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Strawberryland For Kids and More!

A Special Place for the Young at Heart
In the kingdom of Strawberryland, kids reign supreme and the smiles are as sweet as berries. A dream come true fantasy for kids and  families, this popular fun zone has been expanded to offer even more activities for the young at heart. FREE attraction favorites are the strawberry whirl ride, bounce animal train and Go Go Cars. Hands on fun and interaction can be found at the Gull Wings “On The Go” mini-museum and with the New West Symphony orchestra instrument presentation. For the creative types, there's "make your own" candles and wax hands,  face painting and more, offered for a nominal fee. If hunger strikes, kid-friendly foods are available for purchase nearby.

Jest in Time Stage
The festive "Jest In Time" tented stage offers non-stop FREE entertainment with jugglers, magic shows, live music and puppet shows.

Star Berry Hunt
Kids won’t want to miss the all-new “Star” Berry Hunt, an outlandishly fun and interactive quest for berry knowledge that begins within the all-new Strawberry Promenade, sponsored by Kaiser Permanente. Pick up a Star Berry Card and set out to explore the Festival grounds in an exciting search for clues that send you on your way to winning cool prizes and strawberry souvenirs. Follow the berry map and journey at your own pace. Wherever you discover the image of our “Star” Berry mascot, Mr. S. Berry, within the Festival grounds, you can bet there will be a helpful clue nearby. Solve the riddle and turn in your completed card at the Ventura County Star’s “Star in Education” booth in Strawberryland For Kids and you’re in the running for grand prizes like a four night cruise for parents and a weekend getaway to Honolulu with round trip airfare and hotel, compliments of Shell Vacations. Everyone earns special strawberry goodies just for participating. Kids can also enter the Star’s coloring contest to win a collector Festival Youth T-shirt. It’s berry enlightening and best of all, berry fun!

Don't miss the Ventura Star "Newspapers In Education" booth where you can enter a cool coloring contest for a chance to win prizes throughout the day.

Kids also love the Contests happening daily!