Free Clinic of Simi Valley Fredrick Michael Gibson 5K/10K & Half Marathon Walk/Run on Saturday, October 14, 2023

The Free Clinic of Simi Valley, in partnership with Simi Valley Hospital, presents the Fredrick Michael Gibson 5K/10K & Half Marathon Walk/Run for Depression Awareness and Kids’ 1K Fun Run at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley (near the tennis courts at Erringer and Royal). Event will take place on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 7 am (Half Marathon), 8:15 am (5K/10K) and 9:30 am (Kids’ Run).

Funds raised from this event will benefit the Free Clinic of Simi Valley's Counseling Programs. Everyday, the Free Clinic is saving lives, improving the health of the community, and reducing health care costs for residents of Simi Valley. The Clinic does this through preventing visits to hospital emergency departments, which are costly and provide no continuity of care.

Learn more and register at www.freeclinicsv.com/fmgrun.html.

41st Annual Malibu Chili Cook-Off September 1-4, 2023

The 41st Annual Malibu Chili Cook-Off will take place on Labor Day weekend, September 1-4, 2023 at 23575 Civic Center Way. Hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu.

ADVANCE TICKET SALES ONLY! TICKETS WILL NOT BE SOLD ONSITE. Tickets at malibuchilicookoff.org.. Carnival tickets will be sold separately.

Hours of Operation:

• Friday Sept 1: 4pm – 10pm

• Saturday Sept 2: 1pm – 10pm

• Sunday Sept 3: 1pm – 10pm

• Monday Sept 4: 1pm – 8pm

Event features chili contest, carnival, fair, skate contest, live entertainment, food for sale, vendors, etc.

Event parking is $20, cash only.

Learn more and purchase tickets at bgcmalibuchilicookoff.org.

2023 Ventura 4th of July Street Fair and Children's Pushem-Pullem Parade

The City of Ventura 4th of July Street Fair will be back on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 along Main Street from Fir Street to Ventura Avenue as well as side streets Chestnut, Oak and California!

The street fair features over 100 arts and crafts booths, live entertainment, food trucks, a car exhibit, and family-friendly activities. Open 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The event is free to the public.

The 46th Annual Children’s Pushem - Pullem Parade at 10 a.m.  Assemble at Cemetery Park at Main and Crimea Streets at 9:30 a.m.  The parade proceeds down Main Street to Fir Street at 10 a.m.

www.cityofventura.ca.gov/1737/4th-of-July-Street-Fair-Pushem-Pullem-Pa

2023 Ventura County Fair to Take Place August 2-13

The Ventura County Fair will take place August 2-13, 2023 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Boulevard in Ventura.

The fair features arts, crafts, food, exhibits, displays, demonstrations, farm animals, petting zoo, carnival rides, games and entertainment. More information at www.VenturaCountyFair.org.

General Admission Prices:  Ages 13-64 $15/day, Ages 6-12 $10/day, Ages 65-99 $10/day, Ages 0-5 and 100+ are free.

Parking at the Ventura County Fair is $20.00 per car. Parking at the Fairgrounds is limited. Free shuttle buses are provided from the Ventura Government Center, Pacific View Mall, Ventura Community Park, Ventura High School and San Buenaventura State Beach (with parking fee). See venturacountyfair.org/fair/free-shuttles-transportation.

The fair opens at noon on weekends and opening day and at 1pm on other weekdays. Midway closes no later than midnight and not before 11pm.

Special Admission Days:

Wednesday, August 2 – Food Share Day - Donate 5 cans of food and receive a BOGO admission ticket for that day.

Friday, August 4 – Youth Day - All Ventura County Fair visitors ages 12 and under will be admitted free all day.

Monday, August 7 – Ventura County Credit Union Day - Members of the Ventura County Credit Union can purchase tickets at a $4 discount until 5pm.

Tuesday, August 8 – Seniors & Persons with Disabilities Day - All Ventura County Fair visitors ages 65 or better and disabled persons and one companion will be admitted free all day. Gates will open early at 11am on August 8 only.

Wednesday, August 9 – Military Appreciation Day - All Ventura County Fair visitors presenting a current, valid military ID will be admitted free all day.

Thursday, August 10 – Dollar Day - Admission for all Ventura County Fair visitors is just $1 all day.

Carnival Wristband Days will be August 3rd, 7th, 8th, and 9th.

The Fair will open early on Opening Day, August 2nd at 12pm. Regular Fair hours are 1pm – 11pm Monday through Friday, 12pm to 11pm on weekends. On Tuesday, August 8, the Fair will open at 11am and close at 11pm.

Early bird ticket pricing:

• Season pass (all ages): $45

• Adults: $13

• Children 6-12: $8

• Children 5 & under: Free

• Seniors 65 or better: $8

• Fairgoers 100+ shall get in free

As a bonus, the Ventura County Fair will cover all online transaction/processing fees during early bird ticket pricing, happening now.

 Regular ticket pricing:

• Adults: $15

• Children 6-12: $10

• Children 5 & under: Free

• Seniors 65 or better: $10

• Season pass (all ages): $48

• Fairgoers 100+ shall get in free

To learn more and to purchase tickets, please visit VenturaCountyFair.org.

Entertainment Lineup:

• Wednesday, August 2 – 7:30pm: Midland

• Thursday, August 3 – 7:30pm: Patti LaBelle

• Friday, August 4 – 7:30pm: Collective Soul

• Saturday, August 5 – 7:30pm: Ashanti

• Sunday, August 6 – 3:00pm: Calibre 50 & Banda Carnaval

• Monday, August 7 – 7:30pm: Trace Adkins

• Tuesday, August 8 – 7:30pm: 38 Special

• Wednesday, August 9 – 7:30pm: Tesla

• Friday, August 11 - 7:00pm: PRCA Rodeo

• Saturday, August 12 – 2:00pm & 7:00pm: PRCA Rodeo

• Sunday, August 13 – 2:00pm & 7:00pm: PRCA Rodeo

Greater Conejo Valley Job Fair on Wednesday, September 22 in Thousand Oaks

The Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with all three cities of the Greater Conejo Valley...that's Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks, and Westlake Village... and is hosting a job fair at The Gardens at Los Robles Greens on Wednesday, September 22nd from 9 am to noon.

Job seekers from all over Conejo Valley will have the opportunity to see who's hiring, what jobs are most recently available in our area and network with potential employers. Be prepared to meet tons of potential employers from companies and other local businesses that are looking to hire. The event is FREE.

Please RSVP at cvjobfair.eventbrite.com and do not forget your resume!

If you are a business that is hiring and would like to host a table, please visit our website conejochamber.org to register. You may contact the Chamber directly for more information. Sponsorships are still available.

CANCELLED 87th Annual Simi Valley Days Parade and Carnival September 10-13, 2020

CANCELLED DUE TO PANDEMIC IN 2020 AS WELL AS 2021. PERHAPS WE WILL SEE THIS EVENT BACK IN 2022!

The Simi Valley Days Parade & Carnival 2020 is September 10th to 13th at the Simi Valley Town Center, north of the 118 freeway between Erringer Road and First Street.

In store is carnival games, contests and prizes, live music, shopping, arts and crafts, great food, family entertainment, car show, rides and much more!

Admission will be $7 for ages 6 to 64, $5 ages 65+. Ages 5 and under are free.

Ride wristbands will be available at the event.

More information at www.svfamf.com.

Carnival Hours:
Thursday, September 10 : 5pm - 10pm
Friday, September 11, 5pm - 11pm
Saturday, September 12, Noon - 11pm
Sunday, September 13, Noon - 10pm

Parade is on Saturday from 8:30am to noon. Details at svdays.com/parade-info.

CANCELLED 2020 Camarillo Fiesta Association Fiesta & Street Fair, July 16-19, 2020

CANCELLED DUE TO PANDEMIC

The Camarillo Fiesta & Street Fair is a large community celebration in Old Town Camarillo along Ventura Boulevard planned for July 16-19, 2020. This event features carnival rides, food and crafts vendors, entertainment, car show, kids' activities, carnival rides and a beer and wine garden. We've been to this event a number of times and always enjoy the live music and carnival setting. The event is free to attend. Tickets for carnival rides for sale at the event.

For more information and event details and shuttle schedule, visit www.CamarilloFiesta.com.

9th Annual Living Green Expo at Simi Valley Town Center on Saturday, November 3, 2018

The City of Simi Valley presents its 9th Annual Living Green Expo at the Simi Valley Town Center on Saturday, November 3, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The event will feature dozens of green vendors, fun, free scavenger hunt game, live entertainment, sustainability tips, kids' activities, recycling opportunities and more.

Visit www.simivalleychamber.org/living-green-expo for more information.

SCORE Ventura County 7th Annual Small Business Expo in Oxnard on Tuesday, May 1, 2018

The SCORE Ventura County Chapter’s Annual Small Business Seminars and EXPO will take place on Tuesday May 1, 2018, at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

“Targeting Your Success in Business” is the theme for this year’s event, which will offer the most comprehensive one-day educational experience for small businesses in Ventura County. Along with the 16 seminars there will be over 40 non-commercial exhibitors that include Local Legislative Representatives, State and Federal Government Agencies, Cities of Oxnard and Ventura, Chambers of Commerce, Libraries, Networking Groups, Lenders and Financial Management Organizations. The EXPO area is focused on entities with a mission to assist small business to be successful.

SCORE Ventura members, which consists of executives and business owners, will be available for one on one mentoring sessions with attendees; providing expertise on a variety of business topics, i.e. Website and Online Marketing, Advertising and Sales Programs That Work, Accounting and Business Planning, Law and Government, Marketing Planning and Sales Strategy, Product Development and much more.

Admission is FREE, however pre-registration is requested. Food and beverages will be available on site. The address for the Oxnard PAC is 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard.

Sign up today at ventura.score.org.