04/22/2026
Starting May 1st in Fort Mill, South Carolina...the South Carolina Strawberry Festival fires up as one of the Palmetto State's most fun and memorable weekends! This fun event takes place Friday and Saturday, May 1–2, 2026 at Walter Elisha Park, bringing two full days of activity, food, and entertainment to town. Things get going Friday from 5PM to 10PM, then continue Saturday from 10AM to 10PM. Opening night includes a Welcome Ceremony at 6:30PM on the Amphitheater Stage featuring the Fort Mill Town Council, Strawberry Queens, and Berry the mascot.
Strawberries show up in just about everything, from shortcake and cannolis to fried strawberries, lemonade, and more, along with donut and ice cream eating contests. Kids can take part in the Strawberry Baby Contest dressed in themed outfits, while the Berry Fun Zone keeps families busy with music, bubbles, and games. Both days feature live bands, plus carnival rides, food trucks, K9s in Flight dog shows, butterfly and bird exhibits, a tractor display, and a car show hosted by Dixieland Cruisers. The weekend wraps up with fireworks at 9:45PM Saturday, closing out a longtime Fort Mill tradition that draws a big crowd every year since 2010. It starts in less than two weeks, so make your plans to attend now!
