Elmwood Strawberry Festival

06/14/2025

Last call for shirt orders!

We're over the moon about the fantastic response to our shirts - non-stop happy dances! Thanks a ton for all your awesome comments and support!

And thank you again to Princeville Prints for making our tshirts come to life 🍓

Click the link to get your order in:
https://elmwood-strawberry-festival.square.site

06/11/2025

-Thank you so much to everyone that came out on Saturday! It was an amazing day with gorgeous weather and a wonderful atmosphere. We hope you all had a great time as well! We also want to give some special shoutouts to some local businesses for making the festival even easier.
-Elmwood Community Foundation, Greater Peoria Family YMCA, and Graham Health System for sponsoring our Food Tent. Montefusco HVAC, Inc. for sponsoring The Aristocrats. GFL for donating the use of the roll away. Central Illinois Trailer Rental, LLC for the use of your trailer all weekend. The City of Elmwood and Elmwood Development Association for always helping us get the Festival up and running.
-We also had some awesome volunteers both students and community. It takes many hands to put on a successful event and we cannot thank each of you enough for all the hours and dedication you put into it.
-My team of weirdos are seriously the best! I am so proud of each of you! We may still have some kinks to work out but each year it will get better and easier. I’m looking forward to planning for 2026!
-We’ll be having our wrap up meeting soon and then will starting planning for 2026 before you know it. But before all of that, we’d love to hear from you! Put your thoughts below and share some pics.
Thank you all again for an amazing 2025 Festival 🍓

06/08/2025

A big thanks to all of you who joined the party yesterday! It was a wonderful day! We'll be sending out an even bigger thank you later this week, but to answer the burning question: yes, we're reopening our shirt orders! Get your order in through our Square site: https://elmwood-strawberry-festival.square.site/product/pre-order-shirts-june-7th-14th/26?cs=true&cst=custom. You've got until June 14th! See the listing for all the details 🍓

This is for ordering shirts that we didn't have in your size on June 7th. Ordering will be open until June 14th with orders being sent to our printer by June 17th at the latest. Give about 2 weeks for delivery back to committee. Porch pick up at 108 N Walnut St in Elmwood is the BEST option. Oth...

06/07/2025

We've been counting down the days and it's finally here. Come help us celebrate and support some incredible local and small businesses as well as non-profits. It's going to be a fantastic day so don't miss out on the fun. See you in the morning 🍓

06/06/2025

Shirts are in!

06/05/2025

Just got done with interview #2 🍓

06/03/2025

Tara and Emily here about to go on air at WMBD 🍓

06/03/2025

This Saturday, the wait is over! It's time to shine those cars, tie up your walking shoes, and get ready for a day filled with mouth-watering delights. We, the committee, are eager to share this special day with you. Breakfast begins at 6am, along with 5k registration, and the rest of the day kicks off starts at 8am. See you Saturday!

06/20/2024

Our very own Theresa Mackie, vendor coordinator extraordinaire, has been recognized by our community for all the hard work she does to keep it beautiful! Congratulations on this very well deserved honor 🍓♥️

Congratulations to Theresa Mackie thank you for all you do, on behalf of the city of Elmwood, Theresa takes time each day to pick up trash along the many streets in our community! We are so happy you chose Elmwood! Watch for information on how to nominate someone for the Citizen of the Summer!
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