Brown and Brown Farms near Ocala
A year-round visit guide to the Brown family farm on US-301 in Oxford: u-pick strawberries, the country store, Junk in the Trunk, hours, prices, what to bring and how to get there from Ocala.
Published · Last updated · Facts checked against the farm’s website on October 8, 2026
What is Brown and Brown Farms near Ocala?
Brown and Brown Farms is a three-generation Brown family farm at 13940 US-301 in Oxford, Florida, on the Marion and Sumter county line about seven miles south of Belleview. It now operates as Brown’s Adventure Farm, with u-pick strawberries in late winter, a year-round country store, a monthly Junk in the Trunk market and fall festivals.
According to the family’s own history, the Browns started farming the land in 1955 on 93 acres after a branch of the family settled in Oxford in 1915. The operation has since grown past 1,600 acres, with satellite farms in Jackson County, Florida, and Houston County, Alabama, and a grass seed business that grows and packages TifQuik and other seed. The country store began as a roadside stand in 1977 and now fills a 5,500-square-foot converted tomato packing house.
This page covers the everyday visit: picking, shopping and the monthly market. For the fall festival’s weekend themes, tickets and attractions, see the Brown’s Adventure Farm 2026 fall festival guide.
Country store: Mon–Sat, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sundays except during events
Junk in the Trunk: first Saturday of the month, mornings until 1 p.m.
U-pick strawberries: in season only; call (352) 303-1550 for the day’s hours
What Can You Pick or Buy at Brown and Brown Farms?
Strawberries are the farm’s u-pick crop. The rest of what the Browns grow goes to the country store, which also stocks farm-fresh eggs, Amish butter, local raw milk, Amish pickles, jams and cheeses, locally made pies and cheesecake, Georgia pecans, boiled peanuts, honey, old-fashioned soda and the farm’s own kettle corn. The farm lists crops but not months, so the timing column below is marked where it needs a call to the farm.
| Crop or product | How to get it | When |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | U-pick in the field, or pre-picked in the country store while supplies last | Late winter into spring. The 2026 Strawberry Festival was Feb. 28 and March 1. Opening day for the 2027 season had not been posted; confirm with the farm. |
| Strawberry onions, sweet corn, watermelon, yellow squash, zucchini, peanuts | Grown on the farm; sold in the country store when in season (not u-pick) | Seasonal. The farm does not publish months; confirm with the farm. |
| Farm-raised beef and pork | Country store | Confirm with the farm. |
| Flowers | U-pick flower field, included with fall festival admission | 7 Weekends of Fall, Sept. 26 to Nov. 8, 2026 |
When Is Brown and Brown Farms Open?
The farm keeps three different schedules. Last verified against the farm’s hours, u-pick and FAQ pages on October 8, 2026.
Country store
Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., all year. Closed Sundays, except during events (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Junk in the Trunk Saturdays. Closed on major holidays.
U-pick strawberries
Late winter into spring, weekdays and weekends while the field has fruit. Daily hours are not published; the farm posts them on Facebook and at (352) 303-1550.
Junk in the Trunk
First Saturday of each month. The hours page lists 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. from October to May and 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. from June to September, but the farm’s calendar shows a 7:30 a.m. start for Oct. 3 and Nov. 7, 2026. Free to park and shop.
Festival days have their own hours. In fall 2026, the 7 Weekends of Fall run Saturdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 8. The farm announced on its site that the Wine Your Way Around weekend was postponed to Oct. 17–18 and the Fall Craft Market moved to Oct. 25 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) because of weather.
Where Is Brown and Brown Farms Located?
The farm’s address is 13940 US-301, Oxford, FL 34484. It sits directly on the Marion and Sumter county line, about seven miles south of Belleview and two miles north of County Road 466. Oxford is a Sumter County community, so the farm is just outside Marion County.
- From downtown Ocala: take US-441/301 south on Pine Avenue toward Belleview and stay on US-301 through town. The farm is about 7 miles past Belleview on the right. Allow roughly 30 to 40 minutes.
- From I-75: take exit 341 and follow CR 484 east toward Belleview for about 6.5 miles, turn right onto US-301 south, and go about 5 miles. The farm is on the right.
- From The Villages: head west on CR 466 to US-301, turn right and go about 2 miles north. The farm is on the left.
Google Maps also shows a listing for the farm at 13992 US-301; the farm’s own site uses 13940. Both point to the same property. Parking is free for Junk in the Trunk, the craft markets and the tribute concerts, according to the farm.
How Much Does It Cost to Visit Brown and Brown Farms?
Picking and shopping cost nothing to get in. Prices below are from the farm’s u-pick and pricing pages.
U-pick strawberries
$4.75 per lb
Free entry to the field. Cash or card. No ticket needed.
Weekend Adventure Pass
$10 per child, per day
Ages 3 to 17; 2 and under free. Weekends only during strawberry season; covers the slides, jumping pillows, Spider Climb, tire swings and other play areas. Adults supervise free.
Junk in the Trunk
Free
Free to park and shop.
7 Weekends of Fall (2026)
$19.95 online / $24.95 gate
Plus fees. Seniors 65+ and military, law enforcement and fire get 10% off with ID. Groups of 12 or more can ask about a group rate.
Cash or card? Both work at the u-pick field and the country store. The festival grounds are cashless during festivals, where the farm takes cards, punch cards and Brown’s gift cards. Gift cards are sold in the country store.
What Should You Bring to Brown and Brown Farms?
The field is open farmland with dirt rows and little shade, and the farm’s own advice is to come protected from the sun and in proper shoes.
- Sun hats and sunscreen. The farm asks visitors to bring both.
- Closed-toe shoes. The farm warns against flip-flops; the picking rows are dirt.
- A cooler in the car. Fresh-picked berries hold up better on the drive back to Ocala if kept cool. Outside food and coolers are not allowed inside festivals.
- A quick call first. The farm does not say online whether it supplies picking containers; ask at (352) 303-1550 along with the day’s hours.
Not allowed: pets other than service dogs, outside golf carts, drones, weapons, and professional photo or video gear without permission. Electric scooters are welcome.
Is Brown and Brown Farms Good for Kids?
Yes, and it is set up for them. On strawberry-season weekends, the $10 Adventure Pass gives children unlimited play on the Six Shooter Mega Slide, jumping pillows, Spider Climb, Barnyard Twister, Tiny Town, tire swings, bubble stations and Amish playsets, and the weekend food stand sells strawberry shortcake and strawberry milkshakes. The pass is not sold on weekday u-pick days, which makes weekdays the quieter, cheaper choice for picking alone.
- Children 16 and under must be with an adult. Children 2 and under get in free to paid events.
- The country store is wheelchair accessible. The grounds are generally flat with some bumps, so a sturdy stroller does better than a light umbrella stroller. The farm does not post a stroller policy.
- Go early in the day. The farm says field availability depends on how quickly the rows get picked, and mornings are cooler for small children.
Nearby Things to Do Around Ocala
Brown and Brown Farms pairs well with other farm and family outings in Marion County and just south of it.
Brown’s Adventure Farm fall festival 2026
7 Weekends of Fall themes, tickets, corn maze and Saturday fireworks.
Strawberry picking near Ocala
Other u-pick strawberry farms within an hour of Ocala.
U-pick farms in Ocala
Strawberries, blueberries, peaches and pumpkins by season.
Farmers markets in Ocala
Weekly markets for local produce, eggs and baked goods.
Pumpkin patches near Ocala
Church patches and farm fields for fall.
Things to do in Ocala
Springs, horse country, parks and family attractions.
Brown and Brown Farms: Frequently Asked Questions
Sources: brownsadventurefarm.com u-pick strawberries, hours, FAQ, pricing, country store, what we grow, our story and location pages, checked October 8, 2026; Google Maps listing for the farm. The farm sets its own hours and prices and changes them by season, so its Facebook page and phone line are the final word. This page is reviewed each season. See our editorial guidelines.
Brown and Brown Farms cerca de Ocala
Brown and Brown Farms, hoy llamada Brown’s Adventure Farm, es una granja familiar en 13940 US-301, Oxford, FL 34484, en el límite entre los condados de Marion y Sumter, a unas siete millas al sur de Belleview. En temporada de fresas, a finales del invierno y en primavera, la entrada al campo es gratis y las fresas que uno mismo recoge cuestan $4.75 por libra, en efectivo o con tarjeta; conviene llamar al (352) 303-1550 antes de ir para confirmar el horario. La tienda de la granja abre de lunes a sábado de 10 a.m. a 5 p.m., y el mercado Junk in the Trunk se celebra el primer sábado de cada mes con estacionamiento y entrada gratis. Solo se permiten perros de servicio.