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CONTACT: Karen Beasley, Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association
PHONE: 256.350.3500 / 800.648.5381
EMAIL: karen@northalabama.org
Sweetest Event of the Year Returns: 2025 Strawberry Festival in Moulton Set for May 2-3
Decatur, Ala. (March 4, 2025) – The highly anticipated 2025 Strawberry Festival in Moulton is set to return in May, bringing two fun-filled days of delicious treats, live entertainment and family-friendly activities. Now in its tenth year, the Strawberry Festival is set for May 2-3 with activities taking place at the Moulton Recreation Center.
From sweet strawberry treats to unique arts and crafts, there’s something for everyone at this celebration of all things strawberry. Attendees can enjoy a variety of activities, including agricultural displays, a K-9 show, classic car/truck/motorcycle show, antique tractor show, variety of art and craft vendors, food vendors/trucks, live performances and strawberry-themed treats. Trail Life USA Troop AL-0356 and AHG Troop AL-0256 will host a Strawberry Car Derby both days from noon to 2 p.m. More information and official race rules can be found here. Bring the little ones as there will be entertainment geared especially to children such as free inflatables and a petting zoo.
In addition to these activities, Saturday’s lineup includes a cornhole tournament, the Little Miss Strawberry Beauty Pageant, a fishing derby, a bicycle parade and tours of LouAllen Farms strawberry patch, all beginning at 9 a.m., and a meet and greet and special presentation by the Auburn University Raptor Center slated for 10 a.m.
Mouthwatering strawberries, the highlight of the two-day event, will be available to purchase and organizers suggest arriving early to purchase the berries before supplies run out. Farmers will be on hand to offer tips and suggestions for storing and preparing.
Festival goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs as ongoing live music fills the air both days. Featured entertainment includes Tremayne on Friday evening with a spectacular fireworks show wrapping up the day’s activities at 9 p.m. and Saturday’s lineup consists of The Kellys, The Ray Sparks Band, Cherry Lane, Phil & McKayla Stacey and The Flashbacks. The festival also showcases gospel groups, bands and dance teams from local high schools and rising stars from across the county.
Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. All activities take place at the Moulton Recreation Center located at 13550 Court Street in Moulton unless otherwise noted. Admission is free. For more information, visit the event on Facebook at www.facebook.com/StrawberryFestivalMoulton or contact Event Director Stan Johnson at 256.566.4410.
About Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA)
AMLA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the $4.7 billion North Alabama travel industry within the 16 northernmost counties of the state. It is supported by 500-plus members consisting of chambers of commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureaus, attractions, campgrounds, festivals, communities, golf courses, restaurants, accommodations and vendors. Counties included within the AMLA region are Blount, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan and Winston. Additional information on North Alabama destinations, accommodations and special events is available by calling 800.648.5381, by visiting www.NorthAlabama.org and by following us on social media @VisitNorthAL.
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