Ca Strawberry Festival
When: Saturday & Sunday May 16,2009 & May 17,2009
Time: 10 am to 6:30 pm
An estimated 1.5 million strawberries will be consumed Festival weekend, and the best part is that the multitude of non-profit groups hosting food booths benefit with every bite from 100percent of the proceeds. Taking the new "Green Path"at the festival gives you access to resources to help you "grow in a green fashion" The festival has taken a true leadership role in striving to become a sustainable event. An extensive outreach campaign courages attendees to carpool and use the free shuttles in order to reduce the carbon footprint on our local community. This year there is even more incentive with a $5.00 parking fee for vehicles. in 2008, the City of Oxnard, awarded the Festival with the WasteWatch award for their remarkable green efforts. With live entertainment, an award-winning Fine Arts & Crafts showcase with over 300 artisans, contests, free attractions, and more the heralded weekend event has something special for everyone. Check out the newly designed website for more information at www.strawberry-fest.org
RSS Feed