The Strawberry Festival returns to Santa Maria Fairpark after a two year absence
SANTA MARIA, Calif.- Santa Maria Fairpark Strawberry Festival returned on Friday with full capacity after a two year absence due to COVID-19.
“It’s so refreshing to open our doors and welcome out community we seen families young and old really excited to get out and have some family fun this weekend.” said Caitlin Miller, the CEO of the Santa Maria Fairgrounds.
The Strawberry Festival offers a variety of different things from carnival rides, food, live music and one can even ride a camel.
“We have community acts all the time, fun music, magicians, dancers in addition to the lots of tasty strawberry items and the vendors.” said Caitlin Miller.
“Honestly it's just really nice to be out here again. I missed it last year I like to come and it was sad to not see it last year.” said Julian Reyes, a Santa Maria resident.
There was also live music and shopping vendors.
Locals can buy fresh strawberries at the food stands and try different strawberry food options.
The Strawberry Festival runs from Friday and ends Sunday May 1st.
