VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WVEC) -- The 35th Annual Pungo Strawberry Festival kicks off Friday.
The festival is Memorial Day weekend May 25, 26 and 27. The alcohol-free festival welcomed more than 120,000 people in 2017.
Guests can enjoy arts and crafts, a grand parade, three stages with continuous entertainment, pony rides, home-style food, an Armed Forces display area, carnival rides for all ages, 4H events, a youth art exhibit, pig races.
Plus, there will be plenty of strawberries.
The free festival starts Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, the festival is from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Dogs are not allowed.
Road Closures
During the festival, the following roads will be closed:
Princess Anne Road – Northbound lane from Indian River Road to Back Bay Farms entrance - 1833 Princess Anne Road (Designated Pedestrian Walkway)
- Saturday, 5/26 – 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Lane closed to all northbound traffic
- Sunday, 5/27 – 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Lane closed to all northbound traffic
Princess Anne Road from Indian River Road to Muddy Creek Road (North and southbound lanes closed to all traffic)
Friday, 5/25
- 5 – 8 p.m. Road closed (except for vendors)
- 8 – 10 p.m. Road closed to all traffic
Saturday, 5/26
- 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Road closed to all traffic
Sunday, 5/27
- 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Road closed to all traffic
Heavy traffic and possible delays are expected along the following roadways. Avoid these roads if at all possible:
- Indian River Road from West Neck Road to New Bridge Road
- Princess Anne Road from Sandbridge Road to Indian River Road
- Princess Anne Road from West Neck Road to Muddy Creek Road
- New Bridge Road from Indian River Road to Sandbridge Road
To alleviate anticipated traffic back-ups and delays, Virginia Beach Police will be managing traffic control and directing vehicles to designated parking areas. Citizens are reminded that the event is free, however, the parking fee is $10 CASH ONLY.
Sandbridge Beach: Drivers are highly encouraged to avoid access to Sandbridge Beach via Indian River to Princess Anne to New Bridge roads. Drivers from the south are advised to take West Neck Road north to North Landing and then east on Princess Anne Road (2200 block) to Sandbridge Road.
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