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Event:
Cedarburg Strawberry Festival
Start:
June 25, 2022 10:00 am
End:
June 26, 2022 5:00 pm
Category:
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Organizer:
Festivals of Cedarburg, Inc.
Phone:
262-474-0104
Updated:
May 22, 2016
Venue:
Downtown Cebarburg
Phone:
262-377-5856
Address:
Washington Avenue, Cedarburg, WI, 53012, United States
Cedarburg Strawberry Fest

The Annual Cedarburg Strawberry Festival is BACK!



Craving an art-filled weekend brimming with the most luscious summer fruit? After being shut down for 2020 and 2021, one of Cedarburg’s biggest fests returns! Check out the 37th annual Cedarburg Strawberry Festival, sponsored by BMO Harris Bank, June 25-26, 2022. This free, family-oriented festival is a favorite of many, drawing up to 100,000 people annually to toast the bold and delicious fruit in all its forms, and enjoy some of the most decadent homegrown strawberries in the area.

The Cedarburg Strawberry Festival’s many food vendors are sure to please any palate, boasting about an extensive Food Court near the Community Center, offering everything from summer favorites like hamburgers, chicken, BBQ and roasted corn, to sweet treats and specialty foods.  Festival Food Court’s exclusive favorites include the “Original” Strawberry Brat, Strawberry Chicken Wrap, and strawberry shortcake. Wander through the Festival for other locally made delicacies such as strawberry pie, strawberry crepes, strawberry slushies and chocolate-covered strawberries. Schmit’s Berry Farm, a local grower, provides the festival with the most ripe and juicy strawberries, available for purchase by the quart.

For attendees with a taste for wine, Cedar Creek Winery’s Strawberry Blush Wine is a must – this and the winery’s other award-winning wines can be purchased by the glass throughout the Cedarburg Strawberry Festival.

Wander down Washington Avenue and you’ll see why “Art is a Tradition” in Cedarburg. Fondly referred to as “Arts on the Avenue,” Strawberry Festival highlights more than 250 of the best local and Midwest artists who bring their combined perspectives, skills, and thousands of works of arts to the streets of Cedarburg, including paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fiber art, fine glass, woodwork, mixed media, and photography. Art on the Avenue is a combined effort of four local organizations, the Cedarburg Cultural Center, Cedar Creek Settlement Merchant’s Association, the Ozaukee Art Center and the Cedarburg Art Museum, and offers one-of-a-kind works of art from functional to surreal, from witty to the elegantly decorative, as well as the opportunity to meet most of the artists in person.

Cedar Creek Settlement events at the north end of town include live bands, food, and features a new Cedar Creek Marketplace as well as a merchant’s marketplace and indoor shopping.  The Sunday Morning Strawberry Pancake Breakfast will be worth checking out.   The popular breakfast takes place on the north end of the Festival grounds from 8:00-11:00 a.m. and is served by the Cedar Creek Settlement merchants. More than 1,000 customers get their fill of mouthwatering strawberry pancakes while listening to live music outside along Cedar Creek.

Live music all over the Festival’s Historic District satisfies every audiophile all day Saturday and Sunday. The best place to enjoy the live music is at the Gruber Law Office Main Stage – Festival Food Court which will feature rockin’ fun cover bands like Our House and Life in a Tree. Enjoy live music into the evening with extended hours until 8:30 p.m on Saturday, June 25th. The Beer Garden offers shaded seating and is in close proximity to the main Festival Food Court.

For the littlest strawberry-lovers, Henry’s Kids Korner at Cedar Creek Park offers Jo-Don Farms pony rides and petting zoo, inflatable bounce houses, food and tons of other activities and vendors. One of the most popular events is the CedarQuacker 500 sponsored by Port Washington State Bank, where hundreds of rubber ducks are launched into the creek in a race to the finish Saturday and Sunday at 1 and 3 p.m.

You can check out a little more of Historic Cedarburg with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Ozaukee County’s “Berry Big” 5K Run/Walk, which kicks off in Cedar Creek Park on Saturday at 8:15 a.m. for the timed runners and 8:25 a.m. for fun runners/walkers.  The route circles through the neighborhoods that surround the downtown area.

If you tire of walking, take a ride on the Country Aire Rides Tractor Hayride Shuttle that travels around the festival route. Off the festival footprint, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts will feature exhibits and fun family activities.

Cedarburg Strawberry Festival Schedule of Events

Saturday, June 25

10am-8:30pm FESTIVAL FOOD COURT –  Washington Ave. – Community Center Parking Lot
Serving up the original strawberry shortcake, roasted corn, cheese curds, BBQ, chicken, hamburgers, brats, hot dogs, gyros, tacos, gator on a stick, Jambalaya,  beer, wine, lemonade, soda, desserts
CHS Robotics Food Booth – Serving up the ORIGINAL STRAWBERRY BRAT and STRAWBERRY CHICKEN WRAP, STRAWBERRY BRAT CORNDOG

GRUBER LAW OFFICES MAIN STAGE – Washington Ave. – Festival Food Court at the Community Center  Live music, Fermentorium beer including ther new Strawberry Shandy, Molson Coors Beer and Cedar Creek Wine Garden, shaded seating and tables, restrooms

  • 10:30 am – 11:30 am   Dollar Dog
  • 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm     The Last Bees
  • 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm       In the Know
  • 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm       Throwback Stereo

EASY CHEESY GRILLED CHEESE – Washington Ave. at the Festival Food Court
Serving up delicious grilled cheese sandwiches.  Benefits the Guardians of the Children and Strawberry Festival​

WASHINGTON AVE. BEER/WINE BOOTH – Washington Ave. at the Community Center 
Fermentorium Speciality Beer, Molson Coors Beers, Cedar Creek Wines. All proceeds benefit Strawberry Festival. Wine served in your own Halovino Cup – while supplies last

SHOPS AT CEDAR CREEK SETTLEMENT and the CEDAR CREEK WINERY – Bridge Rd. at Washington Ave.
Brats, BBQ, burgers, nachos, strawberry desserts, crepes, slushies, beer, wine by the glass, 25 indoor shops, marketplace, and live music

  • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm     The Hit Men
  • 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm       Kevin Kennedy

CEDARBURG LION’S CLUB – Two locations:  North Location: Washington Ave. at Bridge Rd.
Grilled foods, turkey legs, beer, wine, soda, live music

  • 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm    Jerry Unger with The Fog
  • 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm.     The Hurricane
  • Midtown:  Washington Ave. at Turner St.:  Wraps, cheese curds, beer, wine, soda, live music
  • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm     Hot Corner

TURNER STREET MARKETPLACE – Washington Ave. at Turner St.
Serving up the original strawberry shortcake.  Shop the Marketplace I: cheese, sausage, sauces, dips, Bundt cakes, cleaning supplies, soap, lotions, jewelry, Aussie hats, pet collars, CBD, micro greens, pain relief, jerky, crispie treats, leggings, accessories and more!

MILL STREET MARKETPLACE – Washington Ave. at Mill St.
Serving up the original strawberry shortcake, and Molson Coors beers, Cedar Creek Wines, Fermentorium Strawberry Shandy and Speciality Beers and lemonade.  Shop the Marketplace II: Dips, sauces, pasta, women’s clothing, plants and garden, elderberry syrup, macramé, dog treats, Tastefully Simple, pro sports gear, nail care, skincare products, wallets, candles, and much more!!

CLEVELAND STREET MARKETPLACE – Washington Ave. at Cleveland Ave.
FREE Motorcycle parking compliments of Cedar Creek Motorsports.  Shop the Marketplace III: St. Nicholas baked goods, and seasoning and mixes

PORT WASHINGTON STATE BANK PARKING LOT – Washington Ave. at Mill St.
Mel’s Charities of Ozaukee County – serving up the famous pork sandwiches

UNION HOUSE CEDARBURG BACK PARKING LOT – Washington Ave. south of Center St.
Backyard BBQ – Beer, Wine and Cocktails (must be enjoyed on property).  Delicious shrimp or steak kabobs, hamburger sliders and more, beverages, seating, shade, fun and games. Enjoy a game of Cornhole.  FESTIVAL CONTESTS – Win Prizes!   Sign up begins at 10:00 am, spaces are limited – 15 years of age to adults (new temporary location)

  • 12:30 pm              Ice Cream Licking Contest 
  • 1:30 pm                Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest
  • 2:30 pm                Strawberry Bubble Gum Eating Contest 
  • 3:30 pm                Ice Cream Licking Contest 
  • 4:30 pm                Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest

BELLA LEI BEAUTY STAGE – Washington Ave. just south of Center St.
Featuring Live Music & Performances

  • 10:00am : Water Street Dance
  • 12:00am : Ryan McIntyre
  • 03:00pm : Breaking Cadence

CEDARBURG CULTURAL CENTER – Washington Ave. north of Mill St.
Grilled foods, beer, wine, Sangria, “Art Off the Avenue” in the back parking lot

  • Free admission – Plein Air Cash & Carry sale –  June 15 – July 9
  • Youth Plein Air Art – June 24 – July 10

KUHEFUSS HOUSE – Washington Ave north of Turner St. 
Adult Beverages, “Tropical Oasis Bar” 

CEDARBURG ART MUSEUM – Washington Ave. north of Cleveland Ave.
Beer Garden serving beer, wine, and soda from the Lakefront Brewery Carriage Tap House; Outdoor Sculpture Garden; live music and food truck:  Blue Cow Creperie 11:30 am – 8:00 pm

  • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm   Museum Open
  • 11:30 am – 3:00 pm   Some Assembly Required
  • 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm     January Autumn

 

Sunday, June 26th

FESTIVAL FOOD COURT –  Washington Ave. – Community Center Parking Lot
Serving up the original strawberry shortcake, roasted corn, cheese curds, BBQ, chicken, hamburgers, brats, hot dogs, gyros, tacos, gator on a stick, Jambalaya,  beer, wine, lemonade, soda, desserts
CHS Robotics Food Booth – Serving up the ORIGINAL STRAWBERRY BRAT and STRAWBERRY CHICKEN WRAP, STRAWBERRY BRAT CORNDOG

GRUBER LAW OFFICES MAIN STAGE – Washington Ave. – Festival Food Court at the Community Center  Live music, Fermentorium beer including their new Strawberry Shandy, Molson Coors Beer and Cedar Creek Wine Garden, shaded seating and tables, restrooms

  • 12:00 pm – 2:30 am   Our House
  • 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm     The Sensations

EASY CHEESY GRILLED CHEESE – Washington Ave. at the Festival Food Court
Serving up delicious grilled cheese sandwiches.  Benefits the Guardians of the Children and Strawberry Festival​

WASHINGTON AVE. BEER/WINE BOOTH – Washington Ave. at the Community Center 
Fermentorium Speciality Beer, Molson Coors Beers, Cedar Creek Wines. All proceeds benefit Strawberry Festival. Wine served in your own Halovino Cup – while supplies last

SHOPS AT CEDAR CREEK SETTLEMENT and the CEDAR CREEK WINERY – Bridge Rd. at Washington Ave.
Brats, BBQ, burgers, nachos, strawberry desserts, crepes, slushies, beer, wine by the glass, 25 indoor shops, marketplace, and live music

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm     Livin’ the Dream

CEDARBURG LION’S CLUB – Two locations:  North Location: Washington Ave. at Bridge Rd.
Grilled foods, turkey legs, beer, wine, soda, live music

  • 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm    TBD
  • 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm.     TBD
  • Midtown:  Washington Ave. at Turner St.:  
  • Wraps, cheese curds, beer, wine, soda, live music
  • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm     Chaz Duo

TURNER STREET MARKETPLACE – Washington Ave. at Turner St.
Serving up the original strawberry shortcake.  Shop the Marketplace I: cheese, sausage, sauces, dips, Bundt cakes, cleaning supplies, soap, lotions, jewelry, Aussie hats, pet collars, CBD, micro greens, pain relief, jerky, crispie treats, leggings, accessories and more!

MILL STREET MARKETPLACE – Washington Ave. at Mill St.
Serving up the original strawberry shortcake, and Molson Coors beers, Cedar Creek Wines, Fermentorium Strawberry Shandy and Speciality Beers and lemonade.  Shop the Marketplace II:  Dips, sauces, pasta, women’s clothing, plants and garden, elderberry syrup, macramé, dog treats, Tastefully Simple, pro sports gear, nail care, skincare products, wallets, candles, and much more!!

CLEVELAND STREET MARKETPLACE – Washington Ave. at Cleveland Ave.
FREE Motorcycle parking compliments of Cedar Creek Motorsports.  Shop the Marketplace III: St. Nicholas baked goods, and seasoning and mixes

PORT WASHINGTON STATE BANK PARKING LOT – Washington Ave. at Mill St.
Mel’s Charities of Ozaukee County – serving up the famous pork sandwiches

UNION HOUSE CEDARBURG BACK PARKING LOT – Washington Ave. south of Center St.
Backyard BBQ – Beer, Wine and Cocktails (must be enjoyed on property).  Delicious shrimp or steak kabobs, hamburger sliders and more, beverages, seating, shade, fun and games.  Enjoy a game of Cornhole. CONTESTS – Win Prizes!   Sign up begins at 10:00 am, spaces are limited – 15 years of age to adults (new temporary location)

  • 12:30 pm              Ice Cream Licking Contest 
  • 1:30 pm                Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest
  • 2:30 pm                Strawberry Bubble Gum Eating Contest 
  • 3:30 pm                Ice Cream Licking Contest 
  • 4:30 pm                Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest

BELLA LEI BEAUTY STAGE – Washington Ave. just south of Center St.
Featuring Live Music & Performances

  • 10:00am : Water Street Dance
  • 11:30am : Comfort Shag
  • 02:00pm : Boomer Nation

CEDARBURG CULTURAL CENTER – Washington Ave. north of Mill St.
Grilled foods, beer, wine, Sangria, “Art Off the Avenue” in the back parking lot

  • Free admission – Plein Air Cash & Carry sale –  June 15 – July 9
  • Youth Plein Air Art – June 24 – July 10                       

KUHEFUSS HOUSE – Washington Ave north of Turner St. ​
Adult Beverages, “Tropical Oasis Bar”      

CEDARBURG ART MUSEUM – Washington Ave. north of Cleveland Ave.
Beer Garden serving beer, wine, and soda from the Lakefront Brewery Carriage Tap House; Outdoor Sculpture Garden; live music and food truck:  Pork in the Road 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

  • 12:00 am – 4:00 pm   Museum Open
  • 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm   Wire and Nail (aka Solid Cedar)
  • 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm      Lovin’ Kind

You’ll find the Cedarburg Strawberry Festival in Cedarburg’s historic downtown along Washington Avenue (historic Highway 57), a few miles north of Highway 167, just east of Highway 181, and south of Highway 60.

Cedarburg Strawberry Festival Address:

Downtown Cedarburg
Washington Avenue
Cedarburg, WI 53012
(262) 377-5856
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