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The Annual Strawberry Festival - Wednesday, June 18th 2025
The Annual Strawberry Festival is Now Behind Us – What a Wonderful Evening!
What a fantastic way to kick off the season of celebration and fellowship! On Wednesday, June 18th at 6:30 PM, we gathered at the Buffalo Yacht Club Abino Station for a memorable evening filled with community spirit.
It was a joyful opportunity to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones, all while enjoying delicious strawberry sundaes, cookies, and refreshments. The Silent Auction added to the excitement, drawing enthusiastic participation from our many bidders. Thanks to their generosity, every item found a home—helping to further support the Chapel’s mission.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all who donated auction items and to the many dedicated volunteers who made the evening possible. Your time, energy, and kindness are truly appreciated.
Most importantly, your generosity enables us to continue our work through the Holloway Memorial Chapel, fostering a sense of community and tradition that enriches all our lives. We are deeply grateful for your ongoing support.
Thank you once again for being part of this special evening and for helping us launch another meaningful summer season.
Warm regards,
Board of Trustees
2025 Strawberry Festival Moments
The Annual Strawberry Festival - Wednesday, June 18th 2025
The Annual Strawberry Festival has been scheduled.
Our great kick off to the season of celebration and fellowship is scheduled for Wednesday, June 18th, at 6:30 pm at the Buffalo Yacht Club Abino Station.
It's a wonderful opportunity to mingle with old and new Friends of the Chapel over delicious strawberry sundaes, cookies and refreshments.
The Mini Silent Auction will again be conducted this year. It's a unique and fun way to support our Chapel in another way.
Many thanks to all of our donors who support us with auction items, as well as, the many volunteers who assist in this effort, and especially our 'auction bidders'.
We very much look forward to seeing you at this, our only fundraising event!
We will be selling tickets at the Ridgeway Farmer's Market from 8am -1 pm - Saturdays May 31st & June 7th and 14th! ---------- Or - Please call 905-894-2051 or 716-983-1674
282 Ridge Rd N, Ridgeway, ON L0S 1N0
Notable Silent Auction Items:
Many Silent Auction Items for your bidding pleasure!
These are some of our items:
Art
Artwork donated by: Point Abino Lighthouse Preservation Society; Marsha Henderson; Roger Mayne; John Montague; Laurie Wright.
Boutiques
Lasting Impressions Gifts; The Lonely Guy – Men’s Boutique; Turnstyle Designs.
Dining
Bridgewater Country Club; Buffalo Canoe Club; Dario’s Family Cucina; Downtown Diner.
Entertainment
Lighthouse Festival Theatre; Scoop McCoy Magic Show; Quackenbush - Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site.
Fashion
Garret Italian Leather Backpack and Messenger Bag; Kate Spade Bag; Elizabeth Lynn Design – Scout Bags; Mathias – Sweaters & Hats.
Food and Markets
Anchored on Ridge Seafood Market; Molinillo & Cacao Chocolatiers; Social Graces Market & Cellar; Bauers – Trader Joe’s Gift Certificate.
Gift Baskets
Michael Moore, DDS - Dental Items; Fort Erie Historical Museum Memorabilia.
Glassware
Abino Mills Glassworks - Etched Glassware Sets; Pictor - Roycroft Inn Wine Glasses & Gift Certificate; Wright - Wine Glasses.
Home Décor
Beach Town Antiques – Gift Card; Bergantz - Lighthouse Ornaments; Bodner’s Market – Towels & Gift Cards; Dunkel – Wooden/Epoxy Tray; Morningstar Quilt Guild – Picnic/Beach Quilts; Rasmussen – Strawberry Pillows; J&M Antiques - Brass Student Lamp; Lovely Day Gift & Home - Gift Basket/Certificate; The Greenhouse Floral Bar – Orchid & Candle; Sanborn – Classic Sailing Sloop; Sellers – Crystal Beach Memorbillia; McCauley – Candles, Frames & Cookbooks.
Household
Turkstra - Leather Tool holders.
Landscaping
Griffis – Griffis Park Miniature Sculptures; Mill Greenhouse (Ridgeway) – Gift Certificate; The Mill Greenhouse & Garden Centre – Gift Certificate & Hummingbird; Pictor – Strawberry Planters.
Outdoor
Woodburning Firepit/Grill from Joe's 'Your Independent Grocer'.
Services
Biecke – Cleaning Service; I D Pilates – Gift Certificate; Nail Matrix – Gift Certificate; Russo’s Auto Service – Oil Change Certificate.
Sports
Cherry Hill – Golf Foursome; Gill’s - Lake Erie Sailboat Cruise; McCauley – Buffalo Bills Tickets; Quackenbush – Sabres Tickets; Starck - Holimont Skiing; Lawley Ins – Sabres Tickets;.
Take Out
Bella Pizza – Gift Certificate.
Wine
Crystal Wines Inc. – Wines; Dunkel – Wines, Glasses & Charcuterie Board; Holloway Memorial Chapel Trustees’ - Wine Baskets.
