Strawberry picking, pie eating and whirling carnival rides, along with two friendly competitions for Miss Berry Princess and Little Mr. John Deere were just a few of the family-friendly activities at this year's Strawberry Festival at Boone Hall Plantation. 

The Mr. John Deere Contest was held May 1. It was emceed by Dave Williams with ABC News 4.

The 2021 winner of Little Mr. John Deere was Jonathan Douglas Provan, 3 years old, of Summerville.

Other contestants:

Izach Lucas Ricare (3), Ezra Malcher (5), Draco Liam Gatchalian (5), Cooper Cooke (3), Drew Hopkins (3), and Hardy Dietrich (4).

Judges for the event were: Teresa Rauth, Assistant to the President of Boone Hall Plantation, Inc.; Deputy Josh Thompson, Charleston County Sheriffs Department; Harris Hiers, owner of H & H Drywall & Painting; and Bill Webb, Boone Hall Plantation Trustee.

The Miss Berry Princess Contest was held May 2 and was emceed by Abigail Watson, Treasurer of Boone Hall Plantation Inc.

The 2021 Miss Berry Princess was Zuri Isabella Piercey, 5 years old, of Charleston.

Other contestants:

Lillian McElroy (3), Harper Rae Nettles (6), Sophie Richards (4), Mary Riddle (4 ½), Rozalia Malcher (3), Hazel Balassone (3), Riley Rose Ridenour (5), Joie Hunzinger (5), MaKayla Martin (3), Isabella Lark (4), Eden Groh (4), Bristol Belle Crews (6), Lydia Darling (5), Evie Silvers (5), Isabella Mercado (4), Ellie Ann Howes (4), Emma Ryals (5), Alixandra Hernandez (5), Ava DeSart (3), Amy Wolf (4).

Judges for this event were: Catherine Kohn, Editor of the Moultrie News; Lea Hill, First Citizens Bank at Hwy 17 North; Melissa Westerhold, wife of Boone Hall General Manager Jim Westerhold; Teresa Rauth, Assistant to the President of Boone Hall Plantation, Inc.; and Elizabeth McRae Petersen, President of Boone Hall Plantation, Inc.

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