Frequently Asked Questions

The Baldwin County Strawberry Festival is a 2-day festival held annually at the City of Loxley Municipal Park in Loxley, Alabama. Each Year, around 100,000 visitors attend to enjoy the strawberry shortcakes, carnival rides, free live music, arts, crafts, vendors, food and refreshments.

More than just a fun weekend, the Baldwin County Strawberry Festival is a meaningful fundraising event. Proceeds benefit the ARC of Baldwin County, supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, and Loxley Elementary School, enhancing educational programs for local students.

Our festival weekend starts on the second Saturday of April each year with two days of events for both Saturday and Sunday for the hours of 9 AM to 5 PM.

9 AM & 5 PM for both Saturday and Sunday

City of Loxley Municipal Park
4198 Municipal Park Drive
Loxley, Alabama 36551

No, festival admission and live music are FREE. Food, carnival rides and other activities do vary in cost.

The Baldwin County Strawberry Festival does not have any designated parking. Free parking is limited around the park, so please prepare accordingly.

There are several lots surrounding Memorial Park where attendees can park their car for a fee, typically operated by private individuals.

We do offer a Convenient Shuttle Service to make your visit even easier, free shuttle service is available from the following locations:

Baldwin County Board of Education Building
1901 B Avenue, Loxley, AL

Loxley Elementary School
4999 South Magnolia Street, Loxley, AL

Shuttles run from 9 AM to 5 PM on both Saturday and Sunday, providing a stress-free way to get to and from the festival.

Yes. Handicap Parking is available at the Loxley Civic Center, but it is limited. We do offer FREE shuttles from the Baldwin County Board of Education Building located at 1901 B Avenue, Loxley, Alabama and at Loxley Elementary School located at 4999 South Magnolia Street, Loxley, Alabama and operates continually 9 AM to 5 PM both Saturday and Sunday.

Carnival operates 9 AM to 5 PM each day of the festival.

Tickets for the carnival are purchased on the festival grounds and vary in cost per ride.

Pets are discouraged at the festival due to the large crowds, however if they are in attendance, the owner is responsible for the control, clean up and the behavior of the pet. Additionally, pets should remain on a leash, or in a kennel at all times.

Yes. Fresh Strawberries are located in the front of the Civic Center and Under the South Pavillion with prices varying depending on quantity.

Weather permitting, the Car Show is held on both days of the festival, from 9 AM to 4 PM, judging at 3 PM.

Yes, an ATM is available at the festival.

Yes, they are accepted at the Official Baldwin County Strawberry Festival booths, but acceptance varies from vendor to vendor as to who accepts cash or cards. We have ATMs on festival grounds.

To inquire, please visit our Sponsor Participate page and review our Sponsorship Packages and submit our online application form. Then our Sponsorship Chairman will reach out to answer any questions you might have and make your sponsorship official!

We wouldn’t be a successful festival and fundraiser without the generosity of our amazing sponsors. The Baldwin County Strawberry Festival thanks you for your contribution to our continued success and all that you do for our community!

We only solicit registration via our official website and never via social media.

You can find information on how to become a food vendor and access the Application Form on the Vendor Participate page of our website. We only solicit vendors via our official website and never via social media.

All vendors must apply via our application on our official website, and we only solicit vendors via our official website.

At no time will we select vendors or request payment from vendors through our social media pages.