The Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival Committee is proud to announce the 52nd Annual Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival, a cherished community tradition that brings together residents and visitors for a weekend filled with family fun, entertainment, food, and shopping Friday through Sunday.
As the largest festival in the community, the Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival requires months of planning and coordination. The festival committee has been working for nearly a year to prepare for this year’s event. The success of the festival is made possible through the dedication of volunteers, the generosity of sponsors, and the support of numerous community partners who work together to create a memorable experience for all attendees.
This year’s festival will feature several exciting new attractions. Families can enjoy the inaugural Touch a Truck event 5-7 p.m. Friday, offering children a hands-on opportunity to explore a variety of vehicles and equipment. On Saturday, Ironman Raceway’s Bike Blast will take place 2-5 p.m., bringing high-energy excitement to the festival grounds. On Sunday, Silly Safaris will present two free animal shows at 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., providing fun and educational entertainment for guests of all ages.
Festival favorites will also return throughout the weekend. The 2nd annual baby contest will be held at noon Saturday on stage. Rock Point Church will host the community church service at 10 a.m. Sunday. Car enthusiasts can enjoy the Strawberry Festival Car Show presented by Carpenter Realtors on Sunday. The Montgomery County Pioneer Tractor Association will once again showcase its popular tractor show throughout the weekend.
Additional free family-friendly activities include Reading with the Queens at 2 p.m. Saturday, giving young readers the opportunity to enjoy stories with festival royalty. Random House will also be distributing free books throughout the weekend. The Linden Carnegie Public Library will host a Book Walk, encouraging families to read and explore together while enjoying the festival grounds. On Saturday, attendees can meet the Snow Queen from noon to 2 p.m. presented by Mermazing Princess Parties.
Visitors can browse a wide variety of arts, crafts, and commercial vendors throughout the festival. The Children’s Area will offer activities and games for kids of all ages, while the Food Court will feature a diverse selection of food vendors serving festival favorites and local specialties.
Other events happening on the festival grounds are the annual 5K Run/Walk and 1k Kiddie Romp on Saturday morning beginning at 8 a.m. with registration from 6:30-7:30 a.m. Those interested in donating blood can stop by the Versiti Blood Center of Indiana Blood Drive from 11 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Sunday. Festival attendees also can explore free First Floor Tours of the Historic Lane Place during the festival from noon to 4 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Entertainment at the 2026 Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival will keep the energy high all weekend long with a variety of live performances at the Historic Lane Place. Festival attendees can enjoy an exciting lineup featuring Lindsay Lowe & The Lone Riders, Small Town: A John Mellencamp Experience, The Midtown Madmen, Resurrection: A Journey Tribute, and Grupo Pasion. In addition to these featured acts, local musicians, performers, and dance groups will showcase their talents throughout the weekend. Visit the website to see schedule times for all entertainment acts.
“The Strawberry Festival is truly a community effort,” said Jessica McClamroch, festival chairman. “On behalf of our entire festival committee, we are incredibly grateful for the volunteers, sponsors, and community partners who help make this event possible year after year. Let’s hope the rain holds so we can all enjoy the festival!”
For additional festival information, schedules, and event updates, visit the Crawfordsville Strawberry Festival’s website and social media channels.
2026 Sponsors and Community Partners
Lakeside Book Company, C&F Fabricating, Airy Time, American Legion, PNC Bank, Nucor Indiana, American Water, Iron Smith Gym, Christi Hubler Chevrolet, Crawfordsville Commons LLC, Farm Credit/Rural One, Hoosier Heartland State Bank, The Main Squeeze, Tri-County Bank & Trust, Sutherlin’s Lawn Care, Acuity Brands, Crawfordsville Electric Light & Power, Benchmark Family Services Therapeutic Foster Care, Puritan Water, Allen Monument Company, McDonald’s Crawfordsville, B&L Engineering Inc., Ladoga Recovery Center, Tom’s Marine Sales & Service, Everwise, Steel Technologies, Oremus Accounting, The Tee Shirt Shoppe, The Fountain Trust Company, Crawfordsville Audiology, Market Street Wealth Management Advisors, LLC, Arni’s of Crawfordsville, Circle K, B and B Auto and Transmission Repair, Sanders Funeral Care, Pace Dairy, China Inn, H&R Block, Morrison Realty, Ironman Raceway, Broken Heart Cycling, MX Sports, STACYC Stability Cycle, Crawfordsville Family Dentistry- Dr. Scott Frey, Menard Carpet Care & Flood Pro, Journal Review, Francis & Mount, Arab, B&R Fire, Booth Machinery, Rock Point Church, First Financial Bank, G.A.S. Productions, Crawfordsville Community School Corporation, G Team Mechanical, City of Crawfordsville, Blue Marketing, Sizzlin Sounds, U Rent It Center, W Enterprises, LLC, Classic Hits 92.1, Thunder 103.9, and WCDQ Country 106.3, AJH Promotions, Montgomery County Emergency Management, Montgomery County Indiana Convention and Visitors Commission, Visit Montgomery County, McClamroch Ag, Holiday Inn Express and Cox & Pritchett Plumbing.
2026 Festival Committee Members
Jessica McClamroch (chair), Chris Cogdill (co-chair), Dale Petrie (treasurer), Brenda Barton (secretary), Paul Pfledderer (director), Ethan Grant, Stephanie Timmons, Dianne Cooksey, Patti Perkins, Chris Long, Hannah Yund, Matt Allen, Shelly Allen, Jewel Johnson, Steve Zachary, Judy Pfledderer, Gary Williams, Dan Goff, Sean Gerold, Steve Frees, Dave Long, Joyce Fitzwater, Lesli White, Joey Gerold, Chris White, Martha King, Branton Homsher, Campbell White and Dave R. Long.
