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The Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival, Tiny Bubbles Childcare and Shoppers Drug Mart on Main are excited to present the 2025 Totally Toddler Show. This is not a beauty pageant – children will be judged on scores based on personality, alertness, dress and activities by a panel of judges. It is a lighthearted interactive event for children ages 10 months to 5 years. The show allows the children to have fun, show off their personalities and shine like the stars they are! All entrants will receive a participation gift bag, along with a chance to win prizes for the top 3 in their categories. All gifts and prizes are provided by Shoppers Drug Mart on Main Street, Stouffville. Date : Saturday, June 28th, 2025, 9:00 AM at the Picnic Shelter, Memorial Park. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

2025 VENDOR REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Prior to submitting an application for this year’s event, please note the following 2025 changes: As a partner of the Strawberry Festival, the Town of Stouffville will be handling all vendor aspects including application intake, processing, and placement at the event. Vendors must attend and be operational for all dates and times of the event: Friday June 27, 5pm-9pm Saturday June 28, 10am-9pm Sunday June 29, 10am-9pm Vendor Fees are pre-tax and are for one 10ftx10ft space, for all 3 days of the Festival: Charities $150.00 Crafters $300.00 Businesses $600.00 Food $1,250.00 *Please note all Food Vendors will be required to comply with WSFES Fire Safety Bulletin and York Region Public Health. FOOD VENDOR APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED! Business Application Craft Application Non-Profit Application Questions? Email us at events@townofws.ca

JOIN US FOR THE 2025 STRAWBE RRY FESTIVAL! June 27-29 2025 In Whitchurch-Stouffville's Memorial Park HOME ABOUT US Events STRAWBERRY JAM JR. DOG CONTEST TOTALLY TODDLERS SPELLING BEE VENDORS VOLUNTEER PARTNERS PEOPLE OF THE YEAR GALLERY FAQ CONTACT US TOWN OF STOUFFVILLE AND STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP TO ENHANCE ICONIC COMMUNITY EVENT STOUFFVILLE, ON — The Town of Stouffville and the Strawberry Festival Board of Directors are proud to announce an expanded partnership to strengthen and grow the treasured Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival, a hallmark event that has been bringing the community together for over 40 years. This collaboration marks a new chapter in the festival’s history and is designed to address challenges in volunteer recruitment and enhance the operational capacity of this cherished tradition. The partnership will combine the resources and expertise of the Town of Stouffville with the passion and dedication of the festival’s Board of Directors, ensuring the event continues to thrive for future generations. Key elements of the partnership include: Town of Stouffville Leadership: The Town will manage critical operational aspects of the festival, including entertainment, sponsorships, marketing, vendor coordination, and technical production. Board of Directors’ Legacy Oversight: The Board will continue to oversee cherished legacy events such as the Pancake Breakfast, the Citizen and Sports Person of the Year awards, and the Sandra Stronach Red Berry Café, preserving the festival's community-driven spirit. “Our shared responsibility model ensures that the Strawberry Festival will not only maintain its unique charm but also benefit from the resources and capabilities of the Town,” said Rob Braid, Commissioner of Community Services for the Town of Stouffville. “This partnership is a testament to our commitment to preserving and enhancing this treasured community tradition. ”Through this new partnership, vendors and sponsors can look forward to opportunities for engagement, visibility, and collaboration as planning for the 2025 event gets underway. “As we embark on this exciting new chapter, we are confident that this partnership will secure the festival’s legacy as a cornerstone of Stouffville’s summer events,” said Cornelia Hunter-Burns, President of the Strawberry Festival Board of Directors. The Town of Stouffville and the Strawberry Festival are excited to welcome everyone to the 2025 Strawberry Festival, running from Friday, June 27, to Sunday, June 29. Don't miss the grand finale—Canada Day fireworks light up the sky on Tuesday, July 1! HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2024 FESTIVAL Celebrating over 40 Years of Tradition in our Community The 2025 Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival runs from June 27th - 29th July 1st Fireworks presented by the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Proudly Sponsored By ©2019-2025 Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival. All Rights Reserved.

Position: Sustainable Stouffville Program Developer Who we are: The Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival is a community Festival that takes place in Stouffville over the Canada Day weekend. Located in the heart of the Town in Memorial Park, the Festival attracts more than 25,000 people. This year, the Festival is looking to enhance its Sustainable Stouffville initiative by growing the number of interactive activities on site and extending activities afterwards to ultimately develop a roadmap that can be used for broader engagement in the various aspects of Sustainability. The Strawberry Festival is looking to hire someone to support these efforts. This opportunity has been made possible through the Legacy Fund . Term: This is a contract position running June 5, 2023 to August 11, 2023. Work Location: This position does not require regular attendance at an office but it does require attendance at the Strawberry Festival during the weekend of July 1&2 and perhaps in-person meetings with organizations and members of the community. Hours & Rate: The position will be for 24 hours per week (on average) and will be paid at a rate of $20 per hour although there is expected to be some variability in terms of days and hours worked with a significant number of hours worked through the weekend of July 1 & 2, 2023. A work plan with billable hours will be established between the Committee and the successful candidate. About the role: Before the Festival: The successful candidate will work with the Strawberry Festival committee to develop a number of educational activities for Festival-goers that will engage them in different aspects of sustainable living. Key themes include: Low carbon heating & cooling Growing and eating locally produced food Naturalizing gardens for better habitat for bees and butterflies Reducing waste through upcycle, recycle, re-use, repair Beginning ahead of the festival and continuing throughout and beyond, the successful candidate will develop and implement a social media strategy that will engage members of the community, draw linkages to other organizations, and build a platform for improved sustainability. During the Festival: In addition to overseeing the activities, this position will help gather input from Festival-goers on the following: What does Sustainability Mean to Me? What are the Barriers to me Living more Sustainably? Although work has begun in all of these areas, this role will be largely responsible for bringing these aspects of the Strawberry Festival together and working with Committee members to engage local businesses and like-minded organizations. After the Festival The Strawberry Festival would like to make these activities the “jumping-off” point to engage the community in longer term action related to Sustainability. To this end, this role will: Leverage social media to extend some of the events from the Strawberry Festival and maintain engagement. Harvest information gathered at the Festival to develop themes and activities that will engage residents and support them in taking action to live more sustainably. Work with the Committee and like-minded organizations to develop a roadmap of activities and goals for the 2-month, 6-month, and 12-month timeframe that can be leveraged for future planning and engagement with local businesses, politicians, and planners. About You: You are a well-organized self-starter with great communication skills. You will have demonstrated experience in planning for longer term goals and breaking them down into actionable steps. You are knowledgeable about one or more of the areas of focus for Sustainable Stouffville and understand how these are applied in day-to-day living. You are comfortable engaging with members of the public and other organizations and have strong written and verbal communication skills. You are able to attend the Strawberry Festival throughout the Canada Day weekend including the time needed for setup and teardown. Candidates are asked to send a cover letter and resume to info@strawberryfestival.ca .The position will remain open until it is filled. We thank everyone for their interest in this role - only those moving on to the interview stage will receive a response.

Join us at the Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 28th 2025 for our super spelling bee! Children will compete to determine the winner in this spelling showdown. This program will be held in the bandshell at Memorial Park. There are two registration categories: one for children aged 7-10 and one for children aged 11-13. This program is free to register. The link to the registration will be provided at a later date.

THE WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL IS PROUD TO HOST THE 2024 PEOPLE OF THE YEAR AWARDS! Do you know someone who should be honoured as the Citizen of the Year or the Sportsperson of the Year? The Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival is currently accepting nominations for these prestigious annual awards. Winners will be recognized during the Opening Ceremonies of the Stouffville Strawberry Festival on Friday, June 28th , 2024. And The Winners Are:

HOME ABOUT US Events STRAWBERRY JAM JR. DOG CONTEST TOTALLY TODDLERS SPELLING BEE VENDORS VOLUNTEER PARTNERS PEOPLE OF THE YEAR GALLERY FAQ CONTACT US 2025 Partnership Opportunities The annual support by Stouffville community residents, businesses and local government is a critical component in the success of the Strawberry Festival. Our Partnership Program for 2025 offers a range of activities for our supporters to participate in while ensuring broad exposure for our partners. Support your community, Build awareness for your products and services, Participate in three days of fun-filled family activities. Thank you to our 2024 Partners! Our Festival Champions Partners Friends Alsop Insurance | SCS Consulting | Todd Brothers Contracting | Long & McQuade | The Bike Asylum | Water Depot | Stanmore Carts | Reesors' Farm Market and Bakery | MP Dr. Helena Jaczek | Mayor Iain Lovatt | MPP Paul Calandra | Schell Lumber Home Building Centre | Stephenson's Rental | Boston Pizza Contributors Abotti with Antonietta | Breck Highland School of Dance | Harriet Chung Performing Arts | Laya Bhava Dance Academy | Stouffville Academy of Music & Dance | York Dance Academy | K9'S in KAHOOTS | Town of Whitchurch Stouffville Leisure Services | Romina Boodram | The St. John Paul II Assembly Knights of Columbus Honour Guard ©2019-2025 Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival. All Rights Reserved.

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The Strawberry Festival continues to pursue sustainable options and welcomes the community to participate in these greening efforts. We no longer permit the use of plastic balloons and Styrofoam containers, and promote the use of reusable water bottles through our popular Water Stations. Look for these other green features at our 2024 festival: Sustainable Stouffville booth In 2023, we introduced Sustainable Stouffville – a project aimed at raising awareness and coordinating action on environmental issues in our community. Visit our booth this year to learn how this project is advancing and how you can get involved. VIEW/DOWNLOAD SUSTAINABLE STOUFFVILLE REPORT What Does sustainability mean to me? WATCH THE VIDEO VIEW/DOWNLOAD THE WASTE RESOUCE GUIDE You can also follow Sustainable Stouffville on social media: Bike Corrals To encourage Active Transportation to the Strawberry Festival, we are providing two free Bike Corrals. These are central, fenced-off spots to park your bike, scooter, jogging stroller, etc. Corral #1 will be attached to the Sustainable Stouffville booth near the Info Booth, and Corral #2 will be beside the main baseball diamond near the covered pavilion. Please bring a lock to secure your device, and note that the Strawberry Festival is not responsible for any theft or damage. Both Corrals will be available for use anytime, but volunteers will be stationed at Corral #1 on Saturday and Sunday from 9-5pm Bus Shuttle The Strawberry Festival is offering a convenient bus "shuttle" service to and from the event site. Check our Festival Schedule (Saturday or Sunday ) for the various pick up and drop off locations around town. Leave your car at home – the drive is on us!