Latest News About Strawberry Festival Ventura

Here’s the latest on the California Strawberry Festival in Ventura.

• The California Strawberry Festival is scheduled for May 16-17, 2026 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, marking its 40th year. Expect strawberry-themed foods, live music, crafts, and family activities across the fairgrounds on both days.[1][2][4]

• The festival typically features a wide range of strawberry dishes (including strawberry nachos and build-your-own strawberry shortcake experiences) and attracts tens of thousands of visitors; it supports Ventura County charities and scholarships as a nonprofit event.[3][1]

• Tickets and exact timing may vary by year, but general admission is typically available for around the mid-teens in price, with hours running roughly mid-morning to early evening on festival days.[2][1]

• For official, up-to-date details (site, vendor lineup, entertainment schedule, and accessibility), check the festival’s official page and recent press posts around May 2026.[4]

If you’d like, I can compile a quick snapshot including the current year's headliners, food vendors, and family activities, or set up a calendar reminder with the festival dates. If you want more sources or a comparison with previous years, tell me and I’ll pull those as well.

Citations:

• Festival dates and location:[1][2][4]
• Overview and charitable mission:[1]
• Food and activities description:[2][1]