Strawberry Festival set Saturday at Melrose Chapel UM

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, June 3, 2026

QUINCY — Melrose Chapel United Methodist Church will hold its 151st annual Strawberry Festival from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the church, 3600 Payson Road.

The festival features strawberry desserts including shortcakes, sundaes and a strawberry supreme, which is a combination of a shortcake and a sundae. Sandwiches, chips, drinks and baked goods also are available for dine-in or carryout.

What started as a small event to raise some needed funds has grown into the church’s largest fundraiser.

“It is a time when the entire church family comes together for hard work and fellowship. I do not think I have missed working the Strawberry Festival in the 50-plus years my family has attended Melrose Chapel,” one church member said.

Proceeds will be shared with Horizons Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry to help meet food needs in the community.