Waupaca to host Strawberry Fest
Strawberry Fest offers a full day of entertainment and activities for families on Saturday, June 16, in downtown Waupaca.
Highlights of the festival include a taste of Waupaca in Strawberry Lane Café, an art and craft show featuring 150 vendors, a Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest at noon, fresh strawberries and strawberry shortcake for sale and live entertainment in the historic bandstand on city square.
Old Time Sounds and Moonlight Bandit Band are scheduled to perform.
Kids Alley in Rotary Riverview Park will host activities for children and families with annual favorites such as Fun Pros Bounce Houses, Dizzy D. Balloon Twister, a petting zoo provided by Animal Haven Zoo, and the Lil’ Strawberry Sally & Sam Costume Contest.
The Waupaca Chain Skiers will sponsor the Duck Races on the Waupaca River at Rotary Riverview Park.
Additional activities include Strawberry Days at Turners Fresh Market, Waupaca Historical Society open houses at the Holly History and Genealogy Center, the Hutchinson House Museum and the Waupaca Railroad Depot, and the Model Railroad Show and Model Show.
“We are excited to continue Strawberry Fest into its 29th year as the first taste of summer in our area” stated Mitchell Swenson, vice president of tourism with the Waupaca Area Convention and Visitor Bureau. “This event is one of many that occur throughout the year in the Waupaca Area.”
The Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking participants for the annual Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest.
The contestant who eats their serving of shortcake the fastest will receive a donation of $500 to the local non-profit organization of their choice. The cost to participate is $10.
Contest sponsors are also needed starting at $25. To sign up, recommend someone who might participate or to sponsor the event contact Mitch at the Chamber & CVB office, 715-258-7343 or email [email protected].
Contest participants must be pre-registered by June 14.
For a complete schedule of events and activities visit the Events page at WaupacaMemories.com.