BerryFest is back, and this year it’s bringing more to see, more to do, and more reasons for families to make it their Mother’s Day weekend tradition.
Known as one of the region’s most family-friendly festivals, BerryFest once again fills the fairgrounds with classic favorites, beloved traditions, and exciting new attractions designed for all ages, especially moms and kids.
🍓 What’s Back at BerryFest
• Farmers Market featuring California strawberries and other farmers
• Classic Car Show by Woodland Street Cruisers
• Arts and Crafts shopping
• Free Arts and Crafts for kids to make a Mother’s Day Gift
• Over 45 food vendors
• Kids Carnival
• Live bands and musicians
• Little Miss Strawberry Pageant (Saturday Only)
• Community Stage Performances
• Mom’s Retreat, a calm space just for mom
• Adult Beverage Garden
• Puppet Shows
• Kids Show Stage with Juggler, Magician, One Man Circus, Cowgirl Tricks and Fantastic Stories
• Strolling entertainers
• Classic Fire Truck Show w/over 20 Classic Fire Apparatus & Gold Rush Fire Brigade, by PEVPFAPS
• Pony rides and a petting zoo
• Slot car racing
• Strawberry Educational speakers
• Selfie Village
• Cooking demonstrations with Host Michael Marks
• Strawberry Shortcake Eating Contest (Sunday Only)
• Stroller Parade with Band (Saturday Only)
🍓 What’s New This Year
• BerryJam Monster Truck Show in the Arena (Separate Ticket-Noon on both days)
• Amazing Animal World inside the Expo Building (included in ticket)
• Indoor craft shopping in Waite Hall
• Marionette Stage in Home Arts Hall
• Comedy shows between band sets on the Strawberry Stage
• A new strolling parade called the Raspberry Parade
• The debut of the Mom of the Year Award, honoring an outstanding local mom
• A Strawberry Pancake Breakfast, perfect for starting the day together
• Build your own Strawberry Shortcake at the Strawberry Shortcake Buffet
From toddlers to grandparents, BerryFest is designed to be a full-day experience where families can explore at their own pace, discover something new around every corner, and create memories together.
Please support our attempt to help our farmer’s by moving National Strawberry Day from February, when Strawberries are not yet in season to May by clicking here
https://c.org/CZymKk9T6p
📅 Event Details
Dates: May 9th & 10th, 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location:
Yolo County Fairgrounds
1250 E Gum Ave, Woodland, CA 95776
🎟 Admission
Cash Admission at the gate:
• Free: Children 5 and under
• $7: Ages 6 – 13
• $14: Ages 14 – 59
• $7: Seniors (60+)
Credit card and online prices available at thestrawberryfest.com
Parking: $10
Website: thestrawberryfest.com
#BerryFestCA
Email: john@johny5productions.com
Public Phone: (916) 787-0101