Strawberry Festival in downtown Kokomo!

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Kick off summer at the 2025 Kokomo Strawberry Festival!

Celebrate the start of summer at one of Kokomo’s sweetest traditions! The 27th annual Strawberry Festival takes over downtown Kokomo on Friday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and you’re invited. 

Savor the Sweetness

Nothing says summer like a heaping serving of strawberry shortcake. For just $8, enjoy the festival’s signature dessert layered with homemade shortcake, juicy strawberries, creamy ice cream, and a cloud of whipped cream.

Come early, shortcake is served until 7 p.m. or while supplies last! 

So Much More Than Shortcake

There’s something for everyone at the Strawberry Festival: 

• 175+ booths featuring food, artisan goods, handmade gifts, and festival favorites 

• Live music and entertainment filling the streets with energy and local talent 

• Artsapalooza Art Market, a juried showcase of fine art and crafts by up to 80 talented artists 

• Hands-on art activities and play zones perfect for kids and families, including the ABATE Tiny Tots Motorcyle Experience 

• Craft beer and cocktails served throughout the walkable downtown festival area, thanks to DORA 

Admission is free and all ages are welcome. 

Come for the shortcake, stay for the atmosphere. Whether you’re shopping, snacking, sipping, or just soaking in the sunshine, the Kokomo Strawberry Festival is the place to be on June 6. 

Join us downtown and make it a berry sweet day you won’t forget! 

Capture the festival on canvas!

Each year, artists gather downtown during the Strawberry Festival for the Kokomo Plein Air Paint Out, presented by the Kokomo Art Association. This opportunity allows painters to create a masterpiece that highlights the scenery and action surrounding the festival. These paintings will be displayed in the Kokomo Art Center during the month of June.

Here is how you can get involved:

• There is no entry fee or registration required, just show up with your easels, canvases, and paint, and get ready to create!
• Session runs from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. the day of the festival.
• If you want your painting displayed, you can drop it off from 5 to 6 p.m. in Artworks Gallery (210 N. Main St.).

For more information on how to get involved in the Plein Air Paint Out, please contact Aaron Pickens at ajpicken@iu.edu.

General inquiries about the Strawberry Festival should be directed to Susan Alexander at salexander@greaterkokomo.com or Casie Braden at cbraden@greaterkokomo.com. You can reach both at 765-457-5301.