ALDERSON, W.Va. (WVDN) – On Saturday, May 27, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., there will be strawberry-themed food, fun and festivities all over Alderson as the annual Strawberry Festival is in full swing. Sponsored by Alderson Main Street and the town of Alderson, coordinated by Sheena Pendley and in partnership with Sunset Berry Farm, the Strawberry Festival will provide a great time for all.
There will be more than 30 art and food vendors on or near the Alderson Memorial Bridge including the “sweetest berries” being sold by Sunset Berry Farm. Live music all day will include Lee Dean as Elvis at 10 a.m., Lee Dean as Sinatra at 11:30 a.m. and the Goodson Boys at 1:30 p.m., all at the gazebo at Alumni Park on the Monroe County side of Alderson. Alderson Main Street will have strawberry lemonade for sale.
On the Greenbrier County side of town there will be pony rides and activities for the whole family. The Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church is having their annual yard sale and hot dog sale from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Alderson’s restaurants, including Ginny’s Goodbites, the Riverview Café and Fruits of Labor Café, will be open with some serving special menus. They provide a place to sit and relax for a few minutes while enjoying great food. Alderson shops will also be open.
Just outside of Alderson on Flat Mountain, Sunset Berry Farm will have endless activities and fun at the farm all day long, as well as the opportunity to “pick your own” beautiful and tasty strawberries.
Other sponsors include the Greenbrier County Convention and Visitors Bureau; Greenbrier Valley Dyes, Sonya Shafer; the Robert C. Byrd Clinic; and Kim Beard, financial advisor, Edward Jones.
Don Sutherland, president of Alderson Main Street, said, “We had such a great time last year, and we are expecting to have even more vendors and fun this year. Please, join us for strawberries and more!”
