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Schedule of Events: Great Food, Craft Booths, Rides & Children's Events throughout the Festival!
Click here for a printable schedule.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Festival Hours: 5:00 - 10:00 PM
Wrist Band Day
Unlimited Amusement Rides in the Midway for $20 (with purchase of a wristband)
5:00 – 10:00 pm
DJQ
Our favorite DJ is back spinning your favorite tunes and dance music.
5:00 - 6:00 pm
8:00 – 10:00 pm
Turkey Hill Road Show
Everyone gets a Free Spin on the Turkey Hill Prize Wheel for a chance to win prizes, coupons and Turkey Hill Dollars. Appearances by "Turkey Hilda"
5:00 – 10:00 pm
Hoopster
The 8-foot Tall Stilt Walking Ref
6:00 – 8:00 pm
B101 "Buzzbee" and the Bee Crew in the NEW Berry Blast Zone 6:00 – 7:00 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. Rods & Reels for the winner in each age group per session. 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"
Followed by a performance by the Winning Strawberry Jam Band!
Sponsored by The Paul Green School of Rock, Downingtown
Coordinated by the Brandywine YMCA
(Rain Date Saturday, May 31, 2008 from 3:00 - 5:00 pm)
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Friday, May 30, 2008
Festival Hours: 5:00 - 11:00 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
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. Rods & Reels for the winner in each age group per session. 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
T.G.I.F.
Sponsored by ArcelorMittal
DJQ warms up the crowd 5:00 pm
“COMMOM CRAVE”
Taking a break from recording their debut album, “Common Crave”, one of Philly’s hottest bands takes the Strawberry Stage by storm!
7:00 pm
Fireworks Spectacular!
Sponsored by Freedom Village, Brandywine
(rain date Saturday, May 31st at 9:30 PM)
9:30 pm
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Festival Hours: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Reduced Ride Ticket Prices (one less ticket per ride) 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Chris Capehart, Magician 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 pm (3:30 on the stage)
Dicey the Clown, Balloon Artist 11:00 am – 4:00 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. Rods & Reels for the winner in each age group per session. EVERYONE is invited to try their luck at casting and EVERYONE wins a prize!
Sponsored by the PA Bass Federation
12:30 - 2:00 pm
Sponsored by the PA Bass Federation 3:00 - 5:00 pm
6:00 - 8:00 pm
The Lukens Band in Concert 1:00 – 3:00 pm
“CHIP – The Child Identification Program”
Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Freemasons
12:00 – 5:00 pm
Juggling By Jonathan 2:00 – 6:00 pm
“CHUM” mascot for the Adventure Aquarium 3:00 – 7:00 pm
The Strawberry Stage ROCKS!!! Sponsored by KIA of Coatesville
Live Performance by “Blue Sky” – Classic Rock 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Live Performance by “74/75” - Classic Rock

7:00 – 9:00 pm
Live Performance by “Thirty Years After” Classic Rock Blues Style 9:00 – 11:00 pm
Fireworks Raindate,
Sponsored by Freedom Village, Brandywine
9:30 pm
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Festival Hours: Noon - 6:00 PM
Reduced Ride Ticket Prices (one less ticket per ride) 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Chris Capehart, Magician 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30 pm
Juggling By Jonathan 12:30 – 4:30 pm
Dicey the Clown, Balloon Artist 12:00 - 5:00 pm
Live on Stage…a Special Performance by
The Barley Sheaf Players Community Theater, Lionville, PA.
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

B101 "Buzzbee" and the Bee Crew

1:00 – 2:00 pm
“CHUM” mascot for the Adventure Aquarium 1:00 – 5:00 pm
“PHLEX” mascot for the Philadelphia Phantoms TBD
“SCREWBALL” mascot for the Reading Phillies TBD
“SWOOP” mascot for the Philadelphia Eagles TBD
Strawberriest Kid Contest
Strawberriest Kids Contest - ages 5 and under
Dress in your Strawberry Finest and enter to win great prizes
3:00 pm
“HIP HOP” mascot for the Philadelphia 76ers 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Throughout the Entire Festival:

  • Amusement Rides
  • Strawberryland for Kids, Sponsored by Herr Foods with free samples and visits from “CHIPPER”
  • The NEW Berry Blast Zone family fun area, Sponsored by Commerce Bank
  • International Food Fair
  • Crafters
  • Used Book Sale
  • Moon Bounces
  • Carnival Games for Kids
  • Spin Ar
  • Balloon Boom Blaster
  • Free Entertainment
  • Strawberry Mascot
  • Playground
  • YMCA ACTIVATE Van & Activities
  • Raffle sponsored by DNB First
  • Souvenirs
  • WCOJ on site
  • And much more!

More exciting additions to the Entertainment Schedule to come…

Schedule is subject to change without notice.

Back By Popular Demand!

Park & Ride Strawberry Shuttle
FREE non-stop shuttle service provided from the K-Mart in Thorndale to the Strawberry Festival on Friday, May 30th and Saturday, May 31st from 5:00 PM Until Closing

Provided by Krapf Bus Company

Click here for a printable schedule.

 

 

 

2008 co-presenting sponsors Brandywine Hospital and Willow Financial Bank