Berry Picking with Your Family in the Tulsa Area
There's nothing sweeter than picking your own berries.
Thinking of berry picking? Here are five tips from Betsy Endicott of Endicott Farms, to get you ready.
- All ages of kids are welcome, but elementary school age kids really enjoy the experience.
- Dress for the outdoors. Most berry farms are well maintained, but you should still wear sturdy shoes. Also, bring water to stay hydrated while picking.
- Make it an experience. Talk to the kids about the farm and growing food locally. Then, get them excited about eating and cooking on the way home.
- Be safe. Remember you are on a working farm, so especially keep an eye on young kids.
- Have fun! Enjoy your time on the farm and fruits of your labor.
Berryhill Blueberries (CLOSED for the 2020 Season)
5312 W 41st St., Tulsa
Contact: 918.346.7934
Find them on Facebook.
Canyon Berry Farms
Location: 20126 S. Dickerson Dr., Claremore
Contact: dpatterson@atlasok.com
Find them on Facebook, @CaynonBerryFarms
Opening Day: June 4. Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.
Endicott Farms
Location: 30 minutes south of Midtown Tulsa. 211th St. South between Lewis Ave. and Harvard Ave. (Liberty-Mounds)
Contact: endicottfarms@yahoo.com or 918.344.4582
Find them on Facebook or www.endicottfarms.com.
Opening Day: Estimated to open the first or second week of June
Note: Sign up in advance if you wish to pick berries on Saturdays in 2020. There will be a sign up sheet available on the website. No appointment necessary for weekdays.
Joe’s Farm
Location: 12811 S. Sheridan, Bixby
Contact: 918.740.1171
Find them online at facebook.com/joesfarmbixby and joesfarmok.com
Opening Day: Strawberry-picking season typically runs mid- to late-April
Note: Strawberry picking available by appointment only. Pick your time slot here.
Maple Creek Berry Farm
Location: 33423 Pleasant Valley Road, Poteau
Contact: 918.658.9139
Find them on Facebook or oklahomablueberries.com.
Opening Day: As of May 25, their Facebook page says the berries are ripening and it won’t be long!
Outback Farm
Location: 4163 East 470 Rd. in Pryor, OK
Contact: okoutback@yahoo.com or 918.519.2148
Find them on Facebook or www.outbackfarm.org.
Opening Day: Estimated end of May
Owasso Christmas Tree and Blackberry Farm
Location: 11039 N 129th East Ave. in Owasso, OK
Contact: 918.272.9445.
Opening Day: They expect blueberries to be ripe by the last week in May and blackberries to be ripe the second week of June
Notes: Owasso Tree Farm has multiple precautions in place to protect against COVID-19, including: hand-sanitizing stations, sanitization of buckets after each use, daily monitoring of employees’ health, employees wearing masks, etc.
Thunderbird Berry Farm
Location: 7515 S. Hansen Rd. (321st East Ave.) in Broken Arrow, OK
Contact: 918.640.7168
Find them on Facebook.
Opening Day: Tuesday, June 2
Note: Open by appointment only. Appointments are available Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. Learn more on their Facebook page.
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