MCC Strawberry Festival - Since 1972

05/28/2026

REMINDER!

Please note, no applications for crafters will be accepted through this page. Applications are to be completed and sent with photos and a personal, business or cashier's check to the church itself (link in bio). A Crafter Committee then reviews the application and makes the official notification.

If someone tries to get you to commit through facebook or other social media, asking for Venmo or Paypal or other electronic fund transfers they are NOT with the church and are a potential scammer who will be reported to the Monroe PD.

06/05/2025

Coming soon!

04/02/2024

Please note, no applications for crafters will be accepted through this page. Applications are to be completed and sent with photos and a personal, business or cashier's check to the church itself (link in bio). A Crafter Committee then reviews the application and makes the official notification.

If someone tries to get you to commit through facebook or other social media, asking for Venmo or Paypal or other electronic fund transfers they are NOT with the church and are a potential scammer who will be reported to the Monroe PD.

06/17/2023

We'll all prayed up and ready to go! Come see us on the historic monroe Green from 10-5 today, 12-5 tomorrow!

06/16/2023

Hi folks! Our pickers were in the fields of Jones Farm this morning at daybreak, they brought us back some spectacular berries this year!

A reminder that this weekend is a rain or shine event. If scattered thunderstorms blow through, we'll announce on the PA to take cover in the nearest building. Umbrellas are a good idea for Saturday, and sunscreen for Sunday! Monroe Congregational Church, UCC

06/14/2023

It's important to know that no applications for vendors will be reviewed for the 2023 show at this time.

We are full. If someone tries to get you to commit to this weekend at this point, they are NOT with the church and are a potential scammer.

05/23/2023

Get ready, because the 51st Strawberry Festival is on it's way, in just a little under a month! Join us at the Monroe Congregational Church on Saturday, June 17th from 10-5 and Sunday, June 18th 12-5 for tasty homemade strawberry treats, a craft fair, live entertainment and so much more!

06/22/2022

A wonderful article featuring some of the history of the Strawberry Festival, thanks Monroe Sun!

MONROE, CT — Sixteen members of Monroe Congregational Church rolled out of bed early Friday morning to pick strawberries at Jones Family Farms in Shelton at 6 a.m., filling their baskets with 500 pounds of fruit. Three hours later, a small group of women prepared pie crusts inside Monroe Congregat...

06/22/2022

Thanks, Monroe Sun, for joining us!

MONROE, CT — Monroe Congregational Church’s Strawberry Festival attracted a crowd on Saturday, when volunteers served strawberry shortcake, smoothies and strawberries dipped in milk, dark and white chocolate. The church’s famous strawberry glaze pie sold out early, but more pies will be availa...