It’s Strawberry Time! – The FamilyFunPittsburgh Guide to Strawberry Festivals and Pick-Your-Own
by Janet Jonus
If Springtime is marked by daffodils and tulips, Strawberries hearken the start of Summer!
It’s Strawberry Time in Pittsburgh. Sure you can go to a store and pick up a quart of (hopefully) locally grown strawberries. Instead turn this time of the year into Family+Fun and head out to a local farm for a Strawberry Festival or to Pick Your Own (PYO) Strawberries.
Simmons Farms
Simmons Farms in Peters Township to the south of Pittsburgh has Pick Your Own strawberries, but the season has NOT started yet. Once the season starts, we will update the schedule here. Times may change. Pick-Your-Own is open on limited days and hours. The season will end when there are no more strawberries to pick. It is best to call before you head over to make sure the fields are open. (724-941-1490)
Strawberry Pick-Your-Own at Simmons Farms is an outdoor activity on a working farm. The fields are hilly and may be wet. Anyone entering a PYO field must be physically fit and able to handle the field conditions. The fields are only accessible via Hayrides from the Store. Enter the market, pick up your baskets, then head out to the Hayride. Fields close before the Market closing time.
Berry-picking is a great Family+Fun activity, but is best for children who are old enough to follow the rules. Family+FunPittsburgh recommends PYO for older kids, tweens, and teens.
Simmons Farm is located at 170 Simmons Farm Road, McMurray, PA 15317 / 724-941-1490/ https://www.simmonsfarm.com/pickurown/strawberries.html
Triple B Farms
Triple B Farms in Monongahela PA has a PYO Strawberries. There season has been delayed as well. Call ahead to check on times and availability. (724-258-3557) When picking is available, the fields are open from 900AM-200PM. Baskets can be purchased at the Farm. Each basket is $14.00.
Triple B is a family destination in the country. They have a farm market, a bee hive, and playgrounds open on certain days and times. Look for a Family+FunPittsburgh article about Triple B coming soon.
Masks are recommended. Social distancing is required.
Berry-picking is a great FamilyFun activity but is best for children who are old enough to follow the rules. Family+FunPittsburgh recommends PYO for older Preschoolers, Kids, Tweens, and Teens.
Call for hours: 724-258-3557. For more information: https://www.triplebfarms.com/picking.html
