More than 50,000 Pasadena residents and visitors will once again convene around a massive strawberry shortcake this week to celebrate the sweet fruit that is an icon in the city.
Pasadena Strawberry Festival is back this week with a massive shortcake and 50,000 visitors

11 May 2025
The Pasadena Strawberry Festival is set for May 15-18 at the Pasadena Convention Center and Municipal Fairgrounds.
Here's what to know about this year's event and how to get a slice of the world's largest strawberry shortcake.
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