It began in the 1950's as merchant sidewalk sales... The “strawberry festival” idea evolved when a strawberry social was taking place south of the Otto Center in Arthur, Illinois. There was plenty of sweet juicy strawberry pies and other delicious food that attracted visitors to the quaint little town.
Now, that little social has been born into what Arthur has created as “The Strawberry Jam.” Those who love that juicy tart, yet sometimes sweet fruit can enjoy a festival that is all about strawberries. Arthur will be celebrating the Strawberry Jam Festival once again this late spring on June 1 and 2nd, 2012.
Vendors who line the sidewalk try to include at least some type of strawberry theme to their stand. Food stands will add at least one strawberry item to their menus.
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There are a few festivals that are currently going on and also just around the corner. It's hard to believe that summer is almost coming to an end. Usually one of the best ways to end those long summer lazy days is with a festival. Festivals are full of friend foods, foods on a stick, a variety of meat sandwiches and the favorite thirst-quenching shake-ups. I myself enjoy fries with plenty of vinegar and a lemon or strawberry shake-up.
Below are some links to area festivals coming up in the area. These include the Champaign, Urbana Illinois Sweetcorn Festival, Arthur Cheese Festival and Arcola Broomcorn Festival. Save some cash and get ready to eat your way through some of the most popular festivals....
1. Munch on Sweetcorn in Urbana, IL
http://www.examiner.com/food-in-chicago/munch-on-sweetcorn-champaign-il
2. The Arthur Cheese Festival and Arcola Broomcorn Festival
http://www.examiner.com/food-in-chicago/upcoming-festivals-near-the-champaign-illinois-area
