SOUTH CAROLINA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

FRIDAY-MAY 1, 2026

FESTIVAL 5PM-10PM

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FESTIVAL AMPHITHEATER STAGE

5:30PM-6:30PM                   Carolina Rhythm Band (Variety)

6:30PM                                      Welcome Ceremony
7PM-8PM                                 Hard 2 Handle (The Black Crowes Experience)
8:30PM-10PM                       7 Summers (The Ultimate Morgan Wallen Experience)

 

BERRY FUN ZONE TENT SCHEDULE

Stateline Productions                                        
5PM, 6:30PM, 8PM-10PM

Music, Bubbles & Games

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​Strawberry Hot Wing Eating Contest       
6PM
Registration 5PM-5:45PM

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Meet & Greet with the South Carolina Strawberry Queens & Berry B. Good (photo op)
7:30PM

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SPECIAL EXHIBITS

Pretty Bird Paradise 5PM-8PM

A fun and educational bird exhibit + you can feed them

 

K9s in Flight-Showtimes 5:30PM & 7:30PM
Unforgettable, high-flying dog performances
 

Love the Butterfly 5PM-8PM
A fun and educational butterfly exhibit + you can feed them

 

FOOD TRUCKS & VENDORS                

5PM-10PM
 

RIDES                                                              
5PM-10PM
 

SATURDAY-MAY 2, 2026

FESTIVAL 10AM-10PM

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FESTIVAL AMPHITHEATER STAGE 

10AM-11AM                              Fort Mill Elementary Schools

                                                                Doby’s Bridge Elementary School – Julie Albertson, Director

                                                            Orchard Park Elementary School – Kristi Cutler, Director

                                                            Pleasant Knoll Elementary School – Sarah Ochoa, Director

                                                            River Trail Elementary School – Will Cosper, Director

                                                            Riverview Elementary School - Billy Foxx, Director

                                                            Springfield Elementary School – Matthew McCurley, Director

                                                            Sugar Creek Elementary School – Erica Gabriel, Director

                                                            Tega Cay Elementary School – Dr. Douglas Presley, Director

11:30AM-12:30PM                 Strawberry Baby Contest (Registration 10:15AM-11:15AM)
1PM-2:15PM                             Blue Monday (80s & 90s)
2:45PM-4PM                          Groove Machine (The 70s Experience)
4:30PM-5:45PM                   Thomas Road Band (Country/Variety)
6:15PM-7:45PM                     Rob Cole (The Voice Top Finalists-Country)
8:15PM-9:45PM                    September (Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Band)​

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BERRY FUN ZONE TENT SCHEDULE

Stateline Productions                                        
10AM, 11AM, 12:30PM, 2PM, 4:30PM-10PM

Music, Bubbles & Games

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​The InterACTive Theater     
11AM & 2:30PM
Balancing, Juggling & More

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​Strawberry Donut Eating Contest
1PM

Registration 12PM-12:45PM

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Strawberry Ice Cream Eating Contest
3:30PM

Registration 2:30PM-3:15PM

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SPECIAL EXHIBITS

Pretty Bird Paradise 10AM-8PM

A fun and educational bird exhibit + you can feed them

 

K9s in Flight-Showtimes 1PM, 3:30PM, 6PM
Unforgettable, high-flying dog performances
 

Love the Butterfly 10AM-8PM
A fun and educational butterfly exhibit + you can feed them

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SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

Dixieland Cruisers Car Show 10AM-3PM
Car Show Awards Presentation 2PM

Tractor Show 10AM-5PM
Experience an exciting showcase of locally owned tractors

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Roving Entertainment 10:30AM-4:30PM

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FOOD TRUCKS & VENDORS
10AM-10PM

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RIDES                                        ​
10AM-10PM

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FIREWORKS
9:45pm