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Strawberry Festival at The Berry Farm: Food Competitions, Family Activities & Strawberry-Picking in Miami's Countryside

January 23 – February 28, 2027

South Florida’s sweetest season returns to The Berry Farm with the 7th Annual Strawberry Festival — a month-long celebration of fresh strawberries, signature food events, live entertainment, seasonal treats, family traditions, and one-of-a-kind competition experiences in Miami’s countryside.

Set across 40 acres in the heart of The Redland, Strawberry Festival at The Berry Farm blends everything guests love about winter in South Florida: strawberry-picking, farm-fresh food, photo-worthy moments, live music, shaded play areas, hayrides, seasonal desserts, and unforgettable weekend events designed for all ages.

Throughout the festival, guests can explore the farm while experiencing a lineup of signature competition events where local chefs, pitmasters, bakers, breweries, and culinary teams compete for cash prizes, bragging rights, and the votes of thousands of guests.

Whether you’re visiting for fresh strawberry treats, family activities, food festivals, or one of our featured Sunday events, Strawberry Festival has become one of Miami’s favorite seasonal traditions.

7th Annual Strawberry Festival Highlights

During Strawberry Festival, guests can enjoy:

Fresh strawberry treats and seasonal desserts
U-pick strawberries (subject to crop availability)
Hayrides through the farm
Live music on select weekends
Shaded bounce floors and jumbo slides
A 24-piece obstacle course
Water pillows
Scottish Highland cows
Gem mining and pony rides
Seasonal photo opportunities throughout the property
Farm-fresh BBQ, pizza, seafood, sweets, and local favorites
Family-friendly experiences designed for all generations

The Berry Farm's Signature Competition Series Events:

The Strawberry Festival Competition Series highlights a collection of signature events featuring local bakers, pitmasters, breweries, chefs, and culinary creators from across South Florida in a series of high-energy food-focused competitions hosted throughout the season.

Each event offers its own unique competition format, bringing guests into the excitement as participating teams compete for top honors throughout the Strawberry Festival season.

Taste of the Fields – Dessert Competition

Sunday, January 24 | Noon – 5 PM

One of Strawberry Festival’s most anticipated signature events returns as local bakers and dessert creators compete using fresh strawberries from The Berry Farm.

Guests can sample strawberry-inspired desserts ranging from cakes and cookies to pastries, specialty sweets, and creative seasonal creations before voting for their favorite.

Expect colorful desserts, over-the-top presentations, and a fun atmosphere perfect for families, food lovers, and anyone with a sweet tooth.

Taste of the Fields dessert competition at The Berry Farm during Strawberry Festival 2027 featuring local South Florida bakers creating strawberry-inspired desserts on Sunday, January 24 from noon to 5 PM in Miami’s Redland.

Seafood Fest – Berry Ceviche Competition

Sunday, January 31 | Noon – 5 PM

Seafood Fest brings coastal flavor to Miami’s countryside with a full weekend seafood experience during Strawberry Festival at The Berry Farm.

On both Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31, guests can enjoy a special farm-fresh seafood menu available throughout the festival weekend, featuring coastal-inspired dishes and seafood favorites served alongside the full Strawberry Festival experience.

The official Voter’s Choice Seafood Competition takes place on Sunday, January 31, where competing teams go head-to-head for the title of Best Berry Ceviche, a cash prize, and bragging rights.

Guests can sample competing ceviche creations, cast votes for their favorites, and experience one of the season’s most unique culinary events — blending fresh seafood, festival energy, and South Florida flavor in the heart of Miami’s countryside.

Seafood Fest 2027 at The Berry Farm featuring a seafood menu weekend and Berry Ceviche Competition during Strawberry Festival in Miami, Florida on January 30 and January 31, 2027 from noon to 5 PM.

In Crust We Trust – Inaugural Pizza Throwdown

Sunday, February 7 | Noon – 5 PM

New to Strawberry Festival this season, In Crust We Trust debuts as The Berry Farm’s newest signature culinary competition event — bringing together pizza lovers, creative pie makers, and festival guests for an afternoon centered around great food and friendly competition.

Participating teams will showcase a variety of pizzas ranging from classic favorites to bold specialty creations, with competitors battling for top honors during this inaugural throwdown.

Guests can enjoy pizza offerings, festival activities, and a high-energy atmosphere while experiencing one of the newest additions to The Berry Farm’s growing Competition Series lineup.

This signature event blends comfort food, community, and festival energy into a Sunday experience designed for families, food lovers, and anyone serious about a good slice.

In Crust We Trust Pizza Throwdown at The Berry Farm during Strawberry Festival 2027 featuring pizza competition teams, specialty pizzas, and family-friendly food festival experiences in Miami on Sunday, February 7 from noon to 5 PM.

BBQ Showdown Competition Series

The Berry Farm’s BBQ Showdown is a multi-date competition series hosted throughout the season, featuring top pitmasters competing across multiple categories for cash prizes and championship recognition.

While the full BBQ circuit extends beyond Strawberry Festival dates, one official competition date takes place during Strawberry Festival season, making it part of the overall competition series experience.

Competition Dates:

January 17, 2027
February 21, 2027 (during Strawberry Festival)
April 4, 2027

Guests can expect smoked meats, live-fire cooking, BBQ vendors, judging competitions, and a high-energy atmosphere centered around South Florida barbecue culture.

Please note: BBQ competition entries are judged by an official panel. Food from competitors is available for purchase separately and is not part of a public sampling experience.

BBQ Showdown Competition Series at The Berry Farm featuring South Florida pitmasters competing in BBQ events with smoked meats, live-fire cooking, and festival experiences during the 2027 season in Miami’s Redland.

Berry Beer Fest

Sunday, February 28 | Noon – 5 PM

Berry Beer Fest closes out Strawberry Festival with one of the season’s most unique signature events.

Participating breweries create strawberry-inspired beers using strawberries from The Berry Farm, competing in a Voter’s Choice showdown where guests sample and vote for their favorite brew.

The event blends craft beer culture, festival energy, food offerings, and live entertainment to create an unforgettable finale to strawberry season in Miami.

Please note: alcohol service is managed by a third-party beverage partner. Guests must be 21+ to participate in beer sampling experiences.