The 22nd Annual Strawberry Stroll took place on the very warm evening of Friday, June 12, 2026. Strollers lingered in humidity as they greeted neighbors, enjoyed music, performance, games and giveaways as evening crept in. Rain date is Saturday June 13 from 4 to 8 p.m. The event expanded up Main Street to Dean College and Franklin Public Library.

Sponsors included:

Strawberry Stroll organizer Franklin Downtown Partnership is grateful for the generosity of their sponsors:

Platinum: Dean College; G & C Plumbing & Heating

Gold: Dean Bank; Middlesex Savings Bank

Silver: Camford Property Group, Inc.; Eagle Stainless Tube & Fabrication; The Enclave of Franklin; Fenton Financial Group; Franklin Kitchen Center; Glen Meadow Apartments- Schochet Companies; Notturno Home Services; Simon's Furniture

Bronze: Chestnut Dental, LeafFilter Gutter Protection

-J.D. O'Gara