Strawberry season is here, and that means the Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival is coming, April 26-28, open noon-10 p.m. each day.
Pre-sale tickets are available through April 22. To save some money and buy tickets at www.santamariafairpark.com.
Pre-sale adult tickets (ages 12-61) $12; outh tickets (6-11) $10; senior ticket (62+) $10; season passes (all ages) $30; kids (5 and under) receive free admission every day.
Carnival ride wristbands are $35; and Golden Tickets good for unlimited rides all three days are $85. No waiting in lines just click and show at the gate.
The festival will feature free strawberry sampling, classic cars, strawberry cooking show, live entertainment, 100-plus vendors, and the nightly Party in the Plaza.
Fiesta Day is Sunday, April 28. The Fiesta Day Concert includes bull riding, dancing horses, and live music in the Minetti Arena (a separately ticketed event). For concert and ticket information, visit www.mmgconcerts.com
For more, call the Santa Maria Fairpark office, 805-925-8824, or visit www.santamariafairpark.com.