Strawberry Festival returns this weekend


June 14, 2012 · 4:24 PM

The Filipino American Community of Bainbridge Island and Vicinity will hold its annual Strawberry Festival this weekend.

The event is noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 16 at the Filipino American Community Hall at 7566 NE High School Road.

A luncheon is planned from noon to 3 p.m., and features Philippine cuisine and a strawberry delight. Tickets are $10 per person or $35 for a family of four or more.

The Royal Court Coronation and entertainment starts at

2 p.m. and will include a performance by Filipiniana Dance Troupe.

The 2012 Strawberry Festival Royal Court is Queen Tiana Rabang, First Princess Malia Peato, Second Princess Lucy Schaeffer, Third Princess Sonia Rapada, King Marcus Martin, First Prince Joshua Moreno, Second Prince Hermy Benson IV, and Third Prince Sio Peato.

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