Once again it's strawberry time in the Hudson Valley. The Beacon Sloop Club's legendary annual Strawberry Festival. Guests will hear live music and enjoy the best shortcake you have ever imagined - locally grown strawberries made with home-made biscuits topped with real whipped cream - while surrounded on three sides by the glorious Hudson River. There will be many treats such as strawberry smoothies, freshly made chocolate covered strawberries and other great foods. Many vendors will be on hand selling food and crafts, and a farmers' market will offer freshly baked breads, vegetables and many other local items. Tanks of live fish and other river life will be on exhibition along with displays of local river history and environment. Riverfront Park in Beacon. beaconsloop.org