California Strawberry Festival

When

May 16–17, 2026 · Sat–Sun10am–6:30pm

Where

Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura, CA, US · Southern California

Admission

Ticketed · kids 12 & under free

Cadence

Annual · mid-May

The California Strawberry Festival celebrates the region's iconic berry harvest with over 50 food booths serving strawberry-themed treats, plus live music, arts and crafts, and family activities. The 40th annual event was held May 16-17, 2026, at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. Long rooted in Oxnard, the festival now runs from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM each day in Ventura.

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