The 2021 South Carolina Strawberry Festival, which kicks off Friday, April 23 and continues through Saturday, May 1, 2021
From our annual Strawberry Pageant, golf tournament and car show to new additions such as a 5K race hosted by the Fort Mill Economic Partners and drive-in movie night, the Town plans to offer the same fun, family-friendly atmosphere as previous years with a socially distanced twist.
Though our traditional festival in Walter Y. Elisha Park will not take place this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Town is committed to keeping the spirit of the festival alive through a variety of smaller events, including:
LIVE EVENTS
Friday April, 23: Tiny Miss Strawberry Shortcake, Little Miss Strawberry Shortcake, Miss Strawberry Princess, Miss Strawberry Festival Jr. Teen. New this year to our Strawberry Pageant are four new age categories
- Ages: 5, 6, 7
- Ages: 8, 9
- Ages: 10, 11 and
- Ages: 12, 13.
Saturday, April 24:
- Teen, Miss, Ms. Strawberry Pageant
- 9 AM: Strawberry Sprint & Stroll 5K in downtown Fort Mill.
Sunday, April 25: Strawberry Blossom Car Show & Food Trucks (12-4 p.m.) in Walter Y. Elisha Park.
Tuesday, April, 27: Strawberry Festival Golf Tournament: The annual captain’s choice golf tournament will be held at Springfield Golf Course (shotgun start at 9:30 a.m.)
Wednesday, April 28: Strawberry Business Showcase ~ Fort Mill restaurants and merchants will be featured throughout the day on Town social media accounts promoting strawberry-related products.
Friday, April 30: Strawberry Flick & Food ~ Join us for a drive-in movie!
Saturday, May 1:
- Strawberry Artisan Market ~ The Town is partnering with Anne Springs Close Greenway to host an artisan market at the Gateway Canteen Lawn (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
- Strawberry Scavenger Hunt ~ The Fort Mill History Museum hosts an exciting hunt through Fort Mill
- Strawberry Pet Costume Contest ~ Dress your pooches in strawberry attire for a chance to win prizes
ONLINE EVENTS
- Strawberry Idol: Local vocalists compete virtually beginning Monday, April 26. Winners announced April 29.
- SC Strawberry Festival Online Photo Contest: Submit photos of your favorite SCSF moments.
Other events throughout the week include Strawberry Decorating contests for residents and businesses, Strawberry cooking classes and Strawberry Take & Make projects. Keep an eye on the SC Strawberry Festival website, Facebook and Instagram for updates on each of this year’s events.
