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The 2016 Brandywine Strawberry Festival

By Brandywine Strawberry Festival May 25, 2016
The Brandywine Strawberry Festival kicks off some family-friendly fun on opening night on Thursday, June 2nd with unlimited rides in the Majestic Midway with the purchase of a $25 wristband.  Rides can be enjoyed from 5:00-10:00 p.m.  



Friday night brings an incredible fireworks display at 9:45 p.m. and the rest of the festival weekend will be filled with non-stop live music on the Strawberry Stage! Food will be available from an array of vendors in the international food fair.

There will also be other fun attractions for families:
*magic shows and balloon art
*photo opportunities with your favorite characters
*Monster Truck Rides - NEW this year!
*Zip Lining
*Strawberryland - an area for younger children with moon bounces, slides, and the Strawberryland Train.  Kids can bounce and play all day with the purchase of a $10 wristband.
*and much more! 

On Sunday, June 5th, the “Strawberriest Kid Contest” returns at 2:00 p.m.




Parking is available for $2 per car and the lots are adjacent to the festival grounds.  There is also a free shuttle service available from 5 – 11 pm on Friday and Saturday from the K-mart in Thorndale, thanks to Krapf Bus Companies.

2016 Event Dates
Thursday, June 2nd
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Friday, June 3rd
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Saturday, June 4th
12:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Sunday, June 5th
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm


The Brandywine Strawberry Festival benefits: 
Coatesville Area Public Library
Coatesville Rotary Club
Coatesville Youth Initiative
Thorndale Volunteer Fire Company