We still have several weeks left of Blueberry picking for 2026!!!

Sunflowers, blueberries, and blackberries glowing in morning light

Smith U-Pick Farm

Pesticide-free picking · Hickory, North Carolina

Good days grow here.

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

Today's field map.

Blueberry rows are numbered from the bottom of the field upward. Highlighted rows are where Farmer Chip recommends starting today.

Pick your favorite

A little something for every season.

From the first plump blueberries to late-summer blooms, every visit is a chance to reconnect with the land—and each other.

Fresh blueberries growing at Smith U-Pick Farm
Early summer

Blueberries

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

Sunflowers and colorful zinnias growing together at the farm
Summer color

Cut flowers

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

Ripe blackberries growing in the morning sun
Late summer

Blackberries

Explore 600 feet of blackberry brambles and fill your container with ripe berries made for snacking, jam, and pie.

Know before you go

Come as you are. We'll handle the rest.

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.

01

Check the field

Read today's field report or ask Farmer Chip before you leave.

02

Dress for the farm

Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Cold water is available.

03

Pick & pay

Cash, checks, cards, Venmo, and Cash App are welcome.

04

Leave pets at home

For everyone's safety, please do not bring pets.

A peaceful grassy path through blueberry rows, sunflowers, and zinniasHickory, North Carolina

Rooted in welcome

A farm that feels like a breath of fresh air.

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

Your next farm day starts here.

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.

Visit

7584 Greedy Hwy
Hickory, NC 28602

Contact828-302-1950csmith3922@gmail.com
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