64th annual Strawberry Festival at First Church on Thursday, June 12

Strawberries — You’ll find similarly luscious berries atop homemade shortcakes, with whipped cream or ice cream, at Thursday’s Strawberry Festival at First Church, with plenty of parking behind the church in the town lot on Mudge Way. – Courtesy image

Submitted by Karen Guetersloh for First Church of Christ

A delicious welcome to spring, the First Church of Christ Strawberry Festival is an annual Bedford tradition.

On Thursday, June 12, 2014, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm in the church yard at 25 Great Road, Bedford, you can enjoy homemade strawberry shortcake, featuring fresh baked biscuits, real fresh strawberries, Bedford Farms vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream to top it off. Ice cream sundaes with all the fixings, including homemade hot fudge sauce or fresh strawberries, and refreshments are also available.

Live entertainment is provided, with local talent being highlighted in a acoustical setting. Seating and tables are set up outside, weather permitting, or inside, in the event of rain.