Troy Strawberry Festival

"If you are going for the arts and crafts portion of this event don't bother. This event has very few high quality arts/crafts vendors. As far as food vendors, the lines for most of them were in excess of a half hour or longer, ridiculous. The downtown had some nice shops and restaurants that were open and were good. I would suggest just a visit to Troy itself and not necessarily the Strawberry Festival."

"This was our first year here and it was amazing!!! The family and I really enjoyed the different vendor selections and the music was great! We ended our evening listening to Sounds of Touch!! Best entertainment around. The kids loved that they got to ride a school bus as a shuttle. That was very convenient and helpful for parking and getting to the festival without having to deal with traffic or finding a place to park. Shuttle is the way to go. Can't wait until next year!!"

"I visited for the first time this past weekend with my father and kiddos. Here are some things I was glad I knew in advance (and some I didn't lol) 1. You don't have to pay to park or take a shuttle. Early when it's not as busy and you can find street parking within walking distance no problem! 2. Most food is priced around $8. Some of those are full plates/entrees and some of those are smaller specialty things. So if you plan to eat there and feed a whole family, you're gonna be spending a decent amount. 3. Bring cash. A lot of places don't take cards. 4. If it has rained at all in the past two days, wear shoes that are meant for the mud. About half of the Festival is on grass. Yes, they put down straw, but that only gets you so far. You might also wanna consider the stroller you take due to the mud as well.... 5. It's bigger than you might expect! Not only is it in the blocks surrounding the center of downtown, it's also across the bridge running along a good distance of the water. 6. Yes, there's a play area for kids. No, it is not free. Not sure what the prices were. But it is located along the water. (This area is also heavily affected by rain) 7. The prices are SLIGHTLY better across the bridge by the stadium. I noticed a dollar difference on basic things like funnel cakes and other treats. Over all we had fun and just might return next year. I certainly enjoyed the walk and the delicious smells."

"Great Family friendly event with plenty of fun foodie options including anything strawberry! Plenty of craft shops to browse and constant live music on the 2 stages. Love it!"

"My wife and I make this an annual event. Music is good, food is great! I totally recommend the Jack Daniels pork chop. It is by the fountain. For drinks, I recommend the strawberry lemonade. For dessert, my favorite are the deep fried strawberries. They were located on the levee this year. My daughter-in-law liked the chocolate covered strawberries. Go, have a good time."