Muscadine Grapes U-Pick at Loftus Family Farm

Pick-Your-Own Muscadines at Loftus Family Farm

Visit our muscadine vineyard and harvest your own grapes. This page covers our opening hours, pricing, picking pointers, and directions so your trip goes smoothly.

Hours & Details

We'll be open this Saturday, September 7th. After that, we go back to our usual schedule:

Saturday: 9am–6pm
Sunday: 1–5pm

Have questions? Call us at 386-462-1227 or 352-214-1028.

Grapes cost $1.25 per pound — cash only, please.

For everyone's safety, please leave dogs and other pets at home; our insurance doesn't cover bites. Please also note there is no bathroom at the vineyard, so plan accordingly.

We supply 5-quart buckets for picking, and each one holds about 7 pounds of grapes.

Want advance notice before we open? Email us through our Contact Us page and we'll add your name to our notification list.

Weekday Visits

During U-Pick season we're usually busy in the vineyard or running errands on weekdays. You're welcome to call and arrange an appointment, but please give us a day or two of notice so we can adjust our schedules.

Where to Find Us

15585 NW 29 St., Gainesville, FL 32609 (see our map page for details). On some GPS units and Google Maps, enter "LaCrosse, FL" instead of Gainesville — otherwise you may be routed somewhere inside the Gainesville city limits.

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Vineyard News

After a few calls asking about the vineyard, here's the latest: everything is looking good, as the photos below show. Many grapes are still green and red but are darkening day by day. Even the darkest ones aren't very sweet yet, so it's worth waiting until they're ready.

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Links to interesting articles about Muscadines — background reading on muscadine grapes
Recipes — ideas for using fresh muscadine grapes
About — hours, pricing, and what to expect at the vineyard
Map — directions to the U-Pick vineyard
Contact Us — get on the opening-notice e-mail list

Frequently Asked Questions

What are muscadine grapes?

Muscadine grapes are the grapes grown and picked at Loftus Family Farm's U-Pick vineyard. This tag page gathers posts and updates about them, and our Links to interesting articles about Muscadines page points to further reading.

When is the vineyard open for picking?

Current hours and opening announcements are posted in the "Hours & Details" section on this page. You can also email us through our Contact Us page to be added to the notice list for when we are about to open.

How much do the grapes cost, and how do I pay?

Pricing is listed in the "Hours & Details" section on this page. Please note that payment is cash only.

Do I need to bring my own bucket?

No. We have 5-quart buckets for you to use when picking, and each holds about 7 pounds.

Can I bring my dog to the vineyard?

Please, no dogs or pets in the vineyard. Our insurance doesn't cover bites.

How do I find the vineyard?

Our address and directions are in the "Hours & Details" section, and you can also check our Map page. On some GPS units and Google Maps, use "LaCrosse, FL" instead of Gainesville.

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Muscadine grapes ripen gradually, so the darkest berries on the vine are usually the sweetest. Bring a hat and water for warm days, and remember that payment at the vineyard is cash only. If you'd like a reminder before we open, join our e-mail notice list through the Contact Us page.

Muscadine Grapes at Loftus Family Farm