Strawberries Around the Fountain
Thursday, June 4, 2026 from 4:00 pm - 7:00pm
Strawberries Around the Fountain returns to Eckhart Public Library Park on Thursday, June 4th, from 4:00 - 7:00 pm
to kick off six weeks of Read. Do. Explore. programming and fun!
This annual event and important fundraiser is hosted by The Friends of Eckhart Public Library with entertainment being coordinated by Eckhart Public Library.
The Friends will be selling homemade strawberry shortcakes and strawberry milkshakes for $10 each, with a limited supply of dairy free and gluten free offerings as well. 100% of the profits from these sweet treats will be given to the Library to fund all of the library programming and prize books for the following year.
This event is free for the whole family to attend and will feature face-painting, a bounce house, musical entertainment, free hot dogs, The Y on the Fly, PBS Fort Wayne, The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum and more! A sensory friendly space will also be available inside the library for those in need of a calming space. More information will be added as details are finalized!
In the case of inclement weather, the event will be held in the gymnasium at McKenney-Harrison Elementary School.
If bad weather occurs, the decision to move the event indoors will be made by midday on the day of the event.
Homemade Strawberry Shortcake
Homemade strawberry shortcake from the Deli at 6th and Main will be sold along with strawberry milkshakes. All of these delicious options will be $10 a piece. Gluten and dairy free options will be available while supplies last!
Face Painting
Face-painting will be offered at no cost to those attending Strawberries Around the Fountain
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
The DeKalb County Horseman's Association will be offering horse-drawn wagon rides in our community.
Weather permitting
Hot Dogs
Hot dogs will be available to attendees at no cost!
Music
The Main Street Porch Band will be performing!
Fun for the whole family!
We are also excited to welcome Y on the Fly, PBS Fort Wayne, the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, and the Mr. Moon Man bounce house, and more!
Thank you to our generous 2026 sponsors!
AMI Investment Management
Auburn Dental Associates
Auburn Moose Family Center
Bowen Health
Brightmark
Business Impressions
Dr. Douglas and Barbara Morrow
Eckhart Library Foundation
Ever Wealth
First United Methodist Church
Kruse & Kruse P.C.
Lightner Law Firm
Likes Law Office
Scheumann Dental
Steel Dynamics
Sweitzer Family
Team Quality Services
The Deli at Sixth & Main
Walmart Distribution Center
If you would like to sponsor Strawberries Around the Fountain, please contact Steve Graber, President of the Friends of Eckhart Public Library at 260-908-0337