Strawberry Feast Brings Sweet Family Fun To Grandpa’s Cheesebarn This Weekend
ASHLAND — It is a sweet weekend in Ashland, Ohio, as Grandpa’s Cheesebarn hosts its 26th annual Strawberry Feast, bringing three days of strawberry treats, family fun and local tradition to the well-known stop along U.S. Route 250 and I-71.
The popular event runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday, giving visitors a chance to enjoy one of the Cheesebarn’s most anticipated treats of the year, homemade strawberry shortcake.
And what a shortcake it is.
The strawberry shortcake, made from a family recipe, is only available during the three-day Strawberry Feast. Mistie, who spoke about this year’s event, said the crew has been busy preparing for what they expect to be their biggest Strawberry Feast yet.
“We are going to sell a thousand of those this time,” Mistie said. “So it’s going to be our biggest and best yet.”
Grandpa’s Cheesebarn is celebrating 48 years in business this year, and the Strawberry Feast has become a summertime tradition for families across the area. While the homemade strawberry shortcake remains the star of the weekend, there is plenty more for visitors to enjoy.
This year’s strawberry-themed features include strawberry pickle lemonade, three kinds of strawberry fudge, strawberry barbecue sauce and even strawberry cheese.
“Everything strawberry,” Mistie said with a smile.
Of course, Grandpa’s Cheesebarn is known for much more than sweets. Visitors can also sample from more than 100 varieties of cheese, including strawberry Chardonnay cheese and strawberry jalapeño cheddar.
The weekend also includes entertainment and activities. On Friday, the Chardon Polka Band was scheduled to perform from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. On Saturday, large kites will be flying near the pond behind the Cheesebarn, and families can enjoy games in the courtyard.
The Strawberry Feast hours are Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Grandpa’s Cheesebarn is located on U.S. Route 250, right beside I-71.
For anyone looking for sweet family fun this weekend, the Strawberry Feast is the place to be. Stop out, enjoy the festivities, sample some cheese, and make sure you save room for that incredible homemade strawberry shortcake.
As Mistie said, “You got to come out and try it.”
