Strawberry Festival

Admission and Carnival

Festival Admission

Advanced gate admission sales are now available online. Advanced admission is available for purchase online only. Admission can also be purchased at the festival gate.

• Admission to the festival is $5 per person. Cash and credit are accepted at the gate.
• Free entry for kids 5 years old and under and individuals aged 65 and over.
• Advance purchase weekend pass is $12 per person and is available online only until Sunday, June 11.

Carnival Rides

• The carnival is operated by Robertson Amusements. The carnival accepts cash, credit and debit. An ATM machine is available inside the festival.
• After June 7, carnival tickets can be purchased on-site only, including the following:
• Thursday, June 8: Toonie Night. All rides are $2.
• Friday, June 9: $30 Unlimited Ride Pass.
• The carnival has approximately 10 rides available to provide fun for all ages.

Parade

The LaSalle Strawberry Festival Parade is held on Saturday at 10:00 am on Front Road beginning at Old Front Road and ending at Sacred Heart Drive. The parade route is 1.5 KM.

Road Closures: Note that the streets perpendicular to Front Road including Reaume, Vermont, Riverview, Elsworth, Ulster, Bouffard, Superior, Huron, Lafferty, Laurier, Maple, Kenwood, Delaware and Sacred Heart Drive will be closed beginning at 9:30 am and will remain closed until approximately 10:45 am. If you are planning on commuting, please seek an alternative route.

LaSalle Transit 25 route will be redirected for the parade. Bus stops located on Matchette Rd., Morton Dr., Front Rd. and International Ave. are closed between 9:00 am and Noon on Saturday, June 10. The route will resume normal operation, with all bus stops open, following the parade. LaSalle Transit is free all weekend.

Entertainment Schedule

The 2023 Entertainment Schedule will be released in May 2023.

2022 Entertainment Schedule:

Thursday

• 6:15 PM at Main Stage - Opening Ceremonies presented by LaSalle Town Council. O' Canada presented by Mike Seguin.
• 6:30 PM at Main Stage - Mike Seguin and Robert Thibert Jazz Combo
• 8:00 PM at Dive Pool - Flying Fools High Dive Show
• 8:30 PM at Main Stage - Tayler Lynn

Friday

• 3:30 PM at Dive Pool - Flying Fools High Dive Show
• 4:30 PM at Main Stage - Carson Janik
• 6:00 PM at Dive Pool - Flying Fools High Dive Show
• 6:30 PM at Main Stage - I, The Mountain
• 8:00 PM at Dive Pool - Flying Fools High Dive Show
• 8:30 PM at Main Stage - Leave Those Kids Alone
• 10:00 PM at Park Grounds - Fireworks Show

Saturday

• 10:00 AM at Front Road - Festival Parade
• 12:30 PM at Dive Pool - Flying Fools High Dive Show
• 1:00 PM at Main Stage - Madeline Doornaert and Dane Roberts Band
• 3:00 PM at Main Stage - Melissa Megan Acoustic Duo
• 4:30 PM at Dive Pool - Flying Fools High Dive Show
• 5:00 PM at Main Stage - Riverside Drive Band
• 6:30 PM at Dive Pool - Flying Fools High Dive Show
• 7:00 PM at Main Stage - Nikki Night Music
• 9:00 PM at Main Stage - Elton Sean, Elton John Tribute

Sunday

• 10:30 PM at Dive Pool - Flying Fools High Dive Show
• 11:00 AM at Main Stage - Kobbler Jay Entertainment Show
• 12:30 PM at Main Stage - Mascot Dance Off Party
• 1:30 PM at Main Stage - Josh Johnson
• 2:00 PM at Dive Pool - Flying Fools High Dive Show
• 3:00 PM at Dive Pool - Flying Fools High Dive Show

Activity Schedule and Site Map

Wednesday

• 6:00 PM at LaSalle Fire Service, 1900 Normandy St. - Strawberry Cleaning, Volunteers Needed

  • Just show up! No registration necessary
  • Please park at the Town of LaSalle Civic Centre, parking is not available at the fire hall
  • This qualifies for high school community service hours

Friday

• 10:00 PM at Parks Grounds - Fireworks Show

Sunday

• 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Gil Maure Park Boat Launch - Youth Fishing Derby presented by Just Fishin' Friends and LaSalle Police Association
• 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Sensory-Friendly Hour, limited noise and lights
• 11:00 AM at Main Stage - Kobbler Jay Entertainment Show
• 12:30 PM at Main Stage - Mascot Dance Off Party
• 1:30 PM at Main Stage - Strawberry Planting Activity presented by Raymont's Berries
• 2:30 PM at Main Stage - Youth Strawberry Eating Contest presented by Reaume Chevrolet

General Festival Rules

Public safety is our number one priority, and we have implemented several enhanced security procedures at all entrance gates. As part of the process:

1. Bags or purses larger than 14” X 14” X 6” and ALL backpacks will not be permitted into the Festival. Diaper bags and medical bags are permitted.
2. All appropriately sized bags, purses, waist packs, etc. along with diaper and medical bags will be subject to inspection prior to entering by security.
3. We reserve the right to refuse any bag, parcel, or other item and to deal with any unattended object or bag in such way as we consider appropriate.
4. Smoking (including vaping) will not be permitted at any time on the Vollmer Complex grounds. Smoking of any kind will result in automatic ejection from the Festival. 
5. Children should be supervised. Guests under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a Guest aged 14 or older to enter.
6. Please show common courtesy to fellow Guests and our event staff by not using profanity or engaging in unsafe, illegal, disruptive, or offensive behaviour.
7. Horseplay including running, chasing, pushing, wrestling etc. will not be tolerated and will result in the Guest(s) being removed from the Festival. For your safety and the safety of others, please refrain from running.
8. Outside food and beverages will not be permitted. A water refill station will be available onsite.
9. A valid ticket will be required for entry. One re-entry per Guest, per day will be permitted. Re-entry passes will no longer be distributed after 6:00 pm each day. Festival admission will close 45 minutes prior to the Festival closing time each day.
10. Guests must vacate the Vollmer Complex grounds at the completion of the Festival each day. Gathering on the property without apparent purpose is prohibited.

Prohibited Items

1. Firearms, ammunition, knives, and weapons of any kind.
2. Bear repellent spray or any other deterrent spray.
3. Objects or toys that appear or resemble firearms or weapons.
4. Fireworks or other similarly explosive and/or flammable objects.
5. Horns, whistles, large megaphones, or artificial noise makers.
6. Alcoholic beverages and drugs. Any person found at the Festival in an intoxicated state will be automatically removed from the Festival.
7. Recreational devices such as drones, remote-control toys, bicycles, skateboards, scooters, inline skates, or shoes with built-in wheels.
8. Wheeled mobility devices with less than 3 wheels or devices that cannot maintain stability and balance when stopped, unpowered and/or unoccupied.

Prohibited Activities

1. The sale of goods or services, or the display of goods or services, unless you are an approved Strawberry Festival vendor.
2. The distribution of printed or recorded materials of any kind unless prior written approval has been obtained.
3. Engaging in any unsafe act or other act that may impede the operation of the Strawberry Festival.
4. Unauthorized access or entry into backstage areas or areas designated only for staff members or vendors of the Strawberry Festival.
5. Unauthorized events, speeches, or use of any flag, banner, sign, or other material for commercial purposes, or as part of a demonstration.
6. Photography, videotaping or recording of any kind, or otherwise engaging in any activity, for unapproved commercial purposes.
7. Unauthorized solicitations of any kind, whether commercial, religious, educational, or otherwise, or conducting any unauthorized commercial activities, including solicitations of money or other contributions or donations.
8. Obstructing walkways, entrances, driveways, or exits.

Festival Rules for Guest Attire

1. Proper attire, including shoes and shirts, must be worn at all times.
2. We reserve the right to deny admission to or remove any person wearing attire that we consider inappropriate or attire that could detract from the experience of other Guests. 

Wheelchair and Stroller Accessible Grounds

Parking

Restrooms

Sensory Friendly Hour

Service Animals