Pre-festival Events

Schedule:

April 12, 2024

7:00pm - Little Miss Strawberry Festival Pageant

Pageant Participation is First Come, First Served for Each Category Until They Are Filled.

The Application and Registration Fee Payment Will Solidify Your Slot in the Pageant.

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Nation Ford High School, 1400 a.o. Jones Blvd

April 13, 2024

7:00pm - Teen, Miss, Ms. Strawberry Festival Pageant

Pageant Participation is First Come, First Served for Each Category Until They Are Filled.

The Application and Registration Fee Payment Will Solidify Your Slot in the Pageant.

Register Here

Nation Ford High School, 1400 a.o. Jones Blvd

April 20, 2024

6pm -10pm - Strawberry Soirée

Please Join Us for a Fundraising Evening of Cocktails, Hors D'oeuvres, Silent Auction, Wine Pull, and a Live Dj!

Also, Come See the Exhibit "Berries and Brushstrokes: Celebrating 15 Years of Strawberry Artistry”

Ticket: $85

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April 26, 2024

5pm - 9pm - Strawberry Jam

The Jam Will Be a Family-friendly Event Where You Can Enjoy an Evening of Live Music, Vendors, Food & Drink, Downtown Merchants, and Kid’s Activities.

Downtown Fort Mill

April 27, 2024

9am - 12pm - the Strawberry Sprint and Stroll 5k and Fun Run

The Course Begins and Ends on Main Street Fort Mill and Includes Scenic Views Along Nearby Residential Streets. The Race Will Begin at 9:00 Am, Starting With the 5k Race Followed by the One-mile Fun Run at 10:00 Am. The Race Will Conclude With a Runner's Village and a Festive Atmosphere. Berry B. Good, Fort Mill’s Cheerful Strawberry Mascot, and the Reigning Strawberry Queens Will Also Be Part of the Festivities.

The Rolling Hills of Historic Fort Mill Create a Challenging Yet Fun Course for Runners and Walkers Alike. Wave to Neighbors as They Cheer You on From Their Front Porch and Take in Some of the Beautiful Neighborhoods That Give Fort Mill Its Unique Charm. Kick Off Spring With Fort Mill's New Favorite Hometown Race!

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10am - 3pm - Strawberry Scavenger Hunt

The Fort Mill History Museum is Hosting a “Strawberry Scavenger Hunt” in Downtown Fort Mill as Part of the Annual Strawberry Festival. You Can Pick Up Your Hunt at the Museum at 107 Clebourne St. Beginning at 10am Until 3pm.

Berry Bash

April 28, 2024

10am - 2pm - Strawberry Festival Brunch

Don’t Miss the Official Strawberry Festival Brunch!

Hosted by the Anne Springs Close Greenway’s Gateway Canteen, Make Your Reservations for a Delicious Strawberry Themed Brunch Including a Served Buffet of Traditional Sweet and Savory Brunch Favorites and Delectable.

Water and Coffee Are Included; Additional Beverages Are Available for Purchase. 

Berry B. Good, Fort Mill’s Cheerful Strawberry Mascot, and the Reigning Strawberry Queens Will Also Make a Special Appearance.

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April 30, 2024

Strawberry Festival Golf Tournament

Breakfast, Lunch, Tournament Gift and 4 Drink Tickets Are Included in Your Registration Fee.

Springfield Golf Course

May 4, 2024 - Festival Day

Festival Amphitheater Stage

10am-11am - Fort Mill Elementary Schools

11:30am-12:30pm - Blackwater Band-top 40, Blues, Funk, Country

1pm-2pm - Radio Revolver-pop/rock

2pm-2:30pm - Welcome Ceremony

2:30pm-4pm - Cody Webb-country

4:30pm-6pm - Groove Machine-the 70s Experience

6:30pm-7:45pm - Blue Monday-80s &90s

8:15pm-9:45pm - Absolute Queen-queen Tribute Band

9:45pm - Fireworks

Special Activities

Dixieland Cruisers Car Show - 10am-3pm

Awards Presentation - 2pm

Pretty Bird Paradise - 10am-8pm

A Fun and Educational Bird Exhibit + You Can Feed Them

Show-me Swine Racers - 12pm, 2:30pm, 5pm, 7:30pm

Cheer on Your Favorite Pig!

Food Trucks & Vendors - 10am-9:45pm

Rides - 10am-10pm

Roving Entertainment - 10am-4:30pm

Cornhole Tournament - 10am

Located at Bossy Beulah's (Across the Street From the Park)

Presented by Carolina Cornhole Co.

Registration 9-9:45am

Comporium Fun Zone Tent           

Comporium Selfie Station - 10am-4pm

Comporium Info & Giveaways - 10am-9:45pm

Dj Brown Sound - 10am, 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4:30pm, 6pm-10pm

Music, Bubbles, Hula Hoop Contests

The Interactive Theater - 10:30am, 2:30pm

Juggling, Balancing & More

Strawberry Baby Contest - 11:30am-12:30pm

Registration at 10:15am-11:15am

Strawberry Donut Eating Contest - 1pm-2pm

Registration at 12pm-12:45pm

Strawberry Ice Cream Eating Contest - 3:30pm-4:30pm

Registration at 2:30pm-3:15pm

Strawberry Hot Wing Eating Contest - 5pm-6pm

Registration at 4pm-4:45pm

Date: April 12 - May 4, 2024

Location: Various locations in Fort Mill, SC

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