Middletown Springs Historical Society’s Strawberry Festival returns after Covid pause

June 20 at 2 p.m. — MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS— The Middletown Springs Historical Society will return to its traditional Strawberry Festival format for the 47th annual event on Sunday, June 20, from 2-4 p.m.

Strawberry lovers are invited to the Historical Society on the Green, 10 Park Ave., Middletown Springs, for delicious strawberry shortcake made with fresh Vermont strawberries, homemade biscuits, vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream, with a choice of iced tea, lemonade or hot coffee.

Local artists and craftspeople will display and sell their work, including maple products, jewelry, photography, honey and beeswax products. Peter Huntoon will give a painting demonstration during the event, and there will be children’s activities. Paul Morgan will perform acoustic music.

Based on the Vt. Health Dept. guidelines, masks are recommended for those who have not been  vaccinated.

The Historical Society Museum will be open all afternoon, as well as on Sunday afternoons through October, and year round by appointment. Admission to the museum is free.

For more information, contact Pat Hemenway at 802-235-2421 or David Wright at 802-235-2376.

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