Strawberry Festival needs sponsors

Sponsors are needed to ensure the continued success of the Eastside Heritage Center’s Strawberry Festival in Bellevue. The festival is currently facing a $30,000 sponsorship shortfall, putting the continued success of the event at risk.

Sponsors are needed to ensure the continued success of the Eastside Heritage Center’s Strawberry Festival in Bellevue.

The festival is currently facing a $30,000 sponsorship shortfall, putting the continued success of the event at risk.

The event is planned for Crossroads International Park on Saturday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The festival is a family-oriented, historic community event, featuring fresh strawberry shortcake, historical and agricultural exhibits, food and vendor booths, entertainment, a Classic Auto Show and a Family Fun Area with games, inflatable bouncers, strawberry shortcake eating contests and more.

Sponsorship opportunities range from $250 to $10,000, with a wide variety benefits, including name and logo placement on marketing materials, event signage and radio promotions, recognition on the Strawberry Festival website, and a complimentary booth space at the event.

The Festival is a revival of the original Lake Washington Strawberry Festival begun in 1925 to attract business and residents to Bellevue.

Those interested in sponsorships can contact the Eastside Heritage Center at 425-450-1049 or email director@eastsideheritagecenter.org. For complete Festival details, sponsorship benefits and forms, visit the festival’s website.