Who knew this hidden gem was so close to home. I was able to take all 5 (and one on the way) of my Grandkids to this family farm in Southern Maryland. On the property, we visited the petting zoo, did a kid's corn maze (along with a slide), took a hayride to the pumpkin patch and had the kids pick out their own pumpkins. They had a ball! The farm also has fresh vegetables, ciders, honey, jams, meat and other items available for purchase. The entry fee is $11 for those 2 and above which I think is reasonable. They also have ice cream(which they all loved), milkshakes, root beer floats and pulled pork sandwiches available for purchase. They have strawberry and blackberries for picking in the spring(will be back). The family was very friendly and informative. was friendly. My Grandkids had a ball. This is what I call good, clean fun. read more

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Their meats and vegetables were really good . I tried their blackberry cider amazing,service was excellent very friendly

Not very good, rotten fruit, and high prices. Not sure how they have a customer base at all. UPDATE - their owner reached out to me with this poor attempt to intimidate me, which tracks with my poor, yet brief, experience there. Photo below. read more

Shlagel Farms - Farmers Market Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

Beautiful family owned and operated. Definitely a little hidden gem because I had no idea they existed and they've been in the area for generations. I happened to see a picture of the ice cream on Instagram earlier this week so I went to their website - got overwhelmed visually - and so here I went lol. They grow everything they sell and according to staff, raise their own livestock which is slaughtered in Baltimore for their assorted sausage and other meat products. We saw cows as we drove up. Lots of acreage and it sits at the end of a long dusty road - with a couple of decent sized potholes so watch your wheels! Lots of people there with their families picking berries. After strawberry season ends today, I'm told they have blackberry season where you can also go and pick your own berries. Staff also informed me that they catch a lot of overflow from other local farms since they're larger and can handle the added volume after most of the other farms have been picked through. I went there today to try the ice cream though and it certainly didn't disappoint. My two daughters had a cone and the strawberry shortcake respectively and I had a cone with a banana cream pie milkshake (for the road *winks*). The milkshake tasted like I'd bitten into a REAL banana cream pie and the strawberry ice cream is outta this world delicious with chunks of half strawberry folded in. This is a throwback to how good the strawberry ice cream cones used to be at Cherry Hill Farm before they closed years ago - only better. Much richer and denser. This stuff at Miller Farms is more like soft serve these and not very good. Only challenge is today was the last day for it because strawberry season is over - today, for them. *sheds a real tear* This farm has unusual hours (10a-2p). Additionally, the ice cream is only available on the weekends and it's not sold in pints or quarts to go - only as a cone or bowl... Both of which are kind of odd policies frankly but, hey... Small batch/homemade is what they're into it appears. The quality definitely shines through so I won't complain. It's sold from a trailer that sits outside the main barn building where all of the produce, meat products and sauces are sold. Since strawberry season is history now they said they make pumpkin during pumpkin season and apple pie during apple season, etc., so if you miss strawberry you can catch one of the other seasonal flavors. Chocolate and vanilla I think are staples. This farm is a winner. Two thumbs up. Makes for a great little family trip. read more

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Fresh produce, eggs & meats; a variety of ciders, real honey, etc. A friendly family owned environment. Go check it out for yourself! read more

Parking is right next to the strawberry field which makes it easier to get to/from with little kids. Big field of strawberries to pick from and properly social distance from other people. Some rows are muddier than others so rain boots are better choice of footwear. Price is fair. The market isn't big but has essentials. Food truck has delicious Cool drinks. read more

Shlagel Farms - rows of strawberries in a field - Farmers Market Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

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We had a great time strawberry picking here with friends! Staff was extremely friendly and the strawberries tasted great!! The only thing I wish the farm had are baked goods with strawberries and/or strawberry smoothies/milkshakes or something since I've learned afterwards that there are some nearby farms with those. But this farm had great strawberries and it's one of the closest strawberry picking farms around DC so definitely worth a visit! read more

Shlagel Farms - Farmers Market Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

Great Experience of picking strawberries and with lots of option for shakes Must to place with family!! read more

It was supposed to rain all day today but we saw the sun peeking out and decided to try to get to a farm for some berry picking! I saw their info on KidFriendlyDc.com and saw they were the closest farm to us, so off we went! I know we're dealing with COVID so i can't say what a "normal" day would be, but we had a great time. Walked in and we were greeted warmly by the lady running the register and she told us all about the little field we could walk up and down to pick blackberries. We got there with only about 40 minutes to pick, but it was definitely enough time in the heat. There were two other groups there but we had plenty of picking fields to be able to stay distant. Got a bunch of berries and a cute picking basket to reuse next time! read more

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Sweet family owned farm. They were very accommodating to us when we showed up past their closing hours since it was updated on fb but wasn't updated on google. We had a great time picking strawberries and they taste so sweet like candy! Will be back with our family again soon! read more

Shlagel Farms - Farmers Market Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

I hesitate to add anything that might draw more customers here--on weekends during strawberry season, Shlagel Farms is already full to overflowing with people--but I want to give another shout-out to this local treasure. Most people come here for the strawberries (and I include myself in this), but they also have a nice selection of vegetables that are way fresher than anything our local supermarkets are likely to stock. And the food truck has ice cream and shortcake, so what's not to like? Yes, the prices are a little higher than one might like, but that seems to be true everywhere. Here, at least, the quality is consistently good. As for the main draw, those strawberries...well, with all due respect to a certain other farm in a neighboring county, even in a bad year Shlagel's still has the sweetest, tastiest strawberries in the region. If I could make one suggestion, it's that they set up a small, separate stand closer to the highway so that those who don't have the time or the agility to pick their own can get their berries while avoiding the congested traffic and parking hassles adjacent to the picking fields. read more

3 stars because I really enjoyed myself and it's such a beautiful and peaceful setting. However I will not rate 5 stars due to the fact that an older woman that is an employee at the entrance was very rude. She was not directly rude to me, could have been having a bad day or who knows. I came in and was only greeted by the man who was very pleasant and complimented me. She sat on her phone as if I didn't even exist. I was just like maybe she doesn't see me. The icing on the cake was a group of people came in about 30 mins after me and they were not Americans so I don't think they were sure of the rules when entering Shlagel. The same woman who did not greet me came out screaming and yelling at them telling them that they are not supposed to be picking the strawberries they need to get a basket then she started yelling OUT! OUT! GET OUT NOW! She did not conduct herself professionally and I felt really bad for them. They apologized and stated they weren't aware and she just stormed off. There are more positive ways to approach people. It pays to be nice! Other than that everyone else were sweethearts and very helpful! & I can honestly say I enjoyed the experience but they should definitely have a meeting with Mrs. Rudeness read more

Strawberry picking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Check their Facebook page for picking conditions. Google maps took me to the wrong place ( a neighborhood/residential area) so make sure you double check your map directions. They have strawberry salsa cider preserves you name it. Go here and pick your own strawberries!! read more

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Literally go to this farm every Saturday morning to pick up fresh vegetable and fruits. Apryl Shlagel's customer service is second to none. When I have questions on a particular vegetable she's always prepared with a a clear and concise answer with a smile on top! My six year old asks to go sometimes just to go to their playground that isom the property next to cows at times and surrounded by fresh product. Not to mention that my girls can't get enough of their time spent in the fields whether it is pick fresh strawberries on the spring or huge green(they prefer this over orange ) pumpkins in the fall. I tell anyone whose listening about this farm whenever possible without being asked. read more

Shlagel Farms - My girls picking strawberries at Shlagel farms on a daddy and daughters day! - Farmers Market Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

Ooohmygosh so many big, red, juicy berries today! I was so happy to be able to pick my own strawberries, and about 2 weeks before other local farms were ready. One fun-filled hour of picking yielded 2 full trays. I probably should have stopped picking, but the fruit was abundant and ripe, the fields were spacious, clean, and easy to navigate, so...here I am with 15 lbs of berries and an ear-to-ear smile. Thank you, Shlagel! I am indeed berry glad I came. Tip: PYO strawberries cost $3/lb, which doesn't sound pricey, but if you fill up one 18" x 12" tray, it will weigh about 8-10 lbs... Um, yes, I spent $45 on strawberries. read more

Shlagel Farms - Berry happy. - Farmers Market Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

Shlagel Farms has been around almost a century, and is a small, family-run farm. In the spring and early summer, you can head out to Waldorf to pick-your-own strawberries. In the fall, pick your own pumpkin. It's also a working farm with livestock, as well as produce and plants growing in greenhouses, and hay and alfalfa being grown for livestock feed (which you can buy for your own horse...oh wait, I don't own a horse, either). They encourage families and classes to visit the farm in order to tour and learn about sustainable farming and how food gets from farm to table. There's hay rides and a petting zoo with farm animals as well. Shlagel Farms also makes the rounds of DC-area farm markets. We visit them at the Del Ray market on Saturday mornings where the very friendly workers are all-too-happy to answer questions and help you pick your wares. They feature strawberries, obviously, but also a wide range of other berries in the spring, asparagus, onions, squash, cherries, and all manner of flowers and plants. The selection is small but quality, and at really affordable and competitive prices. We've enjoyed just about everything we've bought from Shlagel, as well as supporting a sustainable, family-run farm. read more

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Admittedly, this was my first pumpkin patch experience, so I have nothing to compare it to, but I was a fan! Came with my mom, niece and nephew on a sunday. We bought our $9 tickets for the ride and tour of the patch - I'm not sure if this included the petting zoo or if that would be free otherwise (sorry for not asking). I couldn't tell if the petting zoo was staffed (didn't see anyone who looked like they might work there) so I felt a little lost in terms of how much I could interact with the animals - but I did give a nice pat to a baby cow. They also had smaller pigs, normal sized goat, a sheep and two bunnies who very much look like they didn't want to be bothered so despite a *very* strong urge to snuggle the bunnies, I let them be. Thumbs up for the huge tank of hand sanitizer that you can use afterwards. The maze is definitely best for smaller kids, in that solving it is no real challenge and the walls are so low I think a 6 year old could see over them, but its still fun. The ride out to the patch puts you in a nice benched wagon, no hay sitting, which I was a fan of - and one of the farm owners gives you tons of information about the farm and farming on both the drive out to and back from the patch (which takes maybe 5 minutes). The patch didn't have a huge amount of pumpkins left because we went the week of halloween, but the ones that were there were still in pretty good shape. I got a nicely rounded 9 pounder. In addition to all this, they had a playground for kids, a food truck and they sell the other produce that is grown on the farm. Restrooms are port-o-potties. A nice way to spend a few hours IMO! read more

So impressed with this cute farm! We were hankering to go strawberry picking this weekend, but all of our regular places (Homestead, Butlers, Wegmeyers) all were closed still and not ready for strawberry picking for at least several more days. After a quick search, we saw Shlagel, gave them a call, found out their berries were ready to pick, and decided to head out to Waldorf to see just how good this place is! One awesome thing about Shlagel Farms is its proximity to DC. It only took us about 35 minutes to drive out here, which is way less time than to get to other PYO farms we regularly visit. It's small, but has ample parking and the staff is SO incredibly friendly. Shlagel Farms is alllllll about the strawberries (well, and pumpkins in the fall, I think), but I love places that devote all their energy to one crop. The strawberries are awesome and you'll have no problem filling up your bin ($3/lb). We easily picked 10+ lbs in a very short amount of time. You can also buy their house-made ciders and jams and salsas inside the "market" where you pay, as well as a select few veggies, like Swiss chard, beets, leeks, and spring onions. If you are craving a little sweet something, get a snack from the milkshake truck (although be prepared to wait - they make everything to order, so it can take a while, but it is worth it!). All their strawberry desserts (like shortbread, milkshakes, ice cream) are made with their very own berries. The milkshakes are AWESOME. Definitely get the strawberry one. There is also a very small playground area - best suited for kids probably 3 or 4+....our 2 year old was a bit overwhelmed by all the "big kids"! But there are also animals to watch if that is more your kid's speed. We are really happy we found this place, and will definitely make this one of our regular stops for PYO berry season! read more

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This place was so fun! The strawberries were plentiful and the staff was kind. We highly recommend strawberry picking with kiddos.

Delicious strawberries! It was fun to pick them with my little 1 year old. He enjoyed walking around the patch. Good prices. Next time I'm going to try some of there ciders and jams that they make. Very good prices. The sand area also kept him occupied for a while. Nice local farm that I didn't even know about in the waldorf area! read more

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I did not have a great experience, I agree with reviews the owners can be "snippy" I find the woman to be overbearing and condescending. They are helpful and informative, but I have not witnessed the warm and fuzzy atmosphere people are describing. They should stick to allowing their employees to handling the customer service part of it. I've been numerous times and well aware of who the owners are. * In response to the owner, I've been several times, hence the review, I do not find you or wife to to be approachable and that's ok, I don't need to approach you, I'm there for business, but you should at the very least not appear to be terse with others. I've witnessed it, and based on a few reviews others have as well. It's constructive and should be taken as such for improvement, not argument. Having said that, the farm is exceptional, perhaps the customer service could reflect that each and every time. read more

I went here LATE and they totally accommodated me! I felt important and like I mattered! Will go here all the time for produce and meat!

This is the place to purchase produce, meat, and eggs in Waldorf! I discovered this farm a few years after moving to Waldorf. This farm is a bright spot in the Waldorf area. They not only have a pick your own strawberry farm, but they also offer pick your own blackberries later in the year. If you are lazy, like me, you can even pick up pre-picked strawberries and blackberries. In addition to those berries, they also offer blueberries and peaches in the summer and apples in the fall. Their peaches will put any other peaches to shame (I'm talking about you Lori Anne peaches at Wegmans). Aside from fruit, they offer home grown tomatoes, zucchini, squash, onions, melons, pumpkins, the list goes on. Have you ever wanted to cook a fresh turkey for Thanksgiving instead of a sodium injected grocery store turkey? You can purchase a fresh turkey at Shlagel farm! Other than fruit, they also offer fresh beef, pork, and chicken from their very own farm. Their fresh eggs are the best that I've seen in the area. Their delmonico steaks are my husband's favorite. You can't go wrong with any of the selections at Shlagel farm! read more

I went here a couple weeks ago for my first time strawberry picking. The field was large with multiple rows of strawberries. I don't know if I went too late in May because most of the strawberries left to pick were small or already overripe. I picked a basketful with my siblings and was surprised when our basket weighed in a little more than 2 lbs and totaled about $13. That's pretty expensive for just 2 lbs of strawberries! I recommend this place if you're looking for a fun strawberry picking experience but not if you're just looking for a place to buy organic strawberries. read more

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We loved the strawberries! It was super soft and sweet! My baby had a great time. The price was good as well read more

Shlagel Farms - We loved the strawberries! It was super soft and sweet! My baby had a great time. The price was good as well - Farmers Market Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

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Our Mother's Day Weekend Tradition for the past 3 years and running includes a trip to Shlagel Farms in Waldorf. Shlagel Farms is a small farm owned by the friendly and helpful Shlagel family. Their strawberries are delicious and affordable - totally sweet and red all the way through - and the pick-your-own experience is great fun for the family. Don't forget to call ahead to check on the availability of strawberries first. One weekend when the crop was not great, my coworker was disappointed to find a field full of green, unripened strawberries because she did not call first to hear that all the ripe ones were picked the day before. There is also a working farm on site, and they do sell already-picked strawberries and veggies as well. read more

We love Shlagel Farms! They are a staple at our local farmers market. For the last two years, we have attended their fall festival. My boys had so much fun! The hay ride to the pumpkin patch is very informative. The driver shared some history of the farm, along with details about their different crops. My oldest son got to hold a baby chick, one highlight! I think his favorite thing had to be the corn bin! Personally, I am in love with the new ice cream trailer... Two words: chocolate milkshake! And pumpkin pie, apples with caramel... Ok, that was more than two words! read more

Amazing little locally owned farm not far from busy Waldorf. Strawberry picking here is just amazing! Reasonably priced, tons of berries, friendly staff, and as a bonus, a milkshake and shortcake stand to keep you well fed while you are picking! They also sell pre-picked berries by the quart and jam berries. In addition to berries, they also sell their own meat- beef, pork, lamb, etc-, eggs, and lots of veggies. To make it even better, if you get on their weekly newsletter, you will know exactly what's going to be at the stand each weekend and can pre-order to make sure they don't run out! Thanks guys! read more

We always have an amazing experience!! All the produce tastes phenomenal .... ESPECIALLY the strawberries! We love the Shlagel family! We enjoyed the hayride and seeing all the animals this season. My son had a blast in the corn box and the straw maze. The pumpkin milkshake is TO DIE FOR! It's a great experience EVERY TIME! read more

Shlagel Farms - Picking out pumpkins with Farmer Russ - Farmers Market Near Me - Waldorf, Maryland

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We LOVE Shlagel Farms. This is our go-to for strawberry picking every year. Fields and fields of abundant, ripe, large strawberries fresh for the pickin. Can't be beat. They have a little playground and sand pit for the kids to play in, as well as a chicken coop, shaded picnic tables and general store with a variety of products. In the fall, they also do a pumpkin patch and hayride that I'd like to check out. The farm has been around since 1912 and the owners are 3rd generation and have been doing this longer than anyone else in the area. The Shlagels are committed to producing quality product, using no till planting whenever possible and the very few pesticide agents used are all organic.There may be "cheaper" strawberry patches out there but I am happy to give business to such an eco-friendly, committed establishment like Shlagel Farms. read more

I haven't been to the farm but have interacted with Shlagel Farms at the North Beach Farmers Market over the past several weeks. Last week I bought several pints of strawberries, asparagus and lettuce. The woman who "helped" me was not so friendly (although there is a man there or has been in the past that is helpful and friendly). The strawberries were just ok - the ones on the bottom (in each of the three pints) were molded so we ended up tossing quite a bit of what we bought. Overall not impressed but the farm may be an entirely different experience. read more

The woman owner was not very friendly. She practically ran after me screaming that I needed to buy an entrance ticket just to let my young daughter look at her chickens. I've been to this farm before and was never treated like a criminal trying to "sneak" in. The male owner and owner's daughter were friendlier. The daughter saw the disappointment in my daughter's face and said you don't need to buy a ticket just to look at the chickens. 10/22/13 I was contacted by owner of farm who said people I encountered that work on their farm where not them. I am correcting this, but still stand by the rotten experience I encountered. Owners spoke to their employees so I hope things have improved. read more

Took my 2year old daughter strawberry picking. She had a great time & enjoyed being able to pick her strawberries & put them in her bucket. The price per pound was alittle expensive but the strawberries were really sweet & plump. read more

Shlagel Farms is the best! Their produce is fresh fresh fresh, their meat is top notch and their customer service is exceptional! This is a REAL working farm run by an amazing family. They work so hard all year round to bring quality food to our tables while meeting family obligations, raising their children and keeping up with the constantly changing technologies that are part of farming in 2019. Thanks to Apryl and Karl Shlagel, my family is eating healthier than we have in years. Do yourself a favor and visit them! read more

This is a very nice family owned farm. They have pick your own strawberries every year - which are always delicious. They also offer flowers and plants for sale and various vegetables.Our family come here every year. Easy to get to, just off Mattawoman-Beantown Rd.Close to St Marys and PG. read more

This is an amazing family farm that not only provides delicious foods, but care about the environment and want to teach about farming. I suggest you take a visit and talk to Farmer Russ! read more

Great family friendly environment! Best Strawberries ever! Would (and do!) recommend visiting Shlagel Farms to everyone! When you go you gotta try one of their delicious milkshakes too!! read more

Despite the last weekend of the season, my kids and I had a blast searching for and picking ripe and tasty strawberries. That said, we left with a bitter after taste. As we were picnicking in the grassy area in front of the parking lot, we were met with a very unfriendly, unwelcoming and flat out rude woman--who I presume is one of the owners (as she was coming out of the house). She yelled at us for playing with the toy tractors and tricycle--if they're not for public use, why leave them outside?! If you don't want people to hang out, then better take away the picnic tables. I understand if they were private toys for their kids, but she could have explained that in a much nicer way. Don't worry--we won't be going back! read more

Great local farm. I've taken my daughter there to go strawberry picking and she really enjoyed herself.

Lots of sweet, delicious strawberries. Couldn't be happier.