St. Philip’s Episcopal
WISCASSET — Strawberries are ripening in the fields, soon to be transformed into luscious shortcakes piled high with real whipped cream, chocolate dipped berries, jam and ice cream cones and more as St. Philip’s Episcopal Church gears up for its 60th annual Strawberry Festival.
The celebration of all things strawberry runs June 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The church is located at 12 Hodge St.
The “event is a favorite of many locals, as well as those ‘from away,’ who look forward to the annual kick-off to the summer season,” states a news release from the church.
This year, Amazing Lou the magician will be performing a family-friendly show at 11 a.m., then will be strolling the grounds entertaining with his balloon animals and sleight of hand. Musicians will also help to create a festive atmosphere. A children’s area, silent auction, plant sale, hot dog stand, lunchroom, and knit-and-stitch table will round out the plans for the day.
A variety of homemade pies will be auctioned at noon. Proceeds support the church’s various programs.
To add to the festive atmosphere, there will be a craft show with many artisans. Among the offerings will be handmade fishing ties, wooden bowls, baskets, jewelry, soaps and creams, baked goods, and handiwork of other varieties.
For more information, call the church office at 882-7184.
West Bowdoin Baptist Church
BOWDOIN — West Bowdoin Baptist will host a Strawberry Festival supper on June 30 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
The church is located at 54 West Road.
The menu features casseroles, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, pickles, brown bread and homemade breads, and a dessert of strawberry shortcake with real whipped cream.
The cost is $7 for adults and $3.50 for ages 12 and younger. Preschoolers eat free.
First Parish Church, UCC
BRUNSWICK — First Parish Church is hosting its annual Strawberry Festival today until 2:30 p.m. at the gezebo on the Brunswick Mall.
Quarts of freshly picked strawberries will be for sale, as well as strawberry sundaes, homemade jams, strawberry rhubarb pies and traditional strawberry shortcakes made with homemade biscuits.
Proceeds from the event benefit the church’s music program, which includes a major choral/orchestral concert each year, five vocal and two bell choirs and a summer organ concert series.
For more information, call Barbara Clark at 725-2588.
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