Agritourism & Farm Experiences near Lithia, FL

Lithia

Bonnie Blueberries is a small, family-run u-pick blueberry patch in Lithia, closer to a backyard planting than a commercial farm. Call ahead before driving out — visitors report the bushes can be picked clean fast during peak season, and availability changes day to day. Bring your own containers. It's the kind of informal, small-scale u-pick that dots the Hillsborough County blueberry belt each spring.

Lithia

Strawberries, You Pick sits on South County Road 39 in Lithia, inside Hillsborough County's strawberry belt that runs toward Plant City. Florida's u-pick strawberry season typically falls between December and March, though this farm has no published hours or contact information.

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Fort Lonesome takes its name from the unincorporated ranching community of the same name in rural Hillsborough County — cattle pasture and equestrian land near the Alafia River, southeast of Lithia.

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Yancey's Blueberry is a family-run u-pick operation near Lithia, charging $5/lb to pick your own berries or $6/lb for pre-picked. The farm markets itself as a family-friendly outing during Florida's spring blueberry season, which typically wraps by early May. Call ahead before driving out, since picking windows are short and weather-dependent.

Seeds of Love Nursery and Ceremonial Garden grows organic plants on Bryant Road in Lithia, in the same blueberry-and-strawberry belt as much of eastern Hillsborough County's farm country. It's listed under organic certifier QCS (Quality Certification Services) rather than run as a u-pick produce stop — call ahead for current plant availability.

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Frosty Blue Farms sits in Lithia, in the blueberry belt east of Tampa where Hillsborough County growers plant southern highbush varieties timed to ripen ahead of Georgia's crop. The name points to blueberries as the farm's focus.

Lithia

Bret Boston built this Lithia operation into 24 acres of GAP-certified blueberries plus blackberries, alongside seasonal vegetables like sweet corn, kale, and squash. U-pick runs Saturdays only, 8am to 2pm, in late spring, with buckets running about $15. They also bottle their own preserves and syrup.

Lithia

The Southern Peach Company grows peaches along State Road 674 in the Fort Lonesome area of Lithia, in Hillsborough County's rural southeast corner. No independent website or listing turned up in research; call ahead for picking season and hours.

Lyna Berry Farms runs u-pick berry fields on Neal Road in Lithia, southeast of Tampa, and also sells pre-picked orders for anyone who'd rather skip the fields. The farm sends out email alerts when the rows are ripe for picking, and posts updates on Instagram and Facebook.

Lithia

The Southern Barn at Lonesome G Ranch is a barn event space on a ranch property in Lithia, in eastern Hillsborough County. Ranch venues like this typically host weddings and gatherings on pasture land rather than sell crops directly to the public. No verified hours, pricing, or contact details were found online for this listing.

Plant City

Spivey Farms sits in Plant City, the Hillsborough County town that calls itself the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World and hosts the annual Florida Strawberry Festival. Current crops, u-pick availability, and stand hours for this farm weren't confirmed online.

Wimauma

Colorfield Farms has operated as a u-pick stop on State Road 674 in Wimauma since 1998, one of the longer-running pick-your-own farms in this stretch of Hillsborough County. Specific crops and seasonal picking dates aren't published online, so calling ahead at (813) 672-4121 before visiting is the reliable way to know what's in the field.

Plant City

A working nursery and u-pick blueberry farm on Highway 60 west of Plant City. Visitors pick blueberries in season, and the nursery side sells potted plants year-round.

Riverview

First Ladies Farm and Sanctuary sits in Riverview, on the fast-growing suburban edge of Hillsborough County southeast of Tampa. The name suggests a rescue and rehabilitation operation rather than a commercial produce farm.

Plant City

Glover's Blueberries grows in Plant City, in Hillsborough County's berry belt where mild winters let growers pick weeks ahead of Georgia's crop. Strawberries built the region's reputation, but blueberry acreage across Central Florida has grown fast since southern highbush varieties suited to warm winters became available.

Plant City

A family-run u-pick blueberry farm off Holloway Road in Plant City. The owners post picking updates and hours on Facebook each season rather than keeping a formal website, so that's the best way to check before visiting.

Plant City

Wishing Well Barn sits on a working cattle ranch with blueberry fields in Plant City and doubles as a rustic event venue built around a 60-year-old barn. The property has grown cattle, blueberries, and strawberries since the 1960s; today the barn hosts weddings and private events rather than daily farm sales. Packages start around $9,999.

Plant City

All About The Blueberry Farm is a produce operation on Heathcoe Road in Plant City, within the heart of Florida's blueberry country. It's registered as a verified trade business with Blue Book Services, though public details on hours or u-pick access aren't listed online. Plant City's blueberry season generally runs late winter into spring.

Plant City

Rise and Shine Farms sits on Heathcoe Road in Plant City, home each winter to the Florida Strawberry Festival and some of the state's most productive berry ground. No produce tag accompanies this listing, so no specific crop is confirmed beyond its agritourism designation.

Plant City

Blue Gold Growers operates in Plant City, the self-proclaimed Winter Strawberry Capital of the World and home to the Florida Strawberry Festival each February. "Blue gold" is an old trade nickname for blueberries, hinting this operation may lean berries rather than the area's namesake crop — unconfirmed either way.

Valrico

Thompson Nursery and Exotics operates on South Miller Road in Valrico, a nursery for exotic and tropical plants serving the Tampa Bay area. No independent website was found online; call ahead to confirm current stock and hours.

Brandon

A Brandon pumpkin stand at the corner of Parsons and Lumsden that's supported local Valrico, Brandon, and FishHawk school PTAs since 1998. Along with pumpkins they sell corn stalks, hay bales, and firewood each fall.

Plant City

Langford Farm sits a few doors down from other small growing operations on Sydney Road in Plant City, Hillsborough County ground better known nationally for strawberries than almost any other crop. No specific crop, hours, or public details were verified for this property beyond its agritourism listing.

Plant City

Blue Gold Blueberries grows on Sydney Road in Plant City, Hillsborough County soil that ripens berries earlier than almost anywhere else in the country. Florida's blueberry season runs roughly February through April, ahead of Georgia and the Carolinas, which is why small u-pick operations cluster in this stretch of strawberry country. No hours or pricing were verified.

Duette

Bunker Hill Vineyard & Winery in Duette produces Certified Florida Farm wines, from dry and medium-dry reds to sparkling wine, using 100% recycled bottles. Tastings run $10 per person, with charcuterie trays starting at $10 and on-site jellies, jams, and preserves made from the estate's own grapes. It's open Monday and Friday through Sunday, 11am to 5pm, and Thursday 11am to 2pm; closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Plant City

Fancy Farms has grown strawberries in the Plant City area since 1974, when Carl and Dee Dee Grooms planted 15 acres; the family now farms nearly 140. The market sells strawberry shortcake, cobbler, and milkshakes alongside u-pick zinnias and sunflowers, plus jams and preserves under the Fancy Dees' label. Open October through June.

Plant City

Turkey Creek Stables sits on Turkey Creek Road in Plant City, in the strawberry and horse country of eastern Hillsborough County. The farm's old web domain now redirects to a parked page, so current offerings and hours are best confirmed by phone.

Wimauma

Berry Bay Farms is in Wimauma, part of South Hillsborough County's produce corridor known for strawberries, tomatoes, and blueberries. No hours, crop list, or contact details specific to this operation are published online.

Plant City

Rebman Farms LLC is listed simply as Plant City, Florida — ground that grows more winter strawberries than almost anywhere else in the country. No street address, specific crop, or public hours were available beyond that broad location.

Lakeland

C&W Farms of Central FL is a u-pick operation in Lakeland growing blackberries and blueberries, with visitor reviews describing a quiet setting and multiple blueberry varieties to choose from. Hours shift with the season, so calling ahead before a visit is worthwhile. No working website or direct contact could be verified.

Dover

Shady Acres Farm sits on Gallagher Road in Dover, in Hillsborough County's strawberry belt east of Tampa. We couldn't verify what's grown or sold here beyond its agritourism listing, so reach out directly before visiting.

Plant City

Keel Farms, Hawk Griffin is a second address under the Keel Farms name in Plant City, separate from the winery's main Thonotosassa Road tasting room. No independent website or listing for this specific site turned up in a search; the main office can confirm what's currently running here.

Plant City

Keel Farms is a working winery, brewery, and restaurant in Plant City, pouring its own Keel + Curley wines and Agrarian Ales ciders alongside a full food menu seven days a week. Seasonal u-pick and farm tours run alongside wine tastings and live events.

Seffner

D&K U-Pick grows eleven blueberry varieties on US-92 outside Seffner without pesticides, herbicides, or ripening agents, and sells honey — blueberry, wildflower, Brazilian pepper, and swamp — alongside the fruit. U-pick runs $6 a pound, staff-picked $8, cash only. Reach the farm at (813) 802-0406 to check the season's status before visiting.

Seffner

Laila's Blueberries is a small u-pick blueberry operation on E. Sligh Avenue in Seffner, part of Hillsborough County's blueberry belt east of Tampa. Florida's blueberry season typically runs late March into May. We couldn't verify current hours or pricing, so call ahead before you go.

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Fox Squirrel Corn Maze has run for 15 seasons on Charlie Taylor Road outside Plant City, opening weekends from late September through late October. Admission covers the maze itself plus a hayride, jump pad, games, and a stand selling pumpkins and fresh flowers; food vendors work the grounds on open days.

Plant City

Futch Entertainment runs the Fox Squirrel Corn Maze each fall on the Futch family's cattle and citrus ranch, worked by the same family since 1920. The weekend event adds hayrides, cornhole, dummy steer roping, and pumpkins for sale alongside the maze.

Dover

Favorite Farms sits in Dover, inside the Plant City strawberry district that supplies a large share of the country's winter strawberry crop. The business's old web domain has since expired, and no active site, phone, or social page turned up in a search.

Dover

Lee Vineyards grows grapes on McIntosh Road in Dover, in Hillsborough County's strawberry-and-produce belt east of Tampa. As with most Florida vineyards, muscadines are the likely variety, since the state's climate favors them over traditional bunch grapes. We couldn't verify tasting hours or sales, so call ahead.

Plant City

Alpaca farm founded in Plant City by Debbie and Norvel Pettis, who started raising the animals after learning how alpaca fiber could be used in fiber crafts. Current listings for the business show an out-of-state location, so confirm details before planning a visit.

Williams Blueberry Farm grows on Deshong Drive in Plant City, in Hillsborough County's blueberry and strawberry belt. No independent website confirming this Plant City location was found online; call ahead to confirm picking season and hours.

Plant City

The u-pick blueberry rows on Kinard Road that longtime visitors know as Proctor Family Farm now operate as Bluebird Family Farm, with wide walking rows between the bushes and buckets provided at the gate. Freezing temperatures this past winter wiped out the 2026 blueberry crop, though — the farm's website is telling visitors there won't be berries this season and pointing people to Antioch Blues instead. Check bffberries.com or email [email protected] before planning a trip.

Plant City

Big Bear Farms is based in Plant City, the center of Florida's winter strawberry industry and home to the annual Florida Strawberry Festival. No hours, crop list, or contact details specific to this operation are published online.

Ruskin

Hydro Harvest Farms operates on Shell Point Road in Ruskin, a Tampa Bay-area farming community, with a name pointing to hydroponic growing methods.

Ruskin

Artesian Farms is listed on East College Avenue in Ruskin, a Hillsborough County community that built its reputation on winter tomatoes long before Florida's produce industry expanded into strawberries and blueberries. No verified crop list, hours, or contact details turned up for this property.

Ruskin

Martinez Farms is based in Ruskin, the Hillsborough County community whose name has stood for Florida tomatoes since growers began shipping them north by rail in the early 1900s.

Lakeland

Shady Oak Farm grows five varieties of blueberries on family land in Lakeland, picked without herbicides or pesticides. The farm runs educational classes alongside its U-pick rows and offers wholesale pricing for larger orders. Call ahead before a visit, since picking windows are short once a variety peaks.

Bowling Green

Kyle Braxton, a second-generation farmer with a background in citrus grove management, runs Center Hill Farm's u-pick strawberry rows from December through March, with other vegetables sold at the stand once strawberry season winds down. The farm keeps Tuesday-through-Saturday hours, 8 AM to 2 PM, and closes Sunday and Monday. Reach the farm at 863-781-6900 or [email protected] to check what's ripe before the drive to Bowling Green.

Thonotosassa

Strawberry Passion Organic Farms is on Tom Folsom Road in Thonotosassa, part of Hillsborough County's strawberry belt just outside Plant City. Florida's organic strawberry season typically runs winter into early spring. No hours or contact details specific to this farm are published online.

Bartow

BMB Farms sits on Old Eagle Lake Road in Bartow, in Polk County's citrus-and-phosphate country in the center of the state. We couldn't verify what's grown or sold here beyond its agritourism listing — call ahead before visiting.

BellaBlue Berry Farm sits along Bradenton-Arcadia Road in inland Manatee County — cattle ranching country east of Bradenton where a handful of berry growers have carved out fields among the pastures.

Tampa

Great Lakes Christmas Tree Farms has supplied fresh-cut Christmas trees and floral-grade poinsettias to the Tampa Bay area for more than 30 years, with pickup and delivery through its Tampa warehouse. It's a seasonal tree lot rather than a working farm — trees ship in each November from northern growers rather than being cut on-site.

Parrish

Brown's Grove Citrus & Produce grows and sells citrus in Parrish, along the Manatee River in a part of Manatee County still dotted with working groves. Current varieties, harvest season, and stand hours weren't confirmed online.

Bowling Green

Heartland Events operates out of Bowling Green, in Hardee County — one of the counties that make up what Florida officially calls "the Heartland," a citrus-and-cattle region south of the I-4 corridor. The venue's name reflects that regional identity directly.

Tampa

Howl-O-Scream is Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's annual Halloween event, running select nights each fall with haunted houses, scare zones, and live shows on the park's McKinley Drive grounds in Tampa. Current dates and ticket pricing weren't confirmed online — check Busch Gardens' official event page before visiting.

Bradenton

Rosa Fiorelli Winery sits east of Bradenton in the hills south of Lake Manatee. Rosa and Antonio Fiorelli, who emigrated from Sicily, opened the winery in 1998 and still run it as a family business. Tastings and tours are open Thursday through Sunday, and the grounds double as a wedding and event venue.

Bradenton

Plesscher Groves is listed as an agritourism grove operation on County Road 675 East near Bradenton. No further public details, website, or contact information surfaced in a search, so this description reflects only its name, location, and type.

Hunsader Farms in Bradenton is a full farm-market destination: fresh produce, u-pick fields, local honey and jams, a petting zoo, ice cream shop, cafe, and an antique store, with an annual pumpkin festival that has run for over three decades. Open Monday-Saturday 8am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm from October through early June; closed for summer.

FL

Luna Berry Farms grows berries in Auburndale, a Polk County town in Florida's central ridge berry and citrus belt between Lakeland and Winter Haven.

Myakka City

Indoor hydroponic u-pick farm growing over 150,000 plants under one roof, built so no bending or kneeling is needed to harvest. Strawberries are the main draw, and the on-site market sells strawberry ice cream and dehydrated strawberries alongside other local goods.