Spring Fun on the Farm: Strawberry Edition
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Pick-Your-Own Strawberries
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We have concluded our 2024 strawberry season. Thank you all for a great strawberry season!
Patterson Farm has been growing strawberries for over 50 years. For 2024, we have 94 acres of strawberries in production.
It is encouraged that you book your tickets online for Pick Your Own strawberries or activities to ensure access, as space is limited daily. We will sell tickets at the gate if space allows. Please understand strawberry availability is dependent on the weather. Feel free to call our office at 704-636-4005 to check availability.
Dates & Times
The Market & Ice Cream Shop
Market Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 1 to 6 p.m.
Ice Cream Shop Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday – Saturday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 1 to 6 p.m.
Please note: Please reserve your picking containers with your tickets to guarantee the ability to pick, as quantities can be limited.
Dates based upon strawberry availability, end date could be extended. Follow us on Facebook for updates on availability and inclement weather!
Ticket Options
A ticket is required for each person to enter the admissions area.
Children under 2 are free and do not require a ticket.
Strawberry Prices
Already Picked Strawberries*:
Quart: $6.50
Busket: $20.00
4 Quart Basket: $22.00
Pick-Your-Own Strawberries:
(Please see information about Strawberry Field Access Tickets)
Half Busket (approximately 2.5 lbs): $ 9.00
Busket (approximately 5 lbs): $18.00
*We accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.
Please have exact change if you are paying with cash.
Frequently Asked Questions About Strawberry Season
Are Strawberries included with my ticket?
Strawberries are not included with the purchase of a ticket. Berries are sold separately, the ticket only allows access to the field. Tickets are required for anyone 2 and up.
Can I eat the berries from the fields?
We recommend that you don’t eat the strawberries from the field and that your wait until you wash them.
Can I bring my own container?
Picking containers will be provided based on the size you purchased online at the field. No outside containers will be allowed for gathering berries.
What kind of shoes should I wear?
Please watch the weather and wear appropriate shoes – fields can be muddy if it has recently rained.
Is it OK to bring my pet to the farm?
Our website and signs on the farm state that no pets are allowed, and your cooperation is appreciated. The only exception is for specifically trained service animals. This does not include emotional support animals. Only certified service animals trained for a specific task are allowed. This policy is in place for several reasons, including state mandates, food safety, the safety of other guests, and the safety of our livestock. This regulation also protects your pet, as we have two Great Pyrenees in our livestock pasture, trained to monitor and protect our animals from predators. Our livestock guardian dog could mistake your pet as a threat to the animals it is trained to protect.
Why do I have to pay admission if I am only accompanying my child?
Visiting our farm is like visiting a theme park, museum, movie, or any other attraction where parents may choose to go with their children. We are a privately owned operating farm and tourist destination rather than a public park that receives funding from the government or other outside sources to pay staff, maintain equipment, etc. We appreciate your support and hope you enjoy all that our farm has to offer.
Is smoking or vaping allowed on the farm?
Our farm is a smoke-free environment, and smoking/vaping is not permitted. Many nonsmokers, especially children, who are exposed to tobacco smoke, even outdoors, suffer immediate symptoms including breathing difficulties, eye irritation, headaches, nausea, and asthma attacks. Our smoke-free policy also helps discourage youth tobacco use.
Is your produce organic?
Patterson Farm uses technology and growing practices to minimize the use of pesticides, including growing crops on raised beds whenever possible. However, due to our climate and weather conditions, we do sometimes have to use methods to control pests, fungus, and disease. If we do have to use pesticides, we follow all government guidelines and regulations. The produce we grow is non-GMO (Genetically Modified Organism), as are most fruits and vegetables.
How long does Strawberry Season usually run?
Our pick-your-own strawberry fields usually run Mid-April through the first week or two of June, depending on the weather.
Pick Your Own Only – Strawberry Field Admission
Admission to the Pick Your Own Field is required for everyone ages 2 and up. Strawberries are not included in the cost of admission and are charged by container size. It is recommended to reserve your picking containers online with your tickets, as strawberry inventory can be limited and add-ons the day of your visit are not guaranteed.
$1.00 + processing and fees per person online
$3.00 per person gate price (subject to availability)
Spring Fun on the Farm Activities
Admission includes access to the barnyard and playground. Spring Fun on the Farm admission also includes access to the Pick Your Own Strawberry Field; however, strawberries are purchased separately. We recommend reserving your strawberry picking containers online with your tickets to guarantee the ability to pick, as quantities can be limited and add-ons the day of your visit are not guaranteed. We sell our last ticket an hour and a half before closing in order to give our guests time to enjoy all activities.
Strawberry Promotions
Tuesdays are Senior Days! On Tuesdays, our guests 55+ will receive FREE Admission to the Pick Your Own Strawberry Field, or 10% off of Spring Fun on the Farm admission. Seniors also receive 10% off Pick Your Own Strawberries or Market purchases.
Weather Policy
Activities closed due to inclement weather or any other reason as determined by Patterson Farm Market and Tours will result in an opportunity to exchange your ticket for another date within one calendar year from your booked date.
Satellite Strawberry Stand Locations
Satellite locations are closed for 2024.
We typically offer two satellite locations to purchase our berries during strawberry season (typically mid-late April – end of May). The satellite stand locations open as soon as we get strawberries picked from the field and delivered to the stand (approximately 8:30 a.m.) and are open daily until they sell out.
Call (704) 857-5242 for information about our Patterson Farm satellite locations.
Pets Policy
Our farm practices GAPS (Good Agricultural Practice Standards) and food safety is our highest priority, therefore pets (with the exception of service dogs) are not allowed on our farm. No pets are allowed in our production fields.
Food Safety
All guests will be required to wash their hands prior to picking strawberries.
All Pick Your Own strawberries must be picked in a Patterson Farm provided container.
No outside bags or containers are allowed in the Pick Your Own fields.
Ticket Options
A ticket is required for each person to enter the admissions area.
Children under 2 are free and do not require a ticket.