main stage & beverage garden
Vashon Village
17205 Vashon Hwy SW
Friday 4.30pm - 11:00pm
Saturday 12.30pm - 11:00pm
Sunday 11:00am - 4.30pm
The Chamber is proud to present the Strawberry Festival Main stage at Vashon Village, across from Ober Park!
Our adjacent beverage garden is open to all 21+.
It features Vashon beer, cider, wine, and great new non-alcoholic options.
Dancing on the green is always open to all!
And - don’t miss our Strawberry Pie Eating Contest and Strawberry Costume Contest on the main stage at the set changes. You’ll definitely want to catch the competitions at 2pm.
Check out the 2023 main stage lineup!
Friday, July 14th
Loose Change, 4.30pm - 6pm
Adrian Xavier, 6.30pm - 8pm
Bucklin Hill, 8.30pm - 10pm
DJ Ralph Reign, 10pm - 11pm
Saturday, July 15th
Loren Sinner and Friends, 12.30pm - 2pm
Wild Rumours, 2.30pm - 4pm
(Special Guest!), 4.30pm - 6pm
One More Mile, 6.30pm - 8pm
Publish the Quest, 8.30pm - 10pm
DJ Ralph Reign, 10pm - 11pm
Sunday, July 16th
Pat Reardon, 11am - 12.30pm
Reptile Lady (Ober Park), 12pm
Riverbend, 1pm - 2.30pm
Rumor Has It, 3pm - 4.30pm
Meet the 2023 Bands
Loose Change is a longtime Vashon favorite and this band aims to entertain with non-stop danceable tunes - R&B, swing, and the occasional disco hit. Inspired by the movie “The Commitments,” the band’s leader and powerful front man Troy Kindred is an entertainer in every sense of the word. His infectious energy and enthusiasm gets the crowd into the act – and his vocals will tear the paint off the back walls. Kindred is backed by a tight band with a solid rhythm section, dynamic horns and the backup singers add sass and spice. The sheer size of Loose Change makes for a big sound and a fun show. (Description and photo from Vashon Events).
Bucklin Hill is much more than just a country band. It’s a rich diversity of talent and musical backgrounds. The show feels like a country review, with a mix of styles from traditional to rock to bluegrass and much, much more! Hear & see why people are talking about these incredibly talented musicians. With over 350 years of combined experience, their days of gold lamé spandex might be over, but their music is seasoned to perfection.
Formed from a lineup of veteran Seattle-area musicians, Wild Rumours performs the music of Fleetwood Mac with love and respect, authenticity and flair. Focusing on the classic albums of the band’s 1970s heyday, Wild Rumours creates a Fleetwood Mac experience designed to transport fans and deliver the music of 1975’s Fleetwood Mac and 1977’s Rumours in all its timeless glory. Originally conceived as a one-night tribute to these two iconic albums, the members of Wild Rumours found the joy of playing these songs together an irresistible elixir and have since taken their show to stages around the Pacific Northwest. Fronted by the extraordinary vocals and stage presence of Jen Ayers, Wild Rumours is buttressed by the formidable rhythm section of Geoff Reading and Richard Davidson, and flanked by the instrumental prowess of Paul Hiraga, Patrick Porter and Kathy Moore.
Jacob Bain & Publish The Quest incorporates a plethora of Afro-beat elements and folk/rock/alternative leanings. This world beat political diatribe brings in everyone from Fela Kuti to Matt Chamberlain, Nneka, Oliver Mtukudzi and Vieux Farka Toure on their albums for a super mosh of salsa, hip hop, reggae, Arfopop and everything else but Guy Lombardo. High octane stuff that has appropriately sprung from the old hippie enclave of Vashon Island outside Seattle. You’re going to discover a lot of innovation and surprisingly subtle applications of elder styles connubiality married to cutting edge futurisms.
Feel the groove. Hear those strings. Let the harmony of Rumor Has It carry you away. This versatile Vashon band will lift your spirits while you kick up your heels or sway the night away. These are great island musicians who cook up a delicious stew they call stringband rock. Rumor Has It plays bluegrass, country, rock, Afro-Celtic, and blues - all with their own unique blend. With Roger Taylor on guitar/vocals, Steve Amsden on guitar/banjo/vocals, Paul Colwell on mandolin/vocals, Sarah Perlman on fiddle/vocals, Peter Bonow on bass/vocals, Gordy Ryan on congas, and Gen Amsden on vocals. (Description and photo from Vashon Events).
Adrian Xavier has created 3 albums and nearly 20 album collaborations, Adrian Xavier has established himself as a performer of musical depth and dimension. His music is a union of positive energy with socially aware lyrics, that strive to inspire people from all walks of life. Blending solid reggae dub sounds into genre bending projects, he has created music that delivers inspiration to listeners of all tastes. Whether he's found performing with his band or solo acoustic, the music touches audiences, providing a refreshing engaging space at each performance.
DJ Ralph Reign will entertain all weekend as the Main Stage house DJ and emcee, and perform a set Friday night. Straight outta' the Astral Plane, is Ralph Reign. Dive into rich funky/jazzy hip hop rooted textures!
Vashon’s own blues group One More Mile is fronted by “The Principal” Jason Lollar (vocals/lead guitar) and “Lonesome” Mike Nichols (vocals/harmonica)- a musical brotherhood going back decades. This partnership of tone wizardry is dedicated to rocking the joint in the old-school way- playing inspired original grooves and classic blues, funk, and rock and roll covers in the vein of James Cotton, Albert Collins, Little Walter and The Meters. Rounding out the band are keyboardist/vocalist Tony Mann, bassist/vocalist Chuck Keller and drummer/vocalist Wesley Peterson. (Description and photo from Vashon Events).
Loren Sinner is a renowned musician and Island institution. A founding member of the legendary Great Divide, Sinner has been getting Vashon on its feet for decades. Join him with a band of friends for tunes to keep you moving all afternoon.
RiverBend performs bluegrass, old time country and folk. The members are Paul Colwell, Peter Larsen, Chuck Roehm, Dick Gordon, Mike Witmer and Barney Munger. Paul is well known for playing with numerous Island groups as well as Internationally with The Colwell Brothers, the Sing Out, and Up with People groups. Chuck & Peter played as part of the island band The Garage Boys, and Peter also played in the island group Down Yonder as well as a popular German group called Campfire in Hamburg. Dick has a wide breadth of musical talent; he was a member of the popular Seattle band Rag Daddy in the 1970’s, played on the island at Sound Food, Al and Tony’s Pizza and with the Garage Boys and the Geezers. Mike Witmer has performed in popular blues bands over the last 30 years and hosts the Blues program on VOV Monday nights. Barney Munger has been performing on the Island and in Northwest and National venues since the early 1970’s. He is the co-founder of the Seattle Folklore Society and played in the very popular band, Tall Timber for 15yrs along with Phil and Vivian Willams.
The Reptile Lady will educate and entertain Vashon families at Ober Park on Saturday at 1pm! In addition to her presentation, she’ll also share up close, hands-on experiences with wild and exotic animals. Whether you are new to reptiles, or are an aspiring herpetologist, everyone will leave the show with a newfound love and respect of reptiles!
Pat Reardon has been writing and performing his songs since 1981 when he began busking in his hometown of Burlington, Vermont. Pat plays clever original songs woven within "what-did-he-just-say?" yarns; wrapped up in blankets of word-play and squirming vibrant images; all nestled within poignant lilting melodies and snug toe-tapping grooves. (Description and photo from Vashon Events).