🍓 Sweet Summer in Minnesota: Top Strawberry Festivals & U-Pick Farms

🎉 Strawberry Festivals You Can't Miss

1. Cottage Grove Strawberry Fest
📍 Kingston Park, Cottage Grove, MN
🗓️ June 19–22, 2025
Experience four days of fun with carnival rides, live music, a petting zoo, and the beloved strawberry pie-eating contest.

2. Afton Strawberry Festival & Marketplace
📍 Afton Town Square Park, Afton, MN
🗓️ June 28–29, 2025
Stroll through 80+ artisan vendors, enjoy live music, and savor delicious strawberry treats in the historic village of Afton.

🍓 Top Strawberry U-Pick Farms in Minnesota

1. Berry Hill Farm
📍 Anoka, MN
Family-owned since 1991, this farm offers a serene setting for strawberry picking from mid-June to early July.

2. Otter Berry Farm
📍 Near Perham, MN
Enjoy U-pick strawberries starting mid to late June, along with other farm activities.

3. Pleasant Valley Orchard
📍 Shafer, MN
Pick your own strawberries in clean, straw-mulched fields from mid-June to early July.

4. Little Hill Berry Farm
📍 Northfield, MN
One of the only organic pick-your-own berry farms in Minnesota, offering a unique experience.

5. Nowthen Berries
📍 Anoka County, MN
A family-owned farm welcoming guests for strawberry picking traditions starting mid-June.

6. Joyer Adventure Farm at Waldoch Farm
📍 Lino Lakes, MN
After a 30-year hiatus, strawberries are back! Enjoy pick-your-own strawberries and family fun activities.

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Note: Always check the farm or festival's official website or contact them directly for the most current information on dates and availability.

Enjoy the berry best of Minnesota this summer! 🍓