Things are heating up at St. Philip’s Church in Wiscasset as volunteers work on final plans for the 71st annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everything from handcrafted jewelry to one-of-a-kind wood turned bowls to silkscreened gear to jams and jellies to handcrafted baskets can be found around the grounds.  

Please excuse our looks and mind your step as we rectify our drainage issues.The weather has not been cooperative for finishing up construction on time.

While crafts are an important part of the St. Philip’s annual celebration, it is strawberries—and most particularly strawberry shortcake—that again will be the star of the popular annual event. It is served in the church hal. Shortcake lovers can choose locally made ice cream or real whipped cream to accompany the fresh strawberries and homemade biscuit. A genuine family celebration harkening back to simpler times, the festival features everything from a bake sale to books to plants to a children’s area to an outdoor hot dog stand.  All the while, musicians Mat O’Donnell and Terry Heller will work their magic to build a happy ambiance. 

The festival will also feature a silent auction and at noon in the hall, auctioneer Suzanne Rankin will wheedle funds from high bidders who could go home with scrumptious homemade pies provided by St. Philip’s bakers. 

Not to be missed, the ever popular Bargain Basement will be open for shoppers’ delight. You never know what special prize awaits to be scooped up at truly bargain prices. For more information on the festival, go to https://stphilipswiscasset.org/ or call 882-7184, leaving a brief message and return phone number. Or email Stphilips@wiscasset.net