From the blossoming of the first spring flowers to the harvest of the final autumn pumpkin, South Sound’s u-pick farms and orchards are ripe for adventure as they transform the landscape into a seasonal smorgasbord of flavor, fun, and family. Whether you’re filling pails with strawberries, plucking peaches that drip with sweetness, or picking the perfect pumpkin from the patch, baskets here brim with more than just produce – they overflow with the bounty of the South Sound, the warmth of community, and the sweet reminder that the greatest crop is connection, both to nature and each other.
Picha Farms
6502 52nd Street E, Puyallup
253.841.4443
A third-generation family business with a legacy dating back to 1904, Picha Farms is a true gem of the Puyallup Valley, known for providing high-quality produce from its rich, volcanic soil. Throughout June and July, the farm specializes in u-pick berries, offering some of the best strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries you’ll ever taste. With the changing of the seasons, the farm transforms into a cozy fall wonderland, offering a range of harvest festival fun, including a sprawling five-acre corn maze and a tranquil hayride through the pumpkin fields.
Don’t forget to explore the nine-acre pumpkin patch, which boasts over 25 varieties of pumpkins, as well as a great selection of gourds and cornstalks for all your fall decorating needs. With added attractions like a slingshot game and delicious food vendors, a trip to Picha Farms is a timeless South Sound tradition.
Curran Apple Orchard
3920 Grandview Drive W, University Place
253.460.2530
For a truly unique u-pick experience, visit the Curran Apple Orchard Park, a 7.33-acre community-run space in University Place with a history dating back to the 1950s. While not a traditional commercial farm, the orchard features over 200 trees and 15 varieties of apples for residents and visitors to enjoy. The most direct way to get apples is through the “Adopt a Tree” program, where you can nurture your own tree throughout the season and harvest its entire bounty in the fall.
For everyone else, public picking is available on the annual Community Harvest Day, where guests are encouraged to bring their own bags and enjoy the harvest. This tranquil space is perfect for enjoying nature and getting your hands on some delicious, local apples.
Four Elements Farm
14308 Military Road E, Puyallup
360.829.7000
Four Elements Farm in Puyallup offers an authentic taste of history, featuring six acres of certified organic blueberry bushes that were first planted nearly 80 years ago during World War II. These heritage varieties, including Concord, Jersey, Dixie, Stanley, and Weymouth, ripen in succession throughout the summer, ensuring a long and delicious picking season. Visitors are invited to wander the rows and fill their buckets with berries that continue to produce vigorously after decades in the valley’s fertile soil.
As a working farm, u-pickers will also get a glimpse of its daily operations as harvest crews and equipment tend to the farm’s 40 acres of wholesale vegetables. Rustic and authentic, Four Elements Farm delivers both unbeatable blueberries and a glimpse into the daily rhythm of organic farming.
Spooner Farms
9710 State Route 162 E, Puyallup
253.840.2059
Since 1882, Spooner Farms has been a part of the Puyallup Valley community, with the beloved family-run operation now entering its sixth generation and continuing its commitment to growing premium berries. Open seven days a week from June through October, the farm specializes in strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries, all hand-picked for their exceptional quality and flavor.
Come fall, the farm’s highly anticipated and widely celebrated Harvest Festival transforms the entire property into an autumn oasis, a local tradition that has delighted families for over 30 years. Included in the fall festivities is a sprawling u-pick pumpkin patch featuring a colorful selection of pumpkins and gourds, an elaborate corn maze, friendly farm animals, tasty seasonal treats, and plenty of kid-friendly activities, such as a pumpkin slingshot. This seamless blend of summer berry excellence and fall festival magic makes every season at Spooner Farms worth celebrating.
Knutson Farms
16406 78th Street E, Sumner
253.863.5107
With roots dating back to 1938, Knutson Farms has evolved into a third-generation working farm that seamlessly blends agriculture with family-friendly events throughout every season. Spring brings the popular Spring Bloom Festival, where visitors can stroll through a five-acre tulip field, pick their own blooms, and enjoy a colorful variety of blossoming activities, including ball games, gem mining, ducky races, a bubble barn, and much, much more.
In the summer, the farm’s Flower Shop opens its three-acre cutting field, inviting visitors to stop in, purchase a tin, and cut their own bouquets from the three-acre Flower Field filled with sunflowers, dahlias, zinnias, and gladiolus. Then, in late September, the farm’s new annual autumn celebration, The Patch at Knutson Farms, kicks off the harvest season. The month-long event features a u-pick pumpkin patch, a challenging corn maze with the added bonus of a hay maze, an animal barn with a petting zoo, apple cannons, and fire pit rentals for a cozy night on the farm.
From spring blossoms to autumn pumpkins, the South Sound’s u-pick farms invite families to savor the seasons. Each visit offers a chance to taste what’s fresh, enjoy what’s local, and share in the timeless joy of the harvest. In the end, it’s not just about the produce you pick, but the moments you gather along the way.