Dayton, Tenn., will be berry delicious this week as the Tennessee Strawberry Festival begins. The festival culminates with a parade next Saturday, May 12, but there are plenty of sweet treats in store until then, including the chance to dine on strawberry shortcake at Centennial Park downtown on Wednesday, following the Strawberry Pie & Cake Baking Contest at Pooh’s Place.
The carnival will be open nightly starting Tuesday on the south end of town. The Dayton Art League will have a fine arts show at the Rhea County Courthouse starting Thursday.
Among events for kids is the Fishing Derby for ages 12 and younger, scheduled 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Point Park on Highway 27. The first 500 children to register will receive a free fishing rod. For more information, call 423-775-2769.
Find the full schedule of events at www.tnstrawberryfestival.com.