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. Heritage Square Museums, antique shops, wineries and restaurants in the historic Arroyo Grande Village will also be open. The Arroyo Grande Strawberry Festival has been named “the place to be on Memorial Weekend” by Sunset Magazine!
Vendor Registration
The Strawberry Festival is a juried show. For information on becoming a vendor please email info@arroyograndevillage.org using the words "Strawberry Festival" in the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you.
Admission is free but bring money for food, drink and children's game booths.
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.
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!
