STRAWBERRY FEST | | Nelson Farm | Valley, NE
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Strawberry Festival

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June 2026

A Berry Sweet Summer!

Strawberry season is almost here and we’re celebrating all month long at the farm.

Join us for U-pick strawberries (bloom and weather dependent) , fresh strawberry treats, family fun activities, live entertainment, and special weekend events.

 

Create sweet summer memories with friends and family while enjoying everything the farm has to offer.

 

🍓 Strawberry Festival is included with regular farm admission.

No separate festival ticket is needed!

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Schedule Of Events

  • All-Day Fun

    • U-Pick Strawberries (Weather and Bloom Dependent)

    • Strawberry Photo Ops

    • Cutest Berry in the Patch Photo Contest
      (Running throughout the festival. Winner announced June 22.)

    • Farm Attractions

    • Strawberry Treats and Food

    • Yard Games
      Location: Garden Patio

  • Main Events

    11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    • Balloon Artist

    • Location: U-Play Event Space

    5:45 PM

    • Line Dance Lessons

    • Location: Dance Floor

    6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

    • Line Dancing

    • Location: Grain Bin Dance Floor

    All-Day Fun | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

    • U-Pick Strawberries (Weather and Bloom Dependent)

    • Strawberry Photo Ops

    • Cutest Berry in the Patch Photo Contest
      (Running throughout the festival. Winner announced June 22.)

    • Yard Games
      Location: Garden Patio

  • Main Events

    10:30 AM | Donut Eating Contest

    • Location: Main Stage

    11:00 AM – 1:00 PM​ | Omaha Knockerball

    • Location: Next to Haystack Pavilion

    2:30 PM​ | Donut Eating Contest

    • Location: Main Stage

    3:00pm | Bubble Party

    • Location: Garden Patio

    All-Day Fun | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    • U-Pick Strawberries (Weather and Bloom Dependent)

    • Strawberry Photo Ops

    • Cutest Berry in the Patch Photo Contest
      (Running throughout the festival. Winner announced June 22.)

    • Yard Games
      Location: Garden Patio

  • Main Events

    10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Charme by P&P Pop-Up

    11:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Cotton Candy Sugar High Food Truck

    • Location: Next to the Garden Pavilion

    12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Face Painting

    • Location: U-Play Event Space

    7:30 PM | Music Bingo with The Music Bingo People

    • Location: Main Stage, U-Play Event Space

    All-Day Fun | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

    • U-Pick Strawberries (Weather and Bloom Dependent)

    • Strawberry Photo Ops

    • Golden Berry Scavenger Hunt

    • Cutest Berry in the Patch Photo Contest
      (Running throughout the festival. Winner announced June 22.)

    • Yard Games
      Location: Garden Patio

  • Main Events

    8:00 AM

    • Ticketed Event: Sunrise Salutations on the Farm

    • Location: Garden Pavilion

    10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

    • Charme by P&P Pop-Up

    • WertheZap Popup

    11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    • The Country Kickers Line Dance Pop-Up

    • Location: Dance Floor

    11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    • Balloon Artist

    • Location: U-Play Event Space

    11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

    • Live Music featuring Trevor Hudson

    • Location: Main Stage, U-Play Event Space

    11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    • Cotton Candy Sugar High Food Truck

    • Location: Next to the Garden Pavilion

    5:45 PM

    • Line Dance Lessons

    • Location: Dance Floor

    6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

    • Line Dancing

    6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

    • Ticketed Event: Strawberry Fields Date & Dance Night

    • Location: Grain Bin Dance Floor

    All-Day Fun | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

    • U-Pick Strawberries (Weather and Bloom Dependent)

    • Strawberry Photo Ops

    • Cutest Berry in the Patch Photo Contest
      (Running throughout the festival. Winner announced June 22.)

    • Yard Games
      Location: Garden Patio

  • Main Events

    10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

    • Charme by P&P Pop-Up

    • WertheZap Popup

    10:30 AM

    • Donut Eating Contest

    • Location: U-Play Event Space

    11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    • Omaha Knockerball

    • Location: Next to Haystack Pavilion

    2:00 PM

    • Ticketed Event: Strawberry Spritz Social

    • Location: Corn Shop Lofte

    2:30 PM

    • Donut Eating Contest

    • Location: Main Stage

    3:00PM

    • Bubble Party

    All-Day Fun | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    • U-Pick Strawberries (Weather and Bloom Dependent)

    • Strawberry Photo Ops

    • Cutest Berry in the Patch Photo Contest
      (Running throughout the festival. Winner announced June 22.)

    • Yard Games
      Location: Garden Patio

  • Main Events

    11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    • Cotton Candy Sugar High Food Truck

    • Location: Next to the Garden Pavilion

    12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

    • Face Painting

    • Location: U-Play Event Space, Sunflower Hut

    5:00 PM

    • Farm Closing Early for Private Event

    All-Day Fun | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    • U-Pick Strawberries (Weather and Bloom Dependent)

    • Strawberry Photo Ops

    • Cutest Berry in the Patch Photo Contest
      (Running throughout the festival. Winner announced June 22.)

    • Yard Games
      Location: Garden Patio

  • Main Events

    8:00 AM

    • Ticketed Event: Sunrise Salutations on the Farm

    • Location: Garden Patio

    10:00 AM

    • Ticketed Experience: Ladybug Release

    • Location: U-Pick Garden

    10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

    • Charme by P&P Pop-Up

    11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    • The Country Kickers Line Dance Pop-Up

    • Location: Dance Floor

    11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    • Balloon Artist

    • Location: U-Play Event Space

    11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    • Cotton Candy Sugar High Food Truck

    • Location: Next to the Garden Pavilion

    1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

    • Live Music featuring Andre Vander Velde

    • Location: Main Stage, U-Play Event Space

    5:00 PM

    • Farm Closing Early for Private Event

    All-Day Fun | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    • U-Pick Strawberries (Weather and Bloom Dependent)

    • Strawberry Photo Ops

    • Cutest Berry in the Patch Photo Contest
      (Running throughout the festival. Winner announced June 22.)

    • Yard Games
      Location: Garden Patio

  • Main Events

    10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

    • Charme by P&P Pop-Up

    10:30 AM

    • Donut Eating Contest

    • Location: U-Play Event Space

    11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

    • Omaha Knockerball

    • Location: Next to Haystack Pavilion

    2:30 PM

    • Donut Eating Contest

    • Location: Main Stage

    3:00 PM

    • Bubble Party

    • Location: Garden Patio

    All-Day Fun | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    • U-Pick Strawberries (Weather and Bloom Dependent)

    • Strawberry Photo Ops

    • Cutest Berry in the Patch Photo Contest
      (Running throughout the festival. Winner announced June 22.)

    • Yard Games
      Location: Garden Patio

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U-Pick Info

Strawberries $4.00/lb

U-pick strawberries are bloom and weather dependent. Availability can change daily based on ripeness, weather, and field conditions.

 

We recommend following our social media pages for the latest U-pick updates, field conditions, and availability before visiting.

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Cutest Berry In The Patch Photo Contest

Think your little one is Nelson’s Cutest Berry? Enter our Strawberry Festival Photo Contest for a chance to win a special fall prize package!

HOW TO ENTER
• Take a photo of your child at Nelson Produce Farm during Strawberry Festival
• Post the photo on Facebook or Instagram
• Tag Nelson Produce Farm in your post
• Use the hashtag #NelsonsCutestBerry
• Make sure your post is public so we can view your entry

 

ENTRY PERIOD
Entries will be accepted throughout Strawberry Festival and must be submitted by June 21 at 11:59 PM.

ELIGIBILITY
• Children ages 0–12 are eligible
• One entry per child
• Parents or legal guardians must submit entries
• Photos must be taken at Nelson Produce Farm during Strawberry Festival

WINNER SELECTION
The Nelson Produce Farm team will select one winner based on:
• Creativity
• Festival spirit
• Overall cuteness and charm

The winner will be announced on June 22 on Nelson Produce Farm’s social media channels.

 

PRIZE
The winner will receive a Fall Pumpkin Basket filled with seasonal goodies and farm favorites.

 

ADDITIONAL RULES
• By entering, participants grant Nelson Produce Farm permission to share submitted photos on social media, websites, and promotional materials
• Inappropriate, offensive, or unrelated entries will be disqualified
• Entries must include both a tag of Nelson Produce Farm and the hashtag #NelsonsCutestBerry to be eligible
• Nelson Produce Farm reserves the right to verify eligibility and make final decisions regarding contest winners
• No purchase necessary to enter

Good luck, little berries! 🍓

Food & Treats

Enjoy delicious strawberry treats, drinks, and farm-fresh favorites all month long!

  • Smoked Chicken Strawberry Pizza

  • Strawberry Lemonade & Strawberry Slushies

  • Strawberry Burger

  • Funnel Cake with Strawberry Dipping Sauce

  • Deep Fried PB&J

  • Strawberry Matcha Muffins

  • Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

  • And More!

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Farm Activities

u-pick produce

U-Pick

feed animals

Animal Barn

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Family Fun

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& More!

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SHOP PRODUCE AND MARKET

watermelon

Shop Produce

shop market at Nelson Produce Farm, Valley, NE

Shop Market

front porch cafe at Nelson Produce Farm, Valley, NE

Front Porch Cafe

coffee shop at Nelson Produce Farm, Valley, NE

Coffee Shop

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FUN ACTIVITIES

hay bales at Nelson Produce Farm, Valley, NE

Haybales

Tire Pile

Tire Pile

animal quonset

Animal Quonset

upick produce

U-Pick Produce

feed animals

Feed Animals

goat attraction

Goat Attraction

yard games

Yard Games

tire swing

Tire Swing

mud kitchen

Mud Kitchen

chicken coop

Chicken Coop

little farmer

Little Farmers

the garden

The Garden

sand pile

Sand Pile

playset

Play Set

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