Strawberry Fields may be forever — at least in some of our Beatle-inspired minds — but the juicy red morsels of late spring and early summer are fleeting. Be certain not to miss out on these first fruits of the season by visiting a strawberry festival near you.
All around Indiana, festivals featuring strawberries kick off summer by bringing communities together for good times, good treats and often, good causes. Here are some festivities to check out around the state.
Strawberries on the Square
May 26 | 11 a.m. until sold out, EDT
Johnson County Courthouse lawn, Franklin
Strawberries, shortcakes, ice cream and whipped topping are the main attraction, but the festival offers much more. Food vendors will be open around the courthouse square, and there will be a car cruise-in and bluegrass music from 7-9 p.m.
Discoverdowntownfranklin.com/strawberries-on-the-square
St. Joseph Strawberry Festival
June 4 | Noon-4 p.m., EDT
St Joseph Catholic Church, 410 S. Race St., Princeton
Join in this fellowship and community event featuring all things strawberry. Includes outdoor food, kid’s games, a dunking booth, basket raffle, games of chance and a barbecue meal (11 a.m.-2 p.m.).
Facebook.com/events/5979258855515484
Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival
Friday, June 9 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Saturday, June 10 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sunday, June 11 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Historic Lane Place, Crawfordsville
Each June, Crawfordsville and Montgomery County residents come together to create the largest local event of the year, the Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival. The strawberry-themed festival features food, fun, arts & crafts and top-notch entertainment for all ages.
Crawfordsvillestrawberryfestival.com
Strawberry Fun Farm Weekends
June 10-11, 17-18, 24-25
Saturdays 8 a.m.-7 p.m.,
Sundays 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Johnson’s Farm Produce, 8960 E. Ridge Road, Hobart
Fun Farm Weekends include a variety of delicious strawberry treats and activities for kids. In addition, the $12 admission fee includes access to the “UPICK” fields and wagon rides.
Johnsonsfarmproduce.com/strawberry-festival
*Please check each event’s website or Facebook page before attending, as dates/information may change.
