Muscadine U-Pick at Loftus Family Farm, Gainesville FL

U-Pick Vineyard at Loftus Family Farm

Our gates open this Saturday, September 7th, and after that we return to our regular hours: Saturdays 9am–6pm and Sundays 1pm–5pm. You can reach us at 386-462-1227 or 352-214-1028.

Picking costs $1.25 per pound and is cash only. Please leave dogs and other pets at home — our insurance does not cover bites. There are no restrooms at the vineyard, so please plan ahead. We provide 5-quart buckets for picking, and each holds about 7 pounds of grapes.

Would you like a heads-up before we open? Send us a message through our Contact Us page and we'll add you to our notification list.

Planning Your Visit

During U-Pick season we spend weekdays tending the vineyard or running errands, so if you'd like an appointment, please call a day or two ahead so we can arrange our schedules.

Our Location

15585 NW 29 St., Gainesville, FL 32609. On some GPS units and Google Maps, enter "LaCrosse, FL" instead of Gainesville — otherwise you may be routed somewhere inside the Gainesville city limits. Our map page has more detail.

Vineyard Update

A few people have called to ask about the vineyard, and so far everything looks good, as the photos below show. Many grapes are still green and red but are darkening day by day. Even the dark ones aren't very sweet yet, so it's worth waiting until they're truly ripe before picking.

Muscadine FAQ

What is a muscadine grape?

A thick-skinned grape native to the Southeastern United States, prized for its large size and sweet, musky flavor. These are the grapes we grow and let you pick at our U-Pick vineyard.

When are muscadines ready to pick?

They ripen from late summer into early fall. As our vineyard updates note, grapes can look dark before they're fully sweet, so wait until they're ripe and sweet. Check our HOURS & STUFF sidebar for current opening announcements.

How much do muscadines cost at Loftus Family Farm?

Picking is priced by the pound as listed in our HOURS & STUFF section, and we take cash only. We provide 5-quart buckets that hold about 7 pounds for picking.

What should I know before visiting the vineyard?

Plan ahead: there are no restrooms at the vineyard, and pets aren't allowed because our insurance doesn't cover them. During U-Pick season we're often working in the vineyard or running errands during the week, so call a day or two ahead to make an appointment.

How do I find the farm?

Our address is 15585 NW 29 St., Gainesville, FL 32609. On some GPS units and Google Maps, enter "LaCrosse, FL" instead of Gainesville so you aren't routed into the Gainesville city limits. See our Map page for details.

Where can I find muscadine recipes and more information?

Visit our Recipes page for muscadine recipe ideas and our Links page for articles about muscadines. You can also use the Contact Us page to join our email list and be notified when we're about to open.

Explore the Site

Muscadines are a Southern favorite, and our U-Pick vineyard lets you gather them yourself at peak ripeness. Bring a cooler if you plan to pick a lot, and remember that cash is the only payment we accept. For the latest opening news, join our notification list through the Contact Us page.