Mattituck Strawberry Festival returns for 71st year, bringing sweet treats and community support
Festivalgoers can enjoy a wide selection of strawberry-themed treats, including strawberry shortcake, crumb cake, cupcakes, chocolate-covered strawberries and the crowd-favorite strawberry daiquiri.
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The 71st Annual Mattituck Strawberry Festival is officially underway, and volunteers have been hard at work preparing thousands of berries for one of Long Island’s most beloved summer traditions.
Before the festival gates opened, volunteers spent hours hulling strawberries, removing the green tops from the fruit that will be used in a variety of festival favorites. Organizers say more than 200,000 strawberries will be needed throughout the weekend.
Festivalgoers can enjoy a wide selection of strawberry-themed treats, including strawberry shortcake, crumb cake, cupcakes, chocolate-covered strawberries and the crowd-favorite strawberry daiquiri.
But organizers say the festival is about much more than satisfying a sweet tooth.
“We donate to many organizations here locally, provide scholarships to schools on the North Fork and help families that are in need,” said Strawberry Festival Chairman Richard Jernick.
Even visitors who aren’t fans of strawberries will find plenty to do. The festival features food vendors, drinks, live entertainment, carnival rides and family-friendly activities throughout the weekend.
The Mattituck Strawberry Festival continues through Sunday.
