Watsonville Strawberry Festival returns for 29th year

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Watsonville Strawberry Festival is back beginning Friday, August 4.

For that weekend, people can celebrate the "strawberry capital of the world's" signature crop.

Located in Downtown Watsonville, there will be carnival rides for all ages, sweet treats, and local artists and vendors selling their wares.

The entertainment this year features 5 Star Band, Banda Tierra de Jalisco, Beat Street, Fiera Norteña, Izzy and the Haze, La Proxima Band, Los Enchilados, Los Líderes de la Banda, Wild at Heart and YOSAL Artists. Dancers and other performers will also attend the Cultural and Beer and Wine Garden stages.

The festival will be open Friday from 5 pm to 9 pm, Saturday from 11 am to 8 pm, and Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm.

The following road closures will be in place:

Thursday, Aug. 3 - Sun., Aug. 6
Main Street to Beach to Central | Maple Avenue - Union to Stoesser Alley

Friday, Aug. 4 - Sun., Aug. 6
Main Street - Lake to Beach | Beach Street - Union to Stoesser Alley | Peck Street - Union to Main | Union Street - Beach to Maple

Drivers can expect 20-minute delays. There will be additional road closures on nearby city streets for the festival, said the City of Watsonville.

There are no entrance fees for the festival. To learn more, click here.