U-Pick Strawberries
2026 Strawberry Crop Report
July 22nd Update: U-Pick Strawberries will be available every day starting at 9:30am. There are lots of ripe berries that need to be picked!! We have been picking from 9:30am-6:00pm daily this past week, but the fields are first come first pick.
Please make sure to wear appropriate footwear - it has rained a lot and pathways are muddy. There is straw in between the rows, so the berries are accessible. Also make sure to bring bug spray as there are mosquitos!
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We are expecting peak season (the most berries) to fall between July 18th-August 3rd, though this will depend on the weather. We grow over 10 kinds of strawberries!
Our late kinds will be ready for August 15th.
The patch opens at 9:30am - first come first pick. If you will be arriving at the farm after 4:00pm, call 780-921-2272 before coming to pick to confirm availability.
How it Works
U-Pick Strawberries is available daily, starting at 9:30AM. Berries are first come, first pick. We recommend coming early, so you don't miss out! Once the berries are finished for the day, we will close the patch.
Strawberries are In-Season Mid-July to Mid-August. Call 780-921-2272 to confirm availability before coming.
Prices: We sell our strawberries by volume, not by weight. We provide buckets to pick into, but please bring your own containers to transfer your berries into. Buckets can be purchased onsite if you don't have a container to transfer into. Pay for your strawberries at the exit - cash, debit & credit accepted.
4L Pail - $37.00/level pail (+$5.00 for heaping)
1.5L Pail - $20.00/level pail (+$5.00 for heaping)
1 Quart - $13.00 level
1 Pint - $7.00 level
Please note: The u-pick strawberry patch is 1 km north of Prairie Gardens. Please drive past Prairie Gardens and continue to Township Road 564. Turn right onto 564. Turn left into field (gated entrance).
Lily Lake Road is a busy 100 km/hour highway and walking along it is not allowed.
Option 1: U-Pick Pass
Buy Your Tickets at the Berry Patch
Includes: train ride, petting farm, playgrounds, bale mazes & free picnic site (at Prairie Gardens - not the berry patch).
We recommend this option for folks and families who want to stay and experience the farm after they finish picking berries!
Please note: any berries picked must be paid for
4L Bucket - $37.00/level pail (+$5 for heaping)
1.5L Bucket - $20.00/level pail (+$5 for heaping)
1 Quart - $13.00 level
1 Pint - $7.00 level
Please note: Our Fairy Berry Festival occurs on the August Long Weekend. Festival tickets are required to attend the festival.
Option 2: No Admission
Pay for what you pick! Does not include wristband, train ride, petting farm, playgrounds, or bale mazes.
We recommend this option for folks on a mission. The mission? Strawberries!
4L Bucket - $37.00/level pail (+$5 for heaping)
1.5L Bucket - $20.00/level pail (+$5 for heaping)
1 Quart - $13.00 level
1 Pint - $7.00 level
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
DO YOU HAVE STRAWBERRIES READY TO PICK NOW?
- Our season runs from Mid-July to Mid-August. We grow 10 different kinds of strawberries for our u-pick - Kent, Honeoye, Mira, Lila, Brunswick, Cabot, Valley Sunset, Albion & Seascape. They all ripen at different times - which gives us a longer season. Call 780-921-2272 to confirm availability before coming.
DO I NEED TO MAKE A RESERVATION?
- Strawberries are first come, first pick - no reservations! We typically pick on Wednesdays and Saturdays, starting at 9:30am. We recommend coming early for best berry selection.
CAN I BRING CHILDREN TO U-PICK STRAWBERRIES?
- Absolutely! Children love picking fruits & veggies. Plus, we have train rides, a petting farm, and playgrounds to enjoy at Prairie Gardens, so you can purchase a U-Pick Pass if you'd like to enjoy the farm after picking your berries! We do recommend a ratio of 1 adult:3 children. Children must be supervised while in the u-pick field.
CAN I BRING MY DOG TO U-PICK STRAWBERRIES?
- Thank you for asking! Please leave your pets at home. They will not be allowed into the picking areas (health regulations) or into the farm as we have farm animals, and it is too hot to leave them in your vehicle.
WHAT ELSE CAN WE PICK AT THE FARM?
- What's in season varies! We have planted a lot of vegetables in the garden this season! The following veggies are growing in the field for u-pick: peas, green beans, wax beans, kale, lettuce, potatoes, pickling cucumbers, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, onions, carrots, beets, broad beans, sorrel, herbs, tomatoes, pumpkins, and garlic!
HOW MUCH IS A BUCKET OF STRAWBERRIES?
- A level 4L pail of strawberries is $37.00. A heaping 4L pail is $42.00. A level 1.5L pail is $20.00 and a heaping 1.5L pail is $25.00.
WILL THERE BE AN ADMISSION?
- Option 1: Purchase our U-Pick Pass, which includes a wristband, which gives you access to the Prairie Gardens where you can enjoy a train ride, the playgrounds, bale mazes, and our petting farm. Please note: the corn and sunflower mazes won't be ready until the end of August.
- Option 2: - No Admission. You can simply pay for what you pick! Please note: this option does not include a wristband, or the experiences it includes (train ride, petting farm, bale mazes, playgrounds, etc.).
WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON'T PURCHASE A U-PICK PASS, BUT STILL WANT TO EXPERIENCE THE FARM (TRAIN RIDES, PETTING FARM, PLAYGROUNDS, ETC.)?
- You can purchase admission at Prairie Gardens! $50/package 1 (1-3 people) or $69/package (4-7 people)
CAN I PURCHASE THE U-PICK PASS ONLINE?
- Because strawberries are first come, first serve, you can only purchase the U-Pick Pass at the strawberry patch. Once the berries are finished for the day, we close the u-pick patch. You can purchase Admission tickets online.
CAN WE BRING OUR OWN PICNIC?
- Yes, a free picnic site is included with the U-Pick Pass. Picnic sites are located at Prairie Gardens (no picnic sites in the u-pick fields).
- If you do not wish to purchase a u-pick pass, we recommend enjoying your picnic before or after your time on the farm. Echo Glen Park located in Gibbons (10min away) has picnic sites and over 2km of nature trails to enjoy. There is a public park located in Bon Accord (5min away) and a day use area at Halfmoon Lake (20min north).
- Picnic sites are included with the purchase of a U-Pick Pass or General Admission. Please note: all visitors must purchase tickets in order to use the picnic site. Picnic sites are located at Prairie Gardens (not at the u-pick strawberry fields).
CAN WE PICNIC IN THE PARKING AREA?
- No - picnics are not permitted in the parking areas. You can purchase admission and enjoy your picnic at the farm (picnic tables included).
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
- The U-Pick Patch and other farm experiences are outside - so dress for the weather! There is straw in the U-Pick patch, but some areas can get muddy, especially if we've had rain recently. Sunscreen and hats are a marvelous idea for hot, sunny days. Good/comfortable footwear is a must!
WHAT HAPPENS IF IT'S A RAINY DAY?
- Dress for the weather and come pick some strawberries!