Spring is in the air and what better way to enjoy this hot and lovely time of the year than by heading to Joburg South and spending an afternoon picking succulent raspberries, indulging in delicious raspberry delights and just enjoying the beautiful outdoors at The Field Berry Farm?
Please note: Raspberry picking season only starts in January and lasts until early May. Keep an eye on their social media platforms for announcements on their picking dates. Be sure to book your spot in advance to avoid disappointment. Also, don't miss out on their upcoming events, activities, fun-filled festivals and more.
The Almond Blossom Festival is Back
Experience a delightful 1.5km walk through a picturesque orchard adorned with blooming almond trees. Indulge in a culinary journey featuring delectable Japanese-inspired street food.
Dates:
- August 31st - September 1st: 9:00 - 15:00
- September 7th - 8th: 09:00 - 15:00
Activities for All Ages:
- Adults and children can embark on a cultural adventure, discovering Japanese poetry and artwork at seven unique stations.
- Children can have fun collecting stamps at each station to complete their map.
About The Field Berry Farm
Located in Johannesburg South in Walkerville, The Field Berry Farm is just the destination if you're looking for a lovely day out in the countryside. Enjoy the scenery and get your hands on their indulgent and delicious raspberries and goodies at this unique destination.
From January to April every year is raspberry picking season, which is when they host their annual Raspberry Festival, giving visitors and raspberry lovers the opportunity to pick their own raspberries!
Also, they sell homemade products as well as frozen raspberries all year around if you're looking to get your hands on some of the freshest and sweetest of delights out of season.
The Field Berry Farm makes for a lovely day out for the whole family, offering plenty of entertainment for the kids as well as scrumptious food stalls to treat your taste buds.
Now lets get onto the berry picking! Spend the afternoon picking mouthwatering raspberries, where you'll pay R140 per kilogram. Best part is, you get to take these little berry delights home with you to indulge in any which way you please! Eat them in a fruit salad served with cream. Bake a dozen raspberry muffins. Or even make your very own homemade raspberry jam. You can also purchase frozen berries at the farm.
Other Delights To Enjoy
Delicious Delights
When visiting The Field Berry Farm, a must is sampling their famous raspberry fro-yo or slushie if you're looking for something delectable and chilled to cool down on a hot summer's day, decadent cakes that'll pair perfectly with a cup of coffee and other interesting raspberry-related products. Also, there are various food vendors selling delicious food and refreshments to ensure that your watered and fed. Click here for more information.
Fun For The Kids
If the kids are not interested in raspberry picking all day, there are also other entertainment options that'll keep them busy when you visit the farm. Let them blow off all of that energy by climbing all over the on-site jungle gym and obstacle course that's sure to keep them entertained for hours. There's also bike tracks for the kids if they're interested in some racing with their siblings and new friends they met at the farm.
There's also school outings available to educate and expose children to farm life and food production. School outings take place on Tuesdays or Thursdays. These outings include a video viewing that covers the farm, berry growing processes and jam making; picking berries into 200g punnets; view and feel the huge fridges and freezers on the farm; as well as ample space to play. To enquire about school outing bookings, email [email protected].
For More Information
For more information about The Field Berry Farm and what they have to offer, visit thefieldberryfarm.com.
You can also contact them on [email protected] or 079 719 0793 for further details.
Don't forget to give them a follow on their social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram and Twitter – to keep up to date with the latest events, products, news, information and more.
For directions to the farm, click here.
Images sourced from The Field Berry Farm Facebook page and website.
