Every year in early June, a special event takes place at 630 Ohio Street. The 2009 Strawberry Festival celebrated its twenty-first year serving strawberry treats to the citizens of Terre Haute. Hosted by the First Congregational Church, the festival is used as a fundraiser for ministry projects. Usually hosted on a Thursday, a portion of Ohio Street is closed from 9am to 9pm for the estimated 11,000 festival attendees.
The entire community pulls together to make the festival a success. Member and non-church-member volunteers work as cashiers and in food preparation. Coca-Cola donates a truck full of soft drinks. The festival typically uses 7,800 gallons of strawberries, 5,840 gallons of ice cream and 11,000 biscuits, supplied by B&B Foods. Terre Haute Police provide security and road closure for the festivities. Local bands often donate their time to entertain the people enjoying their strawberry treats.
Having attended this event for two years in a row, I always enjoy myself. The strawberry treat is delicious,
music entertaining, and company superb. I am glad Terre Haute has a yearly gathering to promote community and philanthropy. The Strawberry Festival is such a beloved event; a strawberry has been painted in the middle of the road where the festival takes place.
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