The Ashland Strawberry is 41 Years Young!

The 41st Ashland Strawberry Faire is bigger than ever! A big thank you to Village Bank for being our Presenting Sponsor.

Since 1982, folks of all ages have come to play, enjoy strawberries, visit friends, listen to music, pet animals, and shop for unique items and special treats - rain or shine. Best of all, the Faire is free!

The “Strawberry Kids” Parade

Watch for the “Strawberry Kids” Parade, sponsored by McArdle Insurance, as they stroll down Henry Street to Blackwell Stage to kick-off the Faire at 9:45am. You will see lots of strawberry outfits, accessories, and flair! Everyone is a “Strawberry Kid” on Faire Day. Our Parade Marshal is the most sparkly person in town, Corinne Luck!

One person will be chosen as the “Spirit of the Faire” for 2023. The winner will be announced at Blackwell Stage after our 2020 Hanover Junior Idol, Rebekah Turner, sings the “Star Spangled Banner.”

Our reigning “Spirits of the Faire,” Betty La Place and Molly Hudson, Jr Miss Hanover Abilities, Rosie Patrick, and Miss Hanover Abilities, Mackenzie Webb, will be there to crown the new winner.

What to Expect at the Faire

Visit over 300 vendors on Henry Street, Patrick Street and Caroline Street. There will be arts & crafts vendors, Hanover County businesses, non-profit groups, government services, and food vendors available from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

About the Ashland

Strawberry Faire, Inc.

The Faire is a non-profit organization working in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Ashland. Proceeds from the Faire go back to the communitin the form of non-profit support Hanover County Public Schools, the Hanover Center for Trades and Technology, and RandolphMacon College.

Pet Pageant

The Pet Pageant sponsored by Fin & Feather Pet Center of Ashland returns to the Hanover in Action Pavilion at 12:00 noon. Enjoy the friendly antics of MC Sean Kennedy, as he leads the charge to find the “Berry Best” Pet in town!

Food Court

Come hungry to feast at the Food Court. Enjoy traditional festival food to include crabcakes, funnel cakes, corn dogs, burgers, Greek food, cheese fries, fried Oreos, cotton candy, chicken tenders, pizza and more!

There will also be many food vendors speckled around the campus serving up ice cream, custard, fresh-squeezed lemonade, and strawberry-delicious goodies.

Kid Zone

The Faire boasts a large Kid Zone with a Bounce House, “Berry” Walk and lots of games and prizes!

Many thanks to F.H. Furr for sponsoring the Kid Zone this year! Funds raised at the Kid Zone benefit Comfort Zone Camp.

BARKing Lot

The BARKing Lot returns with adoptable pets from various animal groups. Many people have found their “furever” friend at the Ashland Strawberry Faire.

The BARKing Lot is located in the Kid Zone by the library and is sponsored by Fin & Feather Pet Center of Ashland. There will be water and pools available at the BARKing Lot for our furry friends.

Motor Mile

Sponsored by Ferber’s Automotive & Body Shop, enjoy the “Motor Mile” where all kinds of vehicles will be available to touch and see.

Trolleys

A big thanks to our Trolley Sponsors, the Town of Ashland and Cascades! Make sure to visit them at their booths near the intersection of Henry and W Patrick Streets and thank them for the ride to the Faire!