August Gardens Events

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12th Annual Monterey Bay Strawberry Festival | Aug 3-5 (10 a.m.-6 p.m.)

The festival serves up a menu of delectable strawberry delights, nonstop live entertainment for all ages, arts and crafts activities, a carnival and much more. Everything is themed with strawberries including eating contests, relays and other activities. Free parking.

Ramsay Park, Watsonville
831-566-1230, www.watsonvillestrawberryfestival.com

Premium Pass Bring-A-Friend FREE Days! & Lotsa Card Bring-A-Friend for $9.99! | Aug. 23-24

Premium Pass holders can bring a friend to experience Gilroy Gardens for FREE during this one-week event! Present processed 2007 Premium Pass at designated ticket booth and receive one (1) free ticket for a friend. Lotsa Card holders must present processed 2007 Lotsa Card at designated ticket booth and receive one (1) $9.99 ticket for a friend. Special program tickets must be used on date of purchase.

Gilroy Gardens
3050 Hecker Pass/Hwy 152, Gilroy
408-840-7100, www.gilroygardens.org

55th Annual Capitola Begonia Festival - Capitola Jungle Safari! | Aug. 31 - Sept. 3

Everyone is welcome to participate in all festival activities. Some events require advance registration and planning, as with the nautical parade. Supplies and equipment are provided for most events. Visit the festival website for details.

Friday, Aug. 31: "Capitola Goes To The Movies" begins at Dusk on the Beach.. Bring the family, a picnic dinner, chairs, blankets and we'll provide the popcorn.

Saturday, Sept. 1: Sand Sculpture Contest (8:30 a.m.-noon); Budding artists at the Esplanade (9 a.m.- Noon); Community Group Volleyball ( 1-5 p.m.); Concert in the Park (5-7 p.m.); and Float Construction Viewing (4-10 p.m.)

Sunday. Sep. 2: Horseshoe Tournament on the Sand (8 a.m.-finish); Chalk Art on the Seawall (9 a.m.-noon); Beach Blanket Begonias! (11 a.m.-noon); 54th Annual Nautical Parade (1-3 p.m.); and Concert in the Park (4-6 p.m.)

Mon. Sep. 3: Fishing Derby on the Wharf (6 a.m.- noon); Children's Art Event (11 a.m.-2 p.m.); and Rowboat Races on Soquel Creek (1 p.m.-finish)

Capitola Village
800-919-8155, www.begoniafestival.com

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