Strawberry Festival 2026

Brown’s Harvest Strawberry Festival in Windsor, Connecticut, is a weekend-sized celebration of peak strawberry season held on working farmland at 1911 Poquonock Ave.Windsor, CT. This family-first event turns fields of ripe, locally grown strawberries into pies, shortcakes, slushies, and inventive new desserts, and it folds farm play and live music into a single, sunlit afternoon. Walk through a low-slung barnyard scene where the day’s key features are simple and joyful: rows of strawberry beds, a bounceable Jump Pad, a barrel train that loops through the field edge, and the B‑Barn activity area for creative kids’ projects.

The farm’s culinary focus—strawberries transformed into shortcake, cheesecake nachos, cinnamon rolls, and chocolate cups—keeps the senses busy while food trucks and craft vendors line a grassy lane. The result is part farmers market, part county fair, but scaled for younger guests and built around fresh produce rather than rides. Practical details matter here.

Kids Activity Passes include unlimited Jump Pad time (socks required), Barrel Train rides (ages 3+, under-7s must ride with an adult), and B‑Barn access. Note that children two and under are not allowed on the barrel train, pets and outside food are prohibited, and muddy conditions can occur after rain, so wear sturdy shoes. Arrive before 3:30 p.m. to take full advantage of the six-hour window between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (the event runs June 13th & 14th).

Why this festival stands out for visitors: Brown’s Harvest is on working Connecticut farmland that highlights the short, intense window of strawberry ripeness here. It’s a tactile, edible way to experience the agricultural rhythm of the region—eat what’s in season, watch vendors turn field fruit into playful desserts, and give kids a safe, supervised place to run. For families traveling through the Connecticut River Valley, a stop here blends low-effort outdoor time, educational farm exposure, and memorable sweets.

Whether you come to taste a new strawberry creation, let kids exhaust themselves on the Jump Pad, or pick up a pie to take home, the Strawberry Festival is a compact, easy-to-navigate farm day that celebrates what’s fresh right now. Bring socks for the Jump Pad, closed-toe shoes for muddy paths, and layers for variable early summer weather. The farm encourages families to plan a relaxed schedule: arrive midmorning to join the first music sets, save time for the barrel train before the final check-in cutoff, and pick up prepared desserts near the main barn.

Face painting and gem-mining are first-come, so allow extra time if those matter to your kids. Vendors accept cash and cards; however, bringing a small cooler for pies or fragile pastries will keep purchases intact on the drive home. Check the festival page via the booking link before arrival.