Did you know Alabama has its very own native grapes? Muscadines are a beloved treat for southerners each fall. Seasoned muscadine fans have been anxiously awaiting harvest to make their favorite muscadine jelly, wine or pie. For a little inspiration, check out this “Small Batch Scuppernong/Muscadine Grape Jelly” recipe from our friend Kathleen Phillips at GritsandGouda.com. If you’ve never tried this little fruit, there’s no better time to pick a gallon from the vine and taste this local goodness. In addition to baking, muscadines freeze well for year-round enjoyment! Just watch out for the seeds!

Photo courtesy of Futral Farms

U-Pick Muscadine Farms

Berry Hill Farm and Vineyard
Location: 6934 Luverne Highway, Greenville, AL 36037
Hours: Saturday, September 3 from 8:00 a.m. – until
Monday, September 5 from 8:00 a.m. – until
Call (334) 235-4030 for availability and pricing.

Five Points Farms
Location: 2185 County Road 261, Five Points, AL 36855
Hours: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; For after hours picking, call (334) 864-0087 in advance.
Pricing: $2 per gallon

Lost Creek Farm and Forage
Location: 1318 Country Road 633, Ranburne, AL 36273
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until dark
Friday and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Please call and schedule a day and time at (256) 357-8130.
Pricing: $15/you pick one gallon; $25/we pick one gallon; FREE/You pick two gallons, take one and leave one

Special “Pick and Sip Event” Saturday, October 3

Start at the farm in the morning, pick one gallon of grapes and then head to Lost Creek Mercantile and Provisions, 10505 County Road 10 (opens at noon) for two glasses of specially selected wine, all for $22.00. Please call (256) 357-8130 to RSVP.

*Pre-picked muscadines also available at Lost Creek Mercantile and Provisions

Whippoorwill Vineyard & Winery
Location: 4282 County Road 31, Notasulga, AL 36866
Hours: U-pick opens Friday, September 2; Open Thursday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Special picking hours available upon request.
Call (334) 401-9018 for availability.
Pricing: $2 per pound

Photo courtesy of Lost Creek Farm and Forage

Don’t want to pick your own? Check out these farms and stores for fresh muscadines across the state:

Four Mile Farms Produce- Sylacauga
Futral Farms- Woodland
Malone’s Garden Center- Tuscumbia
Rick’s Produce- Muscle Shoals
S&J Produce Farms- Madison

Contact to ensure availability.

Find other local products near you at SweetGrownAlabama.org.

Photo courtesy of Rick's Produce