Sweet treats and summer fun at Vista Strawberry Festival

May 23, 2019 4:58 PM PT

Here’s a sweet, juicy bit of history: Vista was once known as the strawberry capital of the world, shipping its huge berries to countries in Europe and Asia. Join the celebration of the city’s history with a day filled with live entertainment on multiple stages, a wine garden and local beer, carnival rides, hundreds of vendors, and plenty of food. Oh, and contests with prizes for best strawberry costume, strawberry jam, a pie-eating contest, and more.

Vista Strawberry Festival: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. In the area of Main Street and North Indiana Avenue/Hanes Place in Vista. (760) 726-1122. vistastrawberryfest.com

Lisa Deaderick

Lisa Deaderick writes about social justice issues in her Sunday column for The San Diego Union-Tribune, as well as influential San Diegans for the One-on-One series that runs on Saturdays. Each week, she’s speaking with community activists, academics, volunteers, or other knowledgeable individuals about everything from the benefits of music in education and the creative work of notable artists, to understanding the importance of representation and inclusiveness. A Chula Vista native, Lisa graduated from Bethune-Cookman University in Florida and Columbia University in New York, and has worked at the Union-Tribune since 2008.