Pick Strawberries at these Portland You-Pick Farms

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It’s strawberry season in the Pacific Northwest! Travel to these you-pick farms in and around Portland to fill your basket with fresh strawberries.

We’re lucky enough to live close to some incredible you-pick farms in and around Portland. One of the first crops to kick off the harvest season are varieties of fresh, sweet strawberries.

The season typically runs from late May through June. Below you’ll find the opening dates for each farm. If you’re looking for a fun activity with friends or the family, head to one of these you-pick strawberry farms.

Tips for picking

• Before you visit, check the farm’s website and social media page(s) for up-to-date information on how the strawberry crop is growing. Sometimes the strawberry season closes early.
• Save money by packing your own basket or box for picking. Note: To avoid cross-contamination, some farms are supplying brand new containers and not allowing customers to bring their own.
• You are going to a farm so be prepared with the right clothes for the job.
• Go early to beat the crowd. 

Portland You-Pick Strawberry Farms

Bella Organic Pumpkin Patch & Winery

Bella Organic is a 100-acre certified organic farm and winery on Sauvie Island that is open year round.

The farm is open for you-pick strawberries starting June 11. Varieties include Totems, Pudget Summer, Hoods and Tillamooks. The cost is $4 per pound. One requirement at this farm is pre-paying $4 per person to enter the fields. This fee applies to your first pound of fruit.

Hours for you-pick are Wednesday-Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bella Organic is located at 16205 NW Gillihan Rd. in Portland. 

Columbia Farms U-Pick

This seasonal Sauvie Island farm prides itself on creating a quiet, quaint, working-farm experience. You can’t miss the big white barn with a green roof.

The farm is open for you-pick strawberries starting June 7. Varieties include Hoods, Sweet Sunrise and Mary’s Peak. The cost per pint is $2.50 for you-pick.

Hours are Tuesday-Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Columbia Farms is located at 21024 NW Gillihan Rd. in Portland. 

Hoffman Farms

The Beaverton farm is open seasonally and has been in operation for more than 35 years. It began as a potato growing and packing operation, and has grown into a third generation farm with berries, grass seed and cereal grains.

The farm is open for you-pick strawberries starting June 10. Varieties include Hood, Puget Crimson, Ruby June, Mary’s Peak, Tillamook, and Albion. The farm requires you to use its supplied boxes, starting at a third flat, 4 lbs, for $9. 

You-pick hours are Tuesday-Sunday from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 

Hoffman Farms is located at 22242 SW Scholls Ferry Road in Beaverton.

Lee Farms 

This farm is open year round with a farm market, bakery and many special events. 

Lee Farms opens for you-pick strawberries starting June 8. Varieties include Hoods, Stella, Chandler & Charm, Sweet Sunrise, Mary’s Peak and Shuksan. This price is $5 per pint.

The strawberry field is currently open on June 8-12 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. More dates will be announced soon.

Lee Farms is located at 21975 SW 65th Ave. in Tualatin. 

Sauvie Island Farm

This 3rd generation farm invites you to keep traditions alive by picking your produce fresh from the field. The farm is open June through August for the summer harvest and then again after Thanksgiving for Christmas trees.

Sauvie Island Farm is opening for you-pick strawberries soon. Varieties include Hoods and Shuksan.

The farm is open Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sauvie Island Farm is located at 19818 NW Sauvie Island Rd. in Portland.

The Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island

The Sauvie Island farm features the produce market, patio cafe, coffee stand, gift shop and a 1929 big red animal barn.

The Pumpkin Patch is opening for you-pick strawberries June 7. Varieties include Hoods, Mary’s Peak and Puget Crimson. The price is $3 per pound.

The farm is open Sunday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

The Pumpkin Patch is located at 16511 NW Gillihan Rd. in Portland. 

Unger Farms

The Cornelius farm is operated by Greg Unger, a fourth generation farmer born and raised on the Unger Farms property. The farm’s goal is to provide the highest quality produce for our community with sustainable farming practices and operations. 

​Unger Farms is opening for you-pick strawberries soon. Varieties include Hood and Mary’s Peak. Price is TBA.

The farm is open Thursday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Unger Farms is located at 6540 SW Iowa Hill Rd. in Cornelius.

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