Strawberry Fest

Strawberry Fest is a family festival that features an art/craft fair with more than 100 vendors from across the Midwest, strawberry shortcake, a children’s costume contest, live entertainment, great food and more.  Strawberry Fest is a great way to celebrate the beginning of summer!

Friday, June 15, 2018

7pm – City Band Concert in the bandstand

Saturday, June 16, 2018, Strawberry Fest

Applications –

• Artists/Crafter– This area is full. (Items that are homemade)- (printable application)
  (715) 258-7343.  Payment must be made at time of application.  Online Application.

• Vendor Application –This area is full.  Reseller (printable application) Payment must be made at time of application.

• Strawberry Sally & Sam Entry Form  All boys and girls 2-5 years old are invited to enter!
  

Download a schedule of events.

Volunteer Opportunities

We are currently seeking volunteers for Strawberry Fest 2018 on Saturday, June 16. To recognize volunteers, a donation will be made to the volunteer’s chosen non-profit organization based on their total hours worked.  Our event volunteers are managed through VolunteerSpot. To sign up go to http://signup.com/go/sPhdMac  or contact the Chamber office.

Friday, June 15, 2018

• Sheridan Amusements Carnival Rides at the former St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church parking lot (corner of Badger St and State St) – 5 PM – 10PM.
• City Band Concert in the historic bandstand in downtown Waupaca – 7 PM

Saturday, June 16, 2018

9am – 4pm Events:

• Taste of Waupaca in Strawberry Lane Café from 9am-4pm
• Arts & Craft Show – Artisans from across the Midwest from 9am-4pm
• Entertainment – Entertainment: 9 AM-12 PM Old Time Sounds, 1 PM-4 PM Moonlight Bandit..
• All Berry Booth – Fresh strawberries for sale from 10am until gone.
• Trivia contest – Answer strawberry trivia for a chance at a $50 Waupaca Area Chamber Gift Certificate.  9 AM – 4 PM.  Fulton Street
• Shortcake Tent – Serving strawberry shortcake $3.00/person from 10am- until it’s gone!
• Model Railroad Show – Located in the Waupaca Recreation Center from 10 am – 4 pm.
• Waupaca Railroad Depot Open House – 8 AM – 9 PM,  Oak Street, north of Waupaca.
• Holly History Center – Open 9am-Noon
• Sheridan Amusements Carnival Rides at the former St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church parking lot (corner of Badger St and State St) – 10 AM – 6 PM.
• Hutchinson House Museum – Open 1 PM – 4 pm
• Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest –  Noon. See Waupaca folks eat Strawberry Shortcake in a contest – the winner gets to donate at least $500 to the charity of his or her choice!
• Strawberry Activities at Turner’s Farm Market – 10 AM – 5 PM, Father’s Day treat.
• Kids Alley –  Dizzy D Clown from 9 am – 3 pm and much, much more.
• Lil’ Strawberry Sally & Sam Costume Contest – 11:00 am.  All girls & boys 2-5 years old are invited to enter!  $50 savings bond awarded to Strawberry Sally & Sam; prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place; goodie bags for all participants.  Sponsored by First State Bank and Sunny Day Child Care & Preschool, Inc.  Entry Form.
• Waupaca Chain Skier’s Duck Race – 2:30 pm in Waupaca River/Rotary Riverview Park. Proceeds benefit Waupaca Chain Skiers Water Ski Club.
• Strawberries at the Raspberry Connection – King Road, strawberries and other seasonal produce available.
• Chain Skiers Water Ski Show – 6:00 pm Wisconsin Veterans Home in King.

Sunday, June 17, 2018

• Model Railroad Show – Located in the Waupaca Recreation Center.  10 am – 3 pm.
• Waupaca Railroad Depot Open House – 8 AM – 9 PM,  Oak Street, north of Waupaca
• Strawberry Activities at Turner’s Farm Market – A special strawberry treat for all Dads!
• Strawberries at the Raspberry Connection – King Road, strawberries and other seasonal produce available.
• Hutchinson House Museum Open – 1pm-4pm Operated by the Waupaca Historical Society.

2018 Sponsored by

Bethany Home, Inc.  ~  Community Insurance & Associates
Farmers State Bank ~ Faulks Bros. Construction
Waupaca County Dairy Promotion Assoc., Inc. ~ Wisconsin Public Service
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