The 2018 Troy Strawberry Festival Committee has confirmed its entertainment lineup for the weekend-long event, scheduled for June 2 & 3 in downtown Troy. With this year’s  theme being “Strawberry Palooza,” efforts were made to make the local event a true celebration of music.

“People come to the Troy Strawberry Festival for many reasons, but this year we wanted to make sure the musical acts were a big draw,” said Eric Roetter, 2018 Festival Chair. “We are really excited with the lineup for 2018.”

The lineup for 2018 includes:

Hometown Kickoff Celebration at Treasure Island
Friday, June 1, 2018
6-7 p.m. Homegrown Talent finals
7:30-9 p.m. Velvet Crush

Prouty Plaza
Saturday, June 2, 2018
10-10:30 a.m. Opening Ceremony
10:30-11 a.m. Tour de Donut - Glazer Selection
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Little Mr. & Miss
1-2:30 p.m. Rock This Way
3-4:30 p.m. Blind Karma ( playing hits from the last 50 years).
4:30-5:30 p.m. Home Grown Talent Winners
5:30-6 p.m. Taste of Strawberry Challenge
6-7:30 p.m. New Frontiers (Journey Tribute)

Levee Stage
Saturday, June 2, 2018
10:30-11:30 a.m. Kung Fu - Kong Hoi Kung Fu Association
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cardio Drumming – Fit Friends
12:30-1:30 p.m. Bellamy Dance
1:30- 2:30 p.m. Pie Eating Contest
2:30-3:30 p.m. Belly Dancing demonstration by Salsa City
3:45-3:00 pm McGovern Irish Dancers
4:30-5:30 p.m. Ryan Mundy (original and cover country)

Prouty Plaza
Sunday, June 3, 2018
10-11 a.m. Declare on the Square (Christian)
11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. Cory Breth (Adult Contemporary)
12:15-1 p.m. Ty Cooper (original and cover country)
1:15-2:30 p.m. Shadow Life (80’s rock)
2:45- 4:15 p.m. Buzzard Kings (vintage heartland rock)
4:30-6 p.m. Brother Believe Me (variety)

Levee Stage
Sunday, June 3, 2018
11 a.m.-12 p.m. Diaper Derby
1-2 p.m. Cardio Drumming by Salsa City
2-3 p.m McGovern Irish Dancers

More community performers are expected to be added to the Levee Stage as well. For more information about the 2018 Troy Strawberry Festival entertainment lineup, visit www.gostrawberries.com , the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/troystrawberryfestival, or all (937) 339-7714.