JULY 16, 17 & 18 Celebrating 101 Years It's true! The very first Strawberry Festival was held in 1909 at a time when Vashon Island was referred to as "The Island Gem of the Puget Sound", "Staten Island of the Pacific Coast", and "The Home of the Big Red Strawberry". In 1909 Vashon shipped more than 120,000 crates of strawberries. A reason to celebrate, indeed! The Strawberry Festival has changed names a few times since the very first one. The celebration has been called the Peach Festival, the Harvest Festival. and the Vashon Island Festival. In 1980, the event again became the Strawberry Festival, a moniker that continues to this day. We may not have the strawberry farms from our past, but Vashon has become home to many growers whose produce is available in our local markets, a thriving farmers market and U-pick farms scattered throughout our wonderful Island. Although our fresh strawberries are picked in June, you can still enjoy strawberry sundaes, straw- berry lemonade, strawberry funnel cakes, strawberry topped pancakes, strawberry smoothies, strawberry ice cream and chocolate dipped strawberries from our many food vendors. All your favorites are returning in 2010! The Saturday Night Street Dances, the Tradi- tional Grand Parade, Beer Garden, Wine and Jazz Fusion, the Classic Car Parade, Vashon Artists in Ober Park, Kid’s Carnival, Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, Bill Burby Fun Run, The Fireman's Water Challenge, Music, Music and MORE! Over 175 vendors will be selling crafts, clothing, jewelry, art and of course, delicious “Fair Food”. There are information booths on home improvements and Island issues, as well as a plethora of opportunities for you to support your favorite non-profit cause. Be sure to look for our "Homegrown Vashon Vendor" signs displayed at booths offer- ing Island made products and information. Here's just a peek of what's coming in July! KIDS and more KIDS! That's a BIG part of Festival.
Kiddies Train Ride Swinging at the Carnival! Kiddies Parade Bring Your Appetite! Strawberry Shortcake Yummy! All You Can Eat! Food and Wine - So Divine! Everyone Loves a Parade! TW Shopping Cart Drill Team UMO Performers Vashon Old Tractor Society Shop 'Till You Drop! Crafts, Clothing, Gifts Vashon Artist's in Ober Park Fair Food at it's Best Bring Your Dancing Shoes! 9:00 PM Street Dance 7:00 PM Street Dance Beer Garden Boogie Attention Wine Aficionados!
Cool Jazz Tasty Hors d'oeuvres The Best of Northwest Wines Classic!
Just Keeps on Rolling Vashon Highway Promenade Delivers Everyday Music in the Air
Village Green Stage Pandora's Box Stage Ober Park Stage On Tap
Bill Brown and the King Bees Boogie On Our Favorites Dogs Welcome Honorary Mayor VAA Quilt Staking Your Claim
VENDOR APPLICATIONS For vendor applications, click on appropriate booth type below. Please print and mail application to PO Box 1035, Vashon, WA 98070. Deadline for applications is June 1, 2010. Early applications are appreciated. Booth placement will be made by receipt of application and payment in full. For all other questions, please contact the Chamber of Commerce office at 206-463-6217 or email discover@vashonchamber.com .
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