Celebrating its 40th year, the California Strawberry Festival returns Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds (<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/10+W+Harbor+Blvd,+Ventura,+CA+93001/@34.2752218,-119.3005758,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80e9aced205ddb0b:0x8632c26aa8b75fd8!8m2!3d34.2752218!4d-119.3005758" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001</a>). The family-friendly event features strawberry-themed favorites, including strawberry nachos, chocolate-dipped strawberries, strawberry kabobs, strawberry popcorn, margaritas and more. 
Festival goers can also enjoy nearly 150 arts and crafts vendors, an expanded 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 for purchase at the festival and used in festival strawberry-themed foods. 

Limited on-site parking ($30). Visitors are encouraged to use the <a href="https://castrawberryfestival.org/getting-here/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">free park and ride shuttles</a> nearby or take advantage of the Ventura Amtrak Station across the street. Click <a href="https://www.castrawberryfestival.org/getting-here" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.castrawberryfestival.org/getting-here</a> for transportation options. 
For more about the festival, go to <a href="https://www.CAStrawberryFestival.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.CAStrawberryFestival.org</a>.

Local Event: 40th Annual California Strawberry Festival

Ventura County

Oxnard

California

40th Annual California Strawberry Festival

Celebrating its 40th year, the California Strawberry Festival returns Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17 at the Ventura County...

The Oaks

The 5th Annual Down the Rabbit Hole Craft Beer &amp; Music Charity Festival returns to Thousand Oaks on Saturday, June 20, bringing together live music, craft beverages and food in a festive community setting. 
Presented by Pedals &amp; Pints Brewing Company and the Westlake Village Rotary Club, festival goers can enjoy two stages of live Americana &amp; Country music featuring artists <a href="https://www.nikkilane.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Nikki Lane</a>, <a href="https://www.yourunclelucius.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Uncle Lucius</a>, <a href="https://www.jakekohnmusic.net/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Jake Kohn</a> and <a href="https://www.emilynenni.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Emily Nenni</a>, with additional performances throughout the day from 1pm through 9:30 p.m. 
From noon to 3:00 p.m., attendees can sample tastings from more than 30 breweries, wineries, distilleries, and specialty beverage producers from Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. The festival includes a curated artisan vendor marketplace, a Dave &amp; Buster’s Fun Zone, and local food trucks. 
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Ventura County Fire Department’s Widows, Orphans &amp; Assistance Fund
as well as The Westlake Village Rotary charitable programs. 
The festival takes place in the south parking lot at The Oaks Mall, across from Pedals &amp; Pints Brewing Company. Craft beer tasting and music, music-only, and VIP ticket options are available. For tickets and festival information, visit <a href="https://rabbitholefest.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://rabbitholefest.com</a>. Questions: <a href="mailto:info@rabbitholefest.com">info@rabbitholefest.com</a>.

Local Event: Down the Rabbit Hole Craft Beer & Music Charity Festival 

Thousand Oaks

Down the Rabbit Hole Craft Beer & Music Charity...

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Sherwood Country Club

The Southeast Ventura County YMCA’s “A Night of Wonder” Grand Affair is Saturday, October 3, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks. The evening features a themed cocktail hour, gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions, impactful moments and live entertainment – with fun, surprise elements sprinkled throughout the evening. 
Proceeds from the evening benefit Southeast Ventura County YMCA programs, including Find My Genius, a free summer learning program for low- and moderate-income students who are not reading at grade level, Safety Around Water, which teaches children water safety and basic swimming skills at no cost, Youth &amp; Government for teens and YMCA scholarship programs.
The Southeast Ventura County YMCA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building positive relationships, impacting lives and strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living programs and social responsibility. It serves the Conejo Valley, Simi Valley, Westlake Village, Oak Park, Agoura Hills and Moorpark.

For more information and to order tickets, go to <a href="https://www.sevymca.org/gala" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.sevymca.org/gala</a>. For sponsorship information and to donate auction items, contact Danielle Hutchison, YMCA Chief Development Officer, at 805-497-3081, ext. 1009, <a href="mailto:dhutchison@sevymca.org">dhutchison@sevymca.org</a>

Local Event: Southeast Ventura County YMCA “Night of Wonder” Gala

Southeast Ventura County YMCA “Night of Wonder”...

The Southeast Ventura County YMCA’s “A Night of Wonder” Grand Affair is Saturday, October 3, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the...

Southeast Ventura County YMCA “Night of Wonder” Gala

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Santa Barbara

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40th Annual California Strawberry Festival

MAY

16

10:00 AM

10 W Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA

Down the Rabbit Hole Craft Beer & Music Charity Festival

JUN

20

12:00 PM

The Oaks, 350 W Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks, CA

Southeast Ventura County YMCA “Night of Wonder” Gala

OCT

3

5:30 PM

Sherwood Country Club, 320 W Stafford Rd, Thousand Oaks, CA

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