Fall is returning to Redland's fields as The Berry Farm gears up to open Season 7 of its Harvest Festival on September 16, running through November 15. The 40-acre farm at 13720 SW 216th Street is bringing back its blooming sunflowers, hayrides, farm animals and photo opportunities, while adding a new Bubble Barn and a Chicken & Pizza Barn to the mix this year.
According to Miami's Community Newspapers, the farm is home to what it calls Miami's only five-acre corn maze and South Florida's largest pumpkin patch, both centerpieces of the more than eight-week festival run. The outlet reports the new Bubble Barn will offer bubbles, play space and activities geared toward children, while the new Chicken & Pizza Barn will serve up farm favorites alongside new menu additions. The farm has also introduced dirty sodas, a drink combining soda, flavored syrups and cream, as part of this season's food lineup.
Live Music, Extended Hours and Two Dance Floors
The Harvest Festival will feature live music on weekends throughout October, and the farm plans to extend its hours on select Fridays and Sundays through October and November, with extended nights running until 9 p.m., per the same account. Saturday Nights at Berry's, which runs every Saturday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m., will offer line dancing and salsa dancing across two dance floors.
Weekend at Berryhaus, now in its second year, returns November 14 and 15 with Austrian-inspired food, beer, festive entertainment and family-friendly activities, the article notes. The farm, which says it welcomes thousands of first-time visitors each year, is directing visitors to visittheberryfarm.com for tickets, hours, festival information and the full Season 7 calendar. Karl Wiegandt, representing the family and The Berry Farm team, authored the announcement of the new season.
From Leased Land to a 40-Acre Redland Farm
The Berry Farm's current footprint traces back to its earlier incarnation as Burr's Berry Farm, which began operating on leased land in 2013 before relocating in 2020 to its present 40-acre site in Redland, according to Pink Truth. That history helps explain why the farm's current location and branding differ from its early years as a smaller operation.
It's worth noting that The Berry Farm on SW 216th Street is a distinct operation from Knaus Berry Farm, the cinnamon-roll destination that relocated to SW 177th Avenue in late 2025, as Hoodline previously reported in its piece on the new Knaus location. The two Redland farms are often confused given their proximity and shared agritourism roots.
Agritourism's Role in Preserving South Dade Farmland
The Berry Farm's expanding festival calendar fits into a broader push across South Miami-Dade to keep agriculture economically viable through tourism. Miami-Dade County generates more than $1 billion in annual crop value on fewer than 70,000 acres, ranking second in Florida for total agricultural production value while exporting roughly 89% of its products outside the region, according to Miami-Dade County. That productivity has come under pressure statewide, as Florida lost more than 1.5 million acres of farmland to urban development between 1995 and 2025, with Miami-Dade recording among the highest conversion rates in the state, per research published by MDPI.
State law plays a role in enabling farms like The Berry Farm to host large seasonal events. Under Florida Statute § 570.85, known as the Florida Agritourism Act, local governments are barred from enacting zoning rules that restrict agritourism activities on agricultural land, though local authorities still retain power over substantial offsite impacts such as traffic and emergency management, per Online Sunshine. Florida Statute § 570.88 addresses limited civil liability protection for agritourism operators, while Florida Statute § 570.89 requires inherent-risk warning signs at entrances and activity areas.
Safety Remains a Concern After Summer Shooting
The push to draw large crowds to South Dade farms comes with public safety stakes. As the farm moves ahead with its seasonal programming, crowd management remains an important consideration.
Beyond the fall run, The Berry Farm has built a year-round events model, including an annual six-week Winter Festival featuring a 42-foot Christmas tree, seasonal light displays and weekend line dancing through early January. The farm says it also plans winter celebrations, a strawberry season, u-pick offerings and a flower festival among other signature events later in the year. Updates on the season are being posted to the farm's Instagram account, @theberryfarms, and its TikTok account, @the.berry.farm.
