There are many opportunities to pick fresh strawberries in the triangle. The season begins in April or May depending on the weather and can last 2-3 months depending on the weather. There are conventionally grown and organic u-pick farms, and you can sometimes purchase freshly picked berries on site.
For a list of "pick your own" strawberry picking farms in your area of NC, visit the Pick Your Own website that provides listings by county and directions to farms in your area: http://www.pickyourown.org/NC.htm or the North Carolina Strawberry Association website and use the farm locator.