The Strathroy Hometown Festival has been a beloved event in the community for over 40 years and will make its grand return on June 14th.
This is the 45th addition of the Festival and Chair Shari Terwilligar says she is happy to see the festival return.
Magical Midways will be making a return this year and if you’re a music lover, Terwilligar says you should be excited for what’s coming up on the main stage.
Also make a return after some years away is the Hometown Breakfast event at the Legion. Breakfast is $15 per person or $8 for kids 10 and under and will be served from 8am to 11am on June 16th.
Terwilligar says along there are some new attractions in the festival this year.
Senior Karaoke Idol Semi Finals will be held on June 15th, registration starts at Noon and competition at 1pm.
Finals will be held on June 16th with registration starting at 1pm.
Junior Karaoke Idol for ages 12 and under and ages 13 to 18, just show up, sign up, and sing. No experience necessary, just come have fun on June 16th. Registration starts at 11 am and competition starts at Noon.
Strathroy Hometown Festival Baseball 2-Pitch Tournament sponsored by Strathroy Sports will take place at the Yorkview Community Park, 93 York Street, June 14, from 7pm-10pm.
Main Stage Entertainment starts June 14 with Speed Wobble at 8 pm, The Doubts at 9:45 pm and The Fish at 11:30 pm. Age of Majority only after 8pm
On June 15, Loaded Dice at 8 pm, Basement Bound at 9:45 pm and Nighttrain Guns N’ Roses Tribute Band at 11:30 pm.
Tickets are $10 or a weekend pass for $30
Discounted Midway Vouchers are also on sale fo$25, cash only at myFM Radio, 85 Zimmerman Ave
Contact entertainment@strathroyhometownfestival.com, call 519-859-2521 or stop by the myFM Studio weekdays from 9am- Noon for tickets.
Doug and Marion’s Bike Rodeo and the Downtown Market takes place on Saturday June 15, 9am-12pm.
And new this year: An Interactive Hockey Zone from 11am – 5pm, in the Alexandra Park Royal’s Field admission is $2. Also taking place is Beach Volleyball, Cornhole, Pickleball and Ball Hockey Tournaments.
Terwilligar says there will be lots to see and do at this years festival.
Visit https://strathroyhometownfestival.com/ for more information
Written by: K. Milhomens