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Details of 2008 Strawberry Festival:
“Strawberries and Stripes Forever!” is the theme of this year’s 28th Annual Strawberry Festival. Tons of entertainment will follow the parade at strategic points throughout the festival section of town. Some of them include: a Trackless Train ride for the children, a Rock Climbing Wall for the adventurous and a host of musical entertainers. "Pooches on Parade" will once again support local animal shelters.
Plenty of great food and a fantastic array of arts and crafts. Over 150 vendors and artisans will line the streets. Visit the shops in downtown Owego. Our selection of fine restaurants and unique shops are filled with distinctive merchandise and is sometimes referred to as “the best kept secret in the Southern Tier!”
Since the debut of the Owego Strawberry Festival 27 years ago, hundreds of thousands of people have been drawn to downtown Owego to experience the charm of this annual festival. We urge everyone to come early and be ready for a full day of fun and excitement!
Additional events leading up to the Festival:
Thursday - Strawberries & Wine Gala - 5:30-8:30 pm at the Owego Elks' Lodge, Front & Church Streets, Owego. Silent Auction, Wine Tastings, Food, and a Good Time! Music TBD. $20 per person or $35 a couple. For more information please contact: Karla Brode 607-687-5154
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or Karlyn Hepworth 607-687-8945
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Friday Night Block Party - 5:30-10:30 pm. Lake Street and part of Front Street will be blocked from traffic so everyone's invited to celebrate the Kick-Off Night of Strawberry Festival weekend. Stores and restaurants will be open, strawberries will be for sale, enjoy some shortcake, good food, dance to the music and have some fun. Bring your lawn chairs!
Here's the schedule:
6-8 pm - MTB "Making the Band" - 13 piece student band from Owego Free Academy to play on stage at the HSBC Parking lot, Lake Street.
8-10:30 pm - "Remedy" - a 5 piece oldies rock 'n roll band on stage at the HSBC Parking Lot.
5:00-9:00 pm - Owego Art Walk-Art Talk - Visit eight Art Galleries sites to explore!
7:00 pm - Pooches Show Contest Judging - M&T Bank area
10:15 pm - Strawberry Festival Fireworks off Draper Park
Still in the planning stages -- check this website for more information as it becomes available.
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