Green Home and Family Magazine

 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

One of the Premier Outdoor Festivals in the Nation
A tribute to the tasty fruit that wears its seeds on the outside, the 26th Annual California Strawberry Festival gets underway May 16 and 17, 2009 at Strawberry Meadows of College Park in Oxnard (3250 South Rose Avenue). With live musical entertainment, over 300 Arts & Crafts, 50 food booths with yummy berry favorites, gooey contests, the Strawberry Promenade, Star Berry Hunt, Strawberryland For Kids, and more, it’s the perfect celebration of the region’s agricultural heritage with proceeds benefiting more than 40 Southland charities.

Hours: May 16 & 17th 10:00a.m. to 6:30p.m.

Strawberry Meadows of College Park
3250 South Rose Avenue
Oxnard, California

Admission
$12 Adults
$5 Youth (Ages 5-12)
$8 Seniors (55+)
$8 Active Military and Dependents with ID
Children 4 and under are free