

Strawberry Festival

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!


Schedule Of Events
All-Day Fun
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U-Pick Strawberries (Weather and Bloom Dependent)
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Strawberry Photo Ops
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Cutest Berry in the Patch Photo Contest
(Running throughout the festival. Winner announced June 22.) -
Farm Attractions
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Strawberry Treats and Food
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Yard Games
Location: Garden Patio
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Main Events
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Balloon Artist
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Location: U-Play Event Space
5:45 PM
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Line Dance Lessons
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Location: Dance Floor
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Line Dancing
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Location: Grain Bin Dance Floor
All-Day Fun | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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U-Pick Strawberries (Weather and Bloom Dependent)
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Strawberry Photo Ops
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Cutest Berry in the Patch Photo Contest
(Running throughout the festival. Winner announced June 22.) -
Yard Games
Location: Garden Patio
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Main Events
10:30 AM | Donut Eating Contest
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Location: Main Stage
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Omaha Knockerball
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Location: Next to Haystack Pavilion
2:30 PM | Donut Eating Contest
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Location: Main Stage
3:00pm | Bubble Party
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Location: Garden Patio
All-Day Fun | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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U-Pick Strawberries (Weather and Bloom Dependent)
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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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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
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Location: Next to the Garden Pavilion
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Face Painting
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Location: U-Play Event Space
7:30 PM | Music Bingo with The Music Bingo People
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Location: Main Stage, U-Play Event Space
All-Day Fun | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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U-Pick Strawberries (Weather and Bloom Dependent)
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Strawberry Photo Ops
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Golden Berry Scavenger Hunt
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Cutest Berry in the Patch Photo Contest
(Running throughout the festival. Winner announced June 22.) -
Yard Games
Location: Garden Patio
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Main Events
8:00 AM
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Ticketed Event: Sunrise Salutations on the Farm
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Location: Garden Pavilion
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Charme by P&P Pop-Up
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WertheZap Popup
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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The Country Kickers Line Dance Pop-Up
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Location: Dance Floor
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Balloon Artist
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Location: U-Play Event Space
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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Live Music featuring Trevor Hudson
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Location: Main Stage, U-Play Event Space
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Cotton Candy Sugar High Food Truck
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Location: Next to the Garden Pavilion
5:45 PM
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Line Dance Lessons
-
Location: Dance Floor
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
-
Line Dancing
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Ticketed Event: Strawberry Fields Date & Dance Night
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Location: Grain Bin Dance Floor
All-Day Fun | 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
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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
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Location: U-Play Event Space
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Omaha Knockerball
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Location: Next to Haystack Pavilion
2:00 PM
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Ticketed Event: Strawberry Spritz Social
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Location: Corn Shop Lofte
2:30 PM
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Donut Eating Contest
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Location: Main Stage
3:00PM
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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
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Location: Next to the Garden Pavilion
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Face Painting
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Location: U-Play Event Space, Sunflower Hut
5:00 PM
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Farm Closing Early for Private Event
All-Day Fun | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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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
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Ticketed Event: Sunrise Salutations on the Farm
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Location: Garden Patio
10:00 AM
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Ticketed Experience: Ladybug Release
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Location: U-Pick Garden
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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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
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Live Music featuring Andre Vander Velde
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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.

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!
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Smoked Chicken Strawberry Pizza
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Strawberry Lemonade & Strawberry Slushies
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Strawberry Burger
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Funnel Cake with Strawberry Dipping Sauce
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Deep Fried PB&J
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Strawberry Matcha Muffins
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Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
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And More!


Farm Activities

U-Pick

Animal Barn
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Family Fun
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& More!

SHOP PRODUCE AND MARKET

Shop Produce

Shop Market

Front Porch Cafe

Coffee Shop

FUN ACTIVITIES

Haybales

Tire Pile

Animal Quonset

U-Pick Produce

Feed Animals

Goat Attraction

Yard Games

Tire Swing

Mud Kitchen

Chicken Coop

Little Farmers

The Garden

Sand Pile

