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Pick-Your-Own Grapes at Loftus Family Farm

Loftus Family Farm U-Pick Vineyard

Our gates open this Saturday, September 7th, and after that we return to our normal schedule. Come out and harvest your own grapes right off the vines.

Regular Hours

  • Saturday: 9am–6pm
  • Sunday: 1–5pm

During U-Pick season we spend weekdays working in the vineyard or running errands. If you'd like to visit on a weekday, call us a day or two in advance so we can fit it into our schedule.

Reach us at 386-462-1227 or 352-214-1028.

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

Before You Come

  • Please leave dogs and pets at home; our insurance doesn't cover bites, so pets are not permitted in the vineyard.
  • The vineyard has no bathroom, so please plan ahead.
  • We provide 5 quart picking buckets; each holds about 7 pounds.

Find Us

We're located at 15585 NW 29 St., Gainesville, FL 32609. On some GPS units and Google Maps, enter "LaCrosse, FL" rather than Gainesville — otherwise you may be sent somewhere inside the Gainesville city limits. You can also check our map page.

Would you like a heads-up when we're about to open? Email us through our Contact Us page and we'll add your name to our list.

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Vineyard Update

A few people have called to ask how the vineyard is progressing. 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 ready.

Frequently Asked Questions About U-Pick Florida at Loftus Family Farm

What is U-Pick and how does it work at the vineyard?
U-Pick means you come to the vineyard during open hours and pick your own grapes. We supply 5 quart buckets for picking; they hold about 7 pounds. You pay by the pound at the posted rate, and we ask that you bring cash.
When is the vineyard open for picking?
Our regular hours are Saturday 9am–6pm and Sunday 1–5pm. During U-Pick season we're often busy in the vineyard or out shopping on weekdays, so if you'd like a weekday visit, call ahead with a day or two of notice so we can arrange our schedules.
How much does it cost and how do I pay?
Picking is priced by the pound at the rate shown in the "HOURS & STUFF" box on this page. We are cash only, so please plan ahead before you arrive.
Can I bring my dog or pets?
No. Please leave dogs and pets at home — our insurance doesn't cover bites, so pets are not allowed in the vineyard.
Are there restrooms at the vineyard?
There is no bathroom at the vineyard, so please plan ahead before your visit.
How do I find the farm, and how can I be notified when you open?
We're at 15585 NW 29 St., Gainesville, FL 32609. On some GPS units and Google Maps, use "LaCrosse, FL" rather than Gainesville, otherwise it may send you somewhere in the Gainesville city limits. You can also see our Map page. If you'd like a notice of when we're about to open, email us using our "Contact Us" page and we'll add your name to our list.

Planning a visit? Check our regular hours, bring cash for picking by the pound, and leave pets at home. If you'd like a weekday visit or a heads-up when the grapes are ready, call or email us ahead of time.