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THE
BELLEVILLE NATIONAL
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
WELCOMES YOU TO THE 33rd ANNUAL FESTIVAL
JUNE 19TH, 20TH &21TH, 2009 FATHER’S DAY
WEEKEND
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A weekend of fun for
everyone, BELLEVILLE,
MI
– The 33rd Annual Strawberry Festival in
Belleville,
Michigan
offers something for everyone with three days of nonstop events. The
Strawberry Festival celebrates the strawberry season with free special events
for the entire family, beginning with Two Midways, beer tent, music and
concerts, bingo, crafters, magnificent food, strawberry treats, a children’s
area, Strawberry Queen.
Festival Parade: Saturday June 20th – 11:00am – 1:00pm.
See more than
150 exciting entries of floats, musical entertainment, motorcades, marching
bands, clowns, and acrobats that will keep you entertained for two hours. Non
stop action as over 30,000 people gather to watch this annual breath-taking
parade.
Photo Courtesy of The View
Newspaper
Carnival Rides and Games:
Two midways. Belleville High School
and Main Street. The Midway at Belleville High School begins on Thursday, June 18th, from 5pm-11pm
Sponsored by the Belleville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Stage Entertainment:
Special musical entertainment groups will be featured from around the local
area. A fantastic variety of entertainment for everyone will take place in the
downtown area on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Arts & Crafts:
There is no shortage of arts and crafts throughout the
Festival. Featuring craftspeople and artisans from all over the state of Michigan, special
market places are located throughout the festival.
 Children's Areat Featuring: Arts & Scraps, Radio Disney Saturday 1-3
8TH Annual Cinnamon's Fathers Day Car Show: Sunday June 21st , in shady Victory Park at 5 Points 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Pancake Breakfast:
Hosted by the
Rotary Club, this festival tradition and favorite, is held at the Belleville
High School cafeteria. Fill up on pancakes before the parade. Saturday,
June 20th,
8:00-11:00 a.m.
Strawberry Shortcake and Strawberry Treats
Enjoy the many fine strawberry treats located throughout the festival’s sites.
Strawberry Idol Contest
- Can you sing? Do you think you have what it takes to become "Strawberry
Idol"? Enter one of three age divisions of competition and win a studio
recording session provided by Talent Live Studios, Canton (www.talentlive.com).
Contest will take place Sunday on the Main stage. Entry forms available
online or email the festival office at strawberryfestival@msn.com
Strawberry Queen Pageant,
Main Street Main Stage.
Friday, June 19th –
7:30 p.m.
The exciting National
Strawberry Queen pageant. Beauty, intelligence, and talent are what you’ll see
at this exhilarating competition.
Shuttle
Service.
Use the convenient free shuttle, by taking a ride on the American Legion Train. The train runs continuous a loop around the festival starting at the Meijer parking lot on Belleville Road. Shuttle hours: Friday 5PM-10:30, Saturday 10 am - 10:30 pm Sunday Noon - 7:30 pm
Water Ski Show - more information to come 2009.
Free admission - plenty of parking - ride the American Legion Train to all festival venues.
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