berries with a side of amusement park, Remlinger is the place for you. Along with 25 rides and attractions — including a petting zoo, roller coaster and zip line — the local family fun park just added a new arcade. As for U-pick, admission is free. The farm uses natural fertilizers. Crowds can get crazy in the summer — make it a morning or evening trip or go during the week.

Harvold Berry Farm, Carnation

Find it: The strawberry field is located at 7701 Carnation Duvall Rd. N.E., while the raspberry and veggie field can be found at 5207 Carnation Duvall Rd. N.E. in Carnation. Look for yellow signs at both fields.

When to pick strawberries and raspberries: Strawberry season opens in mid-June, while raspberries will be ready to pick around the beginning of July. Check the Facebook page or website for daily status before heading out.

This smaller farm in Carnation, a reader favorite, has U-pick strawberries and raspberries for affordable prices. Be aware there is a new 3-pound minimum for U-pick strawberries (5-pound minimum for raspberries), and we have heard cash is preferred. Containers are provided.

South Sound and South King County strawberry picking

Picha’s Berry Farm, Puyallup

Find it: 6502 52nd St. E. in Puyallup

When to pick strawberries: Strawberry picking season typically starts in mid-June for Picha’s Farm in Puyallup. Raspberries and blackberries can be purchased at either farm stand starting in July (but are not available for U-pick). Check for updates on the Facebook page or call 253-841-4443 for more information.

Third-generation farmers Dan and Russ Picha continue their family tradition of growing and harvesting some of the juiciest, sweetest berries around. They run a farm stand in Tacoma and one in Puyallup, both featuring summertime strawberries, blackberries and raspberries. Strawberries are the only U-pick berries, generally available for picking from mid-June to mid-July in Puyallup. Containers are available. Keep in mind that while the Puyallup stand accepts cash, checks and credit/debit cards, the Tacoma location only accepts cash and checks.

Duris Farm, Puyallup and Kent

Find it: 25175 Frager Rd. S. in Kent

When to pick strawberries and raspberries: The farm expects to have strawberries available starting June 6 this year. U-pick is only available at their Kent location. Before you go, be sure to check the Facebook page or call 253-922-7635 for the status of U-pick.

Duris Cucumber Farm sells produce and berries at two locations, in Puyallup and Kent, with U-pick offered at the Kent location. You definitely want to stock up on cucumbers later in summer and make yourself some amazing pickles with the farm’s recipe. They also sell produce, cookbooks and other pickling necessities at their stand.

Key tips for picking strawberries with kids

When it comes to spending a day on a berry farm with kids, preparation is key. We’ve spent our summers picking berries with kids in tow and can speak from experience. The following tips and tricks make for a sweet day of berry-picking memories.

• Know when to pick berries: Check farm websites and Facebook pages or call ahead on the day you want to go to make sure U-pick is happening and to confirm times.
• Check where you’re going: Double-check the farm’s website for the address and directions, as some map apps don’t work as well for more rural locations.
• Get there early (or late): Arrive early, as fields can get picked out by noon. If a farm has plenty of U-pick availability, show up in the late afternoon to avoid crowds and direct sun.
• Know what to wear berry picking: Keep in mind that fields typically have little shade, so bring hats, sunscreen, water, snacks and — for little kids — some alternative diversions, such as bubbles. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes (rain boots are a favorite for muddy days on the farm).
• Bring the berry-picking essentials: Boxes or pails are often provided for picking, but check first or bring your own. Also bring cash, or make sure the farm accepts credit cards. Smaller farms may be cash only, while bigger farms often accept cards.
• Leave the pets at home: Dogs or pets are not allowed at any of the farms unless noted.
• Know the sampling policy: Typically, farms don’t mind if kids eat as they pick (or as they run around) but double-check. You may also want to rinse your berries before snacking to avoid any residue from birds, bugs or farming sprays.
• Manage your expectations: Especially with small kids in tow, keep your picking expectations low. Strawberries, because they grow close to the ground, are the most physically demanding to pick. Raspberries and blueberries tend to be easier picking (at least for grown-ups). And remember: You can usually buy pre-picked berries at a farm as well, often for only a bit more than the U-pick price. Either way, you go home with berries. We call that a win!

Editor’s note: This article was first published in 2017 and is updated extensively every year. It was updated most recently on June 4, 2025, by ParentMap’s family fun editor, Meredith Charaba, with dates for this year’s berry picking season and a thorough fact-check.