Queen of the Patch, Andrea Juarez-Smith (center) is joined by Aracelli Gonzalez (left) and Sadde Doll Contesta at the annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival Saturday. The woman are also of the group, Diamond Damsels. (Tarmo Hannula/The Pajaronian)

A collection of images from the Watsonville Strawberry Festival from Aug. 2-4.

Tarmo Hannula/The Pajaronian Kenny the Clown spices up his act with the help of a bubble machine.

Tarmo Hannula/The Pajaronian Monica Galvan of Arte del Corazon shows a tray of “Strawberry Stress Balls.
Tarmo Hannula/The Pajaronian Katelyn Cotez (from left), Retty Reyes and Mary Nelle enjoy cold drinks in the Beer Garden at the festival.
The Chicano All Stars perform of the main stage at the event Saturday. (Tarmo Hannula/The Pajaronian)
A strawberry infused tamale was on the menu over the weekend. (Tarmo Hannula/The Pajaronian)
Strawberry tacos were a popular draw. (Tarmo Hannula/The Pajaronian)
This woman purchases a flat of strawberries to take home from the festival. (Tarmo Hannula/The Pajaronian)
Thousands of people flocked to the festival Saturday. (Tarmo Hannula/The Pajaronian)
Alma Y Tradicion Ballet Folklorico of Salinas treat the crowds to Mexican folk dance. (Tarmo Hannula/The Pajaronian)
The kids are delighted by a wave of bubbles while visiting Kenny the Clown. (Tarmo Hannula/The Pajaronian )
Tigran Bakchagyan picks up an order of strawberry enhances smoothies. (Tarmo Hannula/The Pajaronian)
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