RESOURCE LIST: Strawberry Festivals and Farms

• Photo/Art by Brenda Darroch

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Strawberry festivals are a New England tradition that date back to the 1800s. They celebrate the harvest of this sweet berry, whose appearance unofficially kicks off our warmest season. Join in festivities or find a farm in the area where you can pick your own and take home the taste of summer.

A Sampling of Strawberry Festivals Around New England

Connecticut

June 2 First Congregational Church Strawberry Jazz Festival
Madison Town Common
fccmadison.org/ourevents.htm

June 8-9 Strawberry Thanksgiving Celebration
Pequot Museum, Mashantucket
pequotmuseum.org/Home/ProgramsandEvents/June.htm

June 9 First Congregational Church Strawberry Festival
Cheshire
cheshirecongregational.org/calendar.html

June 16 Lyman Orchards Strawberry Fest
Middlefield
lymanorchards.com/events/summer.shtml

June 16 South Windsor Strawberry Fest & Craft Fair
Nevers Road Park, South Windsor
berryfest.org/

June 16 North Canton Community United Methodist Church Strawberry Festival
Canton
gbgm-umc.org/northcantonumc/

June 16 New Horizons Village Strawberry Festival & Craft Fair
Union
newhorizonsvillage.com/html/next_year-s_festival.html

June 16-17 Monroe Congregational Church Strawberry Festival, Craft & Fine Art Show
Monroe Town Green

mcc-ucc.org/page4.php