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2026 Strawberry Festival!

A full day of family-friendly activities and old-fashioned fun including the world's greatest strawberry shortcake, live entertainment from two stages, hands-on cultural heritage activities, an animal petting zoo, a strawberry spirit costume contest, strawberry-themed drinks and local brews, regional cuisine, 50+ craft vendors, a giant plant sale, a strawberry shortcake-eating contests, and more, all rolled into one-giant community party. Credit cards only at admissions; no cash.

Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10 am - 5 pm

17901 Bentley Road, Sandy Spring

Parking available at Sherwood High School and off-site with free shuttle buses! See FAQs for more info.

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FAQ

Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for kids ages 2 - 17 and free for those under 2. Museum members receive a 20% off tickets if purchased by May 22, 2026. Only credit cards are accepted at admission, no cash.
Yes, but attendance will be limited to 5,000 people. Get your tickets ahead of time to ensure entry.
Admission includes everything that you need to enjoy the festival: all kids' games, the petting zoo, the reptile show, all hands-on activities hosted by the museum, and all entertainment.
In addition to parking at Sherwood High School, you can avoid the parking lines by using the overflow parking at Sherwood Elementary School and Sharp Street Church. Handicapped patrons parking at Sharp Street can be picked up at their car with the shuttle. Shuttle buses will run continuously throughout the day.
To offer visitors the best possible experience, a decision was made to limit attendance to 5000. Get your tickets early!
Yes! Admissions can only be paid with a credit card. All sales at the Strawberry Shortcake booth must be paid with a credit card. Some vendors, but not all, accept cash.
Yes! There will be lots of food for sale but you are welcome to bring your own food, chairs, a picnic blanket - anything that will make your day enjoyable!
The inaugural Strawberry Spirit contest! Show up in your best strawberry-themed attire and win a prize!
The festival relies on a dozen high level volunteers and hundreds of day-of volunteers. Contact the festival chair for more info.
No! Please leave your pets at home. We have had people arrive with raptors, snakes, dogs, cats and more and, unfortunately, they had to either leave their pet in their car or head back home.