Festival season is finally here in Southern California. That means fresh fruits, veggies, and live music for you and your family to enjoy this spring.
California Strawberry Festival
May 16 and 17
10:00am to 6:30pm
At the Strawberry Meadows of College Park
3250 South Rose Avenue, Oxnard
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Make sure to come hungry to the annual California Strawberry Festival – there will be a strawberry pie eating contest! In addition, enjoy a strawberry relay race, berry best hat contest, and much more.
The Festival at the National Orange Show
April 22-April 26
689 South E Street
San Bernardino
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Go and celebrate 100 years of citrus fun at the National Orange Show. For our crafty followers out there, join in on the competition in the citrus theme quilt contest.
Fiesta Hermosa
May 23- 25
Hermosa Pier
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Fun for the whole family, Fiesta Hermosa is returning for another triumphant year. Get there early to enjoy the Charity Beer & Wine Garden because the queue builds up quickly and you don’t want to miss out!
The Original Renaissance Pleasure Faire
April 4-May 17
10:00am-7:00pm
Santé Fe Dam Recreation Area
15501 East Arrow Hwy, Irwindale
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Take a step back in time at The Renaissance Pleasure Faire. You will feel like you are in the Renaissance era England where you can see jousters, performers, and same food offerings.
West Coast BBQ Classic
May 9
11:00am-6:00pm
The Queen Mary Waterfront Events Park
1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach
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Make sure your belly is empty because just the delicious smells are going to fill you up! This is a gathering of the best of the best grill masters so you know the food is going to be life changing.
Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival
May 29-May 31
37701 Warren Avenue
Winchester, CA 92596
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Wine, food, music, hot air balloon rides – sounds like a wonderful way to spend Memorial Day Weekend. The Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival is something you don’t want to miss this spring.
Fallbrook Avocado Festival
April 19
9:00am-5:00pm
Main Avenue, Fallbrook
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Avocados are part of our daily diet in SoCal so it’s only appropriate
that we have a festival to celebrate the delicious fruit. There is a best dressed avocado contest, a carnival, and artisan walk.
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