Photos: Strawberry Festival - fun in the sun

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Johnny Anderton, a student at Meridian Park, enjoys his strawberry shortcake.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

It was a beautiful day for an outdoor festival.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

The Arts Council's Showmobile was set up for the band. People listened and people danced.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Planned activities for the kids included art booths and face painting.

Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Some kids entertained themselves.

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Others sat quietly on the grass. Nicky Beck with sons Darwin 7, Connor 4, and Pixie the dog.

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Shoreline Fire was there, letting kids tour the fire truck. April Stretz watches her sons, A.J., 5, and Avery, age 18 months, enjoy the thrill of climbing onto a fire truck. Mrs. Stretz is a teacher in the Shoreline School District. 

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

And a word from our sponsors! The Richmond Beach Community Association was selling assorted merchandise as a fundraiser at the event. Susie Johnson displays the t-shirt and Christie Quigley shows the calendar.