May 31-June 2, 2013 Newark Strawberry Festival - Newark, Ohio

May 31-June 2, 2013  Newark Strawberry Festival - Newark, Ohio
The 30th annual festival, 'Strawberries on the Square.'  will include entertainment throughout the weekend, Miss Strawberry Pageant, midway rides, food and craft vendors of all types, and of course our "world famous" Kiwanis Strawberry Shortcake.  (also: www.ofea.org/festivals-and-events/ )




Where: The Strawberry Festival is held every year in Newark, Ohio on the Courthouse square.  Newark is located 35 miles east of Columbus on State Route 16 where it crosses State Routes 13.

5 South 3rd St., Newark, OH 43055,  is a recommended address to use with computerized mapping systems.

What: The weekend is filled with fun and entertainment for the entire family. Over 90 artisans, crafters and vendors from Ohio and surrounding areas exhibit their items. There will be ice cream, pizza, specialty sandwiches, French fries, and other delicious foods along with non-stop stage entertainment. Bates Amusement will be providing the rides and games this year.  The opening day will be highlighted with the Strawberry Pageant on the courthouse gazebo from 5:00 – 7:00.  Delightful young girls and women from kindergarten age through 12th grade participate in the event. Pageant winners from 4 different age categories will be crowned. Tour bus and handicapped parking is available.   There is plenty of free parking around the square and along the streets.  Hope to see you there!


When:   May 31st, June , 1st and 2nd,  2013  -  Fri & Sat. 11:00 – 10:00 Sunday 11:00 – 6:00  



The Kiwanis Club of Newark would like to welcome you to the 30th annual Newark Strawberry Festival. "Strawberries on the Square"  is our theme. This year the festival will be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 31st, June 1 and 2, 2013. The hours are 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday. Located on Courthouse Square in downtown Newark in Central Ohio, this is Licking County's largest annual event.

Bill Rauch, the Immediate Past President of the Newark Kiwanis Club, is the 2013 Strawberry Festival Chairman. Chuck Jackson will once again be the event manager.
This festival has become a tradition to the citizens of Newark and surrounding areas. Many wait patiently all year long for this festival, which brings so much fun and excitement to Newark. Rides games, crafts, food, and entertainment provide the entire family with many exciting things to do, see, and taste.
Each year, everyone anticipates the return of one of the world's most-craved delicacies --Strawberry Shortcakes made famous by the Newark Kiwanis Club and served with creamy Velvet Ice Cream, made locally.

We are proud to be a member of one of the best and most-respected service clubs in the world -- Kiwanis.  Not only is Kiwanis an international organization but it has been well-represented here in the Newark area for more than 90 years. The Kiwanis Club of Newark has provided programs and services which benefit children throughout Licking County.



Newark Kiwanis Strawberry Shortcakes

The Newark Kiwanis Club members, families and friends gather on the eve of the festival to begin preparing the strawberries for the famous Strawberry Short Cakes. They start with 250 flats of bulk strawberries.  These strawberries are then washed, sliced, sweetened and packed in containers exclusively for this Festival.  The sugar enhances the natural flavor and draws out the juices of the strawberries, thus creating an incredible combination when added with ice cream, whipped cream and shortcake.  The thousands of delicious short cakes are prepared locally here in Newark.  The ice cream that is used is made here locally by Velvet Old Fashioned Ice Cream at the Ye Old Mill.  On the days of the Festival Kiwanis members and friends take turns volunteering to pile high the sweetened berries on the short cakes and serving this mouthwatering strawberry treat to the Festival goers. The scrumptious Strawberry Shortcakes has truly become one of the time-honored attractions at the Strawberries on the Square Festival.


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