2024 California Strawberry Festival
Train Tickets
This beloved annual festival is taking over the Ventura County Fairgrounds on May 18-19 for the ultimate summer kickoff event. It’s set in a great location, boasting stunning seaside views -- and just a few blocks from Ventura's bustling downtown (with a myriad of dining, hotels and nightlife options for entertainment)
Visitors can indulge in choices from more than 40 food vendors -- including favorite strawberry treats like build-your-own shortcakes, chocolate-covered delights and even refreshing strawberry beer. There’s also a Ninja Nation Obstacle Course, live music and many arts and crafts booths on-site.
- Nearest Station
- Ventura - Downtown / Beach
- Address
- 10 W Harbor Blvd
Ventura, CA 93001 - Website
- https://castrawberryfestival.org/
Take Metrolink to Ventura-Downtown / Beach Station
Walk across the street to arrive at your destination.
Special Schedules
Ventura County Line
| A761 | A765 | M195 | A769 | A777 | M197 | A785 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L.A. Union Station | 7:13 AM | 9:13 AM | 10:31 AM | 11:13 AM | 3:13 PM | 5:07 PM | 7:13 PM | |
| Glendale | 7:26 AM | 9:26 AM | 10:48 AM | 11:26 AM | 3:26 PM | 5:19 PM | 7:26 PM | |
| Burbank - Downtown | 7:33 AM | | | 10:55 AM | | | 3:33 PM | 5:26 PM | | | |
| Burbank Airport - South (VC Line) | 7:39 AM | 9:36 AM | 11:00 AM | 11:36 AM | 3:39 PM | 5:32 PM | 7:36 PM | |
| Van Nuys | 7:47 AM | 9:44 AM | 11:08 AM | 11:44 AM | 3:47 PM | 5:40 PM | 7:44 PM | |
| Northridge | 7:55 AM | | | 11:15 AM | | | 3:55 PM | 5:47 PM | | | |
| Chatsworth | 8:02 AM | 9:59 AM | 11:21 AM | 11:59 AM | 4:01 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:59 PM | |
| Simi Valley | 8:14 AM | 10:11 AM | 11:33 AM | 12:11 PM | 4:13 PM | 6:06 PM | 8:11 PM | |
| Moorpark | 8:27 AM | 10:24 AM | 11:45 AM | 12:23 PM | 4:26 PM | 6:20 PM | 8:25 PM | |
| Camarillo | 8:41 AM | 10:36 AM | 11:58 AM | 12:36 PM | 4:41 PM | 6:32 PM | 8:47 PM | |
| Oxnard | 8:56 AM | 10:54 AM | 12:08 PM | 12:51 PM | 4:52 PM | 6:42 PM | 8:59 PM | |
| Ventura - Downtown / Beach | 9:10 AM | 11:08 AM | 12:19 PM | 1:05 PM | 5:06 PM | 6:58 PM | 9:13 PM |
Ventura County Line
| A770 | A774 | M196 | A784 | M198 | A790 | A794 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura - Downtown / Beach | 7:39 AM | 9:38 AM | 12:53 PM | 2:34 PM | 4:14 PM | 5:28 PM | 7:43 PM | |
| Oxnard | 7:57 AM | 9:55 AM | 1:12 PM | 2:53 PM | 4:31 PM | 5:42 PM | 8:03 PM | |
| Camarillo | 8:10 AM | 10:09 AM | 1:23 PM | 3:09 PM | 4:44 PM | 5:53 PM | 8:14 PM | |
| Moorpark | 8:24 AM | 10:23 AM | 1:35 PM | 3:23 PM | 4:57 PM | 6:05 PM | 8:24 PM | |
| Simi Valley | 8:41 AM | 10:39 AM | 1:48 PM | 3:39 PM | 5:09 PM | 6:21 PM | 8:41 PM | |
| Chatsworth | 8:53 AM | 10:52 AM | 2:00 PM | 3:52 PM | 5:21 PM | 6:37 PM | 8:58 PM | |
| Northridge | 8:59 AM | | | 2:06 PM | 4:05 PM | 5:26 PM | | | | | |
| Van Nuys | 9:09 AM | 11:07 AM | 2:13 PM | 4:13 PM | 5:34 PM | 6:50 PM | 9:09 PM | |
| Burbank Airport - South (VC Line) | 9:17 AM | 11:15 AM | 2:21 PM | 4:21 PM | 5:41 PM | 7:05 PM | 9:17 PM | |
| Burbank - Downtown | 9:22 AM | | | 2:25 PM | 4:26 PM | 5:46 PM | | | | | |
| Glendale | 9:29 AM | 11:26 AM | 2:31 PM | 4:34 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:17 PM | 9:28 PM | |
| L.A. Union Station | 9:46 AM | 11:43 AM | 2:46 PM | 4:48 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:40 PM | 9:46 PM |
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Metrolink Weekends
Kids ride free!
Free train rides for up to three children 17 years old and younger on Saturdays and Sundays when accompanied by a fare-paying adult.
$10 Weekends
Ride Metrolink with the $10 Weekend Day Pass. Valid system-wide on either Saturday or Sunday.
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