Annual Strawberry Festival returns to West Tennessee – WBBJ TV

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. — It’s time for some annual berry fun with one of West Tennessee’s biggest events.

The Strawberry Festival is back in Humboldt for residents to enjoy themselves. Monday night’s kick off event was at the Barker Stadium.

“This happens every year and it has for the last 87 years and it keeps getting bigger and bigger,” said Humboldt Mayor Marvin Sikes.

Monday night at the stadium, residents were able to hear some live music, enjoy great food, fellowship and enjoy a few vendors.

“We have a bunch of free activities for all the kids and all the families. Different vendors here doing cotton candy, got a photo booth, we have a petting zoo,” said Beth Culpepper, managing director for the West TN Strawberry Festival.

There was also face painting, balloon art, and hair tinsel free to the public.

“We will be installing tinsel tonight and everything will be provided and everyone will need to stop by and we’ll get them done,” said Yazmin Hurd, cosmetologist for Little Divas Daydream.

Monday night’s event is a way to give back to the Humboldt community for everything they have done to keep the Strawberry Festival thriving.

“We know you go spend money on Main Street and buy the food and go to the carnival but we wanted to do something for everyone of all ages,” said Culpepper.

A couple of princesses share their favorite part of the week.

“Being here at the Strawberry Festival–seeing everyone unified and here for the goodness of the Strawberry Festival is always so sweet,” said Mandy Pettigrew, Miss Black Gibson County.

“My favorite part is the parade. Just seeing the faces light up when you wave at them [is] just my favorite part,” said Leah Smith, Miss Humboldt volunteer.

The Strawberry Festival is known for many things, especially its food. Two festival-goers share their must haves.

“Fried Oreos!” said one attendee. “Yes, those are so good. It has to be funnel cakes or that, it’s so good,” said another attendee.

Monday night’s event was completed with a firework show. For more events during the Strawberry Festival, click here.

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