Blueberry Picking Patches Around Columbia

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Personally, I think there’s nothing better than fresh fruit and veggies straight off the farm. Since I am completely inept at growing my own produce, it’s a relief to know there are farms locally that do all the hard work for me. I can just take the children and enjoy the fruits of their labor … literally.

In May we enjoyed several pounds of fresh strawberries. SOME places have strawberries still, but now is the season for blueberries, peaches, and other yummy summer fruits and veggies.

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Strawberry Picking at Cottle Farms!
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Strawberry Picking (and eating!) at Cottle Farms!

Just recently we went blueberry picking. This is the perfect time for them! They are big, juicy, and sweet. I now have a freezer full of blueberries for my smoothie addiction. Or muffins. Or blueberry pancakes.

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Yummm … homemade pancakes with freshly picked blueberries!

So by this point, you should be thinking: how do I get a piece of that action?

I’ve compiled a list of local farms in and around Lexington and Richland counties, but there are farms all over South Carolina. Be sure to visit Pick Your Own – South Carolina for a complete listing of places all over the state to gather your own produce.

Tip: Always call or visit the farm’s website to confirm information before you go. They may close for the season, run out of a certain item or change their open and closing times. Nothing is worse than planning a fun trip for the family only to find things aren’t as you expected when you arrive (or worse, not open at all so you have to turn around and drive home empty-handed).

Berry Hill Farm

Items Available: Blueberries

Address: 219 Bluefield Road, Lexington 29073

Phone Number: 803-957-4203 Please don’t call late at night or on Sundays

Hours: Monday and Saturday, 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. to dusk. Closed Sunday.

Additional Details: A pesticide-free blueberry farm with U-Pick or Pre-Picked options. This is an old home place with a very old barn and it is good for children to have the experience to pick the fruit and see what a farm is all about. 

Mountain View Farm Blueberries

Items Available: Blueberries

Address: 230 Mountain View Road, Batesburg 29006

Phone Number: 803-546-9308

Hours: Saturday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

Additional Details: Mountain View Farm Blueberries is a family owned farm. Pick your own gallon for $15, they pick $20. Call Butch at the number above a few days in advance if you’d like berries picked for you. 

Southern Blues

Items Available: Blueberries

Address: 218 E Boundary Street, Chapin 29036

Phone Number: (803) 730-6161

Hours: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Additional Details: Open for pickers only! Pre-picks will NOT be available at this time. Bags will be on the porch of the building for you to grab and go. Cost will be $1.75 per pound using the honor system. Payment: CASH & CHECKS ONLY!

Smith Blueberry Farm

Items Available: Blueberries

Address: 341 Holley Ferry Road, Leesville 29020

Phone Number: 803-532-6219

Hours: Monday – Saturday, 7 – 11 a.m. and 5 – 8 p.m., Sunday 5 – 8 p.m.

Additional Details: Pesticide free and totally delicious! Preorder available June 18 through August 10. $18/gallon U-Pick, $25/gallon Pre-Picked. Not open when it is raining. 

Know of a farm not listed? Tell us about it and we’ll add it to the list! 

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Alexa Bigwarfe
Alexa Bigwarfe is a mother to 3 wildlings who keep her on her toes. She is an advocate, activist, speaker, author & author coach, publisher, and podcaster. Her writing career began after her infant daughter passed away at 2 days old and she turned to writing for healing. Since then, she has used her writing platform for advocacy and activism to support mothers, children, and marginalized voices. She began a nonprofit, Sunshine After the Storm, to provide support, care, healing retreats, and grief recovery to mothers in their most difficult time. She is the creator and co-host of the Lose the Cape podcast, which features moms working to make a difference in their children's lives and has co-authored and published four volumes under the Lose the Cape brand. Her primary business is Write|Publish|Sell, a company dedicated to shepherding authors through the massive process of writing and publishing their books like a pro. She owns her own publishing house, Kat Biggie Press, and a children's book publishing company, Purple Butterfly Press - both dedicated to bringing stories of hope, inspiration, encouragement, and girl-power to the world. Learn more at alexabigwarfe.com.

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    • Thanks for letting us know! We couldn’t find updated information about them, but now that we know they are closed, we will remove them from our list.

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