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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 20 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!

Proceeds

This year’s festival supports Enhanced Learning Environments which include:

  • Expanded Project Based Learning Curriculum Materials
  • Additional Integrated Arts Supplies in classroom
  • Improved Outdoor Learning spaces at the Upper School Building
  • Improved Physical Classroom Spaces across the K-8 Campus

Click here to learn more about our approach to child-centered education.

Beyond attending this fun-filled day, there are lots of ways to take part in this special day for the Durham community!

If you have any questions about logistics for this event, sponsorship, or would like to discuss other sponsorship opportunities, contact Kat Benson, (CPSC Marketing/Communications & Events) at kat@cpsfc.org.

Confirm your Strawberry Festival Sponsorship Commitment by April 1st to be featured in all our festival marketing including our website, banners, posters, brochures, targeted emails, social media and media releases according to sponsorship level. To find out more about sponsorship opportunities, please read our full 2026 Strawberry Festival Sponsorship Packet here.