Pick-your-own farms let you walk the rows and harvest fruit and produce straight off the plant, usually paying by the pound or the container. It is the freshest way to buy, the cheapest way to buy in volume, and the closest most families get to where their food actually grows. What is open to pick changes through the year, so the trick is knowing what is ready before you drive out.
The fall window is the big one. Apples come in from late summer into October, and pumpkins follow through October, which is why apple-and-pumpkin weekends draw the biggest crowds of the year. Summer is berries and stone fruit: strawberries in late spring, then blueberries, cherries, peaches, and brambles through the warm months. A single farm often rolls from one crop to the next, so it pays to call ahead or check the farm's page before you go.
Picking is weather-dependent and supply runs out. A hot week can pull a crop two weeks early, and a popular Saturday can clear a field by noon, so the smart move is to confirm the day's picking conditions with the farm directly. Bring cash, wear closed shoes, and ask whether containers are provided or you bring your own.
Every farm below links to its own page with location, what it grows, and how to make contact. Use the seasonal list to see what is ready to pick in your state right now, then open a farm to confirm hours and conditions before you drive.
What you can pick in Colorado right now
Typical windows for Colorado. Crops ripen on the weather, so confirm the day's picking with the farm before you drive.
| Crop | Season | Farms here |
|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | Season over for 2026 | 4 farms |
| Apples | Season over for 2026 | 1 farm |
| Peaches | Season over for 2026 | 1 farm |
| Strawberries | Season over for 2026 | 1 farm |
| Raspberries | Season over for 2026 | 1 farm |
How pick-your-own works
First time picking? Here is the whole thing in one table.
| Question | What to know |
|---|---|
| How you pay | By the pound, by the container, or a flat per-bag price. Many farms still take cash only, so bring some. |
| Containers | Some farms hand you a box or bucket, others want you to bring your own. Ask before you go. |
| Call ahead | Picking depends on weather and what is ripe. A quick call or a check of the farm page tells you what is open that day. |
| Best time | Go early. Popular farms pick out by midday on fall and summer weekends. |
| What to wear | Closed shoes and clothes you do not mind getting dirty. Fields are muddy after rain. |
11 pick-your-own farms near Denver, CO
Sorted with the most complete listings first. Every farm links to its own page with location, what it grows, and how to make contact.
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Berry Patch Farms, LLCBrighton, COPickup / on-farmBerry Patch Farms is certified organic by the USDA. Farm owners Tim & Claudia Ferrell embrace the Christian faith.Website listed
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GreenLeafDenver, COPickup / on-farmGreenLeaf is a nonprofit that engages youth in urban agriculture, farming on available lots in neighborhoods that don't have access to fresh fruits and vegetables.Website listed
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Anderson FarmsErie, COPickup / on-farmColorado’s Largest Fall Family Entertainment Destination! U-Pick Sunflowers (Mid July, Mid August), Gather the family, grab your camera, and join us for a truly unique summer.Website listed
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Cottonwood FarmBoulder, COPickup / on-farmCome visit Cottonwood Farms this year for our fall festival! Come pick out your pumpkins and visit the animals. Be sure to go through the mazes as well!Website listed
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Mazzotti FarmsHudson, COPickup / on-farmMazzotti Farms has been owned and operated by the Mazzotti family since 1982. We grow all different kinds of vegetables, pumpkins, Indian corn, gourds and much more.Website listed
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Berry Patch FarmsBrighton, COPickup / on-farmRoadside market; School tours; Fun classes for kids in the summer; Cooking classes; Jr. Farmer Days; Birthday parties;Website listed
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Mental Health Center of DenverDenver, COLocal deliveryFood MarketMaker profileWebsite listed
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Rock Creek Farm U-Pick-em Pumpkin PatchBroomfield, COPickup / on-farmUSDA Agritourism DirectoryWebsite listed
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Sue SeecofBoulder, COPickup / on-farmFood MarketMaker profileNo website. Call or visit.
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Englewood Urban FarmEnglewood, COPickup / on-farmCooperative CommerceNo website. Call or visit.
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The Neighborhood StandCastle Rock, COLocal deliveryLocal neighborhood goodsNo website. Call or visit.
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