Strawberry Festival Canceled

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PRESS RELEASE - April 20, 2020 8:00 a.m.

Contact:  Cindy Kerby, Strawberry Festival Board Chairperson
Phone:  541-200-6929
Email:  info@lebanonstrawberryfestival.com

ANNUAL LEBANON STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL CANCELED 

After careful consideration for the welfare of the public and the impact that COVID-19 continues to have on our city and its residents, the 2020 Lebanon Strawberry Festival is canceled.  This decision did not come easy, the City of Lebanon, city leaders and the Strawberry Festival Board have come to this mutual decision to safeguard our community. 

As the summer months approach, our focus needs to be continuing any and all safety measures to prevent the spread of the virus and rebuilding our community by following the Governor’s Stay Home Save Lives Order.  It is uncertain when the required social distancing and restrictions on mass gatherings will be lifted, and due to the size of the event, we must consider the greater good.

We have a proud history of 111 years of tradition with the Lebanon Strawberry Festival.  The Strawberry Festival Board is dedicated to improving our festival for years to come, and it is our goal that we will be able to come together and celebrate tradition, health and renewed excitement for our future next spring.  Please stay safe, stay healthy, and continue to show support for our community by supporting each other.  Lebanon will always be the City that Friendliness Built.  We are in this together.