
Blueberries
Four flavorful varieties—Climax, Premier, Tifblue, and Powder Blue—keep the picking going longer.

Smith U-Pick Farm
Pesticide-free picking · Hickory, North Carolina
Slow down, fill a bucket, and take home something delicious. Smith U-Pick is a family-friendly place to pick berries and flowers in the Carolina sunshine.
Find the best picking
Blueberry rows are numbered from the bottom of the field upward. Highlighted rows are where Farmer Chip recommends starting today.
Pick your favorite
From the first plump blueberries to late-summer blooms, every visit is a chance to reconnect with the land—and each other.

Four flavorful varieties—Climax, Premier, Tifblue, and Powder Blue—keep the picking going longer.

Wander among sunflowers and zinnias, then build a one-of-a-kind bouquet to bring home.

Explore 600 feet of blackberry brambles and fill your container with ripe berries made for snacking, jam, and pie.
Know before you go
We provide picking buckets and take-home bags. A quick field check before you leave helps make sure today's crop is ready for you.
Read today's field report or ask Farmer Chip before you leave.
Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Cold water is available.
Cash, checks, cards, Venmo, and Cash App are welcome.
For everyone's safety, please do not bring pets.
Hickory, North CarolinaRooted in welcome
Smith U-Pick is a pesticide-free farm built around simple pleasures: ripe fruit, beautiful flowers, fresh air, and time together. Whether you're a neighbor or passing through Hickory, we're glad to welcome you.
“Delicious blueberries and plenty to pick! A great farm for picking, very well maintained.”— Carl Turnmire
From our visitors
“This was our second year picking blueberries here. So many bushes and varieties. The berries are sweet, and the owners are really friendly.”
Kelly Bruncak
Make a day of it
During the season we're open every day, rain or shine, from 7:00 AM–9:00 PM. Check the latest field update before driving out.