Events
U-Pick Strawberries
Strawberry picking will be offered for purchase during the festival as available. We will not offer picking tickets in advance, just on-site on the day of the festival. Please note, you must have a festival ticket to pick strawberries at the festival field.
In addition, we will have pre-picked buckets of strawberries available for guests to purchase.
May 15, 2026
BIP Denim Gala & DinnerCocktail Hour: 6:00-7:00 pm
Dinner: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Kick off the Lincoln Strawberry Festival in style at our exclusive BIP (Berry Important Person) Denim Gala & Dinner! This premier event sets the stage for the weekend, featuring a sumptuous farm-to-table feast showcasing local flavors, paired exquisitely with the finest local wines. As twilight embraces the farm, the barn comes alive with the rhythm of live music, inviting you to celebrate the strawberry and have fun!
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Schedule
12:00 - 1:00
ALL
ALL
10:00 - 10:15
Musical Performance (TBD)
Berry D. Dance Off
10:15 - 10:30
Strawberry Toddler Fashion Show - Sign up is at the welcome desk. Walk in your finest strawberry attire on the big stage. No limit in number of entries
Toddlers
10:30 - 10:45
Imagination Library Storytime
10:45 - 11:30
Kids, Adults
Strawberry Ice Cream Eating Contests - This is a timed contest of who can eat a pint of strawberry ice cream the fastest. Sign up is at the welcome desk.
Two categories: 12 and under; 13 and over Maximum number of contestants in each category is 12.
11:30 - 11:45
ALL
Strawberry Pie Eating Contest - This is a timed contest of who can eat a slice of strawberry pie the fastest without using your hands. Sign up is at the welcome desk. All ages. Maximum number of contestants 12.
Musical Performance (Amanda Miller)
1:00 - 2:00
ALL
Musical Performance (Waychangers)
2:00- 3:00
ALL
4:00 - 4:15
Musical Performance (Karma Creek)
3:00 - 4:00
ALL
Kids
Toddlers
Poster Contest Winner, Opening Remarks, Recognition of Distinguished guests
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Strawberry Festival Pancake BreakfastStart your festival day with a stack of sweetness at our Strawberry Pancake Breakfast! Savor fluffy pancakes topped with our fresh, juicy strawberries while contributing to a great cause. It's a delicious way to fuel up for a day of festival fun.
Festival admission is NOT included with your strawberry shortcake.
Strawberry Breakfast tickets are available during checkout with the purchase of festival admission.
Strawberry Festival Strawberry ShortcakeDive into a decadent treat featuring farm fresh Virginia strawberries grown here at Wegmeyer Farms! It's a wonderfully light and flavorful way to start your afternoon of festival fun!
Festival admission is NOT included with your strawberry shortcake.
Strawberry Shortcake tickets are available during checkout with the purchase of festival admission.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Schedule
11:00 - 11:15
Toddlers
ALL
Strawberry Toddler Fashion Show - Sign up is at the welcome desk. Walk in your finest strawberry attire on the big stage. No limit in number of entries
11:15 - 11:30
Kids
Imagination Library Storytime
11:30 - 11:45
Kids, Adults
Strawberry Ice Cream Eating Contests - This is a timed contest of who can eat a pint of strawberry ice cream the fastest. Sign up is at the welcome desk.
Two categories: 12 and under; 13 and over Maximum number of contestants in each category is 12.
11:45 - 12:00
Strawberry Pie Eating Contest - This is a timed contest of who can eat a slice of strawberry pie the fastest without using your hands. Sign up is at the welcome desk. All ages. Maximum number of contestants 12.
12:00 - 1:00
ALL
Musical Performance (Blue Ridge Middle School Students)
1:00 - 2:00
Kids, Adults
Musical Performance (TBD)
2:00 - 4:00
ALL
Open Mic - This musical showcase will feature 20 solo performers including youth and adults. Cheer on your favorites for the top prize!
4:00 - 4:15
ALL
Berry D. Dance Off