37th Annual Starlight Strawberry Festival May 23rd celebrates strawberry season

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Strawberry season kicks off in southern Indiana with the 37th annual Starlight Strawberry Festival. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is serving up food and fun to strawberry lovers on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

Adults and children alike will love piling their berries high at the famous "Build Your Own" Strawberry Shortcake Station and will enjoy the wide variety of frozen strawberry fruit drinks. Delicious fair foods are always a big hit as well and those seeking a little more will not be disappointed by the buffet-style fried chicken and ham dinner. It's complete with all the traditional fixings, including chicken & dumplings, homemade bread with strawberry butter, corn, slaw, green beans with new potatoes and dessert.

Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled day of food, family-friendly games, bounce house rides, arts and local crafts. There will be a soap box derby track, booth games, bingo and much more. Visitors can also enjoy live entertainment throughout the day. New this year is our "Jam Fest" which will take place from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm and will include music performances by local musicians - an event appropriate for all ages and admission is free. Adults can join around the tables in the Wine & Beer garden to enjoy beer and award winning wine from Starlight's own Huber's Orchard, Winery, and Vineyards. Admission to the Strawberry Festival is free.

Little ones can join in the fun with the Little Miss and Mister Shortcake contest. The contest is open to boys and girls ages 3 to 6, and the fee is $15. This is a "draw of the hat" contest, so all contestants have an equal chance of winning. The contest is open to boys and girls ages 3 to 6, and the fee is $15. This is a "draw of the hat" contest, so all contestants have an equal chance of winning. For more information on the contest or to enter your child, please email Lindsey Rasmussen at lramussen@wclark.k12.in.us

For more information, visit our website at www.starlightstrawberryfestival.com or on Facebook or call 812-923-5785.

37th Annual Starlight Strawberry Festival

Saturday, May 23, 2015 - 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Activity Center,

8310 St. John Road, Floyds Knobs, Indiana 47119

5K Run/Walk for the Berries: Saturday, May 23, 2015 - 8 a.m.