39th Annual California Strawberry Festival

Tasty treats have a strawberry twist at the 39th Annual California Strawberry Festival Saturday and Sunday May 17 and 18 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds (10 W. Harbor Blvd. Ventura CA 93001). Strawberry-themed nachos chocolate-dipped strawberries strawberry kabobs popcorn and margaritas are just a few of the choices. The festival also features 150 artists and crafters a Strawberryland for kids live entertainment on three stages carnival rides and a "build-your-own" strawberry shortcake experience.

Trays of freshly picked vine-ripened strawberries are available at the festival and used in festival strawberry-themed foods. Since its inception the nonprofit festival has contributed over $4.5 million to Southern California nonprofit organizations. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. both days. General admission is $15 active military with ID and family and seniors 62 and over $10 youth ages 5 to 12 $8 and children 4 and under are free. Limited parking onsite. Visitors are encouraged to use the free shuttle service nearby or take advantage of the Ventura Amtrak Station across the street. For more information go to www.CAStrawberryFestival.org.

Host or Publisher Diane Zakian Rumbaugh