Organizers will make and sell thousands of strawberry shortcakes
CHASSELL -- It's a dirty job, but somebody's got to do it. And as usual, dozens of volunteers came out to Centennial Park in Chassell Thursday night to help clean and cut about 1500 quarts of strawberries in preparation for 63rd annual Strawberry Festival.
"It’s a great way to celebrate our heritage,” says Chassell Lions Club president, Lois Berg. "Strawberry growing was really historically a big part of the community. This is a great way to keep it in memory and celebrate the few strawberry farmers that are in business here."
All of those berries are used to make thousands of strawberry shortcakes. They sell for four dollars a piece and help raise money for the Lions Club's charitable efforts. Anyone who isn't too busy eating will tell you it's worth every penny.
If you prefer strawberry crafts, there are plenty of those, too, and vendors selling art, jewelry, jam and much more.
"We drove up from Marquette today just for the strawberry social, and all of our dreams were met," said Polly Friend. “It's a wonderful day and I was able to get crafts. It's been a good trip."
The Strawberry Festival parade starts at 11 a.m. Saturday and the fun continues through the afternoon.
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