It’s finally here! Local strawberries are ripening and it’s about time to go and enjoy a taste of spring, Beaufort-style as strawberry picking season opens. Dempsey Farms Strawberry U Pick fields will be opening up for the season on Wednesday, April 2, and will stay open on Wednesday until all the ripe strawberries are picked out.
The U Pick fields will have limited days over the next week or two until the season is in full swing.
With a slow opening, slightly later than usual due to cold weather, strawberry season kicks off one of the favorite times of the year for many locals, spanning a few generations.
There’s nothing like grabbing the kids and going for a drive down Sea Island Parkway on St.Helena Island and pulling up to the familiar red & white sign at Dempsey’s.
A trip to our sea island u-pick strawberry fields is a rite of passage for many of Beaufort’s kids…and plenty of adults. Grabbing a bucket and venturing out into the fields in search of the perfect strawberry is a springtime favorite in these parts.
Dempsey Farms warns that hours will be limited during the beginning of the strawberry season. It’s best to visit their website to see what’s pickin’ or call 843-838-3656 for hourly updates.
Dempsey Farms Strawberry U Pick fields are located at 1576 Sea Island Parkway, both on St. Helena Island.
Strawberry picking season in Beaufort. We can almost taste them now.
