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2023
2023
Interviews with the 2022 Jr Miss & Queen
available on Podcast
available on Podcast
Pre-Festival
Saturday, June 10, 2023
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6:30-8:00 AM
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London Bicycle Tour kick off
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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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3:00PM
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Interviews with the 2022 Jr Miss & Queen
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assigned time
starting 6:00 PM |
Jr. & Miss Interviews at Conference Room of the Della (217 Elm St., London)
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The Festival
June 22-24, 2023
Shortcake Tent
Information Booth with Souvenirs
Unclaimed & lost items available for pick up at information booth
50/50 Raffle Tickets will be sold in the info booth
June 22-24, 2023
Shortcake Tent
Information Booth with Souvenirs
Unclaimed & lost items available for pick up at information booth
50/50 Raffle Tickets will be sold in the info booth
Thursday, June 22, 2023
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6:00 AM
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Streets Close
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11:00AM- 12:00PM
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11:10 AM
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Stage Practice for Shortcakes, Little, Young, Jr. & Miss contestants-be sure to sign in
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4:00-9:00PM
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5:00 PM
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Opening Ceremony
National Anthem Festival Opens & All Vendors Open |
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5:30-5:55 PM
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Check in for Baby Contestants, by Main Stage
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6:00PM
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Baby Contest
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6:30-6:45PM
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Check in for Shortcake, Little & Young Contestants, by Main Stage
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6:45 PM (approx.)
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Shortcake, Little Miss & Young Miss Contests, Main Stage (after baby contest)
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6:45-7:00 PM
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Check in for Jr. Miss & Queen Contestants, Main Stage
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7:30PM (approx.)
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Jr & Miss Contests, Main Stage (after Young Miss Competition), Main Stage
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10:00 PM
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Festival Closes
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Friday, June 23, 2023
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11:00 AM
12:00 PM
5:30-7:00 PM
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Festival Opens & All Vendors Open
Interviews with the 2022 Jr Miss & Queen
Car & Motorcycle Show Registration
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7:00-9:00 PM
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Car & Motorcycle Show; Awards at 9PM
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6:00-8:00PM
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Strawberry Food Check in at the information booth
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8:00-8:15 PM
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Strawberry Food judged in private
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8:30-9:30 PM
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Strawberry Food released
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9:00 PM
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Car Show Awards
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10:00 PM
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Festival Closes
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Saturday, June 24, 2023
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9:00 AM
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Festival & All Vendors Open
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9AM-1:00PM
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Young Eagles Rally, Madison County Airport
Free plane rides to youth if parent is present-follow link for details |
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9AM – 9:30 AM
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COBRA Parade into London
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10AM-3:00 PM
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London AC COBRA Car Show - Courthouse Square
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12-4:00 PM
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Ride Special, Albanese Amusements
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12:00 PM
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State Street Band
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12:30-2:30 PM
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Queen’s Luncheon, St. Patrick's Church
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3:00 PM
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Parade Line up, Cowling Park
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4:00 PM
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5:00PM
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Interviews with the 2022 Jr Miss & Queen
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Immediately after parade
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Grande Marshall recognized
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following Grand Marshall
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Contest awards announced & photos
Window/house/yard decorating Story & Poetry Coloring Art Fairy Garden Strawberry Food Cake & Cookie Decorating Strawberry Accessory |
Strawberry Photogenic Pet Contest Best Parade Band Best Strawberry Themed Unit Decorated Bike, Child's Vehicle & Wagon Best Queen’s Float-Sponsor: Starr Trophy 4-H Unit Award-Sponsor: Canaan Pathfinders 4-H Club |
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following contest awards
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Final introduction of the 2022 Court
Visiting Royalty Introductions Introduction of 2023 London Strawberry Court 2022 Queen's Farewell followed by the crowning of the 2023 Queen & Queen's Court |
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6-9:30PM
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Pick up contest entries at info booth
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7:00 PM
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50/50 Raffle Winner Announced
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7:00 PM
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Black Water Roads
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9:30 PM
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Rides & Festival Closes
See you next year on June 22-24, 2023!!!! |
Anyone wishing to become involved with the 2024 London Strawberry Festival should contact
London_Strawberry_Festival@hotmail.com
London_Strawberry_Festival@hotmail.com
Post-Festival
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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6:00 PM
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Royalty photos & meeting
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June 28-29, 2023
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By appointment only-Pick up contest entries
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Thursday, June 30, 2022
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9:00 PM
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All remaining items left will be discarded.
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