Very Berry Fest – Please Read Before Visiting

Welcome to Alstede Farms’ Very Berry Fest, a celebration of summer’s sweetest harvest! Enjoy a day filled with berry picking, farm fun, family activities, delicious treats, and unforgettable memories.

Our Pick Your Own activities operate a little differently than many other farms, so please review the information below prior to your visit.

Very Berry Fest Experience

Each guest must purchase a Very Berry Fest Entry Ticket, which includes admission to the farm and one picking container based on the crop being harvested.

Available Pick Your Own Crops

Quart Containers, Six-Quart Flats & Buskets

• Strawberries
• Peas

Pint Containers

• Blueberries
• Raspberries
• Currants
• Gooseberries

Your admission also includes:

• Access to all available Pick Your Own berry fields
• The cost of the produce needed to fill your provided container
• Scenic hay wagon rides around the farm
• Access to our Giant Hay Pyramid
• Entry to the Evergreen Adventure Maze
• Access to our NEW Tractor Tire Slide
• Access to our beloved Farm Animals
• Food, Drinks, Music and More!

Please note that crop availability varies throughout the season and is subject to weather and growing conditions.

Check-In Times

The timeframe listed on your ticket is your designated check-in time. Guests will have a thirty (30) minute window from their selected time to arrive and check in.

Once checked in, you are welcome to enjoy the farm and festival activities at your own pace for the remainder of your visit.

Please Note: If you arrive late for your time slot, we cannot guarantee admission or activity access, and refunds will not be issued.

Lil’ Farmer & Me Ticket – 2 Entry Tickets + One (3) Quart Busket to fill with Strawberries!

Perfect for one adult and one child to enjoy a berry-filled day on the farm together!

This special duo ticket includes:

• Two (2) admission tickets
• Access to all available Pick Your Own berry fields
• Scenic hay wagon rides
• One (1) souvenir picking container to fill with fresh strawberries

Create sweet farm memories while harvesting fresh berries together!

Children Ages 2 & Older

All children ages two (2) and older must have their own Entry Ticket.

Walking Access

Guests are welcome to walk to and from the Pick Your Own fields if preferred.

Additional Picking Containers

Additional pint containers, quart containers, six-quart flats, baskets, and specialty containers may be purchased during check-in.

Please note that all guests must first purchase an Entry Ticket before purchasing add-on containers.

Any produce picked outside of the containers provided by the farm will result in an additional charge based on current market pricing.

Activities Plus Add-On for Children

Guests may also purchase an Activities Plus Pass for children, which includes:

• One (1) Pony Ride
• One (1) Wagon Train Ride
• One (1) Bounce House Ticket

Children’s Activity Hours

Weekdays: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Weekends & Holidays: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Farm Policies

• Outside food and outside containers are not permitted inside the farm or Pick Your Own fields.
• Due to updated guidelines, pets, animals, and dogs are not permitted inside the farm area or Pick Your Own fields.

Please review our Pick Your Own Policies and Hours of Operation pages for additional details prior to your visit.

Important Notice

ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS DUE TO WEATHER.

All activities are subject to change without notice due to weather conditions.

This farm is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is not permitted in the fields, orchards, market, or tented areas.

All visitors, guests, and customers of Alstede Farms LLC and Lebensfreude LLC park and participate in all farm and festival activities AT THEIR OWN RISK.

We look forward to celebrating berry season with you at Very Berry Fest!