Forget the pumpkin patches and apple orchards you might picture when you think of fall. In Florida, autumn can mean walking beneath citrus trees, filling a basket with fresh fruit, or wandering a working farm while the air still feels warm.
These Florida fruit farms offer a different way to experience the season, with citrus groves, tropical crops, U-pick opportunities, farm markets, and seasonal events providing plenty to see and taste. You might hear the snap of fruit being picked from a tree, catch the sweet scent of ripe citrus, or discover a variety of fruit you have never tried before.
Because harvests and activities change throughout the year, checking each farm’s current schedule before visiting is always worthwhile. From family-friendly stops to farms that offer a closer look at Florida agriculture, these 10 fruit farms offer plenty of inspiration for a memorable fall outing.
Long & Scott Farms – Mount Dora, Florida
A path through tall corn has a way of making grown-ups laugh like kids. Near Mount Dora, Long & Scott Farms brings that playful side of fall to a working farm.
Its seasonal festivities have included a corn maze and pumpkin patch, while the fields and market keep the focus on growing food.
Come ready to spend time outside rather than rush from one attraction to the next. Choose a maze route that fits your group, then leave room in the day to look at the produce.
Children who have only seen vegetables in a grocery store may enjoy connecting the farm stand with the fields around them.
Check the current Fall Fest dates, tickets, and activity list before setting out. Fruit picking is not the main fall attraction here, so do not promise anyone a basket of berries or peaches.
This outing works best for travelers who want harvest traditions alongside a look at a Florida farm.
Bring water, sunscreen, and shoes for uneven paths. If the sun gets strong, the market can make a pleasant final stop before the drive home.
Take a look at the forecast, too; a rainy morning can change your maze plans.
Showcase of Citrus – Clermont, Florida
Orange trees make an unusual backdrop for a fall family photo. At Showcase of Citrus in Clermont, the groves are only part of the afternoon.
A country store, animal encounters, and gem mining give everyone something to explore before or after a walk among the trees.
If picking fruit is your main goal, plan for late fall rather than early October. The farm lists its U-pick orange and lemon season as November through May, though weather can change what is ready on any given day.
Ask which rows are open when you arrive, and bring a bag you can carry comfortably.
Families who want a longer visit can look into the monster-truck tours across the property. If you would rather keep things quiet, browse the store and take your time outdoors.
Either way, wear shoes that can handle sandy ground and pack water, even when the forecast says fall. Florida afternoons can still feel like summer.
The pleasure here is choosing your own pace. A brief stop for citrus can turn into several hours of small discoveries, without asking everyone in the group to enjoy the same activity.
Joshua Citrus – Arcadia, Florida
A quiet grove road can tell a longer story than a museum sign. In Arcadia, Joshua Citrus belongs to a family that says it has grown citrus in the area since the 1880s.
That history gives a simple stop for fruit a little more meaning.
The grove stand is a good place to see what is being harvested now. Look over the oranges and grapefruit, and ask which varieties are sweetest or best for juicing.
You do not need to know much about citrus to enjoy comparing a piece of fruit from the stand with the kind you usually buy at home.
This is a place to appreciate a working citrus business, not to assume every visitor can pick directly from a tree. Check its current hours and any tour availability before making the drive.
Harvests change through the season, so the selection may differ from the photos you saw online.
Consider bringing a small cooler if Arcadia is one stop on a longer road trip. Fresh fruit stays happier out of a hot parked car.
The best souvenir may be breakfast the next morning: citrus you chose yourself, sliced at your own kitchen table.
Al’s Family Farms Citrus – Fort Pierce, Florida
A red barn beside a citrus grove feels like a scene from an older Florida road trip. At Al’s Family Farms in Fort Pierce, that barn holds a citrus shop and a place to eat.
A small observation grove helps visitors picture the fruit before it reaches a box or glass.
The Indian River area has a long connection to citrus, especially grapefruit. Fall is a fitting time to visit because the farm says Florida citrus season begins again in October.
Start by checking what fruit is available, then take a little time to look around instead of treating the stop as a quick purchase.
If tours or packinghouse viewing matter to your group, confirm the schedule first. Those experiences may have different dates from shop hours, and farm operations can change.
A child who likes machines may be curious about how much work happens between picking an orange and selling it.
Plan a relaxed lunch if the restaurant is open, and save space in the car for fruit. The barn makes a useful rest stop on a coastal drive, but the story behind what is sold there is the reason to linger.
Camellia Groves – Winter Haven, Florida
Not every citrus harvest comes in a familiar round orange. At Camellia Groves in Winter Haven, lemons share attention with less common fruit such as pumellos and finger limes.
A smaller grove can make it easier to notice the colors, shapes, and scents you might miss at a busy market.
Look for a posted U-pick event before you go; picking here is seasonal rather than something to count on every weekend. If the farm market or local vendors are part of that day’s plans, set aside time to browse after visiting the trees.
Ask how to use any fruit you do not recognize. Finger limes, for example, can add little bursts of tart flavor to food.
Bring a hat and follow the farm’s picking rules, including which trees are open to visitors. Fruit that looks tempting may not be ready.
For younger children, spotting different citrus varieties can be just as engaging as filling a bag.
The charm of this stop is its size. You can slow down, learn the name of a new fruit, and head home with an idea for dinner.
Check the event date and weather before leaving home.
High Springs Orchard & Market – High Springs, Florida
Persimmons can look like little lanterns hanging among the leaves. That sight hints at why High Springs Orchard & Market is such a change from the usual Florida citrus stop.
Its crop list includes Asian pears, muscadine grapes, figs, chestnuts, and several other fruits and nuts.
There is no single basket that sums up this orchard. What you find depends on ripeness, weather, and the week you visit.
Check the farm’s latest updates to learn whether U-pick is available and which crops are ready. Since its produce season can reach into November, it is worth looking at the calendar even after summer fruit has disappeared elsewhere.
If you bring children, turn the visit into a tasting lesson. Compare a familiar pear with an Asian pear, or ask a grower how to tell when a persimmon is ready to eat.
Buy only what your group can finish while it is fresh, and ask how to store anything new to you.
This is a rewarding outing for curious eaters. A short drive through North Florida may end with a fruit you have never tried and a better sense of what grows close to home.
Graham’s U-Pick Peaches – Umatilla, Florida
Some farm names sound like a promise, so the season matters here. Graham’s U-Pick Peaches in Umatilla is known for peaches, but those are a spring crop, not a fall picking plan.
The Graham family says it has cared for this land for more than a century, which makes the farm interesting even when the peach trees are resting.
Think of it as a reminder that a working farm follows its own calendar. Blackberries and sunflowers have also been part of its offerings, but their seasons may not match the day you hope to visit.
Check the farm’s current posts or call before driving out, especially if you want to pick something.
If fall hours or an event are announced, give yourself time to enjoy the setting without expecting spring fruit. Talk with children about how trees need months of growth before harvest.
That simple idea can make the next peach taste a little different.
For travelers planning a fruit-focused fall day, pair this stop with a farm that confirms an autumn crop. You will avoid disappointment while still getting a glimpse of the family history behind Florida’s peach fields.
Serendib Farms – Homestead, Florida
A sliced star fruit looks like it belongs in a drawing, but it grows on real trees in South Florida. Serendib Farms in Homestead is a place to meet that fruit and others that may be unfamiliar, including sapodilla, canistel, and black sapote.
The experience feels quite different from walking an orange grove.
Book ahead if you want a fruit tour and tasting; the farm offers those visits by prior reservation. Ask what is in season when you make plans, since tropical crops do not all ripen together.
A tasting can be especially fun with a friend who likes trying new foods. You may agree on a favorite or leave with completely different picks.
Listen for advice on how to eat each fruit. Some need time to soften after harvest, and cutting one too early can give you the wrong impression.
Bring water, wear comfortable shoes, and allow for Homestead’s warm, humid weather, even in fall.
What stays with you is not just a new flavor. It is the realization that Florida’s farm story stretches far beyond oranges, into fruits with shapes and textures that rarely reach a neighborhood grocery shelf.
Mick Farms – St. Cloud, Florida
A farm stand can make an ordinary grocery list feel like part of a day out. At Mick Farms in St. Cloud, visitors can shop for seasonal produce and, when offered, take part in U-pick activities.
The fields make it easy to see that the food on the stand took real work to grow.
Fall plans should start with a quick check of the farm’s current schedule. A state listing identifies Mick Farms as a U-pick farm, but that does not mean every crop is ready every week.
Ask what can be picked, what must be bought at the stand, and whether any special activities are happening on your chosen day.
Give children a small job, such as choosing one vegetable for dinner or reading the names on produce signs. It turns a short stop into a hands-on lesson without feeling like school.
Keep a cooler in the car for anything that should not sit in the heat.
This outing suits people who prefer a practical farm visit over a packed festival. You can talk about supper while you shop, then go home and put something fresh from St. Cloud on the table.
Spivey Farms – Plant City, Florida
Rows of low plants tell you how much care goes into a strawberry before it reaches a carton. In Plant City, Spivey Farms is one of the area’s U-pick farm names, closely tied to a region famous for growing berries.
It offers a chance to think about the people and fields behind that familiar fruit.
Timing is the key to an enjoyable visit. Florida’s strawberry season generally starts later than the first fall festivals and continues into the cooler months.
U-pick dates depend on the crop and farm schedule, so confirm that picking is open before you set off. A farm appearing on a U-pick list is not a promise that its gates are open today.
If you do find an available picking day, go early and bring sun protection. Show younger pickers how to handle berries gently, and follow the farm’s directions about which rows to use.
If nothing is ready yet, consider visiting another Plant City farm event and saving Spivey for berry season.
There is a quieter lesson in that change of plans. Fresh food has a calendar, and waiting for the right week is part of what makes a locally picked strawberry memorable.
