17-05-2025
Buckhannon's 83rd Strawberry Festival honors first responders
BUCKHANNON, (WBOY) — The 83rd Strawberry Festival in Buckhannon began its Friday evening festivities on a high note with the annual Fireman's Parade.
Residents and visitors from across the region lined the streets of downtown Buckhannon to see the approximately 100 fire units from the Mountain State that took part in the procession. The parade also showcased the Strawberry Festival queen, king, and royal court.
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'The spirit of the festival to me is very magical in the community and it's also special and very sentimental to me. Being a life-long resident here and also a board member is special because as a young boy I was participating in the festival,' an Associate Board Member of the WV Strawberry Festival, Brandon Zickefoose, said.
If you missed Friday's festivities, the festival continues into the weekend. Saturday's schedule features an antique car parade at noon, followed by the highly anticipated Grand Feature Parade at 1 p.m.
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