After a rather disappointing strawberry festival in Bedford, I almost gave up all remaining strawberry festivals for the year. But when I received a Google Alert notification about the fried strawberries at the Bolivar Strawberry Festival…
…I decided to make an exception.
Celebrating its 7th year after a 24 year hiatus (it originally ran from 1974 to 1980)…
…the strawberry festival consisted of a main midway set for local merchants…
…with two entertainment stages…
…and an area set aside for other festival food booths…
…games and rides, which were run by Sam’s Amusement Co.
…crafts…
…stylish accessories…
…food storage supplies…
…and even hair extensions.
I actually spent some time talking to two vendors in particular.
The first was from Westbrook’s Cannery, who I had seen (and bought from) at two different festivals last year. When I saw them again in Bolivar with their various free samples of relishes, butters and jellies…
…it was like reconnecting with old friends.
The other booth was from Butternut Farms, where Shirley Miller does a bit of everything from cattle raising, beagle breeding, jewelry/basket/jelly making and so much more. Fortunately, for this festival, she concentrated on strawberries…
…and she did this in an incredible way!
And since we’re talking about strawberries, I guess I should share the strawberry temptations available at the festival.
With all local food booths offering at least one strawberry item, selections included…
…strawberries cookies and cobbler (Zoar Bakery)…
…strawberry shortcake on angel food cake (American Legion Post 190)…
…deep fried strawberries…
…and strawberries by the quart (Tuscarawas Valley Ruritan Club).
…but I remained satisfied with these decadent treasures!
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The is one of Bolivar’s Best Kept Secrets!! Attendance is growing every year as a great time is enjoyed by everyone! And the deep fried strawberries are SOOOOO DELICIOUS!! Plenty of other food is available and affordable for families! The parade is always top notch as well as the entertainment and crafts galore!
We moved to OH last June and are enjoying all the festivals. We love your reviews! Please keep them coming. They are an excellent resource that steer us towards the best and away from the not so good. Thank you!