Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls: A Family-Friendly Adventure
Nestled in the picturesque Texas Hill Country, Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls offers a delightful escape for families. Known for its seasonal fruit picking and charming farm activities, this popular destination is a must-visit for anyone looking for a day of fun and fresh produce. From strawberry picking in the spring to pumpkin patches in the fall, Sweet Berry Farm provides an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages.
Location
Hours, Parking, & Admission
Parking and admission are both free! Buy tickets for the activities you want to do. They accept cash, check, and credit cards (plus they have an ATM on site).
Check here for updates on times.
Closed every Wednesday.
Discover the Joys of Fruit & Flower Picking
Sweet Berry Farm opens its gates to the public offering pick-your-own experiences throughout the year. Springtime bursts with the sweetness of strawberries. Typically the strawberries are ready to be picked mid-March through mid-May (though one year we end as early as the end of February!) You can also pick tulips from late February through early March, and sunflowers from late May through mid-June.
Activities for the Whole Family
Beyond fruit and flower picking, Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls is loaded with activities that cater to the entire family. Year-round they have a bounce pillow, pony rides, crafts, and goat feeding. During their Fall Festival, you can navigate through the corn maze, take a scenic hayride around the property, or decorate a pumpkin. There are also plenty of adorable photo ops around the farm for those cute pics with kids and pumpkins.
HARVEST OF FALL FUN: Sept 21-Nov 3, 2024
This is the big pumpkin patch and fall activities that happens once a year. Admission is free. You should wear comfortable clothes and closed toe shoes.
Activities Pricing:
Hayrides: $4.75 per person
Candy Corn Kid Maze: $3.75 per person
Barnyard Kid Maze: $3.75 per person
Pumpkin Painting:$5.25 (Pumpkin included)
Scarecrow Stuffing: $19.95 per ‘crow’ (Includes: Head, Shirt, and Pants)
Pick your own Flowers: $6.50 (Includes: Flowers, Vase, and Water)
Sand Art: $4.39 – Fill a necklace with colorful sand!
The Sweet Berry Express Barrel Train: $3.75
The Berry Bounce: $3.75 (8 to 10 minutes of jumping joy.)
The ‘Texas’ Maze: $9.00 per person ages 6 and up.*
*Children 5 and under are free but must be accompanied by a paying adult. Each paying pedestrian, finding all destinations will receive a free water upon completion.
Pony Rides (Weekends Only): $7.00 per ride
The Pumpkin Grill
Open from 10-4 (sat) 11-4 (sun) (October 7 – 29, Weekends Only) Serves: Freshly Made DONUTS! Donut sandwiches, PB & J sandwiches, drinks and chips.
Pumpkins & Gourds
The pumpkins range from $1.50 minis to $75+ big Macs (pumpkin availability varies every year depending on crop conditions). We have many colors, shapes, sizes, and varieties available.
Most of the Jack O Lantern pumpkins are in the $4 to $13 dollar range. They are $0.65 per pound.
The gourds are $1.50 for minis and up to $5 for super large gourds.
STRAWBERRY FIELDS
Tips & Pricing
- Check the Fresh News to make sure the berries are in season and to see if they have any left! You don’t want to drive all that way and not get to pick any berries.
- No admission or parking fees, simply pay for the fruit you pick and/or the activities you wish to participate in.
- You’ll need one of their picking boxes! New picking boxes are 75 cents each, or you can bring the box back from a previous visit.
- Each picking box can hold 8 or so pounds of berries on the high side, Strawberries are $3.25 per pound.
- Only pick the amount of berries you will actually want to pay for and bring home. It is VERY HARD to stop picking when the berries are plentiful and beautiful (especially for kids who don’t realize the cost)!
- Berry Bounce: $3.75 for 8-10 minutes of jumping fun (great for wearing the kids out)
- Sand Art: $4.39 – go home with a necklace that the kids created with colored sand
- Sweet Berry Express Barrel Train: $3.75
- Paint-a-Pot: $5.54 – paint a pot (provided), fill it with dirt, and plant mini gourd seeds to grow at home!
- Pony Rides: (Thursday thru Sunday) $7, (100 pound limit)
- The animals are free to pet, the picnic tables are free for use, no admission or parking charge. You don’t really have to buy anything, just come on out and enjoy the experience (you probably want to at least get a Strawberry Popsicle – they are awesome!)
TULIP & SUNFLOWER FIELDS
Tips & Pricing
- Be sure to watch the fresh news late February/early March for tulips and late May through mid June for sunflowers.
- $5 per person admission fee for flower picking. No parking fees, also pay $2.00 per flower you pick.
- Harvest baskets are provided free of charge as well as a wrapping station (tissue paper, gel etc.) to take your flowers home in.
- Berry Bounce: $3.75 for 8-10 minutes of jumping fun (great for wearing the kids out)
- Sand Art: $4.39 – go home with a necklace that the kids created with colored sand
- Sweet Berry Express Barrel Train: $3.75
- Paint-a-Pot: $5.54 – paint a pot (provided), fill it with dirt, and plant mini gourd seeds to grow at home!
- Pony Rides: (Thursday thru Sunday) $7, (100 pound limit)
- The animals are free to pet, the picnic tables are free for use, no admission or parking charge. You don’t really have to buy anything, just come on out and enjoy the experience (you probably want to at least get a Strawberry Popsicle – they are awesome!)