June 13, 2015

Strawberry Festival Gallery

June 13, 2015/ Drew

A great crowd at the 149th Strawberry Festival at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The strawberry festival started in 1866 and has been a tradition at the 300 year old church for a century and a half (the history of the church is fascinating).

This time around there was a lot food, bounce houses, a pony rides on a beautiful (and hot) summer day -- perfect for enjoying strawberries. A gallery from the day is after the break:

June 12, 2015

Strawberry Festival tomorrow (6/13)

June 12, 2015/ Drew

There are 200 seeds on an average strawberry and they're a member of the rose family.

Don't believe me? You can check for yourself tomorrow at the 149th Annual Strawberry Festival at St. Paul's Episcopal Church (i.e. the church in Rock Creek Cemetery). 149 years equals a lot of strawberries.

It promises to be a great time for families and kids of all ages and sizes. There will be food, music, pony rides, arts and crafts, a moon bounce, field games and even a climbing wall.

Plus, the ever-popular tours of historic Rock Creek Cemetery.

Oh, and there will be strawberries.

Saturday, June 13, from 4-8 p.m.
201 Allison St NW
(Rock Creek Church Road and Webster St NW)
stpaulrockcreek.org

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