Strawberry Festival A Success!
As part of its continuing 200th anniversary festivities, on June 20 the historic Litchfield Presbyterian Church celebrated the community and the beginning of summer with the second annual old-fashioned Strawberry Festival. God blessed us with one of the very few dry and sunny days in June and the townsfolk shook off their cabin fever and turned out in droves to make the festival a smashing success. The church grounds were crowded with cheerful residents and the sounds of laughter and good conversation were everywhere as several hundred people enjoyed delicious strawberry shortcake made with berries courtesy of McQuesten Farm Stand , a baked goods table with many strawberry confections, hot dogs, sausage (courtesy of Mr. Steer Meats), soft drinks, games and face-painting for the children, craft tables, raffle tickets and more.
At the Historical Society Building, Mrs. Alice Dickinson provided a highlight of the day as she shared some charming reminiscences of the Litchfield community and the church. Many thanks to Dr. Stephen Calawa, President of the Society, who open the Historical Society building and displayed a number of interesting antiques and Litchfield artifacts.
We are very grateful to all who pitched in and contributed their time and energies to the day. Especially those who worked for hours preparing and serving the delicious hotdogs and sausage sandwiches and the fabulous strawberry shortcake. A delightful Litchfield tradition is happily revived!
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