Summer is not officially here, but festival season is starting Saturday, when Elmwood holds its 37th annual Strawberry Festival.
Elmwood’s food fest in Central Park will look much the same as in years past, featuring a wide variety of sweet strawberry treats, kids activities, a car show, a food tent, craft vendors, a quilt show, a 5K race and live music in the bandstand from the River Valley Big Band and the Aristocrats.
The event opens with the 5K and a pancake breakfast at the firehouse starting at 6 a.m. Festival food is served until 5 p.m., but the sooner you show up for strawberry treats, the better.
Here’s a look at other local events to put on the calendar for the weekends to come.
June 14 – My Place St. Jude event, Yates City.
June 19-21 – Heritage Days, Princeville.
June 21 – Jerry Huffman Memorial Cruise In, Farmington JFL field (behind the old school).
July 4 – Fireworks show, Elmwood, Sweetwater Park.
Aug. 2 – Super Cruise In for Diabetes, Brimfield.
Aug. 7-9 – Old Settlers Days, Brimfield.
Aug. 15-16 – Harvest Home Festival, Yates City.
Sept. 4-6 – Fall Festival, Elmwood, Central Park.
Sept. 7 – Ag Day, Williamsfield.
