The Mayfield Historical Society will open its summer season with its
39th Annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday
June 18th, from noon to 4 p.m
at The Rice Homestead, 328 Riceville Road, in Mayfield.
In case of rain, the event will be at the Mayfield Methodist Church on 20 N. Main St. in Mayfield.
Donations are $4 for adults and $2 for children younger than eight.
All proceeds will go toward the Mayfield Historical Society.
Guests will be served strawberry shortcake, ice cream and beverages. There will be live music by Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle, from 1 – 3 pm and free tours of the Rice Homestead will be given.
Folk Times said of Gibson and Staudle: ”With guitar, violin, banjo, harmonica, ukelele and dulcimer, these high-spirited independent artists present heartfelt original acoustic folk and blues.”
June 18th will also be the premier of this summer’s exhibition – “Toys of Yesteryear”, which coincides with Coleco’s Cabbage Patch Doll’s 40th anniversary, of which Coleco in Mayfield had a part.
The Rice Homestead will be open throughout the summer on Wednesdays and Saturdays from noon to 4 pm until Labor Day and by appointment by calling 518-725-5261 or 518-332-0538. For more information visit www.facebook.com/ricehomestead.
