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FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2026 …

let’s get this party started!

In Kokomo, summer starts with strawberry shortcake! The Kokomo Strawberry Festival is our official kick-off to summer and one of the community’s favorite traditions. Thousands head to downtown Kokomo on the first Friday of June for for a full day of strawberry shortcake, live music, delicious food, handmade art, and family fun.

And getting involved in all the fun starts long before the summer sun starts shining! While all of our vendor spots for the 2026 festival and arts market are full, we are still looking for volunteers! Click here to register as a volunteer

If you’d like to express interest in becoming a vendor for the 2027 festival, contact Casie Braden via email here.

Scroll through the images to learn what you can expect!

A unique shopping experience

Take home something special The Strawberry Festival is more than just food. Vendors from all over show off their unique products and services each year during the festival, giving guests…

Purchase tickets in advance

Get your treat sooner with an advance ticket! Want to head straight for the strawberry shortcake when you arrive? Typically starting in May, advance tickets will be available that allow…

Where should I park?

Where to park in downtown Kokomo Planning to join the fun at this year’s downtown festival? We’ve got you covered with everything you need to know about parking so you…

Kokomo’s DORA District

Enjoy your drink while exploring the festival Kokomo’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) allows you to purchase alcoholic beverages from participating businesses and enjoy them as you walk through the…

Do I need to bring cash?

Do I need to bring cash? While many vendors accept cards and contactless payments, we recommend bringing cash just in case. If you plan to: • Shop at Artsapalooza Art…

Amazing strawberry shortcake

The star of this sweet summer show! The Festival’s Main Event: Strawberry Shortcake The highlight of the festival is the famous strawberry shortcake, a must-try summer treat! Each dessert is…

Public art experiences

Creative activities for all Each year’s festival features opportunities to take part in the creation of public art. A favorite creative activity is the pool noodle sculpture station, where visitors…

Activities for the kids

Fun for the little ones From cruising on a mini motorcycle to bouncing into fun, there’s plenty of engaging activities for your sweet little berries to enjoy during the Strawberry…

Amazing bites

There’s more than just strawberry desserts! From sweet to savory and everything in between, the festival’s food vendors serve up something for every craving. In 2025, 39 food trucks lined…

Artsapalooza Arts Market

A vibrant display of creative talent Returning for another year, the Artsapalooza Art Market will feature fine arts and crafts, as well as engaging art demonstrations by artists, makers, and…

The Strawberry Festival is so much more than shortcake!

There’s something for everyone at the Strawberry Festival.

Explore booths filled with food, artisan goods, handmade gifts, and festival favorites. Enjoy live music and entertainment showcasing local talent throughout downtown. Discover a juried collection of fine art and crafts at the Artsapalooza Art Market.

Kids and families can jump into hands-on art activities and play zones, including the popular ABATE Tiny Tots Motorcycle Experience. Plus, thanks to DORA, enjoy craft beer and cocktails as you stroll the walkable festival footprint.

Whether you’re shopping, snacking, sipping, or soaking up the sunshine, the 2026 Kokomo Strawberry Festival is the place to be on Friday, June 5, 2026!

The Strawberry Festival is more than a fun tradition.

The event is the only fundraiser for the Greater Kokomo Downtown Association. Proceeds directly support our downtown revitalization efforts, including beautification projects, small business support, and programming that draws people downtown year-round. A vibrant downtown benefits the entire community.

It helps attract visitors, boosts the local economy, and creates a sense of pride for those who live here.
It’s a great example of the community coming together for the community. Businesses, volunteers, and attendees all play a role in making it successful.

This year’s festival vendors and activities

Explore the full vendor lineup below to discover food and drink vendors, artisan shopping, community booths, activities, health resources, and more featured throughout this year’s festival.

Activities

Community First Bank of Indiana
Interactive dunk tank fundraiser supporting local nonprofits.

DADCAMP
Games for children and family engagement plus program information.

Daily Whimsies Face Painting
Professional face painting services.
🍓 Strawberry face designs available.

Draven Marie Makeup Artist LLC
Face painting services.
🍓 Strawberry-themed designs.

Henna Forte
Henna body art services.

Urban Bear Den
Build-your-own stuffed animal experience.
🍓 Strawberry scents and clothing.

Food & drink

Aquatic Children’s Education Inc.
Strawberry-themed desserts and drinks support nonprofit fundraising, including lemonade, slush, cookies, and chicken and waffles.
🍓 Strawberry lemonade, desserts, and toppings.

Arctic Oozie
Food booth serving shaved ice, hot dogs, nachos, grilled cheese, and desserts.
🍓 Strawberry and cream cheese dessert style shaved ice available.

Baked Knightly LLC
Artisan bakery offering breads, bagels, pastries, and desserts.
🍓 Strawberry baked goods available.

Bay Area Bistro
Filipino American food booth featuring skewers, lumpia, pancit, and boba drinks.
🍓 Strawberry shakes and strawberry cream cheese lumpia.

Big Marie’s Tasty Treats
Hot dogs, drinks, ice cream, and refreshments.
🍓 Strawberry ice cream and strawberry soda options.

Bloom Bakery LLC
Lemon shakeups and desserts.
🍓 Strawberry shortcake and strawberry lemon shakeups.

Booze Buggy Mobile Bar
Adult beverage service for guests 21 plus.
🍓 Strawberry beer and flavored drinks.

Bramble Nut Butter
Small batch gourmet peanut butter made with natural ingredients.
🍓 Strawberry peanut butter.

Casey’s Treats
Prepacked dips, spices, desserts, and meat rubs.

Cast Iron Grill
Fair food including elephant ears, funnel cakes, lemonade shakeups, and corn dogs.
🍓 Strawberry toppings available.

Cocoa & Cream Collective
Artisan bakery offering breads, pastries, cakes, and desserts.
🍓 Strawberry baked goods and decorated cookies.

County Fun Freeze
Freeze dried candy and treats.
🍓 Strawberry flavors included.

Cousins Roasted Nuts
German roasted nuts including almonds, pecans, and cashews.

Dippin’ Dots Ice Cream / The Goodwin Group LLC
Frozen ice cream and bottled water.
🍓 Strawberry ice cream available.

Double Up Donuts
Fresh fried donuts and beverages.
🍓 Strawberry cream cheese donuts.

Dragonwood LLC
Artisan honey and maple syrup products.
🍓 Strawberry creamed honey and syrup.

Finishline Bakery
Cookies, brownies, breads, and cobblers.
🍓 Strawberry cookies and brownies.

Fire Forged Pizzeria
Wood fired pizza booth.
🍓 Strawberry inspired menu items in development.

Firehouse Squeezers
Lemon shakeups.
🍓 Strawberry shakeups.

Flavors From the Farm
Food trailer serving sandwiches, fries, nachos, and desserts.
🍓 Strawberry cheesecake cups.

Georgia Kitchen
Food booth serving sandwiches, tacos, boba, and drinks.
🍓 Strawberry boba drinks.

Hacienda
Mexican food booth including tacos and specialty drinks.
🍓 Strawberry lemonade and cream cheese straws.

Hawg Heaven
Barbecue food booth.
🍓 Strawberry churros and drinks.

HomeTeam Ice Cream
Soft serve ice cream booth.
🍓 Strawberry sundaes, shakes, and splits.

Ice To Meet You Shaved Ice
Shaved ice and flavored sodas.
🍓 Strawberry shaved ice and soda combinations.

Indi Taco
Food booth serving Indian Mexican fusion dishes.

Indiana Grill
Food booth featuring chicken, rice, beans, and beverages.

Katie’s Bakery
Baked goods including breads, pies, cookies, and cakes.

Kokomo Meat Market
Food booth serving skewers and Greek cuisine.
🍓 Strawberry sauce and themed desserts.

Kona Ice of Midwest Indiana
Shaved ice with flavored syrups.
🍓 Strawberry syrup options.

KP’s Prime BBQ Sauce
Barbecue sauces and samples.
🍓 Possible strawberry pepper jam.

KRA Z Donuts
Fresh fried mini donuts and drinks.
🍓 Strawberry topped donuts and lemonade.

La Bendicion Inc.
Mexican food truck serving tacos, burritos, and street corn.
🍓 Strawberry dessert cups with cream.

Magnolia’s Makings
Cupcakes, cookies, and custom baked goods.
🍓 Strawberry crunch cupcakes and cookies.

Mama Karen’s
Desserts including brownies, fudge, and strawberries.
🍓 Chocolate dipped and cheesecake stuffed strawberries.

Olde Tyme Poppin Korn
Kettle corn, fries, and shakeups.

Raise Cane’s
Food booth with games and giveaways.

Rise & Grind Donuts LLC
Sourdough donuts, coffee, and specialty drinks.
🍓 Strawberry donut bowls with fresh berries.

S and L Sweets and Decor
Freeze dried candy and crafts.

Sass ‘n Batter
Cupcake bakery.
🍓 All strawberry flavored cupcakes.

Shake Up
Cocktail style beverages.
🍓 Strawberry shakeups.

Snow Storm LLC
Shaved ice booth.
🍓 Strawberry shortcake shaved ice.

So Tam Good
Mexican food booth.
🍓 Strawberry tres leches dessert.

SonShine Beverage
Lemonades, teas, sodas, and boba drinks.
🍓 Strawberry lemonade and strawberry banana drinks.

Sparkle Me Sweet
Cotton candy and lemonade booth.
🍓 Strawberry cotton candy and drinks.

Still Smokin BBQ
Barbecue food booth with tacos, pork, and drinks.
🍓 Strawberry salsa, bacon jam, and strawberry nachos.

Sunshine Sips Lemonade
Fresh lemonade and specialty drinks.
🍓 Strawberry lemonade and themed drinks.

Sweetz By Harmz
Chocolate-covered strawberries and dessert cups.
🍓 Strawberry cups and kebabs.

The Coterie
Food booth serving burgers and concessions.

The Filling Station
Food truck with desserts and festival food.
🍓 Strawberry-themed desserts.

The Licorice Guy
Gourmet licorice vendor.
🍓 Red strawberry style licorice.

Tiger Concessions
Fair food booth including corn dogs and lemonade.
🍓 Strawberry lemonade and shakeups.

Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee
Coffee, teas, lemonades, and specialty drinks.
🍓 Strawberry flavored drinks and refreshers.

Retail and crafts

Alyssa’s Crochet Creations
Crochet animals, blankets, and handmade crochet items.
🍓 Strawberry cows and Strawberry-themed items.

Amelia’s Closet Children’s Boutique
Children’s boutique featuring trendy clothing and accessories for babies through tweens.
🍓 Strawberry-themed children’s apparel and accessories.

Art by Abbey Wuestefeld
Original art, prints, postcards, stickers, and creative pieces.
🍓 Strawberry prints, postcards, and stickers.

Baby Makings
Handmade baby items including quilts, burp cloths, towels, and toddler clothing.
🍓 Strawberry burp cloths included.

Backroad Bling Boutique
Women’s boutique clothing, jewelry, hats, and accessories.

Beautiful You Skincare
Vegan skincare products including lotions, scrubs, cleansers, masks, and lip care.

Bella’s Journey
Hand stamped jewelry including necklaces, earrings, and stone bracelets.

Biubbe Crafts & Creations
Upcycled crafts, jewelry, accessories, journals, and handmade decor.
🍓 Strawberry-themed items included.

Black Key Custom Creations
Custom shirts, tumblers, hats, and accessories made on site.
🍓 Strawberry designs available.

Blye’s Bridal Loft
Bridal and formalwear including gowns and rentals.

Bowfections
Children’s boutique clothing and handmade hair accessories.

Burnt Out LLC
Custom shirts, tumblers, engraving, and accessories.

By DadSign
Handcrafted wooden signs.

Cardan Artistry LLC
Car fresheners, diffusers, stickers, decals, jewelry, and handbags.
🍓 Strawberry-themed items included.

Charlene’s Handmade Treasures
Crochet clothing, plushies, and handmade accessories.
🍓 Strawberry-themed hats, purses, and plush items.

Copper Boom Craft
Crochet plushies and handmade characters.
🍓 Strawberry-themed plush items.

Courtney Ann Designz
Custom tumblers and graphic designs.
🍓 Strawberry festival themed tumblers.

Cozy Aesthetics Co.
Handmade candles, wax melts, sprays, and home fragrance products.
🍓 Strawberry pound cake scented collection.

Crafty M’s
Handmade jewelry and accessories.

Crazy Craft Ladies of Marion
Wreaths, decor, mugs, gnomes, car fresheners, and lotion.
🍓 Strawberry-themed items included.

CrazyCrystals
Crystals, rocks, and minerals.

Creative Prints Company
3D printed creations including decor, toys, and accessories.
🍓 Strawberry-themed prints possible.

Cricket’s Rocks & Roots
Plants, crystals, jewelry, and gifts.

Daily Grind and Stitch
Upcycled clothing, jewelry, and handmade fabric items.
🍓 Strawberry-themed candles, clothing, and jewelry.

Designs By Krystal
Custom shirts, candles, wax melts, and boutique items.
🍓 Strawberry festival shirts and candles.

EternaLinks LLC
Permanent jewelry experience with custom fitting and welding.
🍓 Strawberry-themed charms available.

Ever Soul LLC Boutique
Women’s boutique clothing and accessories.
🍓 Strawberry-themed accessories possible.

Franklin ClayWorks
Stoneware pottery.
🍓 Strawberry-themed berry bowls.

Gingersnaps Glass
Fused glass art and decor including lanterns and nightlights.
🍓 Strawberry-themed lanterns and lights.

GingyBee Soaps
Natural soaps, lotions, salves, and skincare products.
🍓 Strawberry scented products available.

Graber Handyman
Jams, jellies, aprons, hot pads, and handmade home items.
🍓 Strawberry jams and jellies.

Green Joy
Handmade soaps, body care, and eco-friendly personal products.
🍓 Strawberry scented soaps, lotions, and balms.

Happy Pupper Bakery
Dog treats made with natural ingredients.
🍓 Strawberry dog treats.

Jazlyn’s Home Essentials
Wax melts, soaps, lip balm, and bath products.
🍓 Strawberry scented products.

JC’sPZ
Home fragrance products and decor.
🍓 Strawberry scents and decor.

Jewelry by Matt Breunig
Handmade silver and gold jewelry with gemstones.
🍓 Strawberry-themed earrings and necklace designs.

Joyfully Made Creations
Resin crafts including keychains and decorative items.
🍓 Strawberry jars and keychains.

Just 2 Gals
Soaps, bath products, and grooming items.

KCOLBERT Artworks
Paintings, prints, magnets, and stickers.
🍓 Strawberry-themed artwork.

Kim’s Krafts
Coasters, earrings, towels, and sublimation crafts.
🍓 Strawberry-themed items.

Kreations by Kelsey
3D printed toys, decor, and accessories.
🍓 Strawberry-themed creations.

Ladies in Thread
Mixed handmade crafts including sewing and wood items.

Little Bamboo Boutique
Baby and children bamboo clothing.
🍓 Strawberry-themed pajamas.

Living Well Designs
Custom shirts, tumblers, and accessories.
🍓 Strawberry-themed products.

Love Links by Rae Permanent Jewelry
Permanent jewelry fitting and welding experience.
🍓 Strawberry charms available.

Luxury Bedding
Bedding and home textiles.

Maddi Pottery
Handmade pottery and clay art.
🍓 Strawberry-themed pottery pieces.

Makayla’s Homemade Shop
Crochet toys, sewing items, and handmade crafts.
🍓 Strawberry-themed crochet and keychains.

Mama Bear Creations and Prints Gone Wild
Tumblers, crafts, and 3D printed items.
🍓 Strawberry-themed products.

Mariana Publishing
Children’s books and 3D printed characters.
🍓 Strawberry-themed 3D prints.

Missy Dawn Sews
Handmade bags, quilts, and fabric crafts.
🍓 Strawberry-themed fabrics.

My Little Sweet Pea and Me
Crochet home decor and accessories.
🍓 Strawberry crochet items and gnomes.

Mystical Meridian
Crystal jewelry and metaphysical crafts.
🍓 Strawberry-themed crochet and jewelry.

Nana’s Gnomes
Handmade gnome crafts.
🍓 Strawberry-themed gnomes.

NYC Creations by Rosa Chavez
Custom cups, shirts, and personalized items.
🍓 Strawberry-themed designs.

O2 Creations
Custom hats and wood maps with interactive design.
🍓 Strawberry keychains.

OakRidge Plant Boutique LLC
House plants, planters, and decor.
🍓 Strawberry-themed planters and decor.

OJO Weave & Wigs
Braided wigs and hair products.

Opulent Radiance
Handmade skincare products including lotions, scrubs, and oils.
🍓 Strawberry-themed skincare bundles.

Our Country Crafts by B and B
Wreaths and handmade jewelry.
🍓 Strawberry-themed wreaths.

Petals and Pinecones Handmade Wreaths
Handmade floral wreaths.
🍓 Strawberry-themed wreath designs.

Piff Stitch Creations
Crochet plushies and stuffed items.
🍓 Possible Strawberry-themed plushies.

Pix Pots Pottery
Handmade pottery including mugs and decor.
🍓 Strawberry-themed pottery pieces.

Purple Phoenix Jewelry
Handmade crystal jewelry and malas.
🍓 Strawberry quartz and themed pieces.

Ravenwood Creations
Custom shirts, decals, and 3D printed items.
🍓 Strawberry-themed shirts available.

Reclaimed Red Oak
Handmade art from reclaimed materials.

RRPRINTS3D and More
3D printed and beaded crafts.
🍓 Strawberry-themed clickers.

SabbyStudio
Original artwork and prints.
🍓 Strawberry-themed artwork.

Scarlet Heart Emporium
Handmade jewelry and collectibles.
🍓 Strawberry-themed jewelry.

Seamoon Creations
Art prints and handmade crafts.
🍓 Strawberry-themed items in development.

Sebastian Soap Co. LLC
Cleaning and home care products.

Simply Inspired Jewelry
Handmade beach glass and gemstone jewelry.
🍓 Strawberry charms available.

Spitefall
Jewelry, crystals, and handmade accessories.
🍓 Strawberry quartz pieces.

Stitching Together Joy
Crochet plushies, blankets, and crafts.
🍓 Strawberry plushies and keychains.

Terisa Sharp
Beaded handmade gifts including pens, keychains, and decor.

Terri’s Trees and Patsy’s Pretties
Jewelry, crafts, and decorative items.

The Prickly Lotus
Jewelry, apparel, and accessories.
🍓 Strawberry-themed charms.

The Woodshop Crafts
Handmade wooden crafts and decor.

The Yellow Thrift Road
Curated thrifted home decor and furniture.

Torsten and Harvester
3D printed tabletop games and accessories.

Tracy’s Creations and Rustic Ash by Kiley
Upcycled clothing and custom fashion items.
🍓 Strawberry-themed clothing.

Truber Studio LLC
Indiana themed maps and travel artwork.

Two Petals Crafting Co.
Handmade fabric crafts and accessories.
🍓 Strawberry-themed quilts and accessories.

Uniques by Mary
Plaster crafts, bags, and handmade decor.
🍓 Strawberry-themed jars and magnets.

Village Creations Design
Bookmarks, mugs, apparel, and accessories.
🍓 Strawberry-themed designs.

Warmpaka
Handmade clothing, hats, and alpaca plush items.

Wessons Canine Bakery
Dog treats, skincare, and pet products.
🍓 Strawberry-themed dog treats and bandanas.

Wicked Witchy Women Wooden Wares
Wood and resin crafts and jewelry.
🍓 Strawberry-themed resin pieces.

Your Mom’s Tie Dye
Hand dyed clothing and textiles.
🍓 Strawberry-themed tie dye items.

Nonprofits

Ainsley’s Angels of America
Nonprofit booth shares mission of inclusion and sells awareness merchandise. Temporary tattoos, hair tinsel, stickers, charms, and small giveaways included.
🍓 Strawberry-themed stickers and giveaways.

Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana
Education on Alzheimer’s and dementia plus resources and Walk to End Alzheimer’s information. Includes swag such as bracelets, pins, stickers, magnets, and stress items.

Amazing Grace Mission
Booth shares free gospel literature.

American Legion Post 6
Information booth for veterans and families.

Church of God of the Union Assembly
Faith based outreach booth sharing information and community engagement.
🍓 Strawberry lemonade and cookies.

DSI Together with Bona Vista
Community information and swag supporting services and employment programs.

Grow Early Learning
Free early childhood education information for agricultural families.

Howard County Historical Society
Local history exhibits, activities, and merchandise.
🍓 Strawberry-themed historical activities.

Jackson Street Commons
Community information booth.

Kokomo CEO Program
Student entrepreneurship showcase with products and displays.

Kokomo Park Band
Community music performance group.

Kokomo-Howard County Public Library
Bookmobile and library services.

Mental Health America Wabash Valley Region
Mental health awareness booth.

Redeemer Lutheran School
Community bounce house and activities.

Transformation Christian Church
Community outreach and water distribution.

Business & Home Services

Ace Exteriors and Restoration
Vendor provides free property inspections, waters, merchandise, and a prize drawing.
🍓 Strawberry candy available.

AT&T Mobility
Information booth for services.

Bath & Cabinet Experts
Bathroom and cabinet remodeling information booth. Includes decor and candy.

Champion Windows
Home improvement products including windows, doors, siding, roofing, and sunrooms.

Club Esprit
Vacation giveaway promotion booth.

CrossFit Kokomo
Fitness related booth.

Everdry Waterproofing of Greater Indiana
Raffle entry and foundation inspection services.

Greater Kokomo Economic Development Alliance
Community information booth.

Huston Electric Inc.
Electrical service information booth.

Kitchens and Baths by Sho-Pro of Indiana
Remodeling information booth with themed displays.

Kokomo Tribune
Local news organization booth.

LeafFilter Gutter Protection
Home service information booth.

Live Well 360
Medspa and wellness services.

Living Well Insurance
Insurance information and giveaways.

LJ Stone
Home remodeling information booth with themed engagement.
🍓 Strawberry-themed booth experience.

Mad City Windows and Baths
Home remodeling display booth.

Park Place Apartments
Apartment marketing booth with giveaways.
🍓 Strawberry-themed keychains and items.

Pilato
Pilates studio offering wellness sessions and engagement activities.

Prime Baths and Home Solutions of Indiana
Bathroom and home remodeling services.

Renewal by Andersen
Window and door information booth with giveaways.
🍓 Strawberry-themed giveaways.

Shearer Printing and Office Solutions
Printing services and coloring station.

Stellantis
Corporate information booth.

Stellhorn RV and Camping Center
RV and camping display booth.

Superior Bath System
Bathroom remodeling information booth.

Unique Home Solutions
Home remodeling information booth.

Universal Windows Direct
Home service information booth.
🍓 Strawberry-themed decorations.

White Oak Construction
Home improvement services booth.

Health Services

Aperion Care Kokomo
Raffle basket and assorted treats.
🍓 Strawberry-themed items included.

Community Howard Regional Health
Health screenings and wellness information.

Indiana Health Center
Healthcare information and giveaways.

Jane Pauley Community Health Center
Healthcare services information booth.

Kokomo Family Dentistry
Dental health information booth.

Kokomo Healthcare Center
Healthcare information and giveaways.
🍓 Strawberry-themed decor.

Government and political organizations

Center Township Trustee’s Office
Community information booth with services and small giveaways for children.

Emergency Management Agency
Emergency management information booth.

Friends of Jack Chance
Political campaign booth with information and community engagement.
🍓 Strawberry-themed coloring pages.

Howard County Democratic Party
Political information booth.

Kokomo Police Department
Law enforcement information booth.