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JOIN US FOR THE 2025 STRAWBE RRY FESTIVAL! June 27-29 2025 In Whitchurch-Stouffville's Memorial Park HOME ABOUT US Events STRAWBERRY JAM JR. DOG CONTEST TOTALLY TODDLERS SPELLING BEE VENDORS VOLUNTEER PARTNERS PEOPLE OF THE YEAR GALLERY FAQ CONTACT US TOWN OF STOUFFVILLE AND STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCE NEW PARTNERSHIP TO ENHANCE ICONIC COMMUNITY EVENT STOUFFVILLE, ON — The Town of Stouffville and the Strawberry Festival Board of Directors are proud to announce an expanded partnership to strengthen and grow the treasured Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival, a hallmark event that has been bringing the community together for over 40 years. This collaboration marks a new chapter in the festival’s history and is designed to address challenges in volunteer recruitment and enhance the operational capacity of this cherished tradition. The partnership will combine the resources and expertise of the Town of Stouffville with the passion and dedication of the festival’s Board of Directors, ensuring the event continues to thrive for future generations. Key elements of the partnership include: Town of Stouffville Leadership: The Town will manage critical operational aspects of the festival, including entertainment, sponsorships, marketing, vendor coordination, and technical production. Board of Directors’ Legacy Oversight: The Board will continue to oversee cherished legacy events such as the Pancake Breakfast, the Citizen and Sports Person of the Year awards, and the Sandra Stronach Red Berry Café, preserving the festival's community-driven spirit. “Our shared responsibility model ensures that the Strawberry Festival will not only maintain its unique charm but also benefit from the resources and capabilities of the Town,” said Rob Braid, Commissioner of Community Services for the Town of Stouffville. “This partnership is a testament to our commitment to preserving and enhancing this treasured community tradition. ”Through this new partnership, vendors and sponsors can look forward to opportunities for engagement, visibility, and collaboration as planning for the 2025 event gets underway. “As we embark on this exciting new chapter, we are confident that this partnership will secure the festival’s legacy as a cornerstone of Stouffville’s summer events,” said Cornelia Hunter-Burns, President of the Strawberry Festival Board of Directors. The Town of Stouffville and the Strawberry Festival are excited to welcome everyone to the 2025 Strawberry Festival, running from Friday, June 27, to Sunday, June 29. Don't miss the grand finale—Canada Day fireworks light up the sky on Tuesday, July 1! Celebrating over 40 Years of Tradition in our Community The 2025 Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival runs from June 27th - 29th July 1st Fireworks presented by the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Proudly Sponsored By ©2019-2025 Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival. All Rights Reserved.

2025 VENDOR REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Prior to submitting an application for this year’s event, please note the following 2025 changes: As a partner of the Strawberry Festival, the Town of Stouffville will be handling all vendor aspects including application intake, processing, and placement at the event. Vendors must attend and be operational for all dates and times of the event: Friday June 27, 5pm-9pm Saturday June 28, 10am-9pm Sunday June 29, 10am-9pm Vendor Fees are pre-tax and are for one 10ftx10ft space, for all 3 days of the Festival: Charities $150.00 Crafters $300.00 Businesses $600.00 Food $1,250.00 *Please note all Food Vendors will be required to comply with WSFES Fire Safety Bulletin and York Region Public Health. Business Application Food Application Non-Profit Application Craft Application Questions? Email us at events@townofws.ca

The Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival is over 40 years old. Our festival takes place over the Canada Day weekend and is run for the benefit of our community. Our volunteers and sponsors generously donate their time and resources to provide a FREE family festival for the entire community. Beginning in 2025 the festival is enriching its partnership with the Town of Whitchurch Stouffville. The town will be taking on the larger portfolios to help us put on the best festival possible. The town will be helping us by coordinating major portions of the festival such as: Vendor Acquisition and Placement (our traditional Market Place) Evening and Headline entertainment All alcohol sales at our pub Sponsor Acquisition Logistics Marketing The volunteer Festival Board of Directors and Committee members are committed to putting on a festival for the community by the community. The Board and Committee will be responsible for coordinating what we are now calling our “Legacy Events” – The Festival Opening Ceremonies The Stouffville Citizen and Sports Person of the year The Stouffville Library Spelling Bee The Totally Toddlers Baby Contest The Gladys Clarkson Stouffville Bakes contest The Strawberry Jam Junior – an Open Mic for kids under 12 years of age The Pancake Breakfast The Picnic in the Park (family games such as 3 legged races, tug-o-wars) The Strawberry Social (Strawberries and cake for all!!!) The Sandy Stronach Red Berry Café with live music by the York Durham Finger Style Guitarists The Ecumenical Church Service Family Entertainment by local dance schools Local Baseball exhibition games The annual dog contest Fresh Water Stations And new in 2025 – a 3 on 3 youth basketball tournament Come and enjoy all of our event including the festival market, live entertainment, the food zone, the pancake breakfast, the Sandy Stronach Red Berry Café and Picnic in the Park. It’s a weekend where thousands come to participate and enjoy, and it takes place in the heart of Stouffville in Memorial Park. While enjoying the festival - help us with our green initiative – bring your own water bottle and fill-up at the water stations throughout the park and remember to properly recycle at our recycling stations. The festival is made possible by the generosity of our sponsors and is driven by community volunteers and is a celebration of our community. The festival is an event where you can meet your neighbours and make new friends. SEE YOU AT THE FESTIVAL… 2025 Whitchurch Stouffville Strawberry Festival Board of Directors Nela Hunter-Burns (President) nela.hunter@strawberryfestival.ca Carla Rotondo (Treasurer) carla.rotondo@strawberryfestival.ca Sandy Baker (Secretary) sandy.baker@strawberryfestival.ca Felise Liuson (Director) felise.liuson@strawberryfestval.ca Mike Burns (Director / Past President) mike.burns@strawberryfestival.ca 2025 Whitchurch Stouffville Strawberry Festival Committee Members Alicia Mathura Serhii Fursa Sue Sherban (Honorary) Sandy Baker Patty Tamlin Nela Hunter-Burns Monika Arpasi Mike Bridgeman Liz Fraser (Honorary) Jackie Gallo Gary Burke Chantelle Masur Bryan Stott Yuliia Fursa Jim Thomas (Honorary) Sandra Liaros Rose Gallo Nicole Campbell Myles O’Brien Mike Burns Micole Rubinoff Kevin Shpak Harry French Felise Liuson Carla Rotondo The Strawberry Festival is always looking for volunteers to help us. If you are interested in joining us please email our secretary ( secretary@strawberryfestival.ca ) or go to the link on the Volunteer page of the web-site. By attending the Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with the Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By attending Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media. You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent.

THE WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL IS PROUD TO HOST THE 2025 PEOPLE OF THE YEAR AWARDS! Do you know someone who should be honoured as Citizen of the Year, Sports Person of the Year or for their support of the local community? The Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival is currently accepting nominations for these prestigious annual awards. All nominations are due by 5:00 PM on May 15th, 2025 . Winners will be recognized during the Opening Ceremonies of the Stouffville Strawberry Festival on Friday, June 27th , 2025. 2025 Citizen of the Year Criteria : The nominee must be a resident of the Town of Whitchurch Stouffville. The nominee’s recognition will be based on their positive contributions to the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville and its people. Groups of individuals, service groups and other interest groups are eligible for this award. CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE 2025 Sports Person of the Year Criteria: The nominee must be a resident of the Town of Whitchurch Stouffville The nominee’s recognition will be based on their positive contributions to sport and /or athletic pursuits in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville. Groups of individuals, service groups and other interest groups are eligible for this award. CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE 2025 Supporting Local Community Award Criteria: The nominee must be a business or individual entrepreneur of the Town of Whitchurch Stouffville The nominee’s recognition will be based on their contribution in supporting community based efforts related to sports or cultural or environmental, or social activities in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville. CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE

THE WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL IS PROUD TO HOST THE 2024 PEOPLE OF THE YEAR AWARDS! Do you know someone who should be honoured as the Citizen of the Year or the Sportsperson of the Year? The Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival is currently accepting nominations for these prestigious annual awards. Winners will be recognized during the Opening Ceremonies of the Stouffville Strawberry Festival on Friday, June 28th , 2024. And The Winners Are:

The Strawberry Festival is striving to go green! Visitors Look for our Waste Stations located around the food vendor areas. There are bins for recycling, food waste/organics and regular waste. Quench your thirst with free, unlimited water from our two Water Stations located in the food vendor area. Bring reusable water bottles, food containers, cutlery, and bags and maximize your waste reduction! Vendors: Join our Green Vendor Program and receive additional promotion and recognition Food Vendors are eligible for a discount on registration fees! Help us reduce our waste footprint by using alternatives to single-use plastics, and by complying with our ‘no balloons’ policy. Take advantage of our 3-stream (recycling, organics, and garbage) disposal options, so food waste, cardboard boxes, and other recyclables can be properly collected. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM Climate Friendly Stouffville This year’s festival will showcase information to help residents make sustainable choices and take action on climate change. Here is a reference guide for upcycling your unwanted materials in Stouffville:

Strawberry Jam Junior" an Open Mic/Stage event open to kids 12 years of age and younger. This is a free event but children (parent) must pre-register by going to our website. Is your child a budding singer, dancer, musician, magician or just a kid that has a special talent they would like to show off? This event will be held rain or shine on the Main Stage on Saturday afternoon . Room is limited to the first 21 kids to register. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Be a Volunteer! CLICK HERE TO APPLY Join Our Committee! The Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival is more than a family-fun event, it's a festival that draws members of our community together over a 10-month period of planning and organization and we need YOU to join our Festival Family. The Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival is run by a team of volunteers. We welcome new members to our Festival Committee so come join us and be a part of a great experience and amazing event! JOIN US

By attending the Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your presence at the Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with the Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By attending Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media. You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent.