Sunlit strawberry field at Iron Gate Berry Farm in Eldridge, Missouri

Eldridge, Missouri

Where We Grow What You Pick

Family-owned U-Pick berry farm. Strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries fresh from our fields to your table.

Mark and Kim, owners of Iron Gate Berry Farm

Our Story

From Horses to Berries

Mark and Kim spent decades raising American Quarter Horses and tending a large garden, always chasing the goal of growing more of their own food. When they decided to slow down with horses, the berry journey began with 400 blackberry and blueberry plants. Strawberries followed, mentored for three years by the Mid America Strawberry Growers Association.

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In Season

Three Berries, One Beautiful Farm

Iron Gate Berry Farm grows strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries on one acre in the heart of Missouri.

Fresh strawberries from Iron Gate Berry Farm

Strawberries

2027 Season

May through June

17,000+ plants grown using our annual plasticulture system. Sweet, juicy, and far better than the grocery store.

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Fresh blueberries from Iron Gate Berry Farm

Blueberries

2027 Season

Late June through July

We have three varieties. A perfect family-friendly pick.

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Fresh blackberries from Iron Gate Berry Farm

Blackberries

2027 Season

Mid-June through July

Two varieties available for picking. Look for deep black, plump berries that pull free with a gentle tug.

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Family picking strawberries together at Iron Gate Berry Farm

U-Pick Experience

Pick Your Own Berries

Bring the family for a morning in the field. We provide picking containers. You bring the memories.

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Loved by Families

What Our Visitors Say

  • They are so friendly and the berries are perfect! Highly recommend coming here. Their strawberries are so big and juicy and have way more flavor than the ones you can get at the store. Not to mention the fun experience you get to have with your family!

    Sarah F.

  • Had an AMAZING time! The berries were delicious! The staff was so kind and welcoming! Went with a group of friends and our kiddos and everyone had a great time! It was so calm, clean, and relaxing!

    Michelle K.

  • Took my kids to pick berries today and these are the best berries I have ever had! I cannot wait to go back to pick other berries!

    Mallory G.

  • Excellent berries and friendly people. Easy to get to and field is well taken care of. You will not be disappointed.

    Melissa W.

  • Talk about the best customer service and informative business couple. I love what they do. We will definitely be coming back. The strawberry lemonade was out of this world.

    Grace R.

  • The employees were super nice and helpful and they made the experience so great for our family! We will definitely go back!

    Brittany S.

  • The strawberries actually taste like strawberries, not the sour watered down version you get from the store. Worth the trip out there!

    Khristina P.

FSMA Certified
Annual Plasticulture System

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