Sat, Jul 18
|Downtown Oakville
Strawberry Festival
Time & Location
Jul 18, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Downtown Oakville
About the Event
🍓Downtown Oakville is turning berry festive this summer, shine or rain! 🍓
Join us for Strawberry Festival in Downtown Oakville! Did you know Oakville was once the Strawberry Capital of Canada? Come celebrate our sweet history with a day of shopping, dining, entertainment, and all things strawberry!
📍 Lakeshore Road East, from Thomas St. to Dunn St., is transforming into a car-free pedestrian street!
📅 Saturday July 18
⏰ 2 PM – 9 PM
Entertainment Schedule 🎉
🕑 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Super Sonic Hearts Band 🎸
🕓 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Dance Lessons with Fred Astaire Dance Studios ✨
🕔 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Oakville Symphony 🎼
🕡 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Another round of fun with Fred Astaire Dance Studios
🕖 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Close out the day with an unforgettable dance party with DJ Clymaxxx 🎧
Participating Businesses & Activities:
Candy Fix – Strawberry-themed candy
Chocolate & Love – Chocolate-covered strawberry cups
Claw City – Claw machine with strawberry plushies & cold drinks
Crepe Amour – Fresh strawberry crepes
Croissant Express – Fresh pastries, cookies & drinks
Dahlia – BBQ favourites
Downtown Oakville BIA Info Booth – Festival information, giveaways & complimentary water cups
Fred Astaire Dance Studios – Dance lessons & demonstrations
Joseph Tassoni – Clothing & apparel
Jubilee Market – Strawberry smoothies & fresh strawberries
Oakville Museum – Strawberry origami activity
Oakville Public Library – Book Bike, "I'm Berry Happy to Read!" crown decorating, Connect 4 & prize wheel
Panchita – Tacos & street eats
Velvet Moo – Freshly churned gelato in a variety of strawberry flavours
Many Downtown Oakville businesses throughout the festival area will also be bringing the shopping experience outdoors with sidewalk displays and pop-up booths. Be sure to stroll the streets, discover local favorites, and see what each business has to offer throughout the day!
Mark your calendars - this is one summer event you won’t want to miss! ☀️🍓 Planning your visit? Check out our Visitor Map for event details, road closures, parking, public washrooms, and more HERE.