Thousands of people are expected to converge on the SSS Strawberries farm at Oakwood for potential history in the making this weekend.
Two world record attempts will be made on Saturday (19th), one for the most people picking strawberries simultaneously at a single venue and another for the most strawberries eaten by one person.
SSS Strawberries co-owner Gina Dang said the event had been created to turn one fun day into a national celebration of Australian farmers.
“Imagine looking across an entire strawberry field and seeing thousands of people—children, parents, grandparents, farmers, businesses, schools and community groups—all standing together,” Ms Dang said.
“The record attempt will take place here in Bundaberg, but the story is much bigger. It is a story about Australian farmers, regional communities and what ordinary people can achieve when they come together behind one extraordinary idea.”
The event also marks an important milestone for SSS Strawberries, which is celebrating 25 years in the strawberry industry.
Co-owner Toan Nguyen said the day would honour the founding family’s journey while recognising the community and agricultural industry that had supported SSS Strawberries over the past two and half decades.
“For 25 years, our family has grown strawberries, faced challenges, taken risks and continued to believe in Australian agriculture,” Mr Nguyen said.
“Achieving a Guinness World Records title would be extraordinary, but the record we will be most proud of is bringing thousands of people together to celebrate Australian farming.
SSS Strawberries is calling on families, schools, businesses, sporting clubs and community groups to register and take their place in the field.
