Perfectly ripe, pink-in-the-center strawberries are waiting for you in the fields of local farmers, and there’s nothing sweeter than biting into a juicy, sweet fruit on a cool spring day.
Strawberry season always seems to come and go in the blink of an eye, and if you wait too long, you’ll be left with picked-over fields and early farm closures. This year, I wanted to give you all a quick guide for where to pick strawberries near Springfield, Mo. so that you can get out easily. Take the whole family, because this kind of excursion is perfect for all ages.
U-pick strawberry farms near Springfield, Mo.
- Burns Bodacious Berries, Ozark
- Swiss Berry Patch, Republic
- Tasty Acres Strawberries, Springfield
- Riverdale Berry Farm, Nixa
- Missouri Berries, Republic
- Browns Berry Fam, Miller
- High’s Berry Farm, Ozark
- Gardener’s Orchard, Brighton
TIP: Be sure to check the Facebook pages of all these local farms, as weather and busy days can cause temporary closures. I’ll link them all below! All listed prices are for U-Pick. They charge slightly more if you pick up a carton of pre-picked ones.
I send a “things to do” email every Sunday night to tons of moms in the Springfield, Mo. area. It’s full of free, often outdoorsy ideas that always match the season we’re in.
Burns Bodacious Berries — Ozark, Mo.
This young farm in Ozark, Mo. is run by a homeschooling family, and a friendly Farmer Jason was out in the field to greet us and tell us how it works, which berries were best, and all the fun things he’s got planned. One of the only U-Pick strawberry fields open after a rainy night, we were delighted to find rows and rows of monstrous, plump, and perfectly ripe berries.
My 5-year-old son was told by the farmer that he could eat until his belly was bursting while his mama filled her buckets, and Leo did not back down from that invitation. With strawberry juice dripping down his chin and cheeks, he proclaimed this outing the best day ever.
Farmer Jason said they should have strawberries for the next six weeks! Pay attention to their Facebook page, because U-Pick flowers, vegetables, watermelons, and pumpkins are coming in phases.
Price: $5 per lb
Address: 1015 Moon Valley Rd., Ozark, Mo.
Find them on Facebook.
Swiss Berry Patch — Republic, Mo.
My friend took her kids to Swiss Berry Patch and raved about the strawberry slushies and handmade skincare items. Occasionally, baked goods are also available at the farm.
Price: $5 per lb
Address: 13920 W. State Highway TT., Republic, Mo.
Find them on Facebook.
Tasty Acres Strawberries — Springfield, Mo.
After you’ve picked some strawberries, check out their extras. They’ve got strawberry soft serve, jams and jellies, slushies, raw honey, and tomatoes!
Price: $5 per lb
Address: 3495 E. State Highway AA, Springfield, Mo.
Find them on Facebook.
Riverdale Berry Farm — Nixa, Mo.
Here’s a Nixa spot. They will also have blackberries later in the season!
Price: $5 per lb
Address: 889 W. Riverdale Drive, Nixa, Mo.
Find them on Facebook.
Missouri Berries — Republic, Mo.
Their Facebook page says they have ripe strawberries and a family-friendly play area. Check back for blueberries and blackberries.
Price: Unlisted
Address: 2097 State Highway PP, Republic, Mo.
Find them on Facebook.
Browns Berry Farm — Miller, Mo.
I love a berry patch that has occasional baked goods!
Price: Unlisted
Address: 5935 Highway M, Miller, Mo.
Find them on Facebook.
High’s Berry Farm — Ozark, Mo.
Price: $5.25 per pound
Address: 879 Crabapple Rd., Ozark, Mo.
Find them on Facebook.
Gardener’s Orchard — Brighton, Mo.
This is a destination farm, not just berry picking. They charge admission and regularly hold special events. They have photo ops, seasonal sweets for sale, baby animals, rides, games and more.
Price: $5.25 per pound
Address: 4455 W Farm Rd. 2, Brighton, Mo.
Find them on Facebook.
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