How lucky are we to have access to a crop of beautiful farms in and around our city (and slightly further afield) where we can go strawberry-picking to our heart’s content? There’s nothing quite like strolling through fruit fields with friends, and filling baskets with fresh and delicious produce, while your little ones roam free.

Strawberry-picking season in the Cape happens every year between October and December, with Stellenbosch being the number one destination. There’s also a strawberry farm in George, where an annual festival is held in September each year to honour the rose-hued berries. Here’s where we love to go strawberry picking in the Cape.

Polkadraai Strawberry Farm

This family-friendly farm is the perfect day out for little ones (and big ones, too). Grab a basket, and let them roam around the fields picking delicious strawberries. Afterwards, they can enjoy face-painting, tractor and pony rides, and other entertainment.
Times Monday – Sunday, 9am – 4pm
Cost R40 (junior picker)
R55 (harvester)
R150 (professional)
R190 (ultimate picker)
R25 (mini golf)
Contact 021 881 3303, info@polkadraaifarm.co.za
Where to find it M12, Stellenbosch Arterial Road, Stellenbosch

Helderberg Farm

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Another Stellenbosch gem, this farm uses biological pest control and mainly organic fertiliser on its crops, which contribute to beautiful-tasting (and nontoxic) strawberries.
Good to know An email booking before visiting is essential. The farm is ideal for hosting parties for all ages, as there are private venues, hiking trails and braai spots.
Times Monday – Saturday, 9am – 4pm
Cost R30 (pick your own 300g punnet)
Contact 021 855 4308, helderbergplaas@mweb.co.za
Where to find it Klein Helderbergpad Road, Stellenbosch

Mooiberge Strawberry Farm

This farm, dating back to the 1900s, has a rich history of producing one of the best strawberry harvests in the country year after year. The farm shop also sells a range of dried fruits and nuts.
Times Strawberry picking: 1 October – 31 December 2020, 9.30am – 4pm
Mooiberge farm: Monday – Sunday, 8.30am – 6pm
Cost SQ
Contact 021 881 3222
Where to find it Strand Road, R44, Stellenbosch

Redberry Farm

A Garden Route favourite, Redberry Farm is a fabulous pitstop for the whole family. In addition to picking strawberries, the farm is home to the largest hedge maze in the southern hemisphere, and also offers pony rides, go-karts, bumper boats to keep the little ones entertained. There’s also a strawberry-inspired restaurant and three artisana eateries.
Good to know The farm hosts kiddies’ parties as well as baby showers, tea parties and team-building events.
Times Monday – Saturday, 9am – 4pm
Cost R25 (pick your own strawberries, small container)
R40 (pick your own strawberries, large container)
Contact 044 870 7123, marketing@redberryfarm.co.za
Where to find it Geelhoutboom Road (off the R404), Blanco, George

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