Strawberry Festival

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.

The Saturday Night Street Dances, the Traditional 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”.