Do you need an appointment to visit the farm?
Yes. All visits to the farm are by appointment. We typically have operating hours on Thursdays, Saturdays, & Sundays from May to October. We adjust things based on the season and sometimes choose to reduce days and operating hours.
You can make an appointment to visit the farm at: mclawlandfarms.setmore.com
2. Are pets allowed?
Pets are not allowed during you pick operation. Special permission is granted by request for photography sessions. We allow small pets to stay in our Airbnb rentals with prior approval.
3. When are flowers in bloom?
As of 2025, we now have flowers continuously in bloom from May to October. Many flowers change with the season and offer new experiences to visit the farm every few weeks. Dahlias typically start blooming at the beginning of June and continue until the end of October or first frost. We typically have sunflowers blooming in June/July and then go big with lots of sunflowers for fall in September/October. Farmer Larry plans to plant more sunflowers for early and mid-summer in 2026.
4. What do I need to bring?
We ask that everyone wear close-toed shoes and socks above the ankle as a precaution against ants. Otherwise, we provide jars for making arrangements and scissors for cutting. You are welcome to bring a mason jar for $2 off. Regular mouth pint and quart jars as well as wide mouth quart jars are acceptable.
5. When is blueberry season?
Blueberry season starts mid-June and last four weeks until mid-July.
6. When is fig season?
Fig season starts at the beginning of August and last 4-5 weeks into the beginning of September.
7. Can the farm be booked for special events such as office team building parties, private events, weddings, and the like?
The short answer is absolutely! Check out our page about events on the farm here. You can also email farmer Jason at: mclawlandfarms@gmail.com to get more information and find out if our little farm venue is right for you.
8. When is the farmers' market?
We host an East Charlotte Farmers' Market in April & May and then again in September & October. The market takes place under our welcome pavilion. Parking is at our gravel lot. The market takes place Wednesdays from 3:00 - 6:30 p.m. This is a tradition started in 2025 that we look forward to continuing. For more information about the market and what you can find there click here.