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Ellington Farmers Market Hosts Strawberry Festival
Strawberry shortcake, fresh strawberries, strawberry jams and baked goods, live music and 40 vendors bringing the best of local cand fresh!
The Ellington Farmers' Market annual Strawberry Festival will be held on Saturday June 16th 9-12 in Arbor Park, Main St., Ellington. Fresh strawberry shortcake from locally grown berries with homemade biscuits from the popular LuAnn's Bakery will be served. Strawberry products including jams, jellies, pastries and pies will be available along with fresh strawberries direct from Scantic Valley Farm. Musical entertainment will be provided by Kup Kup and Zahner aka The Swiss Mafia This popular local band, consisting of three cousins whose voices blend beautifully, play acoustic rock and country with a special emphasis on three part male harmony. Hear your favorites from Johnny Cash, Jack Johnson, Zac Brown, Crosby Stills & Nash, the Eagles and more. Bring a lawn chair and sit under the trees in an idyllic country setting while you relax and enjoy the music.