Every summer, Southwestern PA hosts Strawberry Festivals across the region. As Pittsburghers, we are lucky enough to be able to attend them! Keep reading to learn when and where you can eat farm-fresh strawberries, pick your own berries, and munch on delicious treats like strawberry doughnuts, strawberry shortcake, and strawberry ice cream.
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Strawberry Festivals in Pennsylvania:
Brandywine Strawberry Festival
Coatesville, PA (outside Philly)
Thursday, May 30 – June 2
Located on the other side of the state, this festival is a family-friendly event celebration of all things Strawberry. Activities include amusement rides, pony rides, monster truck rides, live music, mechanical bulls, fireworks, and raffles. Food includes funnel cakes, strawberry goodies, and more!
More information.
Parkwood Church Strawberry Festival
Allison Park
Saturday, June 1
Stop through Parkwood Church in Allison Park on June 1 for bounce houses, games, food trucks, desserts, and of course, plenty of strawberries! The festival runs from 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
More information.
Cheswick Strawberry Festival
Cheswick
Sunday, June 2
The annual Cheswick Strawberry Festival will be held on Sunday, June 2 from 3:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. at the Rachel Carson Park. There will be games, raffles, and Cheswick’s famous strawberry shortcake.
More information.
26th Annual Shadyside Presbyterian Church Strawberry Festival
Shadyside
Friday, June 7
The 26th annual Shadyside Presbyterian Church strawberry festival is just around the corner! The event will be held on June 7 from 5:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. There will be fun, games, and delicious food. Menu items will include fresh strawberries, ice cream, strawberry shortcake, grilled hot dogs, chips, tossed salad, and beverages. Baked goods are also will be available for purchase. There is no charge for admission.
More information.
Shadyside Presbyterian Church (5121 Westminster Place)
Soergel Orchards Strawberry Festival 2019
Wexford
Saturday, June 8
Soergel Orchards in Wexford will be hosting their strawberry festival on Saturday, June 8. The event will feature strawberry desserts, hay rides, games, and strawberry activities like “pick-your-own strawberries” in the berry fields.
More information.
Soergel Orchards (573 Brandt School Rd)
Verona Presbyterian Church Strawberry Festival
Verona
Saturday, June 8
More information.
Smicksburg Strawberry Saturday
Smicksburg, PA
Saturday, June 8
The town of Smicksburg, PA (located an hour outside of Pittsburgh), hosts a massive strawberry festival every year. Smicksburg, an Amish town, is known for their homemade goods – from pottery, to quilts and wooden furniture. The festival is a great opportunity to visit the town and its shops. In honor of the festival, Smicksburg will be serving everything strawberry related, including strawberry wine, strawberry jam, strawberry ice-cream, berry bowls and more.
More information.
Trax Farms Strawberry Festival
Finleyville, PA
Saturday June 15- 16
Trax Farms is hosting a two-day strawberry extravaganza this June! Each day will feature strawberry treats and activities for children, including a Bounce House, Train Rides, and Balloon Chase. The menu for the event includes strawberry shortcake, strawberry sundae, bowls of strawberries , hand dipped ice cream, strawberry slushies, strawberry milkshake, and chocolate covered strawberries.
More information.
Trax Farm (528 Trax Road)
Triple B Farms Strawberry Picking
Monongahela, PA
Dates TBD, Approx May 31
Triple B’s famous Pick Your Own strawberries will be available as soon as the farm has ripe berries plentiful enough for everyone to fill their basket! They host picking weekends throughout the summer, and strawberries generally lead in to black and red raspberries which lead in to blueberries. They are all Pick Your Own fruits! Info is available with times on their website with a seasonal calendar.
More information.
Triple B Farms (823 Berry Lane)
Did we miss any? Leave a comment with your favorite strawberry festival below!
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