Pumpkin patch · Berry farm · Flower farm · Orchard
Carrigan Farms
U-pick pumpkins, strawberries, flowers and apples in Mooresville, North Carolina
From the farm's website
The farm's own words, quoted as posted on its website, with the page each line comes from and the day we read it. Seasons, hours and prices change: check with the farm before you go.
U-pick
“Take a hayride to a real pumpkin patch where you can pick your own pumpkin right off the vine.”
Source: carriganfarms.com/plan-your-visit, checked October 6, 2026
“Strawberry picking is one of the best activities for families with toddlers and young kids.”
Source: carriganfarms.com/plan-your-visit, checked October 6, 2026
“Our pick-your-own flower field opens this summer and it's going to be one of the most beautiful things we've ever done on this farm.”
Source: carriganfarms.com/plan-your-visit, checked October 6, 2026
Season
“Before strawberry season kicks off, spring at the farm starts with asparagus — fresh-cut and available at the farm market.”
Source: carriganfarms.com/plan-your-visit, checked October 6, 2026
“The pumpkin patch and haunted trail are open in October.”
Source: carriganfarms.com/apple-picking, checked October 6, 2026
Crops and picking times
“2026 marks our inaugural year of flower picking; enjoy fields filled with sunflowers, zinnias and more.”
“Visit our orchard where kids pick apples right off the tree.”
“Season: Mid-April through mid-May.”
Source: carriganfarms.com/plan-your-visit, checked October 6, 2026
“Starting in mid-June, the field opens with over 20 varieties across nine types of flowers — zinnias, sunflowers, cosmos, celosia, amaranth, marigolds, gomphrena, china asters, and more.”
“The field keeps blooming through October, changing every week as new varieties peak and fade.”
“It's also a perfect add-on to strawberry picking in spring or pumpkin picking in fall.”
“Season: Snapdragons April–May.”
“Summer and fall flowers mid-June through October.”
Source: carriganfarms.com/plan-your-visit, checked October 6, 2026
“September means apple season.”
“Our orchards are planted with dwarf apple trees, specifically chosen so that even the youngest visitors can reach the fruit and pick their own.”
Source: carriganfarms.com/plan-your-visit, checked October 6, 2026
Hours
“Open swim runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day , with two sessions to choose from: 10am–3pm and 3:45 pm until sunset.”
Source: carriganfarms.com/plan-your-visit, checked October 6, 2026
Before you go
“Reservations recommended for summer and fall sessions.”
“Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends.”
Source: carriganfarms.com/plan-your-visit, checked October 6, 2026
“For snapdragons in conjunction with strawberry season, no reservations are needed.”
“For summer and fall flowers, use the reservation link above to schedule your visit.”
Source: carriganfarms.com/flower-picking, checked October 6, 2026
“The cup is part of the experience (and the price), so please don't bring containers from home.”
Source: carriganfarms.com/flower-picking, checked October 6, 2026
“No — the flower field is not open to pets.”
Source: carriganfarms.com/flower-picking, checked October 6, 2026
Besides picking
“Enjoy a tractor-drawn hayride to the orchard and select your own apples.”
“The combination of the hayride, the picking, and the animals makes it feel like a real farm adventure — not just a transaction.”
“Company Picnics — Get your team out of the office and into The Quarry.”
Source: carriganfarms.com/plan-your-visit, checked October 6, 2026
“You must arrive 15 minutes before your reserved time to board the hayride.”
Source: carriganfarms.com/faq, checked October 6, 2026
What you can pick
- Pumpkins
- Strawberries · Apr–May
- Flowers · Apr–May
- Apples · Sep
- Sunflowers
Crops and months read from the lines quoted above; a crop with no months is one the farm names without a picking window.
| Crop | How | Months | When (farm) | Varieties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkins | U-pick | Not stated | – | |
| Strawberries | U-pick | April–May“Mid-April through mid-May” | – | |
| Flowers | U-pick | April–May“April–May” | – | |
| Apples | U-pick | September“September” | – | |
| Sunflowers | U-pick | Not stated | – |
Typical North Carolina seasons (a published harvest calendar, not this farm's dates)
- Strawberries: April–June. Source: N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: What’s in Season? North Carolina Fruit and Vegetable Availability, read October 6, 2026.
- Apples: August–October. Source: N.C. Cooperative Extension, Lenoir County Center: Fall Is for Apple Picking in North Carolina (September 17, 2025), read October 6, 2026.
- Pumpkins: September–October. Source: N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: What’s in Season? North Carolina Fruit and Vegetable Availability, read October 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Address
- 1261 Oakridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28115Iredell County
More from the farm’s website
The farm prices strawberry picking at $8 (starting at).
Prices
| Item | Price | Notes | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry picking | $8 | starting at | Year not stated |
As the farm publishes them. Prices change during the season; older prices are removed.
Besides picking
- Hayrides
- Picnic area
Carrigan Farms: questions
Does Carrigan Farms have U-pick?
Yes. The farm's website says: "Take a hayride to a real pumpkin patch where you can pick your own pumpkin right off the vine."
When can you pick strawberries at Carrigan Farms?
April–May, in the farm's words "Mid-April through mid-May", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.
When can you pick flowers at Carrigan Farms?
April–May, in the farm's words "April–May", according to the farm's website (checked October 6, 2026). Picking depends on the weather and the crop: check with the farm before you go.
How much does U-pick cost at Carrigan Farms?
Strawberry picking: $8 (starting at). Prices as the farm publishes them; they can change during the season.