LIV-ETown will serve up some old-fashioned fun at the second annual Strawberry Social. The event will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, at Elizabethtown Borough Park, 201 S. Mount Joy St.

"The Strawberry Social was LIV's first event, a give-back to the community as a way of saying thank you for the love and support our downtown and its businesses have received in the past year and (over the) years," explained Tony Gibble, co-owner of The Tatted Toy Guys and one of the organizers of the event. He explained that the Strawberry Social will be set up like a community picnic in the park, with games, food trucks and more. Most of the activities will be free, including a pie-eating contest, a kids' cupcake-eating contest, a candy and toy toss, a candy buffet and a "Red and Wild" outfit contest. Face painting will be offered, and live music will be performed by Steven Kissinger, Teller and Grant Bryan. Charlamay's Trinkets and Treasures will host a Maker Mart, and there will be more than 15 vendors.

"Attendees are encouraged to wear all red and bring their own picnic items such as a blanket, table, chairs, whatever you choose or just bring yourselves," said Clint Gibble, co-owner of The Tatted Toy Guys. "A number of picnic tables will also be pre-decorated and available. Food and drink can be brought with you or bought at the various food vendors and trucks." He noted that the event will wrap up with the ultimate summer fun activity. "The event ends with a water gun battle to cool off after the hot summer day," he stated. "Some water guns and sprayers will be provided, but feel free to come with your own."

Abby Huber, owner of Charlamay's Trinkets and Treasures, noted that a special sticker celebrating the Strawberry Social will be available for the "My Town, E-Town Sticker Book," as well as a special sticker from the Elizabethtown Police Department.

The event is a way to bring people together to relax, have fun and celebrate the start of summer, said Amy McEvoy, a LIV-Etown member. "It's going to be an exciting time to be a part of the community," she remarked.

For more information on the Strawberry Social, search for "LIV_Etown" on Facebook or Instagram.