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STRAWBERRY PAVILION ACTIVITIES
PRESENTED BY COASTHILLS DAILY AT 12:30, 2:30 AND 6:30 P.M. If spice is the variety of life, then you’ll get plenty at the Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival with Chef Landry’s Cajun Comedy Cooking Show. He’ll serve up a taste of Bayou-style cuisine alongside tantalizing desserts featuring local strawberries, all the while keeping you entertained with his special style of comedy. Chef Landry has served his spicy Cajun fare to senators, congressmen, celebrities, music luminaries, royalty, and presidents. Go ahead dig right in! Catch his show in the Strawberry Pavilion.
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PRESENTED BY CALIFORNIA WOMEN FOR AG DAILY AT 12 TO 4 P.M.
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This is what the Strawberry Festival is all about: celebrating, plump, sweet, strawberries. Get your fill of the sweet stuff in the Strawberry Pavilion. Growers are always looking for the best varieties of strawberries and you can help them decide. Sample several strawberries and vote for your favorite variety. Delight your taste buds with a burst of strawberry flavor.
PRESENTED BY CHEVRON Decadent desserts, like strawberry shortcake, pie, or funnel cake piled high with whipped cream, are deliciously tempting. We know that, so throw manners aside and dive right it. We’ll even honor you for it — that is if you’re competing in one of our Strawberry Dessert Eating Contests! Whether you’re eating or just watching, the dessert eating contests are popular events. A different dessert contest will be held each day of the Festival.
PRESENTED BY KCOY DAILY AT 2:00, 4:00 & 6:00 P.M. You’ve seen them crawl, run, and soar in the wild, but have you ever seen some of nature’s most majestic creatures up close? The Wildlife Experience Stage Show brings animals from their natural habitat to yours in an educational experience that’s truly remarkable. With the help of their trainers these animals will demonstrate the strength and intelligence of the wildlife world in a safe and controlled environment that will leave you awe struck.
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We invite you to get inspired by the Santa Maria Valley’s No. 1 crop and witness the various interpretations of the extraordinary strawberry by youth artists. The Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival challenges students to provide their best strawberry art creation and the results are always remarkable. Hundreds of works of strawberry art are on display during the Festival. Don’t miss the chance to browse the gallery and see the many different ways a strawberry can invoke inspiration.
BUDWEISER MINETTI ARENA TICKETS $15 (INCLUDES FESTIVAL ADMISSION) SATURDAY, APRIL 27
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hat’s more spectacular than a Moto X rider performing aerial maneuvers like 360-degree backflips while flying 30 feet in the air for over 80 feet? Find out what some of the top Freestyle Moto X riders in the nation can do with nothing but sky beneath their wheels. Top Moto X riders like Fitz Army/Metal Mulisha Superstar, Jimmy Fitzpatrick, will fill the arena with thrilling performances. Then catch Monster Truck madness as The Flying Spaniard, Tony Canedo, driving the 10,000-pound, 2,000-horsepower monster, “Playing for Keeps,” competes against Jeff Souza driving “The Enforcer.” Don’t miss 11-year-old Corbin Shockey in his mini monster truck “High Risk,” offering an incredible freestyle performance. And you’ll want to be there for the Quad Wars! Watch some of the fastest racers in the country battle it out for a huge grand prize. Team Santa Maria takes on Team LA in a Quad Race around the arena on a course that will take them through sharp turns and jumps. Support Captain Tyler Holcomb and his Santa Maria team as they take on Todd the QuadGod and his LA team. Get ready to be LOUD and root Santa Maria on to victory!
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Stop by our booth in the Strawberry Pavilion for fun giveaways!
CARNIVAL OF FUN
SPONSORED BY TELEMUNDO Open Daily Noon to 11 p.m. Presale Carnival Wristbands.......$25 Wristbands at Festival.................$35 Tumble, drop and spin on some of the wildest rides around. The Midway of Fun Carnival offers an unforgettably good time for the brave of heart – and strong of stomach.
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Some people like BIG fun, and others want just a little bit. Discover pint-sized thrills in the Midway of Fun Kiddy Carnival. Rides that take a more mellow turn around the track feature friendly-faced characters and parent-approved fun!
SCHEDULE 1:00 Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum Kids’ Activities Presented by Rabobank Strawberry Pavilion Midway of Fun Main Carnival Presented by Telemundo
Ponyland Amusements Petting Zoo Sponsored by Community Bank of Santa Maria
Extreme Sports Zone Strawberry Pavilion Beastie Creatures The Street Drum Corps Something Ridiculous (Strolling Grounds Entertainment)
1:45 kayfromfaraway, Hip-Hop Center Stage 2:00 Wildlife Experience Show Presented by KCOY Strawberry Pavilion 2:30 Chef Landry’s Cajun Comedy Cooking Show Presented by CoastHills Credit Union Strawberry Pavilion 2:45 Sade Champagne performs R&B Center Stage
FREE SENIOR DAY
PRESENTED BY AERA ENERGY (SENIORS 62+ ARE FREE ALL DAY)
3:45 kayfromfaraway, Hip-Hop Center Stage
12:30 Chef Landry’s Cajun Comedy Cooking Show Presented by CoastHills Credit Union Strawberry Pavilion
4:00 Wildlife Experience Show Presented by KCOY Strawberry Pavilion
12:45 Dan McNay, the Banjo Man Center Stage
4:30 Strawberry Eating Contest Presented by Chevron Strawberry Pavilion
4:45 Sade Champagne performs R&B Center Stage 5:00 Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum Kids’ Activities Presented by Rabobank Strawberry Pavilion 6:00 Wildlife Experience Show Presented by KCOY Strawberry Pavilion 6:30 Chef Landry’s Cajun Comedy Cooking Show Presented by CoastHills Credit Union Strawberry Pavilion 6:30 Calo Band, R&B and Latin Rock Center Stage 8:00 Calo Band, R&B and Latin Rock Center Stage
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12:00 – 4:00 Strawberry Tasting Presented by CA Women for Ag Strawberry Pavilion
3:00 Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum Kids’ Activities Presented by Rabobank Strawberry Pavilion
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SCHEDULE 4:30 Strawberry Eating Contest Presented by Chevron Strawberry Pavilion
PEPSI $1 KIDS DAY
PRESENTED BY TELEMUNDO
5:00 Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum Kids’ Activities Presented by Rabobank Strawberry Pavilion
12:00 – 4:00 Strawberry Tasting Presented by CA Women for Ag Strawberry Pavilion 12:15 Kenpo Karate Demo Center Stage 12:30 Chef Landry’s Cajun Comedy Cooking Show Presented by CoastHills Credit Union Strawberry Pavilion
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1:00 Francesca Jule Tribute to Manilow and Cassidy Center Stage 1:00 Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum Kids’ Activities Presented by Rabobank Strawberry Pavilion
Wildlife Experience Show
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2:15 Jokers Hand Pop/Rock Center Stage 2:30 Chef Landry’s Cajun Comedy Cooking Show Presented by CoastHills Credit Union Strawberry Pavilion 3:00 Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum Kids’ Activities Presented by Rabobank Strawberry Pavilion
2:00 Motorcycles, Monsters, and Mayhem Quad Wars Budweiser Minetti Arena (separate ticket required)
3:00 Francesca Jule Tribute to Manilow and Cassidy Center Stage
2:00 Wildlife Experience Show Presented by KCOY Strawberry Pavilion
4:00 Wildlife Experience Show Presented by KCOY Strawberry Pavilion 4:15 Anthony Ray plays Country Center Stage
6:00 Wildlife Experience Show Presented by KCOY Strawberry Pavilion 6:30 Chef Landry’s Cajun Comedy Cooking Show Presented by CoastHills Credit Union Strawberry Pavilion 6:30 Calo Band, R&B and Latin Rock Center Stage 8:00 Calo Band, R&B and Latin Rock Center Stage
Chef Landry’s Cajun Comedy Cooking Show
SCHEDULE THE TOWBES GROUP AND VALLARTA SUPERMARKETS FIESTA DAY 12:00 – 4:00 Strawberry Tasting Presented by CA Women for Ag Strawberry Pavilion 12:30 Chef Landry’s Cajun Comedy Cooking Show Presented by CoastHills Credit Union Strawberry Pavilion 12:45 Cleo Millenia, Bilingual Singer Center Stage 1:00 Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum Kids’ Activities Presented by Rabobank Strawberry Pavilion
2:00 La Buena Fiesta Day Entertainment Budweiser Minetti Arena (separate ticket required) 2:00 Wildlife Experience Show Presented by KCOY Strawberry Pavilion
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2:30 Chef Landry’s Cajun Comedy Cooking Show Presented by CoastHills Credit Union Strawberry Pavilion 2:45 Cleo Millenia, Bilingual Singer Center Stage 3:00 Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum Kids’ Activities Presented by Rabobank Strawberry Pavilion 4:00 Wildlife Experience Show Presented by KCOY Strawberry Pavilion 4:00 Danny Torres Mariachi Singer Center Stage 4:30 Strawberry Eating Contest Presented by Chevron Strawberry Pavilion
Strawberry Tasting
4:45 Cloud Runners, Pop Rock Center Stage 5:00 Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum Kids’ Activities Presented by Rabobank Strawberry Pavilion 6:00 Wildlife Experience Show Presented by KCOY Strawberry Pavilion 6:30 Chef Landry’s Cajun Comedy Cooking Show Presented by CoastHills Credit Union Strawberry Pavilion 6:30 Calo Band, R&B and Latin Rock Center Stage 8:00 Calo Band, R&B and Latin Rock Center Stage
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1:45 Danny Torres Mariachi Singer Center Stage
Ponyland Amusements Petting Zoo
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thank you to the sponsors of the 2019 SANTA MARIA VALLEY
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL FESTIV Investment | Development | Construction | Property Management
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Knight Broadcasting
SANTA MARIA VALLEY DISCOVERY MUSEUM — KID’S ACTIVITIES PRESENTED BY RABOBANK
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Experience the science of strawberries when staff from the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum’s Central Coast Makerspace show families how to extract DNA from the valley’s favorite berry! Attendees can also make strawberryscented moon sand and learn about the exciting new programs and exhibits offered at the only children’s museum in Santa Barbara County. Special thanks to Rabobank for sponsoring these unique, hands-on activities at the 2019
Do you hear that rumble? That unmistakable rhythm is none other than the Street Drum Corps. They are wild, raw, and enormously engaging. The Street Drum Corps., is worldrenown for its high-energy shows, it’s crazy choreographed routines, and the ability of its individual members to interact with audiences. You won’t be able to resist their beats!
When you watch Something Ridiculous perform it’s a whirlwind of giant unicycles, knife juggling, and quick-wit. In other words, it’s a ridiculous amount of fun! The Something Ridiculous strolling performers will leave you in awe as they juggle almost anything they can get their hands on while balancing atop unicycles or wobbly ladders. This comedic juggling duo performs several acts throughout the festival.
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They are larger than life personalities packed in a big bouncy bundle of fun. The BC Characters are bounding back to the Strawberry Festival for some extreme silliness. These fluffy figures will dance, bounce, roll around, and generally keep you in a fit of laughter. Watch those selfies — these lovable characters can’t resist a well-timed photobomb. Find the BC Characters strolling the fairgrounds during the Festival looking for fun times.
The voice of the Festival It means Ready to Help
CENTER STAGE The Santa Maria Valley’s got talent. There’s nowhere better to see that talent on display in one place than at the Center Stage. Singers, dancers, and performers of all kinds can be found at the Strawberry Festival’s Center Stage providing excellent entertainment throughout the event. Catch a show and support local performers!
Calo Band
Dan McNay, the Banjo Man kayfromfaraway, Hip-Hop Sade Champagne performs R&B Calo Band, R&B and Latin Rock Francesca Jule Tribute to Manilow & Cassidy Anthony Ray plays Country
Sade Champagne
Cleo Millenia, Bilingual Singer Danny Torres Mariachi Singer
Dan McNay
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THE XTREME SPORTS ZONE
If only making new friends was as easy as offering someone a cone full of kibble. At the Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival, it is that easy! The Ponyland Amusements Petting Zoo animals love making new friends. Especially when those friends come with Ponyland-approved snacks. Families love the opportunity to pet and feed the animals, while children are thrilled at the chance for a close-up greeting.
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Give in to your adventurous side. Climb a rock wall, bounce on a bungee, or walk on water. It can all happen in the Xtreme Sports Zone. You know some part of you wants to push it to the limit — discover where that boundary lies in the Xtreme Sports Zone!
Do you know where the biggest, freshest strawberries grow? Right here on the Central Coast. This is prime strawberry season, so it’s the best time to indulge in some strawberry delights. Local growers will have a variety of strawberries available for purchase during the Festival. Make sure to visit their booths and learn why Santa Maria Valley strawberries are the top crop.
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SPONSORED BY COMMUNITY BANK OF SANTA MARIA
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