The 2008 Strawberry
Festival |
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Back by popular demand! Park & Ride Strawberry Shuttle Provided by Krapf Bus Company |
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| Thursday, May 29, 2008 Festival Hours: 5:00 - 10:00 PM |
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| 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 |
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 |
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Especially for the kids… |
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 |
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| DJQ warms up the crowd | 5:00 pm |
| “COMMON 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 |
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| 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 Blue Sky Band is a classic rock and roll band who particularly enjoys performing in order to raise funds to support charitable causes. The band features the muscular vocals of John Spangenberg, the twin guitar leads of John Bergh and Dave Long, the musical keyboard skills of Dave Glarner, and the solid backbone of Todd Pohlig on drums and Dan Wheeler on bass with special guest Joe Cafarchio on Saxophone. |
5:00 – 7:00 pm |
| Live Performance by “74/75” -
Classic Rock 74/75 performs classic rock but mixes in some blues, originals and other tunes from time to time. Band members Pete Duca, Art Poff, Greg Sinapi, Pat McDermott, Alene McDermott, Greg Krajewski were all high school friends that graduated in 1974 and 1975, hence the name. |
7:00 – 9:00 pm |
| Live Performance by “Thirty Years After” Classic
Rock Blues Style "Thirty Years After" is a classic rock and roll band with a vintage 60's and 70's vibe. Members are Steve Founds (vocals/guitar), Rick Augustyn (vocals/keyboard/guitar), Dave Muckel (lead guitar), Rick Davis (bass/vocals), Dave Caswell (drums) and Joe Carfarcio (sax), have played together for years but plan to keep their day jobs! The band plays benefits, street fairs and private parties and will appear next on July 5th at the Iron Hill Criterium bike race in West Chester. |
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 |
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| 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 | 3:00 - 4:00 pm |
| 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: | |
More exciting additions to the Entertainment Schedule to come… Schedule is subject to change without notice. |
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