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Pick-Your-Own Grapes at Loftus Family Farm

Loftus Family Farm U-Pick Vineyard

Our gates swing open this Saturday, September 7th. After opening day, we'll return to our regular hours so you can plan your trip with confidence.

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

Have questions before you head out? Call us at 386-462-1227 or 352-214-1028.

Grapes cost $1.25 per pound, and we are CASH ONLY — so please bring cash with you.

A few house rules: kindly leave dogs and other pets at home, because our insurance doesn't cover them biting anyone. There is also no bathroom at the vineyard, so please plan ahead before you arrive.

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

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

Planning Your Visit

During U-Pick season we're typically 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

We're located at 15585 NW 29 St., Gainesville, FL 32609. On some GPS units and Google Maps, enter "LaCrosse, FL" instead of Gainesville — otherwise it may route you somewhere inside the Gainesville city limits. You can also visit our map page for directions.

Loftus Family Farm U-Pick Vineyard

Several people have called to ask how the vineyard is progressing. So far everything looks good, as you can see in the photos below. Many grapes are still green and red but are darkening day by day. Even the dark ones aren't very sweet yet, so waiting until […]

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Frequently Asked Questions About U-Pick Grapes

What does U-Pick mean at Loftus Family Farm?
U-Pick means you pick the grapes yourself right off the vine in our vineyard. We supply 5-quart buckets for picking, which hold about 7 pounds of grapes.
When is the vineyard open for picking?
Our regular U-Pick hours are Saturday 9am–6pm and Sunday 1–5pm. During the season we're often working in the vineyard or running errands on weekdays, so please check the hours posted on this site before you visit.
How much do the grapes cost, and how can I pay?
Grapes are sold by the pound, and we are CASH ONLY. Please plan to bring cash with you to the vineyard.
Can I bring my dog or other pets?
No. For insurance reasons, please leave all dogs and pets at home — our insurance does not cover them biting someone.
Is there a bathroom at the vineyard?
No, there is no bathroom at the vineyard, so please plan ahead before you arrive.
How do I find the vineyard?
We're at 15585 NW 29 St., Gainesville, FL 32609. On some GPS units and Google Maps, enter "LaCrosse, FL" rather than Gainesville, otherwise it may send you somewhere inside the Gainesville city limits. You can also see our Map page for directions.
How can I be notified when you are about to open?
If you'd like a heads-up before we open, e-mail us through our "Contact Us" page and we'll add your name to our list.

Before you visit, it helps to know the essentials: bring cash, leave pets at home, and plan for no on-site bathroom. If you'd like a reminder when picking season opens, join our notification list through the Contact Us page and we'll keep you posted.