California Strawberry Festival

About this event

The California Strawberry Festival returns to the Ventura County Fairgrounds May 16-17, 2026. Beachside fairgrounds near downtown Ventura; off the 101 with parking, free shuttles, and nearby Amtrak/Metrolink per organizers. Build-your-own shortcakes, chocolate-covered treats, strawberry beer, 40+ food vendors, live music, arts and crafts, and nonprofit food booths (100% of those sales support their causes per castrawberryfestival.org). Hours both days: 10:00am–6:30pm. Admission: adults $15; seniors (62+) $10; youth ages 5-12 $8; children ages 4 and under free; active military and dependents with ID $10 (purchased only at the festival gate per fairgrounds listing). Parking $30. Tickets: castrawberryfestival.org.