Portland Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Official Website Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival MTFSF

Other Festival Events

Middle TN Strawberry Pageants

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Four-person Strawberry Golf Scramble

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***New Event***

Strawberry Jammin & Dancing on Main Street Click here

Choir Night

Everyone Welcome! May 13, 2009 at PHS Theatre

7:00 PM

Shannon Insurance Celebrates 70 Years! Click Here for more information.

2009 Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival

"Home Grown Fun"

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Celebrating 68 Years!

Festival Day Activities May 16, 2009

PANCAKE BREAKFAST ~ Presented by the Portland Rotary Club

7:30am until 11:00am at Portland Middle School. Join us in the cafeteria for an all-you-can-eat breakfast where local Rotarians serve visitors pancakes, sausage, coffee, and juice. Each plate is only $6.00 and all proceeds from this event benefit the Portland Rotary Club.

STRAWBERRY STRIDE ~ Presented by Portland High School Athletic Boosters

For additional information, please contact:, Tanya Jennings

VENDOR INFORMATION ~ Presented by Portland Lions Club

Interested in promoting your products? Don't miss your opportunity to be among many arts, crafts, and food vendors from all over. Space is limited and WILL sell out! Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. All proceeds from this event will benefit area residents for sight needs. The application contains all information on fees, setup, schedules, etc.

For additional information, please contact: Mark Harrison or Jake Daughtry

E-mail: mharrison@thefarmersbank.net or jdaughtry@thefarmersbank.net

Click here for the 2009 Vendor Application

Click here for the 2009 Food Vendor Guildelines

NO STREET VENDORS - NO EXCEPTIONS - VIOLATERS WILL BE REMOVED

STRAWBERRY LANE ~ Presented by Southern Container Corporation of Wilson, NC.

Got Strawberries? We Want You! We are, afterall, The Middle Tennessee Strawberry Festival! We believe that we have the best berries around. In order to be a vendor on Strawberry Lane you must meet two criteria:

1. You must reside in Sumner County (arts, crafts, businesses, churches, non-profits are all welcome).

2. You must have a strawberry-related product.

For fee structure, additional information, or to register your business call the Chamber office (615) 325-9032 or send us an email. Space is limited and WILL sell out. First Come, First Serve.

BRING YOUR BERRY BEST ~ Presented by HG Hills

Anyone can enter this baking contest. Entries must be strawberry related.You must bring your entry to the judging tent located on Strawberry Lane (W. Market Street) between 9:00am and 10:00am. Your entry must be registered by 10:00am or it will be disqualified. Judging will begin promptly at 10:00 am. The winners will be awarded at approximatly 11:00. So...Bring us your berry best!

Prizes will be awarded for the following catagories: Best Overall, Best Presentation, 1st, 2nd, 3rd.

KID TOWN USA ~ Presented by the Portland Chamber of Commerce

Brought ot you by the following sponsors

Gentry Contracting Tennessee Stamping

A day of fun just for the little ones. Family-affordable entertainment for everyone. Come visit us on Main Street as we turn our downtown into a "Town for Kids". The cost is $5.00 per child and provides unlimited access to the inflatables all day!

For the older kids...how about testing your strength with our rock wall? Or, you can challenge your friends to a game of laser tag! (these two pieces of equipment are for an additional fee). No matter what age your children are there is something for everyone. Times are from 9:00am until 5:00 pm.

There will also be sidewalk chalk, face painting, slushies, popcorn, and live performances from local children...Chosen, Set Free, and the Liberty Dancers. Performance times will be 10:00 am, 12:00 noon, 2:00pm just before the parade. Please say thank you to our non-profit sponsors: Byram's Chapel & Living Free Fellowship.

PARADE ~ Presented by the Portland Chamber of Commerce

Join in the fun as we celebrate the Strawberry Festival's annual parade. Colorful floats, children float entries, marching bands, costumed performers, and pageant winners. Take a seat on Broadway to see the excitement from the front row. The parade will also be broadcast on Cable Channel 3 and 1270AM WQKR.

Click here for the official rules and to print your parade application. Limit 75 entries.

STRAWBERRY JAM ~ Presented by Robin White and Disciple Productions

Come JAM with us on Market Street. Check out the link on the right side above our featured artist to get the latest artist line up.