Mayor's Message
On behalf of Members of Council, I welcome you to the Strawberry Festival website.
Thursday June 30th marks the opening ceremonies for the Strawberry Festival followed by a full slate of Canada Day activities on July 1st. You will not want to miss this fun-filled day of special events including games, competitions, food and lots of entertainment for adults and children. The day will end with a spectacular fireworks display!
This annual event is the highlight of our summer, and as Stouffville is but a short drive from anywhere within the G.T.A., it offers a perfect outing for the whole family. Our Main Street is closed to vehicular traffic providing you with an opportunity to visit the many vendors inviting you to buy locally made crafts, baked goods and, of course, to eat lots of strawberries! I urge you to visit the stores and restaurants on Main Street where you will receive a warm welcome, following which you can meander to the amusement park for the children’s enjoyment!
Our sincere thanks to the Strawberry Festival Committee and the many volunteers dedicated to ensuring the success of this annual event.
Thank you for visiting our website; however, it would be my pleasure to welcome you in person! If you want to experience small town Ontario at its best, I urge you to visit the Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival!
Wayne Emmerson,
Mayor.
Chair's Message
Welcome to the Strawberry Festival!
We have put together a program this year that will offer fabulous entertainment for young and old alike. Whether this is your first visit or you have been coming for years, we hope that you will find lots of fun, much to tickle your tastebuds, and the best shopping around.
This year we have plans for many new activities – BINGO and a Spelling Bee to name a couple. Back by popular demand is the Inflatable Play Area, the Eco theme, and the many contests. And of course there are the many community events that are so tied to the Festival – the Musical Concert Evening on June 29th, the Lawn Bowling and Lions Beef BBQ on June 30th to name a few. The Strawberry Festival will kick off on Thursday June 30th with Opening Ceremonies and Giggles Comedy Night. A full day of entertainment is planned on Canada Day, Friday July 1st – celebrating our great Town and this great Country. Canada Day will finish with cake, Fireworks, and the Blackboard Blues Band. More vendors than ever are expected on Saturday July 2nd as we close down Main Street for the Crafters Fair.
As events are confirmed, they will be updated to our website.
The Festival is supported by the Trillium Foundation, the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, and the generous sponsorship of many corporations and local merchants.
The Festival is run entirely by volunteers who plan activities and staff them during the Festival. Without the sponsors and the volunteers, the Strawberry Festival could not be the fabulous community event that it has become over the years.
Thank you to all that have made the 2011 Festival possible and welcome to all who will enjoy the Festival this year. It is an honour to be a part in the Strawberry Festival.
Catherine McCowan
