Carolina Strawberry Festival kicks off today in Wallace

The 2025 Carolina Strawberry Festival is set for May 2-3 in Wallace.
Published: Apr. 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM EDT

WALLACE, N.C. (WECT) - The 2025 Carolina Strawberry Festival is set for May 2-3 in Wallace.

The community kicked off the festivities early with the Strawberry Recipe Contest on April 27 at the Wallace Depot.

According to the Carolina Strawberry Festival Facebook, there will be a 5K Run & Walk at 8 a.m. with a pageant following at 10:30 a.m.

There will be live music from Carl Newton’s Review, Band of Oz, Chocolate Chip & Company, and The Embers featuring Craig Wooland throughout the weekend.

From dinosaurs to carnival rides, there will be activities for all ages.