Welcome
to Farmington, Iowa
Home of Indian Lake Park and the
Strawberry Festival
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Home of Indian Lake Park and the Strawberry Festival
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25th Annual Strawberry Festival Friday, Saturday, and Sunday June 6, 7, & 8, 2008
The Farmington Strawberry Festival is held each year in June, and is sponsored by the Farmington Arts Council. Free strawberries and ice cream are served each day, from 2-4 pm, courtesy of the Berry Concerned People. The strawberry and ice cream tent will be set up downtown, across from John's Food Center. Vendors of all kinds provide their services and sell their wares at the Strawberry Festival. Crafts, antiques, collectibles, games, and food booths are just a few of the things you will find lining the streets of the downtown area on these two days in June.
Cannonball Bike Ride
Ride the scenic River Road from Farmington to historic Croton (10 miles round trip). All entrants receive a "Berry Biker" t-shirt with their $11 entry fee. Registration is from 9-11 am, on Sunday, June 8th. Validate your entry at the Croton School House between 10 am and noon and then turn it in for the 3pm door prize drawing at the Arts Council table. Doll &
Bear Show
Visit the Doll & Bear Show at the Farmington Community Center, from 9-4 on Saturday, and 9-4 on Sunday. Lunch will be served on both days. Talent Show
A Talent Show will be held on Saturday, following the Prince and Princess contest at the Berry Tent. For more information, contact the Farmington Arts Council. Strawberry
Stroll
A three mile stroll through scenic Indian Lake Park is a special feature at the Strawberry Festival. Registration fee is $10. All strollers receive a t-shirt with their registration. Registration will be held from 8-8:30 am, on Saturday morning, at Indian Lake Park. The walk begins at 8:30 am. Fun Run
The Strawberry Festival Fun Run, starting at Indian Lake Park, will be held at 9 am, Sunday morning. There is a registration fee of $12, which includes a Strawberry Fun Run t-shirt. There will be a 5K run and a 1/2 mile children's run. Registration will be from 8-8:45 am, Sunday morning. Awards will be given following the race. Point of contact for the Farmington Arts Council is Marilyn Gilman - riverfur@iowatelecom.net or (319) 878-3866
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