Apalachin Community Press - April 2000

Strawberry Festival Set for June 17

Strolling Down Strawberry Lane

The 20th Annual Owego Strawberry Festival will be held in downtown Owego on Saturday, June 17, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This year, the theme of the festival is "Strolling Down Strawberry Lane." A Strawberry Ball sponsored by the Owego Business and Professional Women's Club will be held Friday evening, June 16, at Tioga Gardens in Owego.

The festival is taking applications for booth spaces, children's events, entertainment, and parade. For more information, write to Historic Owego Marketplace, Box 425, Owego NY 13827, or stop by the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce at 188 Front Street in Owego.

Volunteers are needed to help with the festival. Call (607) 687-2556 for more information.