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The Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival is over 40 years old. Our festival takes place over the Canada Day weekend and is run for the benefit of our community. Our volunteers and sponsors generously donate their time and resources to provide a FREE family festival for the entire community. Beginning in 2025 the festival is enriching its partnership with the Town of Whitchurch Stouffville. The town will be taking on the larger portfolios to help us put on the best festival possible. The town will be helping us by coordinating major portions of the festival such as: Vendor Acquisition and Placement (our traditional Market Place) Evening and Headline entertainment All alcohol sales at our pub Sponsor Acquisition Logistics Marketing The volunteer Festival Board of Directors and Committee members are committed to putting on a festival for the community by the community. The Board and Committee will be responsible for coordinating what we are now calling our “Legacy Events” – The Festival Opening Ceremonies The Stouffville Citizen and Sports Person of the year The Stouffville Library Spelling Bee The Totally Toddlers Baby Contest The Gladys Clarkson Stouffville Bakes contest The Strawberry Jam Junior – an Open Mic for kids under 12 years of age The Pancake Breakfast The Picnic in the Park (family games such as 3 legged races, tug-o-wars) The Strawberry Social (Strawberries and cake for all!!!) The Sandy Stronach Red Berry Café with live music by the York Durham Finger Style Guitarists The Ecumenical Church Service Family Entertainment by local dance schools Local Baseball exhibition games The annual dog contest Fresh Water Stations And new in 2025 – a 3 on 3 youth basketball tournament Come and enjoy all of our event including the festival market, live entertainment, the food zone, the pancake breakfast, the Sandy Stronach Red Berry Café and Picnic in the Park. It’s a weekend where thousands come to participate and enjoy, and it takes place in the heart of Stouffville in Memorial Park. While enjoying the festival - help us with our green initiative – bring your own water bottle and fill-up at the water stations throughout the park and remember to properly recycle at our recycling stations. The festival is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors and is driven by community volunteers and is a celebration of our community. The festival is an event where you can meet your neighbours and make new friends. SEE YOU AT THE FESTIVAL… 2025 Whitchurch Stouffville Strawberry Festival Board of Directors Nela Hunter-Burns (President) nela.hunter@strawberryfestival.ca Carla Rotondo (Treasurer) carla.rotondo@strawberryfestival.ca Sandy Baker (Secretary) sandy.baker@strawberryfestival.ca Felise Liuson (Director) felise.liuson@strawberryfestval.ca Mike Burns (Director / Past President) mike.burns@strawberryfestival.ca 2025 Whitchurch Stouffville Strawberry Festival Committee Members Alicia Mathura Serhii Fursa Sue Sherban (Honorary) Sandy Baker Patty Tamlin Nela Hunter-Burns Monika Arpasi Mike Bridgeman Liz Fraser (Honorary) Jackie Gallo Gary Burke Chantelle Masur Bryan Stott Yuliia Fursa Jim Thomas (Honorary) Sandra Liaros Rose Gallo Nicole Campbell Myles O’Brien Mike Burns Micole Rubinoff Kevin Shpak Harry French Felise Liuson Carla Rotondo The Strawberry Festival is always looking for volunteers to help us. If you are interested in joining us please email our secretary ( secretary@strawberryfestival.ca ) or go to the link on the Volunteer page of the web-site. By attending the Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with the Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By attending Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media. You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent.

By attending the Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with the Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By attending Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media. You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent.

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General Enquiry Volunteer Team GoGreen Team President Sponsor Team Vendor Team Entertainment Team info@strawberryfestival.ca volunteer@strawberryfestival.ca gogreen@strawberryfestival.ca president@strawberryfestival.ca sponsor@strawberryfestival.ca events@townofws.ca entertainment@strawberryfestival.ca 2025 Whitchurch Stouffville Strawberry Festival Board of Directors Nela Hunter-Burns (President) nela.hunter@strawberryfestival.ca Carla Rotondo (Treasurer) carla.rotondo@strawberryfestival.ca Sandy Baker (Secretary) sandy.baker@strawberryfestival.ca Felise Liuson (Director) felise.liuson@strawberryfestval.ca Mike Burns (Director / Past President) mike.burns@strawberryfestival.ca Follow Us on Social Media

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. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

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The Strawberry Festival is striving to go green! Visitors Look for our Waste Stations located around the food vendor areas. There are bins for recycling, food waste/organics and regular waste. Quench your thirst with free, unlimited water from our two Water Stations located in the food vendor area. Bring reusable water bottles, food containers, cutlery, and bags and maximize your waste reduction! Vendors: Join our Green Vendor Program and receive additional promotion and recognition Food Vendors are eligible for a discount on registration fees! Help us reduce our waste footprint by using alternatives to single-use plastics, and by complying with our ‘no balloons’ policy. Take advantage of our 3-stream (recycling, organics, and garbage) disposal options, so food waste, cardboard boxes, and other recyclables can be properly collected. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM Climate Friendly Stouffville This year’s festival will showcase information to help residents make sustainable choices and take action on climate change. Here is a reference guide for upcycling your unwanted materials in Stouffville:

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JOIN US FOR THE 2026 STRAWBE RRY FESTIVAL! June 27-29 2025 In Whitchurch-Stouffville's Memorial Park HOME ABOUT US SCHEDULE PRE-FESTIVAL FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY PERFORMERS Events STRAWBERRY JAM JR. DOG CONTEST STOUFFVILLE BAKES TOTALLY TODDLERS 3-ON-3-BASKETBALL SPELLING BEE VENDORS VENDOR LIST VOLUNTEER PARTNERS PEOPLE OF THE YEAR GALLERY FAQ CONTACT US WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD AND EXCITING PLANS FOR 2026 WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE, ON – October 7, 2025 – The Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival is pleased to announce the election of its new Board of Directors, following its Annual General Meeting held on September 15th. This change in leadership marks a pivotal moment as the festival looks ahead to its 42nd anniversary and continues its legacy as a beloved community tradition. The newly elected Board of Directors comprises: President: Sue Sherban Vice President: Elizabeth Fraser Treasurer: Lindsay Bantis Director: Fran Shepherd Director: Destiny Brown Member Secretary: Sandy Baker "I would like to sincerely thank the retiring board of directors, Mike Burns, Nela Hunter, Carla Rotondo, and Felise Liuson, and committee member Micole Rubinoff for their invaluable contributions and dedication," said Sue Sherban, the newly elected President. "We express our immense gratitude for their volunteer efforts, particularly in navigating the challenges of creating a virtual festival during Covid and their successful partnership with the town during a time of reduced volunteer availability. Their commitment has been instrumental in keeping this cherished festival running." President Sherban extended a warm welcome to the new board members, congratulating them on stepping up to ensure the continuity of this annual tradition. She also announced that the individual activity chairs for the festival committee will be revealed after their first meeting in October. "I am eagerly looking forward to what promises to be an exciting new year for the Strawberry Festival," Sherban added. "Our aim is to bring back some of the old much-loved events while also building upon the success of our newly introduced initiatives." History of the Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival, the festival is a not-for-profit organization and has been a beloved tradition in our town for over 40 years although it has undergone some changes over the recent years. The most significant was its original move in 2017 from Main Street to Memorial Park in anticipation of downtown redevelopment; this shift has now become a reality for 2027 and 2028 year. While Memorial Park has provided a temporary home, we understand it’s not the setting many associate with the nostalgic charm of our Strawberry Festival. “Good news though we will be closing Main St for this 2026 year with the partnership of the Markham Stouffville Cruisers car club so our festival goers will be able to browse the antique and classic cars, shop local and dine in our restaurants and support our local businesses on the Saturday.” Sherban said. The Mayor and I have met Sherban advised regarding the future of returning festival to Main Street and below is his commitment to seeing the return. “I look forward to working with the festival committee and town staff to see the festival return to its historical location- our revitalized Main St. in the near future.” said Mayor Lovatt. We deeply appreciate the feedback and ideas shared over the past year by the community on what the festival means to them and how they envision its future. That input matters. But real change comes from rolling up your sleeves. Volunteers are the heart of this event—they are the ones who turn vision into reality. Positive action, not just online commentary, is what shapes the future of our festival and community. As we approach the 42nd anniversary in 2026, the Festival Committee is reaching out to residents to help reignite the vision of a true community celebration. The new Strawberry Festival Board is already planning, and we’re excited about a targeted return to a revitalized Main Street in 2029. Until then, we need your help to keep the Strawberry Festival thriving and evolving. If you want to see change—be part of it. So, join us! It is your energy, ideas, and time that can help create something truly special. Volunteer list available at www.strawberryfestival.ca to sign up! HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2024 FESTIVAL Celebrating over 40 Years of Tradition in our Community The 2026 Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival runs from June 26th - 28th July 1st Fireworks presented by the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Proudly Sponsored By ©2019-2026 Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival. All Rights Reserved.