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Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival

Strawberries
When
April 24–26, 2026 · Fri–SunFri 6 PM – 10 PM; Sat & Sun 2 PM – 10 PM
Where
Santa Maria Fairpark, Santa Maria, CA, US · Central Coast
Admission
Free admission
Cadence
Annual · late April

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The Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival is an annual three-day event held at Santa Maria Fairpark on California's Central Coast, honoring the region's prized strawberry crop. The 2026 festival runs April 24-26 with free gate admission, featuring strawberry treats, carnival rides, live entertainment, and vendors. It draws tens of thousands of attendees each year.

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