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Strawberry Stage
Sponsored by Ristorante Pizza from Dr. Oetker

Printable Schedule
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Festival Hours: 5:00 - 10:00 PM

Wrist Band Day - Unlimited Amusement Rides in the Midway for $20 (with purchase of a wristband)
Please Note: The festival opens at 5:00 pm. Ride tickets are needed prior to 5:30.

5:30 – 10:00 pm

Turkey Hill Road Show

5:00 – 10:00 pm
Hoopster - The 8-foot Tall Stilt Walking Ref 6:00 – 8:00 pm
The Bass Federation Reels Kids Casting Contest
Kids ages 8-10 and 11-14 can try their luck at this casting competition with the winner from each age group moving on to a state competition. EVERYONE is invited to try their luck at casting and EVERYONE wins a prize!
Sponsored by the PA Bass Federation
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Strawberry Jam, "Battle of the Bands"
After competing in the Battle of the Bands at Caln Township on April 24th, the two finalists “3 Shades of Blue” and “The Blue Room” face off at the Strawberry Festival to determine the winner! (Rain Date Saturday, June 4th from 3:00 - 5:00 pm)
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Live Performance by the D-Team, Paul Green School of Rock
The School of Rock in Downingtown has been home to some of Chester County's finest young musicians since opening in 2003. The D-Team is the school's house band and consists of many of the school's best students. Get ready for a set of some of your favorite classic rock anthems performed by the next generation of rock stars!
8:00 pm
Friday, June 4, 2010
Festival Hours: 5:00 - 11:00 PM

T.G.I.F.
Sponsored by ArcelorMittal

Special Live Performance by the very popular classic rock n’ roll band“74-75”
"74/75 Band" plays a mix of classic rock, blues and current rock music. The band takes pride in performing at local benefit concerts for cancer, autism and other causes. The band features Pete Duca – Drums; Greg Krajewski - Guitar & Vocals; Alene McDermott - Guitar & Vocals; Pat McDermott - Bass Guitar; Ann Straley – Vocals; And Lynn Verdone - Keyboard, Guitar & Vocals

7:00 - 9:00pm

Come out and watch the Flyers in the Stanley Cup Finals on a jumbo screen at the Festival on Friday night!

Sponsored by ArcelorMittal
Courtesy of Haverford Systems & Comcast

Wear your Flyers orange to the Festival!

8:00 pm

Live Performance by “Now & Then”
Based in Chester County, this band sounds much bigger than you would expect from a 3-piece group. They feature a repertoire ranging from the mellow sounds of the 60’s and 70’s, to the heaviest of both new and classic rock.

9:00 - 11:00 pm
FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR
Sponsored by Oliver Tyrone Pulver Corporation
9:45 pm
NEW! BINGO
On-going Games - Download the Flyer
Each Game ~ $1 per card per game.
Hosted by the Downingtown Senior Center
5:00 – 9:00 pm

Especially for the kids…

Chris Capehart, Magician

5:30, 6:30,
7:30, 8:30 pm
Hoopster - The 8-foot Tall Stilt Walking Ref 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Silly Reba – Balloon Sculptures 6:00 – 8:00 pm
The Bass Federation Reels Kids Casting Contest
Kids ages 8-10 and 11-14 can try their luck at this casting competition with the winner from each age group moving on to a state competition. EVERYONE is invited to try their luck at casting and EVERYONE wins a prize!
Sponsored by the PA Bass Federation
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Festival Hours: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
NEW! BINGO
On-going Games - Download the Flyer
Each Game ~ $1 per card per game.
Hosted by the Downingtown Senior Center
1:00 – 4:00 pm
5:00 – 9:00 pm
Reduced Ride Ticket Prices in the Majestic Midway
(one less ticket per ride)
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
CATCH ZUMBA FEVER on the Strawberry Stage
Our professional fitness experts will get the crowd movin’ and groovin’ during these mini ZUMBA classes (latin-inspired, dance-fitness class ) Salsa, Merengue, Reggaton and Cumbia …Fun for Everyone of All Ages!
Times TBD
“CHIP – The Child Identification Program”
Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Freemasons
11:00 – 4:00 pm

Caln Townwatch Child Safety Program
Child fingerprinting available

11:00 – 4:00 pm
Silly Reba – Balloon Sculptures 11:30 - 2:00 pm
NEW! The Reading Patch on Stage
Reader’s Theatre, Storytelling, Poetry, Music and more
to entertain and educate all young readers and readers in the making.
Sponsored by the Reading Specialists of Coatesville Area School District
Download the Reading Patch Flyer
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Max & Erma stop by to visit friends at the festival with special coupons and a fresh batch of their famous cookies! 12:00 - 3:00 pm
The Lukens Band in Concert 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Robot Fred Fire Safety
Sponsored by the East Brandywine Fire Company
2:00 – 2:30 pm

The Coatesville Diamond Divas take the stage!
Grab a seat and watch the Divas perform followed by
even more fun as they teach us ALL how to do the “steps!”

3:00 – 3:45 pm

Chris Capehart, Magician

1:30, 2:30,
3:30, 4:30 pm
Juggling By Jonathan 2:00 – 6:00 pm
Hoopster - The 8-foot Tall Stilt Walking Ref 6:00 – 8:00 pm
The Bass Federation Reels Kids Casting Contest
Kids ages 8-10 and 11-14 can try their luck at this casting competition with the winner from each age group moving on to a state competition. EVERYONE is invited to try their luck at casting and EVERYONE wins a prize!
Sponsored by the PA Bass Federation
3:00 - 5:00 pm
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Get In The Mix with MIXTUREZ DANCE STUDIO
Have you missed out on watching the award winning choreography of Mixturez? Now is your very last chance to enjoy the spectacle so take a seat and try to sit still!
4:00 – 4:30 pm

The Strawberry Stage ROCKS!!!
Sponsored by Ristorante Pizza from Dr. Oetker

Live Performance by “G2”
Collectively we are G2 the Band, taking the world of Music
to a New World Order…the hardest working band on the east coast… Bringing the best of the Old to the New. We’ve toured with John Legend, Kevin Michael, Musiq Soulchild and many others and have shared the stage with Ray Goodman and Brown, Billly Paul and the incomparable Patti Labelle.
Featuring Lamar Nixon - Musical director - Lead Base;
Dante Sims - Lead Keyboardist; Dave Williams –Drummer;
Kerri Little – Percussions; & Jaz Jordan - Lead Vocals.
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Live Performance by “BLUE SKY BAND"
The Blue Sky Band is an unlikely combination of members,
featuring two bankers, a builder, an engineer, a physical therapist, a neurologist, and an on-air TV host with the QVC Network. The band plays classic rock’n’roll music from a wide variety of artists from the 60’s to the present. Featuring Dave Long, John Spangenberg, John Bergh, Todd Pohlig, Dave Glarner, Dan Wheeler, and Joe Cafarcio – local professionals donating their time and talents for fun and good causes.
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Live Performance by “LEAVING CASH”
This locally-rooted band is a 4-piece rock group featuring
a rotating front-man lineup and electric violinist Brian Fitzgerald. Consisting of multi-instrumentalists Brian Fitzgerald (vocals/violin/guitar/drums), Brenna Fitzgerald (vocals/drums/guitar/keys/violin), Matt Radomile (vocals/guitar), and Jason Smith (bass), the group performs original and cover material influenced by a very broad range of genres and styles. You can check out Leaving Cash at www.leavingcash.com, and purchase their music anywhere digital music is sold (iTunes, Amazon, etc.).
9:00 – 11:00 pm
Fireworks Rain date,
Sponsored by Oliver Tyrone Pulver Corporation
9:45 pm
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Festival Hours: Noon - 6:00 PM
NEW! BINGO
On-going Games - Download the Flyer
Each Game ~ $1 per card per game.
Hosted by the Downingtown Senior Center
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Reduced Ride Ticket Prices in the Majestic Midway
(one less ticket per ride)
12:00 – 2:00 pm
Caln Townwatch Child Safety Program
Child fingerprinting available
12:00 - 4:00 pm
NEW! The Reading Patch on Stage
Reader’s Theatre, Storytelling, Poetry, Music and more
to entertain and educate all young readers and readers in the making.
Sponsored by the Reading Specialists of Coatesville Area School District
Download the Reading Patch Flyer
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Max & Erma have baked a new batch of their famous cookie and are back to spend the day at the festival! 12:00 - 3:00 pm

Strawberriest Kid Contest
Strawberriest Kids Contest - ages 5 and under
Dress in your Strawberry Finest and enter to win great prizes
Download a registration form now

1:00 pm

The Coatesville Diamond Divas Encore Performance
Grab a seat and watch the Divas perform followed by
even more fun as they teach us ALL how to do the “steps!”

2:00 – 2:45 pm
CATCH ZUMBA FEVER on the Strawberry Stage
Our professional fitness experts will get the crowd movin’ and groovin’ during these mini ZUMBA classes (latin-inspired, dance-fitness class ) Salsa, Merengue, Reggaton and Cumbia …Fun for Everyone of All Ages!
Times TBD
Chris Capehart, Magician 12:30, 1:30,
2:30, 3:30 pm
Juggling By Jonathan 12:30 – 4:30 pm
Silly Reba – Balloon Sculptures 1:00 - 4:00 pm
HELICOPTER GOLF BALL DROP!
Sponsored by Willie Anderson, State Farm Insurance
Courtesy of SkyFlightCare and Brandywine Hospital
Buy your numbered golf ball for your chance to win
a “SUMMER OF FUN”… Tickets to Sporting Events,
Amusement Parks, a Gas Card, Mad Money and more.
A prize valued at more than $1500! Ball landing closest to the flag wins!
Download the flyer now!
2:00 pm
Live Performance by “ROCKET 88”
In the last live performance of 2010, this amazing group of teenagers will rock the Strawberry Stage with some classic old-school rock and roll influenced by the Beatles, Cream, King of Leon, The Allman Brothers Band, Grateful Dead and more. www.myspace.com/r88b and www.facebook.com/r88band
4:00 – 6:00 pm
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL RAFFLE DRAWING!
Don’t miss the opportunity to buy your raffle ticket anytime during the festival. You could be the lucky winner of a $1500 Shopping Spree with this King of Prussia Mall American Express Gift Card. Card accepted where’ever American Express is accepted. Download the Raffle Flyer
5:00 pm

Throughout the Entire Festival…

  • Amusement Rides
  • Strawberryland for Kids, Sponsored by Herr Foods with free samples and visits from “CHIPPER”
  • Berry Blast Zone - family fun area, Sponsored by TD Bank
    • NEW “Mechanical Surfboard”
    • NEW 30 ft. Rock Wall
  • Special visits from your favorite Disney and Nickelodeon Characters!
  • Strawberry Mascot
  • International Food Fair
  • Vendor Fair
  • NEW Artisan Tent with on-going demonstrations
  • Used Book Sale
  • NEW “The Reading Patch Activity Tent”
  • Sponsored by the Reading Specialist of Coatesville Area School District
  • Carnival Games for Kids
  • NEW “Arts and Crafts Tent”
  • Free Entertainment
  • Playground courtesy of F.A.M.I.L.I.E.S.
  • YMCA ACTIVATE Van & Activities
  • Buy your Raffle Chances: Win a $1500 Shopping Spree, sponsored by DNB First
  • Souvenirs, Sponsored by Sam’s Club
  • Buy your chances to win the Helicopter Golf Ball Drop: Win a “Summer of Fun” Sporting Event tickets, Amusement Park tickets, Gas Card, Mad Money and more…a prize valued at over $1500! Sponsored by Willie Anderson, State Farm Insurance Agent
  • WCHE Radio on site - Media Sponsor
Schedule is subject to change without notice.

Printable Schedule

     
Festival Host: Brandywine Hospital  

The 2009 Strawberry Festival was a huge success, breaking
all fundraising records and attracting huge crowds.

The 2010 Strawberry Festival promises to be even better! On behalf of the Brandywine Health Foundation, our Board of Directors and the 2010 Festival Committee, we extend a very special thank you to First Niagara for returning as a lead sponsor along with PECO, who generously increased their level of support to serve as a co-presenting sponsor of the 2010 Strawberry Festival. Your contributions to this event are overwhelming!