Event

California Strawberry Festival

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When

May 18 & 19, 2024
Sat. 10:00am to 7:30pm / Sun. 10:00am to 6:30pm

Where

Ventura, CA
Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 10 W Harbor Boulevard

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Event Overview

The California Strawberry Festival celebrates its 38th year and we’re looking forward to an exciting, family friendly weekend of fun and flavor that pays tribute to Ventura County’s robust, world-leading strawberry industry. Guided by an all-volunteer board, the California Strawberry Festival is a 501c3 organization that gives back to the community through four postsecondary scholarship programs and weekend fundraising opportunities for more than 30 local non-profit groups. To date, the Festival has raised more than $5 million to fund these causes.

The non-profit Festival draws more than 57,000  attendees from across SoCal by serving up a delectable strawberry delights, 150 arts & crafts booths, live entertainment, contests for berry lovers of all ages, carnival rides, and more. Weekend event hours are Saturday 10:00am – 7:30pm and Sunday 10:00am – 6:30pm.

Customers enjoy free park ‘n’ ride Strawberry Express Shuttle Service from convenient locations off the 101 freeway. There is also limited customer parking on site for $20. General admission is $15, seniors 62+ are $10 and children ages 5-12 are $8. Kids 4 and under are free. Active military & Dependents with ID are $10.

Food booths accept cash only. ATMs on site.

Festival Policy  *No animals, bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, chairs, folding tables, coolers, hoverboards, and non-Festival food or beverages permitted on the Festival premises please. Handicapped accessible. No wheelchair rentals available on site.

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The Fairground’s convenient location right off the 101 freeway offers parking onsite, free shuttle service, and close proximity to the adjacent Amtrak station, making it easier than ever to get to the Festival. Click the links below for more information.

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Dedicated to a Safe Event

The CDC website’s “COVID-19 County Check” reports that the community level is currently LOW (as of 5/8/23). The site states “People may choose to mask at any time. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask.” Please do what makes you feel safe and enjoy your experience at the event.

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