New England Strawberry Festivals and Farms

From Maine to Connecticut, these strawberry festivals and pick-your-own farms offer a sweet way to kick off the summer season.

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 the festivities or find a farm in the area where you can pick your own and take home the taste of summer.

New England Strawberry Festivals

Best Strawberry Festivals in Connecticut

Lyman Orchards Strawberry Festival Live music, pony rides, and strawberry picking are just a few highlights of this festival. New Horizons Village Strawberry Festival Strawberry shortcake is the specialty here. Don’t miss out! Monroe Congregational Church Strawberry Festival At this festival, you’ll find a selection of strawberry-themed desserts, as well as live music and games for children.

Best Strawberry Festivals in Maine

June 25 – Cornish Strawberry Festival Located in the center of town, this festival offers its attendees fresh strawberries, live entertainment, and a large variety of arts and crafts. Main St Cornish, ME 04020 207-625-7725 cornish-maine.org/about_cornish_strawberry_festival June 25 – South Berwick Strawberry Festival This festival boasts a selection of food, entertainment, and—to put the strawberry on top—trolley rides around town! 197 Main St South Berwick, ME 03908 207-384-2989 southberwickstrawberryfestival.com

Best Strawberry Festivals in Massachusetts

June 11 – Topsfield Historical Society Strawberry Festival Many of the town’s local clubs and societies will be present at this event and will be offering a wide variety of entertainment, food, and arts and crafts. Town Common Topsfield, MA 01983 topsfieldhistory.org/strawberry June 18 – Westford Strawberries & Arts Festival Offering food, activities, and live entertainment all day long, this large festival is one that should not be missed! Town Common Westford, MA 01886 thestrawberryfestival.org June 25 – Tyngsborough-Dunstable Historical Society Strawberry Festival At the historic Little Red Schoolhouse, you’ll find live music, vendors, strawberry shortcake, and more. Little Red Schoolhouse Dunstable, MA 01827 978-649-9010 tdhistoricalsociety.org/calendar June 25 – Verrill Farm Strawberry Festival Have a strawberry-themed dessert recipe you’ve been wanting to try out? Enter it into the Strawberry Dessert Contest at this festival, then go for a hay ride and pick your own strawberries in the fields nearby. 11 Wheeler Rd Concord, MA 01742 978-369-4494 verrillfarm.com/events

Best Strawberry Festivals in New Hampshire

June 5 – Windham Strawberry Festival & Book Fair Put on by the local library, this festival offers many fun and games for children, as well as books, food, and entertainment for all ages. 64 London Bridge Rd Windham, NH 03087 603-432-7154 flowwindham.org June 25 – Bow Mills United Methodist Church Strawberry Festival Come for the strawberry shortcake and live music, but stay for the puppies, rabbits, and Peanut the llama! 505 South St Bow, NH 03304 603-228-1154 bowmillsumc.com/strawberry June 25 – New London Strawberry Festival At this festival, you’ll find food, arts and crafts, and live entertainment courtesy of the UNH Little Red Wagon traveling theater. Town Green New London, NH 03257 nl-nh.com/strawberry-festival

Best Strawberry Festivals in Rhode Island

June 18 – Smith’s Castle Strawberry Festival Take a stroll through this historic site’s gardens while you enjoy one of their famous strawberry shortcakes. 55 Richard Smith Drive North Kingstown, RI 02852 401-294-3521 smithscastle.org/upcoming

Best Strawberry Festivals in Vermont

June 18 – Sam Mazza Farms Strawberry Festival This festival offers a wide selection of strawberry-themed desserts, as well as many fun activities for children and adults. 277 Lavigne Rd Colchester, VT 05446 802-655-3440 sammazzafarms.com/festivals June 26 – Middletown Springs Historical Society Strawberry Festival Pay a visit to the historic Middletown Springs Green to enjoy local strawberries and more! Park Ave Middletown Springs, VT 05757 middletownspringshistoricalsociety.org/events

Where to Find Strawberry Farms & Pick-Your-Own Locations

• pickyourown.org
• localharvest.org
• northernnewengland.com/strawberries
• gonewengland.about.com/cs/farmersmarkets
• Mass Grown Map
• Federation of Massachusetts Farmers’ Markets

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