Summer doesn’t officially begin until June 21, but strawberries do. That means strawberry festival time in Mystic this weekend. Two days devoted to celebrating everything strawberry-related will transform Olde Mistick Village into a tasty destination filled with homemade pies, specialty foods, entertainment, and a relaxed vibe perfect for kicking off the season.
It’s part culinary adventure, part friendly reunion and part shopping spree. There are few events on the calendar this time of year that draw locals and visitors alike quite like the strawberry festival. If you are searching for the elusive strawberry shortcake, checking out vendors or just looking to enjoy some quality time outside with loved ones, you’ll find plenty of excuses to roam around this beautiful weekend on the Olde Mistick Village’s charming streets.
Olde Mistick Village Strawberry Festival 2026
Saturday & Sunday, 11 a.m.
The Mystic Strawberry Festival is back June 13 and 14! Two days filled with all things strawberry, live entertainment, shopping, and quintessential New England summer fun await visitors at Olde Mistick Village, one of Mystic’s most beloved attractions. From 11 a. m. to 6 p. m. on both days, the village will feature fresh berries, delicious seasonal desserts, and nostalgic New England summer fun throughout the village. Expect to find strawberry shortcake, pie, jam, cookies, cupcakes, chocolate-covered strawberries, ice cream, lemonade, strawberry wine, and much more dotting every corner of the village.
With over 40 shops and restaurants bordering the festival itself, there’s no way to “just pop in.” So come prepared with your appetite and comfy shoes because this classic weekend celebration will show you why strawberry season may be the best season of them all.
Last modified: June 10, 2026
