What we like: We really liked the variety of activities for the little ones to participate in. Our toddlers migrated from the playground to the tent with bubbles to the exhibit full of fire trucks and police cars for the kids to explore. There was also a bouncy castle, music, booths where you could plant your own plant, face painting, and more. When it came time for food there were strawberry treats galore as well as some trucks with outside vendors such as OnlyBurger. We enjoyed the burgers, a PB&J for my son, strawberry lemonade, strawberry shortcake for our friends, and some chocolate covered strawberries for us! Delicious!
The good thing about all of these activities is they are paid for with tickets so you don't have to pay an overall admission price. You just have to pay for the activities you want to do and food you want to eat. While many of the activities do require tickets there are still some things you can enjoy for free.
What we would change: The one thing that I would mention about the festival is that some people might go expecting more. It is put on by a school so there are not a ton of booths and stands, but there were plenty to keep us occupied. In addition, it is out in the middle of a field, so shade is hard to come by. If you go on a sunny day, definitely bring your hat and sunblock. We also had some problems with lines for some of the main courses of food, such as the burgers, so be prepared for that. However, we really didn't encounter any bad lines for the activities at the early time that we attended.
Website and important information: The Strawberry Festival is located in downtown Durham behind the Central Park School for Children at the Old North Park several blocks north of the Durham Farmers Market.
Website: http://www.centralparkschoolforchildren.org/strawberry/SFmain.html
Address: 724 Foster St. Durham, NC
Dates and Times: in 2010 it was on May 1st, we will keep you posted on the dates for next year as they approach.
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