5 Great Strawberry Festivals in New York and New Jersey

These strawberry festivals in NY and NJ offer berry treats, hayrides, face painting, petting zoos, and more!

By Linda DiProperzio June 9, 2021

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There will be plenty of strawberries, shortcake, and other treats, as well as banjo music and tours of Old Grace Church, Delancy Floyd-Jones Free Library, and the Elbert Floyd Jones Cottage. Be sure to also check out the raffles, craft vendors, and free face painting for kids. Festival events and performances are subject to change due to NYS safety guidelines.

Strawberry Festivals in New Jersey

VonThun Farms

438 Route 57 West, Washington
732-986-6816
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Dates: June 12-13, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
Admission: $64.99 Family Combo (up to 4 people)
Distance from NYC: About a 1-hour, 20-minute drive

Visit the farm for strawberry picking (of course), hayrides, face painting, and pony rides. There’s also a market where you can pick up fresh strawberry doughnuts, as well as a variety of strawberry-themed treats (jams, jellies, preserves, salad dressings, etc.)

Ort Farms

25 Bartley Road, Long Valley
908-876-3351
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Dates: May 24-June 20, 10am-5pm
Admission: $4 per person; free for children ages 2 and younger
Distance from NYC: About a 1-hour, 30-minute drive

In addition to picking a box or basket full of strawberries, visitors can also enjoy food vendors, pony rides and train rides (at an additional cost) on the weekends, as well as a car show on June 13. In addition, Father’s Day Berries & Brew on June 20 will feature live music and Jersey Girl Brewery serving beer (admission for this event is $7.95 per person). Cost of admission doesn’t include berries. Reservations are required. Additional tickets will be released the week of based on picking availability.