Pyrah's Pioneer Peak Farm — Pumpkin Patch & Strawberry Picking in Palmer, AK
Palmer, AK · Peak June, July, August and September
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Mat-Su Valley u-pick mainstay with glacier views, veggie rows, and fall harvest festivals on Bodenburg Loop.
Pyrah's Pioneer Peak Farm in Palmer, Alaska is the marquee Mat-Su Valley pick-your-own destination — about 45 miles northeast of Anchorage in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley agricultural country — with strawberries (June-July), berries (July-August), pumpkins (September), and the marquee fall harvest festival. The Pyrah family farm has run for multiple generations and is one of the few commercial Alaska pick-your-own operations. Glacier views and the Mat-Su Valley's distinctive 19-hour summer days produce unusual berry and pumpkin sizes. Targets Anchorage families and Mat-Su residents.
What to expect
Drive Highway 1 north from Anchorage to Palmer (about 45 minutes). The farm is signed on Bodenburg Loop. Open Tuesday-Saturday (Closed Sun-Mon). Pick-your-own runs by Alaska season — June-July strawberries, July-August other berries, September pumpkins. The on-site farm store handles produce. Hayrides and field trips. Pair with the Matanuska Glacier (90 minutes east), Hatcher Pass, or the Alaska State Fair (held annually in Palmer in August-September, with the famous giant cabbages and pumpkins).
What to bring
- Check the farm’s field report before you leave—popular crops can sell out daily.
- Apply sunscreen and bug spray at the car so it has time to set.
- Carry reusable water bottles; many farms offer refill stations.
Hours
Mon
Closed (seasonal)
Tue
10am-6pm
Wed
10am-6pm
Thu
10am-6pm
Fri
10am-6pm
Sat
9am-6pm
Sun
Closed
FAQ
Plan your visit in Alaska
Pair Pyrah's Pioneer Peak Farm with other U-Pick stops nearby, or scan Alaska’s full directory and seasonal calendar.
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