Official site for the IU School of Medicine's Annual Strawberry Shortcake Luncheon.
four alumni share strawberry shortcake outside in a historic black and white photo

Enjoy a sweet tradition at our 77th Annual Strawberry Shortcake Luncheon

The Strawberry Shortcake Luncheon is an Indiana University tradition that dates to 1947 when IU doctors and nurses would gather each spring on the lawn outside Riley Hospital, or under big tents to enjoy a sweet treat and celebrate our health care professionals.

For 76 years, the event has been a focal point for alumni gatherings. In recent years it has been one of the high points of Medical Alumni Weekend, where graduating classes reunite to share their special memories and celebrate all things IU. 

The 77th Annual Strawberry Shortcake Luncheon is scheduled for Saturday, May 18, 2024. More details to come. 

Video

A baking tutorial

Don’t worry if you have questions about baking up strawberry shortcake. Nick Makrides of The Scran Line can show you how to make our famous crimson and cream treat.