Owego Strawberry Festival - IT'S OUR 30TH BIRTHDAY!

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IT'S OUR 30TH BIRTHDAY!

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This year's theme was "30th Berry Birthday Bash!" It was a BERRY special 30th year of the Strawberry Festival, the Southern Tier's grandaddy signature festival, an event filled with entertainment, food, artisans, parade, strawberry shortcakes, wine tasting, FUN and everything else strawberries. The sun was shining, the strawberries were ripe, and a good time was had by all! The Festival grows each year and manages to keep its small town country flavor with over 20,000 visitors in attendance. Thanks to everyone who came and made this year's festival the best yet!

Mark your calendars for next year's Strawberry Festival, which will be held on June 17th and 18th 2011 in downtown Owego New York, "The Coolest Small Town in America!"

To download a brochure with 2010's schedule Click here.

The 30th Annual Owego Strawberry Festival -2010 events

Plan to enjoy plenty of great food and a fantastic array of arts and crafts. Over 200 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 30 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!

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!

SO FAR:

Shops and Restaurants Open for Business
Owego Art Walk - 13 Art Gallery sites to explore
Royal Automotive Group Car Displays
Strawberry Pie Baking Contest - application available on "Entertainment - Events" page
Pig Roast outside the Cellar Restaurant
Rock Climbing Wall
Wine Tasting Tent
Balloons and Face painting
Poochie Dog Contest and Show
Marc, the Zani Variety Entertainer
The Electric Train

ENTERTAINMENT
6:00-9:00 pm - DJ Dan Michaels of Magic 101.7 Live Remote
7:00-9:00 pm - "MTB" (Making the Band) from OFA on Lake Street Stage
9:00-10:00 pm- "Elevator Notice" on Lake Street Stage
7:00-9:00 pm - "4 Eye Band" - near the wine tent on Courthouse Square
6:30-9:30 pm - "SmithSmith" - Ahwaga Park/Riverwalk entrance area
9:15-10:00 pm - "Josh & Mike" Acoustic Guitar Duo - Courthouse Square

DRAPER PARK
Strawberry Fireworks!!!! - 10:15 p.m.

DOWNTOWN MERCHANTS OFFER STRAWBERRY "30" SPECIALS - GOOD JUNE 13-20, 2010 ONLY!.

•·        The Holiday Inn Express - Spend 2 nights and get the 3rd night for $30 (code: Berry30) Good for entire week June 13-20, 2010. Call 607-687-9000 to reserve.

•·        The Holiday Inn Express - a $30 rate if you bring in all 29 years worth of Strawberry Festival t-shirts (code: Berry30) - Call 607-687-9000 to reserve.

•·        The River's Edge Restaurant - 2 dinners for 2 people for $30 from a special menu (code: Berry30) 607-687-4500

•·        The Owego Treadway Inn - Sunday brunch for 2 for $30 (code: Berry30). 607-687-4500

•·        The River Rose Cafe - free strawberry shortcakes if: you are 30 years old this year, you were born in 1930, you are married for 30 years this year

•·        The French Alley - free gift of $30 value to the 30th customer who enters the French Alley on June 19.

•·        The Briar Patch Candles & Gifts - Buy any 2 jar candles and receive the 3rd at 30% off.

•·        Artisan's Townhouse - customers entering Artisan's Townhouse wearing this year's 30^th Anniversary Strawberry T-shirt receive 15% off their purchase that day.

•·        VanHorn Jewelers - 30% off all 14Kt jewelry (chains, bracelets, anklets, earrings, rings) excluding designer jewelry by Michael.

•·        The Cellar Restaurant - "Everything Strawberry" Prix fixe - 2 dinners for $30 includes salad, entrée and dessert.

•·        Laughing Place - a children's store - if you weigh exactly 30 lbs., you get a free gift.

•·        Furry Babies - spend $30 and get a free treat for your dog.

•·        The Goat Boy - 30% off Portmeirion ~ tabletop from England. Vera Bradley summer retirement at 30% off. Switchflops-change your sole fashion flipflops - buy 2 straps and get the 3^rd at 30% off.

•·        Ruscak's Stained Glass - Buy 2 pairs of earrings or jewelry pieces and get the 3^rd pair at 30% off.

•·        Katie's Kreations - receive a free gift with the purchase of $30 or more.

•·        The Rose Petal - spend $30 and get 20% off anything in the store.

•·        Front & Center Kitchen Store - spend $30 and get 10% off anything in the store.

•·        The Country Décor Shop - Buy two Blossom Bucket collectibles and get a third for 30% off (equal or lesser value).

•·        Fuddy Duddy's Fudge & More - get a free ½ lb. of fudge if you spend $30 or more.

*       East of the Sun, West of the Moon - every 30th customer that purchases anything gets a free gift.

For more information on the Strawberry Festival, please call
800-671-7772 or 607-687-2556. See the Events page, for Saturday's activities.

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NEW FOR 2010!

The "Coolest Small Town in America" (www.coolestsmalltown.com) is proud to present the 30th Annual Owego Strawberry Festival. NEW FOR 2010! The Wine Tasting Tent will be open Friday night, 5:30-10:00 pm, as well as all day Saturday!

Vendor/Artisan Application

The Vendor Application for the 2010 Strawberry Festival is available as a downloadable PDF by clicking here.

The Historic Owego Marketplace will also be host to the Autumn Harvest Festival on September 4, 2010. Download this application by clicking on the following link: application_for_festivals.

For accommodations and other things to see and do while you're in the Owego area, click here: www.visittioga.com