Showing posts with label strawberries. Show all posts
Showing posts with label strawberries. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

American Strawberry Festivals


Across much of the USA, May is strawberry festival time. These local events celebrate American strawberry harvests with a variety of products and exhibits.

Local festivals usually include sales of food and drink, educational displays, music, and other activities. 

Strawberries are a good example of a locally sourced food that is nutritious, sustainable, and widely available.

Strawberries have a short season and an extremely short shelf life after picking. Excess strawberries can be shared with friends, frozen or made into jams, jellies, and preserves.