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 Prince & Princess Contest,
Strawberry Blonde Contest, Strawberry Cook-Off Contest, Kiddie Carnival,
Arts & Crafts Show, and Entertainment including Ethnic, Folk,
Blues, Jazz, Contemporary & Rock 'n Roll music!