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Farms & Vineyards in Mississippi

Visit 19 farms across Mississippi. Maps, hours, contact info, photos, and verified operator profiles, all in one place.

Pine belt, the Mississippi River, and Gulf-coast estuary.

About Mississippi

Agriculture built Mississippi, and it still shapes the view out the windshield: Delta flatland running to the horizon, pine-covered hills through the Pine Belt, farm ground reaching down to the Gulf. Those same landscapes are opening up to visitors. You can walk a working farm, fill a bucket with fruit, taste a local wine or farm-brewed beer, and sleep the night in a farmhouse with the fields dark and quiet outside. The connections here between land, food, and table are short, and the state hasn't let go of them.

The activities cover more ground than you might expect. U-pick farms run strong through the central and southern parts of the state, with blueberries, strawberries, and peaches coming ripe in their turns. Vineyards are fewer than in some states but taking hold where soil and climate cooperate, adding tasting rooms and event spaces as they grow. Craft breweries have begun planting themselves on farms too, brewing with what the land around them produces and pouring it in unhurried surroundings.

Come fall, the gates open wider: educational tours, petting zoos, corn mazes. Farm stays give guests the full immersion: the countryside's slow clock, chores if you want them, quiet if you don't. And the settings themselves have become the product, too. Historic barns and long open fields make Mississippi farms sought-after wedding venues, especially near towns like Oxford, Hattiesburg, and Natchez, where a farm ceremony sits an easy drive from a good dinner and a bed.

Best time to go

When to visit Mississippi farms

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October through May.

  • March–May: the country’s first big u-pick window, strawberries everywhere
  • May–August: peaches, blackberries, and sunflower fields
  • October: full fall-festival season with mild weather

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Agritourism Liability

Mississippi has an agritourism liability statute, Sections 69-53-1 et seq. of the Mississippi Code (the Agritourism Activity Liability Limitation), which limits the liability of agritourism operators for inherent risks of agritourism activities. Visitors should be aware of and accept these inherent risks.

Cottage Food Operations

Mississippi allows cottage food operations for certain non-potentially hazardous foods to be prepared and sold from home or at farmers' markets without a full commercial kitchen license, though specific labeling and sales limits apply.

On-Farm Food Sales

Farms selling raw agricultural products directly to consumers are generally exempt from certain retail food permits, but processed foods or prepared meals may require specific health department permits. Always confirm with the farm operator.

Winery/Brewery Licensing

On-farm wineries and craft breweries must comply with state alcohol beverage control laws for production, tasting room operations, and direct-to-consumer sales. Visitors should expect age verification for tastings and purchases.

Pick-Your-Own Safety

Participants in U-pick activities are often required to follow specific farm rules, including designated picking areas, proper handling of crops, and awareness of farm equipment or natural hazards. Adherence ensures a safe experience.

Farm Wedding Venue Zoning

Establishing a farm as a wedding or event venue may be subject to local zoning ordinances and county permits, which can influence capacity, noise levels, and infrastructure requirements. These regulations vary by county.

Confirm current requirements with the state agency before your trip. Rules and fees change every season.

  • Agritourism Participant Waivers

    While not strictly a state-mandated license for visitors, many Mississippi agritourism operations may require participants to sign liability waivers, especially for activities with perceived higher risk, due to the state's agritourism liability statute.

  • Alcohol Purchase Age

    Visitors must be 21 years of age or older to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages at on-farm wineries or craft breweries. Valid identification is required for age verification.

  • State Sales Tax on Farm Products

    While direct farm-to-consumer sales of raw agricultural products are often exempt from sales tax, processed items, prepared foods, and non-agricultural goods sold at farm stores or events are typically subject to Mississippi state sales tax.

  • Event Permits for Large Gatherings

    For farm wedding venues or large public events hosted on agricultural land, operators are responsible for obtaining necessary local permits related to crowd control, sanitation, parking, and public safety. Visitors should confirm event details with the venue.

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    1. Identify Your Interests

    Berries by the bucket, a vineyard tasting, a night on a farm, a barn wedding, decide which trip you're taking. Everything else follows from that.

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    2. Research Regions & Farms

    Match your interest to a region, then dig into the specific farms there. Farm websites and state agritourism directories carry the current offerings, hours, and contacts.

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    3. Verify Seasonal Availability

    The harvest sets the schedule. Confirm picking windows for U-pick crops, event dates at breweries and vineyards, and open dates for farm stays or wedding venues before committing.

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    4. Contact Operators Directly

    A call or message to the farm settles the details: reservations, house rules, payment methods, accessibility. Five minutes on the phone saves a wasted drive.

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    5. Plan Your Route & Stay

    Map the drive and sort out where you'll sleep, especially on a longer trip. Mississippi's lodging runs from standard hotels to farm stays that become part of the experience itself.

01What types of U-pick farms are common in Mississippi?
Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and peaches carry the spring and summer picking seasons. Come fall, pumpkin patches and corn mazes take over, the family-outing end of the harvest.
02Are there many wineries or craft breweries on farms in Mississippi?
Fewer than in some states, but the number is growing: vineyards and craft breweries are taking hold, some right on working farms, with tasting rooms, tours, and event spaces built around what the land produces.
03Can I stay overnight at a farm in Mississippi?
Yes. Farms across the state offer stays ranging from rustic cabins to renovated guesthouses. Expect quiet, a slower clock, and often the chance to meet the animals or pitch in on farm activities.
04What is the best time of year to visit Mississippi for agritourism?
Spring and summer own the U-pick fields; fall brings the festivals, corn mazes, and pumpkin patches. Vineyards and farm breweries tend to pour year-round, with events shifting by season.
05Are Mississippi agritourism sites generally accessible?
It varies farm to farm. Working farms often mean uneven ground, gravel paths, and older buildings. Contact the specific location ahead of your visit to ask about accessibility features and accommodations.
06Do I need to make reservations for farm visits or U-pick activities?
Some U-pick farms take walk-ins, but checking the website or calling ahead is smart, especially in peak season or with a group. Farm stays, vineyard tours, and special events almost always require booking.

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