By Donna K. Britsch
Since 2010 the town of Fort Mill has hosted the Strawberry Festival on the 1st Saturday of May. The event is held at Walter Elisha Park at 345 North White Street.
This year’s Strawberry Ms. Queen is Kimberly Stillman. The 1st runner-up is Kathryn Martin and the 2nd runner-up is Jennifer Estes. Miss Queen is Alissa Ilacqua. 1st runner-up is Silmar Botello and the 2nd runner-up is Sophia Barr. The Teen division Queen is Antonia Pop with the 1st runner-up being Meredith Reynolds and the 2nd runner-up is Lily Romero.
The 2025 newly crowned Little Miss Strawberry Shortcake (5-7) is Teagan Lanier and Little Miss Strawberry Queen (8-9) is Ruby May Anderson. Young Miss Strawberry Queen (10-11) is Jillian Bud and Jr. Teen Strawberry Queen (12-13)-is Gianna Jenkins.
Strawberry Pageant Director Danielle Lennon had a total of 72 contestants and a panel of 4 judges this year. These new queens have grace and passion for the Fort Mill community.
