Strawberry Festival Mascot posing Infront of the Media Building. He greets the visitors as they enter into the festival. “We feel excited, you know joy,” attendees at the festival said. (Joel Burnsed | SNN)The main entrance to the strawberry festival welcomes over 55,000 faces a day while open. The guest services help to keep those guests moving through and happy at the festival. (Joel Burnsed | SNN)The Miller Food’s lemonade stand near the Strawberry festival’s Ferris wheel. Fresh squeezed lemonade is a fair food staple. “The people here ae amazing,” said lemonade vendor Brenda Durrel. (Joel Burnsed | SNN)The famous Ferris wheel captured in motion. In 2024 the Strawberry festival met record breaking numbers in attendance. “So far we’re on track to have another record-breaking year,” said Stephanie Shuff, an associate member of the Festival’s board of directors. (Joel Burnsed | SNN)Fernando poses in front of his spinning monkey ride. A quiet man many may wonder what Fernando does for fun. “I enjoy working at such a fun place, it’s nice to see the smiles,” Fernando said. (Joel Burnsed | SNN)A simple corndog stand draws customers in with bold colors and great food. Corndogs have been a popular fair food since their invention in 1938. (Joel Burnsed | SNN)The military helicopter ride is a lesser known yet thrilling ride. located in the fairs midway ride area its quite the sight to see. “A lot of people come just for the entertainment aspect.” said Stephanie Shuff, an associate member of the board of directors. (Joel Burnsed | SNN)Fred runs the dune buggy ride at the Strawberry Festival. “My favorite memory was that ride over there,” A rider said after exiting. (Joel Burnsed | SNN)A couple enjoying the sights and sounds of the Strawberry Festival. With the plethora of activities, the Strawberry Festival makes a great location for a romantic day. (Joel Burnsed | SNN)The pineapple display at the dole whip cart stands as a stark contrast to all of the fried treats. On a sunny day a dole whip treat is a great way to beat the heat. “The dole whip was a great way to end off my day,” SNN Ambassador Julia Fauer said. (Joel Burnsed | SNN)Henrys kettle corn is made fresh every day at the festival. Kettle corn has been a snack for festival goers since its invention in the 18th century. (Joel Burnsed | SNN)Stephanie Shuff an assistant member of the Festivals Board of directors poses in front of the iconic Ferris wheel. Stephanies bright smile and vibrant personality truly captures her love for her position. However, the job isn’t easy “This is a year-round planned event,” Stephanie said. (Joel Burnsed | SNN)Two workers at Alessi’s Bakeries show off their goods. Their strawberry treats and other baked goods have been fan favorites of festival goers for over 30 years. “At the end of the day, the festival is about strawberries,” Said Stephanie Shuff associate board of directors member. (Joel Burnsed | SNN)Sae’yonna Kittles records as Julia Fauer interviews Stephanie Shuff. Sae’yonna Kittles is one of our top CJAM Ambassadors. “I love doing these type of assignments,” Kittles said. (Joel Burnsed | SNN)
