New England Strawberry Festival, With Additions For Everyone
New England Strawberry Festival, With Additions For Everyone
SOUTHBURY â For the 26th year, strawberry lovers of all ages can celebrate the arrival of summer with a traditional New England Strawberry Festival on the green of United Church of Christ. This yearâs event returns on Saturday, June 16, rain or shine from noon to 3 pm.
New this year will be a dunking booth. Live music will also be featured during the entire run of the festival, and UCCâs Strawberry Man returns also for the duration of the event.
Dimples the Clown will entertain children of all ages from 12:30 to 1:30. Southbury Ambulance volunteers will conduct free blood pressure screenings, and members of Southbury Volunteer Fire Department will also be on hand.
Homemade baked goods and used books will be on sale. Organized childrenâs activities and face painting will be conducted by volunteers.
The church and its green are on Main Street North/Route 6, three-tenths of a mile north of Southbury Plaza. Contact Craig Perry, 850-296-2600 extension 304, for additional information.