Strawberry Festival

[dogofthefuture]

So... for all two or three of you people reading this, let me just tell you: Avoid at all costs the "California" Strawberry Festival, held every May in Oxnard

Comments

[madbard]

Not that this compensates for your experience, but there are parts of Oxnard by the water that seem nice.

[dogofthefuture]

I'm willing to believe that there are a few nice bits along the water. But the rest of it is just sad. And yet only a few miles away is the town of Ventura, which seems quite lovely.

[madbard]

Make no mistake, there are some nasty-looking parts of Ventura. I think both towns have a pretty/posh downtown and a lot of yech.

[dogofthefuture]

Darn you and your even-handedness! I have Oxnard rage! Rarr!

[chixxor]

Oxnard sounds like someone who's drunk and trying to say Oxford.

[seal_clubber]

It would only be more awesome if it was called "Oxtard".

[dogofthefuture]

That is, in fact, what many people actually call Oxnard, or at least how they refer to the denizens of the place. (Occasionally you might hear the nastier "Fucksnard.")

[hilker]

Are strawberries even in season yet? No wonder they’re an afterthought.

I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention this.

[dogofthefuture]

They actually are in season. We stopped at a roadside stand on our way home and bought a flat of giant, delicious strawberries.

[piefessor]

I went twice, and the first time I went was awesome--it was a smaller event and I loved the strawberry shortcake and fresh berries... then we went a few years later and it was a horrible madhouse. Sounds like it's stayed that way!

[seal_clubber]

This reminds me somewhat of my own town's "Ribfest", held every July. Doesn't "Ribfest" sound awesome? Can't you just picture row after row of barbecue cranking out mouth-wateringly delicious ribs for your sampling enjoyment? Perhaps with some fireworks or fair rides or something?

That's too bad, 'cause that ain't it. It's just an excuse for everyone who sells ribs in local restaurants to set up a stand and sell you their ribs at the same prices they always charge (which is so expensive as to preclude "sampling" from booth to booth). You just go, buy some ribs, then leave. Depressing.

[chixxor]

You forgot the ponies! Poor ponies...

[dogofthefuture]

Oooh, how annoying, and believe me I understand: If you substitute "Korean Barbecue" for "ribs" in your comment, it would be exactly describe the first Korean BBQ Festival held recently near my house. Shame about that.