A Guide to Summer Berry Picking in Kansas City

Last Updated July 06, 2022
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We've compiled a list of the best places to pick berries across the greater Kansas City Metro, as well as what each specializes in! Pick one and get out there, and then get creative with those pickings in the kitchen for a delicious reward!
Berry Patch
Blueberries at The Berry Patch
Why We Love It: Fresh berries not only make our dishes brighter and more flavorful, but picking those berries ourselves can also be a fun family outing that brings us into the process of creativity even sooner. Summer is peak season for a variety of berries, and Kansas City offers a growing number of patches to pick from!

Berry Patch: Find blueberries and blackberries in abundance at The Berry Patch at 22509 State Line Rd., Cleveland, MO. We also recommend grabbing one of the patch's homemade syrups and a Thunder Muffin on the way out! 

Bockelman Berries: U-Pick blueberries are only $2.20/lb and blackberries come in at $3.50/lb at 20821 Bockelman Lane, Peculiar, MO 64078, but you must call ahead and set an appointment so plan ahead!

Cider Hill Family Orchard:  This orchard is growing cherries and blackberries for the picking at 3341 N. 139th St., Kansas City, KS. They do schedule appointments for picking so make sure to check their website for announcements and availability! 

Fahrmeier Farms: You can pick strawberries, blackberries and peaches throughout the summer season at 9133 County Farm Rd, Lexington, MO. Check their page for updates on timelines and availability.

Gieringers Family Orchard & Berry Farm: Make an entire day out of it at picking strawberries, blueberries, blackberries or peaches based on the time of summer, alongside visiting the Farm Market and enjoying all the fun for kids and adults alike at 39345 W 183rd St, Edgerton, Kansas 66021.

Oregon Trail Farm: Built along the original Oregon Trail, this U-Pick farm specializes in raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries across the summer months, and you may even be able to snag some fresh eggs while visiting at 18962 Santa Fe Trail Leavenworth, KS 66048!

 

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