Strawberry Festival

Admission and Carnival Tickets

Festival Admission

Advanced admission tickets are available online. The only way to purchase admission tickets before the festival begins is through the online portal. Once the festival opens, admission can also be purchased at the festival entrance.

• Admission to the festival is $5 per person. Cash, debit and credit are accepted at the gate.
• Free entry for kids 5 years old and under and individuals aged 65 and over.
• Weekend passes are $12 per person and are available online only. Passes will be sold until Friday, June 7.

Carnival Tickets

• The carnival is operated by Robertson Amusements. The carnival accepts cash, credit, and debit. An ATM machine is available inside the festival.
• Advanced carnival tickets are available for purchase from Thursday, May 30 until Wednesday, June 5 at the Vollmer Centre. Purchase 35 tickets for $50! After June 5, carnival tickets can be purchased on-site only. Single ride tickets are $2.00 and most rides are 1-3 tickets on average or more per ride.
  
• The following can be purchased on-site only:
• Thursday, June 6: Toonie Night. All rides are $2.
• Friday, June 7: $40 Unlimited Ride Pass.

Carnival Rides

• Fun Slide, Monkey Maze, Drop Zone, Carousel, Lolli Swing, Bumper Cars, Sizzler, Dragon Wagon, Bounce House, Avalanche, Cliff Hanger, Hampton, Spin Zoo, Century Wheel

LaSalle Strawberry Festival Parade - Front Road

The LaSalle Strawberry Festival Parade is held on the Saturday of the festival weekend at 10:00 am on Front Road, beginning at Old Front Road and ending at Sacred Heart Dr. The parade route is 1.5 KM.

All streets perpendicular to Front Road, from Reaume Road to Delaware Avenue, 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 Matchett Road, Morton Drive, Front Road, and International Avenue are closed between 9:00 am and Noon on Saturday, June 8. The route will resume normal operation, with all bus stops open, following the parade. LaSalle Transit is free Thursday to Saturday on the festival weekend!

Entertainment Schedule

Thursday

• 6:15 PM at Main Stage - Opening Ceremonies presented by LaSalle Town Council
• 6:30 PM at Main Stage - Miss LaSalle Pageant Show
• 7:00 PM at Bike Park - Krusher BMX Show
• 8:30 PM at Bike Park - Krusher BMX Show
• 9:30 PM at Main Stage - River Honey

Friday

• 3:30 PM at Bike Park - Krusher BMX Show
• 4:30 PM at Main Stage - Mississippi Mike and the Southside Strutters
• 6:00 PM at Bike Park - Krusher BMX Show
• 6:30 PM at Main Stage - Rebekah Stevens
• 8:00 PM at Bike Park - Krusher BMX Show
• 8:30 PM at Main Stage - Carson Janik
• 10:00 PM at Event Grounds - Fireworks Show Presented by Valente Development and Valente Real Estate

Saturday

• 10:00 AM at Front Road - Festival Parade
• 12:30 PM at Bike Park - Krusher BMX Show
• 1:00 PM at Main Stage - Dan Knight
• 3:00 PM at Main Stage - Paige Warner
• 4:30 PM at Bike Park - Krusher BMX Show
• 4:30 PM at Main Stage - Fresh Breath Duo
• 6:30 PM at Bike Park - Krusher BMX Show
• 6:30 PM at Main Stage - Taylor's Story - A Tribute to Taylor Swift
• 9:00 PM at Main Stage - Trio de Janeiro

Sunday

• 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 - Leave Those Kids Alone
• 2:00 PM at Bike Park - Krusher BMX Show
• 3:00 PM at Bike Park - Krusher BMX Show

Activity Schedule

Wednesday

• 6:00 PM at LaSalle Event Centre (970 Front Road) - Strawberry Cleaning Night, all welcome
  • Just show up! No registration necessary.
  • Parking is available at the Event Centre.
  • This qualifies for high school community service hours.

Friday

• 10:00 PM at Park Grounds - Fireworks Show Presented by Valente Development Corporation and Valente Real Estate

Saturday

• 10:00 AM at Front Road - Strawberry Festival Parade

Sunday

• 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Front Road Park Boat Launch - Youth Fishing Derby presented by Just Fishin' Friends and LaSalle Police Association
• 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - 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. 

Barrier-Free Restrooms

Barrier-free restrooms are located within the Festival.

Parking

Accessible parking spaces can be found in parking lots 1 and 4 from which fully paved and level pathways lead to the event. Please note that parking lots 6 and 7 are stone lots and parking lots 2, 3 and 5 are closed as they are part of the event space. View the Vollmer Complex Grounds Map.

Rest Area/Quiet Space

The festival will feature a rest area/quiet space as a resource for individuals who may need it such as nursing mothers and those with sensory sensitivities.

Sensory Friendly Hour

Sensory-friendly hour, with limited noise and lights, will take place on Sunday, June 9 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Support Persons and Service Animals

Support persons assisting patrons with disabilities are offered free admission into the festival (one support person per person with a disability). Patrons are asked to identify their support person at the festival admission gate so they can be assisted.

Service and support animals are welcome at the Strawberry Festival and are permitted in all areas the public would normally be allowed to go. Please note that service and support animals will not be permitted on amusement rides. Service and support animals should be on a leash and under the control of their owner or handler at all times. Event staff reserve the right to ask for documentation related to service and support animals.