There is nothing better than an Arkansas grown strawberry. They are sweet and juicy and delicious and taste like spring. They are also fleeting.
Strawberries in Arkansas have a very short season so you will want to be sure and get them soon after they begin to ripen!
When is Strawberry Season in Arkansas?
Strawberries in Arkansas usually begin to ripen in early April as the weather warms and they are usually finished by the end of May or in early June.
The strawberry season in Arkansas typically only lasts about 6 to 8 weeks.
This is, of course, completely dependent on the weather.
More About Strawberries in Arkansas
You might be surprised to learn that as much as 90% of the Arkansas strawberries are sold locally. Yes, we tend to keep these little red morsels all to ourselves.
All I can say is bless the hearts of anyone who has never tasted a freshly picked Arkansas strawberry.
Strawberry season is a BIG deal around here. It’s almost cult-like. People wait anxiously for the announcement that the strawberries are ripening and then drive – sometimes long distances – to purchase their flats of strawberries right from the farm.
As more and more strawberries begin to ripen you can also find these delectable red delights at the local farmer’s markets.
If you go to the one of the locations listed below you will literally be buying Arkansas strawberries that may have been picked just an hour previously. Can’t get much fresher than that!!
Where to buy Arkansas Strawberries?
You can often find Arkansas strawberries in your local farmer’s markets. However, if you want to go straight to the source then here is a list of some of the best places to get strawberries in Arkansas!
Be aware that often the strawberries that are picked for the day will sell out. We suggest that you ALWAYS check the farm’s website or Facebook pages before you make a drive to purchase your berries.
Holland Bottom Farms
Holland Bottom Farms is in Cabot, Arkansas. We get a couple of flats from here every year. I love to freeze strawberries and then pull some out on a gloomy February day to remind me that spring is coming soon.
You will want to watch the Holland Bottom facebook page to know when the berries begin to ripen. They will also tell you the hours for they day and how many flats you are allowed to purchase.
NOTE: Be sure and check before you go because they sometimes run out of berries.
Address: 1255 Bill Foster Memorial Hwy, Cabot, AR 72023
Fenton’s Berry Farm
Fenton’s is located in the town of Harrison. They have pick your own strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries, in season.
Check their facebook page for updates!
Address: 7221 Fork Creek Rd Harrison, AR 72601
Mountain Home Berry Farm
The Mountain Home Berry Farm is located in the beautiful North Central Arkansas city of Mountain Home. Family owned and operated and using natural farming methods they offer you-pick by appointment as well as pre-picked berries.
They have a berry season page on their website that you will want to check for details.
Address: 693 CR 57 Mountain Home, AR 72653
The Cabot Patch
There is something in the soil around Cabot that causes the strawberries to be the sweetest ever! The Cabot Patch is no exception. We always love the berries that we get from here!
Here is their facebook page. You should always check to know when the strawberries begin to ripen as well as opening days and hours.
3885 HWY 89 South Cabot, AR
Barnhill Orchards
Barnhill Orchards is a veteran-owned, family-run farm. It is located in Lonoke.
They have a pretty farm market where you can pick up your strawberries and during the growing season you might also find them at various farmer’s markets in Little Rock.
Address: 277 Sandhill Road Lonoke, AR 72086
Arnold Family Farm
Arnold Family Farm is in the town of Alma. They have a store on their farm where you can stop in and buy berries.
Here is the link to their facebook page.
Address: 7008 Hwy 71N Alma, AR 72921
Wade Lucas Farms
Wade Lucas Farms is in the town of Shirley, Arkansas. They provide the strawberries for the famous strawberry pie at the Skylark Cafe in the town of Leslie.
They also have opportunities to pick your own strawberries!
Be sure and check their Facebook page to see when the strawberries are ripe and when they open for U-pick!
Address: 8246 HWY 16 East Shirley, AR
Famous Strawberry Shortcake
There are several restaurants around the state that will add a seasonal item to their menu using Arkansas strawberries.
The Skylark Cafe serves a delectable strawberry pie. Another popular seasonal strawberry dish is the strawberry shortcake at the Bulldog Restaurant in Bald Knob.
The strawberries are served over the diner’s soft serve ice cream along with the BEST flaky and delicious shortbread cookies. It is different than a traditional shortcake and so, so good.
We HIGHLY recommend giving it a try!
We also LOVE the strawberry shortcake at Trio’s Restaurant in Little Rock! SO delicious.
We also have a list of more great things to do in spring in Arkansas besides eat strawberries and strawberry shortcake!
Hope that you enjoy the strawberries in Arkansas as much as we do! And a little later in the summer you will find the Arkansas Peaches beginning to ripen.
Here is a list of some of the other foods in Arkansas that you really need to try.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
