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Strawberry Festival
We are thrilled to present the 21st Annual Strawberry Festival, a beloved downtown Durham event, on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 11am-3pm at Old North Durham Park.
Come have a berry good time! The Strawberry Festival is a child-centered, family run, community fun-focused event for all of Durham, hosted by Central Park School for Children (CPSC). Every May for 21 years, children, parents, alumni, and community members of all ages gather to enjoy a fun-filled family day in the park while raising money to expand learning for our students. This event, which takes place at Old North Durham Park, in the center of our new K-8 city block campus, will feature:
🍓 Live music & entertainment
🍓 Arts & Crafts
🍓 Strawberry treats and desserts
🍓 Activity booths
🍓 Community vendors
🍓 Silent Auction … and more!
We can’t wait to celebrate 21 years of CPSC’s Strawberry Festival with you this Spring! Please RSVP here for updates.
Proceeds
Proceeds from the festival will enhance our ability to ensure All Children Thrive. Upgrades to our learning environment will include:
- Enhanced Project Based Learning materials in every classroom
- Improved Outdoor Learning on school grounds
- Updated Gym on the Upper School campus
- Updated Library on our Lower School campus
Sponsorship
It takes a village to make the Strawberry Festival happen. You can be a part of that village. Your partnership is best appreciated through a fully tax deductible marketing sponsorship that would support outstanding education in Durham and raise visibility for your business or organization. Find out more about sponsorship here. Ready to sponsor? Fill this form out and we’ll be in touch. Questions? Contact John Heffernan, Executive Director of the CPSC Foundation, at john@cpsfc.org.
Silent Auction
We welcome donations of any kind for our silent auction, which is held during the festival each year. Nearly 4,000 festival goers will be able to bid on your item, giving your brand great visibility. We gladly accept all items – from art to gift certificates, from trips to jewelry, the sky’s the limit. Please fill out this in-kind donation form or reach out to Kat Benson, CPSC Strawberry Festival Chair, at kat@cpsfc.org to donate to the auction today!
Want to Participate?
Want to be a community partner with a booth at the festival? Interested in performing? Have other questions? Let us know by contacting Kat Benson, CPSC Strawberry Festival Chair, at kat@cpsfc.org.
