Slideshow: Poteet Strawberry Festival returns for 75th anniversary

April 26, 2022
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4-year-old Cameron Munoz shows a judge his bowl of eaten strawberries after competing in a round of strawberry eating contests at the Poteet Strawberry Festival on April 24. Strawberry-lovers three and up were invited to participate in the event for a chance to win strawberry-themed prizes. Photo by Amber Esparza

A strawberry funnel cake sits on top of the counter at one of the many food and drink stands at the Poteet Starwberry Festival on April 22. Strawberry-themed treats could be found throughout the carnival and festival grounds and along the highway at the festival's main entrance. Photo by Amber Esparza

5-year-old Jolene Nova prepares for her ride on a flying swing amusement ride at the Poteet Strawberry Festival carnival on April 22. The carnival had rides and games for visitors of all ages. Photos by Amber Esparza

Poteet resident Jaden Crisp, 16, pets a goat from Marsha's Petting Zoo at the Poteet Strawberry Festival on April 24. Access to the petting zoo was included in festival admission but visitors could purchase feed for the animals at an additional cost. Photo by Amber Esparza

Hot Glass Academy, a mobile glass art demonstrator from Americus, GA, made berry-themed glass art for the Poteet Strawberry Festival on April 24. Hot Glass Academy was one of many arts vendors and entertainers featured throughout the festival. Photo by Amber Esparza

Couple Steven Hernandez and Crystal Moreno get their portrait drawn by caricature cartoonist Ling Wang at the Poteet Strawberry Festival carnival on April 22. The carnival offered many games and attractions for visitors throughout the weekend. Photo by Amber Esparza

Break dancers Daniel Valadez "dlocal" (front) and Christian Rangel "cfly" (back) perform at the Poteet Strawberry Festival on April 24. Valadez and Rangel are part of Here to Stay SA, a local street performer organization dedicated to preserving public performance. Photo by Amber Esparza

A cowboy rides bareback during the bronc-riding competition at the Poteet Strawberry Festival rodeo on April 24. The bronc-riding competition had saddleback and bareback riders participate in the contest. Photo by Amber Esparza

Riders aboard the "Spin-Out" at the Poteet Strawberry Festival carnival on April 22. Riders were encouraged to empty their pockets and remove their shoes before the ride began. Photo by Amber Esparza

A view of the grounds from the atop the ferris wheel at the Poteet Strawberry Festival carnival on April 22. Each carnival ride was $2 from 6p.m.-12a.m. on "KENS5 Night" April 22. Photo by Amber Esparza

After a two-year long hiatus, the Poteet Strawberry Festival returned this year for its 75th anniversary.

The three-day event was held April 22 to April 24 in Poteet, TX just south of San Antonio.

The festival featured strawberry-themed treats, dozens of live music and entertainment performances, fair food and drink, arts and clothing vendors, rodeo, petting zoo and a full carnival.

Proceeds from the festival go back to local farmers, small businesses and nonprofit organizations.

About the Author

Amber Esparza

Arts, Culture & Entertainment Editor

Amber Esparza is a senior communications major and Managing Editor for The Mesquite at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Amber joined The Mesquite in spring 2021 as a Photo and Multimedia Editor after transferring from the Alamo Colleges with an associate’s degree in communication. Amber has extensive experience in photography, journalism and radio, television and film. In her spare time, Amber enjoys thrift shopping, doing deep dives on the music she’s listening to and watching movies, TV and YouTube. Amber hopes to build a career that can incorporate all of her passions for media and entertainment.