History
The festival was started in 1977 by a group led by Stephen Hamilton, a Troy native, with the goal of raising money for community organizations and causes. The first festival took place along the banks of the Miami River, featuring strawberries in various forms like shortcake, sundaes, and beverages. Over the years, the festival has expanded significantly, becoming a major event that attracts visitors from across the region. The festival is known for cherished events like the strawberry pie eating contest and the Strawberry Queen pageant, as well as the popular strawberry donuts.
Today, the festival continues to be a highlight of the summer season in Troy, offering a variety of activities, including live entertainment, a car cruise, a 5K run, and an incredible selection of food, all highlighted by fresh strawberries.
| 1977 | June 10-12 | Steve Hamilton |
| 1978 | June 9-11 | Doug Trostle |
| 1979 | June 8-10 | Rick Jackson |
| 1980 | June 6-8 | Tom Thokey |
| 1981 | June 12-14 | Charlene Walther |
| 1982 | June 11-13 | Max Stubbs |
| 1983 | June 10-12 | Malvern Timm |
| 1984 | June 8-10 | Earl Burley |
| 1985 | June 7-9 | Steve Kalmar |
| 1986 | May 31-June 2 | Tim Lanahan |
| 1987 | June 5-7 | Jan Manning |
| 1988 | June 3-5 | Mike Beamish |
| 1989 | June 2-4 | Tim Fourman |
| 1990 | June 1-3 | Dan Plow |
| 1991 | May 31-June 2 | Dee Morton (Mahan) |
| 1992 | June 5-7 | Rick Riechert |
| 1993 | June 4-6 | Jim Hall |
| 1994 | June 3-5 | Joe Mahan |
| 1995 | June 2-4 | Bill Myers |
| 1996 | May 31-June 2 | Diana Thompson |
| 1997 | June 6-8 | Chuck Lobaugh |
| 1998 | June 3-5 | Tom Kendall |
| 1999 | June 4-6 | Jody Davis |
| 2000 | June 2-4 | Stan Kegley |
| 2001 | June 1-3 | Phil Trentine |
| 2002 | May 31-June 2 | Sally Riechert |
| 2003 | June 6-8 | Roberta Jacobs |
| 2004 | June 4-6 | Susan Fogt |
| 2005 | June 3-5 | Steve Emmel |
| 2006 | June 2-4 | John Schweser |
| 2007 | June 1-3 | Tom Cooney |
| 2008 | June 6-8 | Fred Daffner |
| 2009 | June 5-7 | Becky Pappas |
| 2010 | June 4-6 | Dave Pappas |
| 2011 | June 3-5 | David Geiger |
| 2012 | June 1-3 | Corie Schweser |
| 2013 | May 30-June 2 | Jon Dankworth |
| 2014 | June 6-8 | Kathi Roetter |
| 2015 | June 5-7 | Doug Stone |
| 2016 | June 3-5 | Nathan Walters |
| 2017 | June 3-4 | Matt Watkins |
| 2018 | June 2-3 | Eric Roetter |
| 2019 | June 1-2 | Bruce Adamson |
| 2020 | No Festival - COVID-19 | |
| 2021 | Linda Roth | |
| 2022 | June 4-5 | Linda Roth |
| 2023 | June 3-4 | Tammy Walkup |
| 2024 | June 1-2 | Jules Harris |
| 2025 | June 7-8 | Jessica Silvers |
