California Strawberry Festival

Celebrate all things related to the red, heart-shaped fruit at this popular festival, now in its 37th year. The main attraction? Strawberry dishes that range from the expected (atop funnel cake, chocolate-dipped) to the surprising (ever had strawberry nachos or beer?). On top of over 50 food booths, find a build-your-own strawberry shortcake tent, concerts, celebrity chef cooking demos, arts and crafts, contests, and the for-kids Strawberryland with free rides and attractions. The event moves this year from Oxnard to the Ventura County Fairgrounds—it’s a bit of a trek, but the drive is worth it. Plus, all of the proceeds from nonprofit food booths go to benefit more than 20 Southland charities.