Wholesome hits home at this weekend’s California Strawberry Festival in Oxnard, May 16 & 17. Where else can you nosh on strawberry nachos, deep fried strawberries, and chocolate dipped, along with a gulp of strawberry beer while knowing proceeds go to charity? The famous pie eating contest and tart toss are the essence of goo and good fun. On 15 acres of parkland the heralded event features live concerts, more than 200 arts & crafts, the Berry Zipline, celebrity chef demonstrations, rides and attractions in Strawberryland for Kids, the Green Scene, and more.
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17, 2015
10:00a.m. to 6:30p.m.
DAILY CONTESTS:
Strawberry Tart Toss at 11:00am and 2:30pm
Berry Blast Off Recipe Contest 1:00pm (Saturday only)
Strawberry Smackdown Contest 1:00pm (Sunday only) *New
Strawberry Pie Eating Contest at 1:00pm and 4:00pm
Strawberry Relay at 5:00pm
Strawberry Shortcake Build Off Contest at 12:45pm, 2:45pm, 4:45pm
Berry Best Strawberry Hat Contest at 3:00pm
Berry Best Dressed Baby Contest at 3:30pm
WHERE:
Strawberry Meadows of College Park
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Driving Directions: http://strawberry-
Free Park N ride shuttle service offers direct route and preferred access:
http://strawberry-fest.org/
The California Strawberry Festival is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization: More than $4.5 million has been donated to charities since the celebration began in 1984. More info at http://strawberry-fest.org/
Event updates via facebook: https://www.
