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Important event information: Parking Locations, Parking Restrictions, Street Closures, Family Safety Program and Event Safety please go to: www.townofws.ca/strawfest Here are some answers to Frequently Asked Questions. ADMISSION - There is no cost to attend the festival—entry, live entertainment, and many activities are free for everyone to enjoy! Please note that food, beverages, rides, and vendor purchases are available at an additional cost. ACCESSIBLE PARKING is available. WASHROOMS are available at Memorial Park and Latcham Hall. There will also be porta potty units in the west and east sides of Memorial Park. POS DEVICES FOR CREDIT CARD AND DEBIT PAYMENT are available at The Red Berry Cafe and the Beer Trailer for alcohol sales. Please note that 2 ATM units will be onsite beside the Beer Trailer in Memorial Park. Vendors will offer POS devices at their discretion. DRINKING WATER - In an effort to reduce single-use plastics, the Strawberry Festival encourages attendees to bring refillable water containers. There will be a water re-fill station available for you to refill your reusable water bottle at no charge. The re-fill station will be located on the east side of the Main Stage. LOCATION - The festival takes place in and around Memorial Park, Stouffville, located on Park Drive between Main Street and Hoover Park Drive. *DOGS are discouraged at the festival due to the dense public attendees. If you choose to bring your pet they must be friendly, with muzzle and on short leash at all times, and picked up after. Please note: that pets are not welcome inside any of the buildings or inside the tents and remember it is never ok to leave a pet unattended in a car. (*except during pet contest)

The fun Strawberry Festival Dog Contest will be back. In 2025, our popular “fun” Dog Contest is being held on June 29th in Franklin Park starting at 2:00. Bring your pooch! You need to register on-site. As responsible dog owners your dog must be on a leash at all times. Who is the best kisser, looks most like you, jumps highest!!! Join us even if you are not a dog owner for the fun and laughter and admire the handsome and beautiful contestants. Sunday, June 29th, 2025, 2 PM in Franklin Park. (East of the playground across the bridge). Prizes are sponsored by K-9’s in Kahoots.

CONTEST RULES Theme: All entries must feature strawberries as a main ingredient and fit the category of either strawberry pie or strawberry jam. Jam Entries: - Must be presented in a standard 250ml glass jar - Label the jar with a removable sticky note or piece of tape stating your name and jam name Pie Entries: - Must be a full, traditional- sized pie (8-10 inches). - Label the bottom of your pie plate with your name and pie name. One entry per category, per person. Homemade only: no store bought crusts, fillings, or jams. Ingredient List: All participants must submit a full ingredient list - NOT recipe, for dietary and allergy reasons”. Drop off time: All entries must be delivered between 4-6pm on Thursday June 26th at The Sandy Stronach Red Berry Cafe in Latcham Hall Winners will be notified Friday June 27th and will be presented their awards at the Opening Ceremonies. All contestants must register. Either through our website in advance, or registration forms can be filled out upon drop off. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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