One of the oldest, most popular events in the state, the annual Poteet Strawberry Festival is recognized as one of the most exciting, dynamic festivals in the Greater Southwest. The 95-acre site, located on Hwy. 16, just 25 miles south of San Antonio, offers free parking, clean restrooms, handicapped accessibility, complete RV facilities and tent covered activities during the festival weekend.

The 62nd Poteet Strawberry Festival, scheduled April 3-5, includes 12 areas of continuous family entertainment featuring concerts with nationally known country-western and Tejano stars, specialty and children’s acts, thrill shows, ethnic dancers, contests, rodeo performances, carnival and more.

During the weekend, area nonprofit schools, churches and civic organizations operate food booths and serve a wide variety of foods including fresh strawberry delicacies such as shortcake, cheesecake, fudge, Poteet strawberry wine and Poteet Texas strawberry ice cream.

Arts and crafts, exhibits and nightly dances round out the weekend, and are included in the price of admission. Children age 12 and under are admitted free of charge.

For more information, call 888-742-8144 or visit the Web site at www.strawberryfestival.com.