News from the Marysville Strawberry Festival

The Strawberry Festival is accepting applications for our 2022 Royalty. We are looking for juniors or seniors in any of the Marysville/Lakewood schools. The Queen/King will receive $5,000, and the 2 Princes/Princesses will each receive $3,500.  The Alternate will be receiving $1,500. Plus, everyone is eligible for the Congeniality Award of $500. Judging this year will be done on each participant’s speech given to different business groups either in person or by Zoom. This is a fun way to earn a scholarship for college or trade school. Applications have been sent to the local high schools, please talk with your school counselor.  The application can also be found on our website at www.maryfest.org or email us at [email protected]. Applications are due Jan. 31. We will be following all COVID restrictions while we travel and while participating in parades.

The Strawberry Festival is in need of a building with a large office space, kitchen area and workshop/garage space. The garage needs to be  large enough so we can put the float inside. The size of our float is 11’ wide by 33’ long. If you know of a building or know someone who has a building that we could rent or lease with a possible  option to buy, please contact us at 360-659-7664 or email us at [email protected].

Our theme for 2022 is "Strawberries Are Back." The Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce is working with Maryfest  to bring back  the Golf Tournament at Cedarcrest Golf Course, Saturday, June 11, which will be our kickoff for Festival Week.  We are very excited to have this event back and more details will be coming. Market applications are now open on-line on our website. This will  be held Friday, June 17 – Sunday, June 19. If you would like to register for booth space, or would like to be part of our entertainment, please contact us at the above email address or go to our website at www.maryfest.org. Please check out our website because new information will be posted as soon as possible, as we are hoping to announce more new activities that will be available for everyone. All COVID restrictions will be followed during all our events.       

Interested in joining us for some fun and an opportunity to represent our city? The Festival could always use more volunteers. If you would like to become involved with the Strawberry Festival please call 360-659-7664 or email us at [email protected]. Our monthly meetings start at 6 p.m. and are held the third Tuesday of each month at our office at 1412 1st Street.  We look forward to hearing from you and making new friends. 

In closing, did you know that the Strawberry Festival is Washington States third largest parade? We follow Seafair and Spokane’s Military Parades.