Showing posts with label strawberry festival. Show all posts
Showing posts with label strawberry festival. Show all posts

Saturday, June 11, 2016

Strawberry Stroll brought residents downtown for fun and shortcakes













Franklin Downtown Partnership 
9 E. Central Street, Franklin, MA  02038
(774) 571-3109   downtown.franklin@yahoo.com




Despite some blustery winds and the ubiquitous orange cones, the 14th annual Strawberry Stroll on Thursday was a fun and festive afternoon in Downtown Franklin.

We'd like to thank our sponsors for the delicious shortcakes and for 
making the afternoon a big success:

Platinum Sponsor Dean Bank


Gold Sponsor Dean College

Silver Sponsors DCU and the Franklin Cultural Council

Bronze Sponsors Chestnut Dental, Franklin Ford, Keefe Insurance and Middlesex Savings Bank
Friends Sponsors Franklin Health & Rehabilitation Center, Garelick Farms, Jane's Frames, Rescom Exteriors, The Estate at Franklin, Simon's Furniture, Tom Fricker Heating & AC, Inc., and Fidelity Charitable Gift.






Thank you event organizers Nicole Fortier and Beth Wierling!

And thank you to the Franklin Police Department for traffic control and to the Department of Public Works.

More photos are available on the slideshow (top right corner of the website) and on Facebook.














Franklin Downtown Partnership, 9 E. Central St., Franklin, MA 02038

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Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Strawberry Shortcake booth location for Thursday's Strawberry Stroll



Due to construction delays, organizers are moving the Strawberry Shortcake booth location for Thursday's Strawberry Stroll. 

Cheerful employees from Dean Bank will scoop up the sweet, juicy treats on the grassy lawn at the corner of East Central and Summer streets. Normally the booth is located on the sidewalk in front of the bank on Main. 

Sponsorship Row booths and entertainment provided by Music Odyssey Productions will be located in the parking lot next to Century 21 Commonwealth. Businesses located inside the Depot Street building will also be open.

More entertainment and vendor booths will fill the Simon's Furniture parking lot on Summer Street, and new businesses Silver Tree Jewelry and Maven Hair Company will be open. 

Don't miss Jamie Barrett performing at Jane's Frames on East Central, the Touch-A-Truck event at the Fire Station, or the lemonade, cookies and displays at the Historical Museum.

More than 30 businesses and groups are participating! Pick up a "Stroll Happenings" listing at participating businesses Thursday afternoon. 

Strawberry Stroll Sponsors
Strawberry Stroll Sponsors
Don't forget our newest sponsor, Tom Fricker Heating and AC, Inc.!



  • This was shared from the Downtown Partnership page

http://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2016/06/strawberry-shortcake-booth-to-be.html

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

In the News: Strawberry Stroll next week, BB damages windows

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin


"The downtown area will mark the start of summer with a "Strawberry Stroll" next week. 
The stroll - scheduled for Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. - has been an annual Franklin Downtown Partnership event for the past 14 years. 
Lisa Piana, the partnership's executive director, said the event was something of a local favorite, with a number of residents attending annually to feast on strawberry shortcakes. 
"We go through dozens of cases of whipped cream and over 100 quarts of strawberries each year," she said, adding that the shortcakes will be served in front of Dean Bank. "It's a fun event to start the summer - what better way to do that than with strawberries?"

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160531/franklin-strawberry-stroll-set-for-next-week
Strawberry Stroll June 9, 4:00 to 7:00 PM
Strawberry Stroll June 9, 4:00 to 7:00 PM




"Several local residents had their homes shot at by a BB gun Saturday morning in a string of vandalism incidents that extended to other towns. 
The Franklin Police Department received three reports that day, and the nearby towns of Medway and Holliston also saw similar incidents. 
According to the police log, one of the shootings took place at 85 Elm St., where the residence's front door and siding were hit by BBs. Two other incidents - at 799 and 851 Lincoln St. - involved windows shot out by the projectiles."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160531/franklin-homes-damaged-in-bb-gun-vandalism

Thursday, May 5, 2016

Strawberry Stroll planning begins


"The Franklin Downtown Partnership is organizing this spring’s Strawberry Stroll and invites participants and sponsors to sign up for the June 9 event. 
The Stroll will take place in downtown Franklin that Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m., rain or shine. Entertainers, crafters, businesses, community organizations and other vendors are encouraged to register early, as booth space is limited. 
Booth registration forms are available through the FDP website at www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/events, and on its Facebook page. Contact Co-Chairman Nicole Fortier at nfortier@deanbank.com, with questions."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160504/franklin-strawberry-stroll-planning-begins


strawberry shortcake, a featured favorite of the Strawberry Stroll
strawberry shortcake, a featured favorite of the Strawberry Stroll
(Franklin Downtown Partnership photo)

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Franklin Downtown Partnership says "THANK YOU"



Posted: 12 Jun 2015 10:43 AM PDT

Strawberry Stroll - 2015 (FDP Photo)
Strawberry Stroll - 2015 (FDP Photo)
Thursday's 13th annual Strawberry Stroll was a sweet success! Nearly one thousand people came to downtown Franklin to enjoy the warmth (89 degrees F), good company, delicious treats, toe-tapping entertainment, sidewalk sales and the Partnership's Famous Strawberry Shortcakes! Thank you everyone for spending time in downtown Franklin.


Strawberry Stroll - 2015 (FDP Photo)
Strawberry Stroll - 2015 (FDP Photo)

Many thanks to our sponsors who helped us make this all possible.







Platinum Sponsor: Dean Bank
(special thanks to Nicole and Jen
for co-chairing the event!)

Gold Sponsors:
Dean College, SolarFlair Energy

Silver Sponsor: Digital Credit Union

Bronze Sponsors: Chestnut Dental Associates, Franklin Ford, Franklin Health & Rehabilitation Center, Keefe Insurance Agency, Middlesex Savings Bank and The Estate at Franklin.

Friends of the Festival Sponsors: Garelick Farms, Jane's Frames, LeafFilter Gutter Protection, Nexamp and Simon's Furniture.

Thanks to Dean College for donating the sliced strawberries and shortcakes, and to all our volunteers who handled the setup and cleanup. Last but not least, thank you Franklin DPW and the Franklin Police Department for your help.  

Here are a sampling of photos from the event. There are many more photos on our Facebook page. More photos will be posted here on our website in the days to come.


Strawberry Stroll - 2015 (FDP Photo)
Strawberry Stroll - 2015 (FDP Photo)

Strawberry Stroll - 2015 (FDP Photo)
Strawberry Stroll - 2015 (FDP Photo)

Strawberry Stroll - 2015 (FDP Photo)
Strawberry Stroll - 2015 (FDP Photo)

Strawberry Stroll - 2015 (FDP Photo)
Strawberry Stroll - 2015 (FDP Photo)

Strawberry Stroll - 2015 (FDP Photo)
Strawberry Stroll - 2015 (FDP Photo)

Strawberry Stroll - 2015 (FDP Photo)
Strawberry Stroll - 2015 (FDP Photo)

Strawberry Stroll - 2015 (FDP Photo)
Strawberry Stroll - 2015 (FDP Photo)

Strawberry Stroll - 2015 (FDP Photo)
Strawberry Stroll - 2015 (FDP Photo)

Strawberry Stroll - 2015 (FDP Photo)
Strawberry Stroll - 2015 (FDP Photo)

Strawberry Stroll - 2015 (FDP Photo)
Strawberry Stroll - 2015 (FDP Photo)

Strawberry Stroll - 2015 (FDP Photo)
Strawberry Stroll - 2015 (FDP Photo)
This was shared from the Franklin Downtown Partnership page