There are more than strawberries (but plenty of those too) at this festival! Kids can enjoy carnival rides, a petting farm, pony rides, the children's play area and lots more. Admission is free but there is a fee for some activities.
The Strawberry Festival will be held on Saturdays and Sundays, May 3-4, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, and Monday, May 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at Eckert's Farm in Belleville.
More information: eckerts.com
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