Pick Your Own Strawberries at One of These Hudson Valley Farms

When I think summertime, I think fresh fruit. From watermelons to peaches and blueberries. The fresh, sweet fruits make for a great and healthy way to cool off. But I think we can all agree that strawberries are the official fruit of summer.

Luckily, here in the Hudson Valley, we are home to some of the best U-pick farms in New York State. Seriously, Kelder's Farm in Kerhonkson has recently been named the best U-pick farm in New York thanks to Taste of Home.

Strawberry season has finally kicked off here in the Hudson Valley and several farms and orchards are ready for visitors to pluck their own strawberries off the vine.

You can't mention Hudson Valley strawberries without talking about Dressel Farms in New Paltz. As of today, June 13th 2022, U-pick isn't open yet. However, stayed tuned to Dressel's Facebook page for updates and visit their farm stand as quarts of strawberries are selling quickly.

Wilklow Orchard and DuBois Farms in Highland are both ready for strawberry pickin'. Grab some strawberries over the weekend at Wilklow and then sit back and relax to some live music. DuBois makes for the perfect day out with the family as they offer wagon rides, animals and a tiny town for the little ones to play in.

No matter which farm or orchard you choose, you can't go wrong with locally grown strawberries in the Hudson Valley.

Many of the orchards and farms are reporting that due to the cooler nights the strawberries are taking their time to rippen. Thankfully, it's getting warmer and warmer and the first official day of summer is on the way.

Get your fresh Hudson Valley at one of the 8 locations below:

Pick Your Own Strawberries at One of These Hudson Valley Farms

Strawberry picking season is here! Check these 8 Hudson Valley farms for some U-Pick fun.

How to Use Fruits in Sangria and Other Fruity Drinks

Not every fruit is suitable for every drink. Common sense will tell you what may or may not work taste wise but what about when you are just throwing some fruit in to add some fun and flavor. This list of fruit comes with some suggestions. And remember most of this fruit can be found seasonally at a Hudson Valley Farm Market. Shop your local farmer.