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Madison Area Berry Picking Guide

By Melanie Koenig June 13, 2026

Berry season in Wisconsin is short but sweet and a great excuse to get outside with the kids. Whether you’re after strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries, there are plenty of local farms near Madison where you can pick your own or grab a pre-picked box to take home.

These are the best spots to find fresh berries this season and many of them are family-run and worth the short drive. Just be sure to check each farm’s hours and picking conditions before heading out, as availability can change quickly depending on weather and crowds.


Time to grab a bucket and make some memories (and maybe a pie or two).


BARNEVELD
πŸ“ Bures Berry Patch - pick-your-own. Pre-picked not available. Also has raspberries.

DEFOREST
πŸ“ U-Pick Strawberry Farm - by appointment only. Text 608 417-9485 for scheduling.

LODI
πŸ“ Furger Family Farm - open 7 days a week. Cash or check only.

MARSHALL
πŸ“πŸ« Lutz Family Farm - pick-your-own and pre-picked.

MT HOREB
🫐 Small Folk Farm - pick-your-own. Cash, check, or Venmo only.

OREGON
πŸ“ Carandale Farm - picked and pre-picked available.


Berries a little farther away...

BARABOO
🫐 The Berry Farmer

POYNETTE
πŸ“ Creek Bed Farmacy

WISCONSIN DELLS
πŸ“πŸ« Country Bumpkin - pre-picked strawberries only this year (not pick-your-own).

Bures Berry Picking