78th Copper Country Strawberry Festival
Schedule of Events​
Friday, July 10, 2026
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9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Serving Strawberry Shortcake along with various Food Vendors
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Over 70 Outdoor Arts & Crafts Vendors
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Toni Saari on vocals & acoustic guitar in the Open Pavilion
Popular folk, rock and country music spanning four decades
Sponsored by Tarvis Lawn Care & Maintenance
12:00 Noon – 6:00 PM Chassell Heritage Center Open House,
42373 Hancock St., Chassell
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Old Fashioned Cakewalk (in Open Pavilion)
by Chassell Womens Club
6:00 PM Children’s Parade in Open Pavilion
Sponsored by Lou Ellyn Helman in Ron’s Memory
7:00 PM Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem, Introduction
of Queen Candidates, Sweepstakes Award, Citizen of the Year &
Youth Citizen of the Year Awards, Strawberry Auction
Sponsored by Keweenaw Chevrolet GMC
8:00 PM Queen Crowning (time is approximate)
9:00 PM – 1:00 AM Dance at the Chassell VFW Post 6507 – Music by “NINEOSIX”
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Saturday, July 11, 2026
7:00 AM – 10:00 AM Breakfast at the Chassell School by the Class of 2028
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Serving Strawberry Shortcake along with various Food Vendors
(or until sold out)
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Over 70 Outdoor Arts & Crafts Vendors
11:00 AM Strawberry Festival Parade (Registration 9:30–10:20 AM–No Entry Fee)
Sponsored by DP Construction and LJJ Construction
After Parade:
BBQ Chicken by Chassell Firefighters and First Responders
Sponsored by Aire Care
Live Music by “Lightning Ridge” in the open pavilion
Sponsored by Keweenaw Petroleum Services
12:00 Noon – 3:00 PM Chassell Heritage Center Open House,
42373 Hancock St., Chassell
12:00 Noon – 3:00 PM At the Chassell beach, The Michigan Tech Great Lakes Research Center(GLRC): Hands on demonstration on how the Great Lakes are studied