27th Annual Rods & Roses Car Show and Carpinteria Independence Parade on Saturday, July 6, 2024

The 27th Annual Rods & Roses Car Show is planned for 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, July 6, 2024 in downtown Carpinteria. Following the car show is the annual Carpinteria Independence Parade at 3:30 pm. https://rodsnroses.com

37th Annual California Avocado Festival in Carpinteria, October 7-8, 2023

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The 37th Annual California Avocado Festival takes place October 7 and 8, 2023. Festival hours 10am to 10pm Saturday and 10am to 6pm Sunday.

One of the largest free festivals in California with over 60 music acts on three stages.

The AvoEXPO TENT is home to Avocado agricultural photos, historical photos, lessons in avocado grafting, FFA restored antique tractors, and the Largest Avocado Contest.

The FOOD VENUE will have plenty of avocado dishes so come hungry, and enjoy some avocado creations!!!

There will also be merchant booths with local vendors, a ferris wheel, guacamole contest and much more.

The events are located in downtown Carpinteria on Linden Avenue

Visitt www.avofest.com for more information.

Carpinteria Valley Museum of History Monthly Marketplace the Last Saturday of Each Month

The Carpinteria Valley Museum of History hosts a monthly Marketplace 8 am to 3 pm the last Saturday of the month. Vendors sell antiques, collectibles, vintage items, household good, clothing, jewelry, furniture, tools, books, plants, arts and crafts, etc.

Upcoming dates: TBA

Located at 956 Maple Avenue, Carpinteria. More information at www.carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org/marketplaceschedule

28th Annual Orchard 2 Ocean 10K and 5K Cross Country Runs and 1 Mile Run/Walk on March 14, 2020

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The 28th Annual Orchard 2 Ocean 10K and 5K Cross Country Runs and and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk benefiting Carpinteria and Summerland public schools is planned for March 14, 2020, rain or shine. Located Carpinteria Middle School. Picturesque course through Carpinteria, downhill to the beautiful Carpinteria bluffs, overlooking the Pacific.

Visit www.carpeducationfoundation.org for more information and sign up at https://raceroster.com (search for Orchard 2 Ocean).