Below is a release from organizers:
Two community events are teaming up the first weekend of summer: to celebrate local student artists, announcement of St. Croix Valley Community Foundation grant recipients, strawberry shortcake eating contest and a chance for the St. Croix Valley communities to come together to celebrate rich berry heritage!
What: Afton Strawberry Festival
Who: Local celebrities and government officials, student artists, professional artists, flea market vendors, fabulous food vendors and business expo vendors, local musicians, girls scouts leading art activities… fun for the entire family!
When: Saturday, June 22, 2013 - 10am to 5pm and Sunday, June 23, 2013 – 11am to 4pm
Where: Town Square Park and St. Croix Trail in Downtown Afton, Minnesota
Why: Afton Community Commemorates rich history of berry production
The Afton Strawberry Festival will be celebrated in the historic village of Afton, Minnesota, which is located along the scenic St. Croix River. The festival honors the long, rich heritage of Strawberry crops grown in the area since the 1800’s.
This FREE event will feature art vendors showcasing and selling their goods, European style flea market vendors selling second hand treasures, food vendors and a business expo. Artist and vendors will be located in the city park and all along the quaint St. Croix Trail Boulevards.
The Afton Historical Society and local businesses will also participate by offering special strawberry activities and promotions. The annual Strawberry Festival Dinner prepared by and served at Memorial Lutheran Church of Afton will be held on Saturday, June 22. This much anticipated event features all you can eat, locally grown, fresh Strawberries!
The Strawberry Festival Dinner has been celebrated at Memorial Lutheran since 1883! The Afton Area Business Association is joining this long tradition and expanding Strawberry Festival throughout the village. Please note this festival will be held in lieu of the Afton May Fair.
Please join us for the Afton Strawberry Festival Live music, food, festivities and fun activities for the entire family!
Website: www.aftonstrawberryfestival.com
Email: aftonstrawberryfestival@gmail.com
Phone: 651-263-5159
Event Organizers: Lisa Damon & Raenette Manderfeld-Pung
About
The Afton Area Business Association is an organization working to promote business and tourism in the Lower St. Croix River Valley. www.exploreafton.com
Memorial Lutheran Church of Afton, nestled in the scenic St. Croix River Valley, has been supporting the community since the late 1800’s.
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