Family Farming since 1974
Meet Our Family
Hey there! I’m Carl Grooms, the owner of Fancy Farms. I started Fancy Farms with 15 acres of strawberries with my wife, Dee Dee, in 1974. She’s been by my side every day since, and my son, Dustin, joined us in 2007 and now our daughter Kristi runs our produce market and bakery. Today we own and operate our family business on nearly 140 acres. I like to say that I named our farm “Fancy Farms” for my wife – but the name is also attributed to the way we maintain our operation.
Location
5204 Drane Field Rd Lakeland Fl 33811
Hours
Monday thru Saturday 11am - 4pm Closed Sunday
Contact Us
Market: 813.478.3486 @FancyFarmsMarket
Always check social for the most current updates on season and what’s being offered.
Our Flower Fields will open for U-Pick sometime early/mid May through June 2025. We will announce on our social media pages when the fields open, so keep an eye out.
Professional Photographers – Our booking site is live. See link above in the header. After hour evening sessions will be available starting early/mid May thru mid June, all weather depending.
We are not selling peas (black eyes, zippers, conks) this year. You can call or text the Market for a list of recommendations.
The Market is open with an all new Menu. Tons of yummy homemade seasonal desserts. Plus we added a Cuban sandwich with a couple of kid friendly lunch options. Lunch is Served from 11am – 3pm, but cold items are available in our ready-to-go fridge. You can download a Full Menu below.
The Market is Closed July, August and September. Hours may vary throughout the season due to weather and available fruit. TYPICALLY CLOSED THESE HOLIDAYS: New Year’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Check social media or call for more current updates on hours and holiday schedule.
Seasonal Dessert Menu
Strawberry Shortcake & Cobbler - Strawberry, Peach, Blueberry, Blackberry, Apple Cinnamon, Pumpkin Pecan
Hand-Spun Milkshakes - Strawberry, Blueberry, Peach & Lemonade - Strawberry, Blueberry, Peach, Lemon & Slushy - Strawberry, Blueberry, Peach, Apple Cider, Lemon
Homemade Cookies - Strawberry, Lemon, Apple & Bread - Strawberry, Blueberry, Pumpkin, Apple, Zucchini
Ice Cream Cones - Vanilla, Strawberry, Blueberry, Peach, Apple, Pumpkin & Sundaes - Strawberry, Blueberry, Peach & Apple
Bakery items and ice cream desserts change throughout the Season. Check our Social Media page to see what is currently offered in Season.
Apple & Pumpkin Desserts Offered – Oct/Nov
Strawberry Desserts Offered – December thru March/April
Blueberry & Blackberry Desserts Offered – April thru May/June
Peach Desserts Offered – Mid May thru June
LUNCH MENU SERVED FROM 11am – 3pm
Limited Ready-to-Go items available after 3pm
Zinnia & Sunflower U-Pick 2024
Our Flower Fields are Closed
Zinnia & Sunflower u-pick is officially Open!! Take a stroll thru our 12-acres of flowers and stop for a Insta worthy pic!
Flower Fields are Open
Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat 10am – 5pm NOW Sunday 1pm – 5pm
5204 Drane Field Rd Lakeland
Last entry 4pm, fields close promptly at 5pm
Admission: $2.00 per person (kids 4 and under are free)
Cups provided with admission & No limit to the amount of flowers in cups/baskets
Zinnias: $5 Per cup
Sunflowers: $5 Per Cup
Mix & Match Zinnias & Sunflowers: $10 Per Cup
Mix & Match Zinnias & Sunflowers: $25 Per Basket
1 Large Sunflower: $1 Each
*No reservation nor ticket is necessary
*If you want to walk into the flower field, you will pay $2
*Kids 4 & under free to enter the field
* No re-entry fee
*Cash, major Credit Cards, Apple Pay are accepted
*Cutting sheers are provide, but we recommend you bringing your own
*We do not allow visitors to bring their own buckets/baskets to pick in
*Children under the age of 15 must be supervised by an adult
*The Market does not provide professional photographers
*Wear closed toe shoes, you will be walking through dirt fields
*It’s hot, bring a hat and sunscreen
*No Pets – pets and emotional support animals are not allowed on the farm unless medically necessary
*Remember, these are flowers and we do not control the environment. Weather dictates when flowers bloom
*No Smoking, No Drones, No Nudity
*Closed Mothers Day and Memorial Day and Fathers Day
*Fancy Farms Market is a private property and a working farm, therefore we ask that you be respectful of our land. Please do not damage any crop equipment or structures while trying to capture your photos.Please do not trespass on our property during non-business hours to take photos. Our farm is under 24-hour video surveillance and law enforcement will be notified if required.
Professional photographers can schedule private after hour sessions – See link above for details on how to book.
Farm Guidelines:
Local Produce
Fresh Flowers (Mid May thru end of June)
Seasonal Desserts
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