Vista Strawberry Festival

Vista Strawberry Festival A celebration of all things Berry! Sunday, May 24, 2026 | 8am - 6pm
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05/22/2026

Still smiling from our TV moment! 🍓📺

From berry good bites to unbeatable community vibes, the Vista Strawberry Festival had its time in the spotlight, and we loved every second.

The fun’s just getting started! See you on Sunday, May 24th.

🍓 Ready for a STRAW-some day in Vista? 🍓📌 Save this post so you have all the festival details in one place for the Vista...
05/22/2026

🍓 Ready for a STRAW-some day in Vista? 🍓

📌 Save this post so you have all the festival details in one place for the Vista Strawberry Festival!

🏆 Contest happenings + schedules
🎶 Live music + entertainment stages
🎡 Carnival rides + ticket info
🎬 Strawberry Film Festival showtimes
🍺 Beer garden + food vendors
🚌 Parking info + shuttle routes
🏃‍♀️ Strawberry Run details + start times

📅 Sunday, May 24 | starting at 8AM

🍓 Come hungry, come ready, and come celebrate strawberries all day long!

🏋️‍♂️🍺 Are you ready to flex your muscles and win some prizes? Check out the Beer Stein-Holding Contest in Beer Garden s...
05/22/2026

🏋️‍♂️🍺 Are you ready to flex your muscles and win some prizes? Check out the Beer Stein-Holding Contest in Beer Garden sponsored by edcowasteandrecycling.

Ten contestants will battle it out to see who can hold a 32-ounce mug with a straight arm for the longest time. The winners will receive souvenir pilsners to take home. There's no cost to enter, but be prepared to lose your pride if you can't hold on to your mug! The contest runs two times throughout the day:

🍺 10:30 a.m.
🍺 3 p.m.

Come cheer on the competitors and enjoy some cold brews in the Beer Garden! 🍻 Don't miss out on this Festival favorite event. Cheers! 🍻🍓

05/21/2026

Did you catch us on TV? 🍓👀📺

The Vista Strawberry Festival is almost here, and the excitement is already everywhere. ✨

🍓❄️ Get ready to chill out with the coolest event at the Vista Strawberry Festival! The Frozen T-Shirt Contest sponsored...
05/21/2026

🍓❄️ Get ready to chill out with the coolest event at the Vista Strawberry Festival! The Frozen T-Shirt Contest sponsored by Alchemy Print Co.!

How does it work? Contestants will be given a wadded-up, frozen t-shirt to unravel and put on as quickly as possible. The first person to successfully wear the shirt wins!

This adults only event takes place in the Beer Garden at 11:30 a.m.

The winner gets the coveted "I 🍓 Vista" t-shirt, so make sure to bring your A-game!

For more information on this and many more fun events at this year's festival, visit our website using the link in our bio. We can't wait to see you there, ready to show off your frozen t-shirt skills! 🍓👕

Lights, camera… strawberries! 🍓📺✨The Vista Strawberry Festival is making the morning TV rounds this week, set those alar...
05/20/2026

Lights, camera… strawberries! 🍓📺✨

The Vista Strawberry Festival is making the morning TV rounds this week, set those alarms:

🍓 Thursday: FOX5 / K**I during the 9am hour (around 9:20am)

🍓 Friday: KFMB Channel 8 at 7:45am

Tune in for a little berry excitement, and don’t worry if you miss it, we’ll be sharing the segments later that day. Sweet mornings ahead! 🍓🎉

05/20/2026

🚗🍓 Don't worry about parking at the Vista Strawberry Festival - it's berry easy!

No cost, stress-free parking is easy using the parking shuttles! Choose from two options:

📍 Vista County Courthouse parking lot (325 S. Melrose Drive) to Vista Village by Starbucks. Shuttle service begins at 6:15 a.m. and continues until 7 p.m. Buses run every 15 minutes.

📍 Vista High School (1 Panther Way) to corner of Citrus Avenue and Eucalyptus Avenue. Shuttle service begins at 10 a.m. and continues until 7 p.m Buses run every 15 minutes.

Leave the parking to us and enjoy a stress-free festival experience with double bus capacity at both locations from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. ADA bus will be available at Vista Courthouse. While we love your pets, no animals allowed on buses (unless service animals). Be sure to remember to use the same bus you got on to get back to where you were picked up. See you there! 🍓

🍓🎉 It's the final countdown! We are just ONE week away from the Vista Strawberry Festival!Get ready for a full day of s...
05/17/2026

🍓🎉 It's the final countdown! We are just ONE week away from the Vista Strawberry Festival!

Get ready for a full day of strawberry everything, from sweet treats to savory bites and plenty of berry fun in between. Don’t miss crowd favorites like the Little Ms. Strawberry Shortcake Contest, the Frozen T-Shirt Contest, and the legendary Beer Stein-Holding Contest. 🏆

Enjoy live music, browse hundreds of local vendors, or swing by the Carnival Zone for family-friendly fun. Best part? Admission is free! So grab your crew, bring your appetite, and get ready for a day packed with sunshine and strawberry goodness.

For the full lineup and event details, visit our website via the link in bio. We’ll see you Sunday, May 24! 🍓☀️

Dive into the ultimate Strawberry Sundae Contest at the Vista Strawberry Festival, brought to you by Handel’s Vista Home...
05/16/2026

Dive into the ultimate Strawberry Sundae Contest at the Vista Strawberry Festival, brought to you by Handel’s Vista Homemade Ice Cream! Can you conquer the brain freeze and come out on top? 🏆🍦

🍓 Ages 1-10 Strawberry Sundae Contest: Enjoy the Sundae and end with the MOST whipped cream on their face

🍦 Ages 10 -18: Eat a Sundae in under a minute NO HANDS ALLOWED

🍓 Ages 18-70 (2 Rounds): Eat a Sundae in under a minute NO HANDS ALLOWED

🕺Ages 70 & Above: Eat a Sundae and show us your best dance moves

Catch all the frosty action at the North County Ford Contest Stage at 1:30 p.m. Ready, set, indulge!

Address

110 S Citrus Avenue
Vista, CA
92084

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+17607261122

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