May 17-18 — 39th Annual California Strawberry Festival to be held in Ventura

VENTURA — 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.

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

Location: Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001

Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., both days

Parking: Limited parking onsite

Free Shuttles: Locations in Ventura and Oxnard

Admission: $15 General Admission

$10 Active military and dependents with ID (purchased at the Festival Gate) and Seniors 62+

$8 Youth (ages 5-12)

Children 4 and under, Free