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By Nancy Hiler
The
2009 Nassau County Strawberry
Festival, sponsored by the
Bellmore Kiwanis and Lions
Clubs, is coming to North Bellmore next week.
The annual event, which celebrates strawberry season
with delicious beverages and foods featuring the
fruit, will be held from Wednesday, May 27 through
Sunday, May 31 on the grounds of the Jerusalem Ave.
School at the corner of Newbridge Rd. in North
Bellmore. Festival hours are as follows: Wednesday
and Thursday, 6-10 p.m.; Friday, 6-11 p.m.;
Saturday, 12 noon-11 p.m.; Sunday, 12- 8 p.m.
Admission is $2; parking is free.
In addition to tasty strawberry treats, the
family-oriented festival offers carnival foods, and
many attractions, including carnival rides and live
entertainment each night.
New this year is a "Green Expo"
featuring local energy-efficiency and renewable
energy vendors, as well as a "Smart Car" raffle.
Also, a special "Crafter / General Vendor" area has
been added.
All proceeds go to support local causes funded by
the Bellmore Kiwanis and Lions Clubs. |