Strawberry Festival
"The Premiere Festival of the Central Coast" Takes place during Memorial Day Weekend since 1983!
The Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival named
"The Place to be on Memorial Weekend"
by Sunset Magazine!
As one of California's largest and premiere festival on the Central Coast, this family-style event brings together thousands of visitors and residents to enjoy activities and entertainment, the Strawberry Stampede, hundreds of art, craft and display booths, ethnic foods, and of course... scrumptious strawberry treats of all kinds: in shortcakes, funnel cakes, milkshakes, ice cream and by the box!
The wonderful May weather and ambiance of the historic downtown village also add to the festivals merriment.
The Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival named the place to be on Memorial Weekend by Sunset Magazine! As one of California's largest festivals and premiere festival on the Central Coast this family-style event brings together thousands of visitors and residents to enjoy activities and entertainment, the Strawberry Stampede, hundreds of art, craft and display booths, ethnic foods, and of course, scrumptious strawberry treats of all kinds in shortcakes, funnel cakes, milkshakes, ice cream and by the box!
The wonderful May weather and ambiance of the historic downtown village also add to the festivals merriment.Thousands of visitors from all our western states attend or participate in the festival. If you plan on attending, we recommend making your lodging reservations at least six months in advance.
Admission is free but bring money for food, drink and children's game booths.
Features include Strawberry Stampede walk/run, Strawberry Pancake Breakfast, Strawberry Shortcake & T-shirt booths, Strawberry Blonde Contest, Kiddie Carnival, Arts & Crafts Show, and Entertainment including Ethnic, Folk, Blues, Jazz, Contemporary & Rock 'n Roll music!Click here for photos from the 2011 Strawberry Festival.
Download the 2017 Schedule of Events
New! - Download the Strawberry Locator Guide!
Your guide to finding strawberry treats & merchandise located throughout the festival
Vendor Registration
The Strawberry Festival is a juried show
To receive an application form, follow the directions in the following information packet
Strawberry Stampede
The Strawberry Stampede Run/Walk is Sunday May 28, 2017
Registration starts at 6:45am at the Heritage Square Park and the run begins at 8:00am
For more information Click Below to visit the Strawberry Stampede website.
