If you just plum forgot, Middle Tennessee boasts several farms where you can pick berries yourself this spring and summer. Depending what's in season, you'll find strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, and blueberry fields.

What's in season

This varies by farm, but according to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, early May is generally the best time for strawberries, though many farms will have them into June. As the strawberry season winds down, blueberries and blackberries are available for picking during summer months.

Note: We recommend calling or checking individual websites and social media pages for the local farm you plan to visit beforehand to confirm availability, as well as operating hours.

Pick ‘em

Produce always tastes a little sweeter when you put in the work, so here are nine farms that are an easy drive away.

Bloomsbury Farm, 9398 Del Thomas Rd., Smyrna | Strawberries | Wednesday and Sunday (10 a.m.-2 p.m.), Friday (12 p.m.-6 p.m.) | $5 for adult admission (kids visit free)
Wagner Berry Farm, 4923 Ollie Chunn Rd., Spring Hill | Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries
Circle S Farms, 1627 E. Old Laguardo Rd., Lebanon | Strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries
Berries on the Bend, 723 Cairo Bend Rd., Lebanon | Blueberries
Kelley’s Berry Farm, 50 Riverview Estates Ln., Castalian Springs | Strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries
Lucky Ladd Farms, 4374 Rocky Glade Rd., Eagleville | Strawberries | A general admission or season pass is required for access to picking through ~June 1.
Head’s Farm, 3422 Kinneys Rd., Cedar Hill | Strawberries
Bradley Kountry Acres, 650 Jake Link Rd., Cottontown | Strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries

This could be your view at the Nashville Farmers Market's Strawberry Jubilee. | Photo by NASHtoday

Berry festivals

Strawberry Jubilee | Saturday, May 11 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Nashville Farmers Market, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. | Free+ | Pick up fresh strawberrries and enjoy food trucks, a kids zone, 21+ strawberry drinks, and cooking demonstrations.
14th Annual Strawberry Fest | Saturday, May 11 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Produce Place, 4000 Murphy Rd. | Free+ | Enjoy strawberry specials from local vendors and live music.
2nd Annual Strawberry Festival | Saturday, May 11 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Wagner Berry Farm, 4923 Ollie Chunn Rd., Spring Hill | $10+ | Food, fun, and strawberries while supplies last
The Blackberry Jam Music Festival | Saturday, June 29 | 4:30-8:30 p.m. | The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, 239 Franklin Rd., Franklin | $15+ | After 20 years at Boyd Mill Farm, the blackberry-themed music festival celebrates its first year at a new location.
Highland Realm Blueberry Bash | Saturday, June 15 | 3-8 p.m. | Highland Realm Blueberry Farm, 4443 Hampshire Pk., Hampshire | $5 | Visit the farm for blueberry picking, craft vendors, food trucks, creek wading, and more.

Up for a road trip? Check out this list of U-pick farms across Tennessee, and use the maps to start planning your adventure. Plus, buy fresh berries at 10+ farmers markets.