Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival

Prepare to get caught red-handed in a sea of sweetness at the ultimate celebration of everyone’s favorite fruit. The Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival is a massive berry bash that honors the region’s top agricultural star with a mouthwatering array of treats and high-energy community fun. Visitors can dive face-first into incredible strawberry desserts, test their stomach capacity at the eating contest, and explore a bustling marketplace filled with unique vendors. Between the dizzying carnival rides, fascinating educational exhibits, live cooking demonstrations, and toe-tapping musical performances, there is non-stop wholesome entertainment for all ages. Come hungry and ready to sample the world-famous local strawberries, perfectly paired with the legendary sizzle of authentic Santa Maria style barbecue.