2024 Gold Coast Gem Show at Ventura County Fairgrounds the Weekend of May 24-26

The Gold Coast Gem Show is planned for May 24-26, 2024 at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W. Harbor Boulevard, Ventura. Admission is free. Hours 10am to 5pm Friday/Saturday and 10am to 4pm Sunday.

Event to feature gems, minerals, fossils, rocks, jewelry, beads, lapidary supplies, demonstrations, kids’ activities, silent auctions and gold panning. More information at goldcoastgemshow.com.

Kids' Swap Meet at Thousand Oaks Community Center on Saturday, April 13, 2024

The Conejo Recreation & Park District’s Kids' Swap Meet is back on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 8:00am to 12:00 noon at the Thousand Oaks Community Center, 2525 N. Moorpark Rd. Thousand Oaks.

Kids can earn some money and become young entrepreneurs by selling toys, supplies and equipment they no longer need or use, during this family swap meet featuring local families as the vendors. Parents and kids can reserve an 8 x 8 spot to sell children's old toys, clothes, games, and furniture.

The Kids Swap Meet is a great shopping opportunity for parents, teachers, and day care professionals! Admission to shop at the Kids Swap Meet is always FREE.

For more information call (805) 381-2793.

Ojai Art Center Presents Its 47th Annual Art in the Park Event on May 25-26, 2024

The Ojai Art Center hosts its 47th annual Art in the Park celebration on Memorial Day weekend, May 25th and 26th, 2024, from 10am to 5pm.

Art in the Park is an annual tradition started in 1977 by local artists at the Ojai Art Center to give artists a place to sell their work during Memorial Day weekend. Nestled amongst the oaks in beautiful Libbey Park, a natural setting is created to showcase the rich mixture of works in a variety of mediums. Art in the Park has enjoyed a long tradition of displaying quality art. Presented by the Ojai Art Center, the oldest non-profit art center in California, the festival attracts artists from near and far. The relaxed atmosphere and approachable artists draws crowds (between 3,000 – 5,000) from Ojai and neighboring communities.

The Ojai Art Center is the oldest multi-purpose nonprofit art center in California, has been providing a place for the arts and art-related activities for more than 80 years. Everyone is invited to browse, meet the artists, grab a bite and enjoy the weekend in Libbey Park. Free admission. For more information, visit www.ojaiartcenter.org/artinthepark.html.

City of Moorpark Earth Festival and Community Yard Sale on Saturday, May 4, 2024

The City of Moorpark presents its Earth Festival and Community Yard Sale on Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 9am to 1pm. There will be tree giveaways (1st 100 households), seed packet giveaways, milkweed giveaways, recycled crafts and eco-friendly vendors.

The Community Yard Sale is a gathering of many families and non-profits selling used items including housewares, clothing, toys and more at the Arroyo Vista Community Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark from 9 am to 1 pm. Free to the public. www.moorparkca.gov/663/Earth-Festival-Community-Yard-Sale

Simi Valley Street Fair on Saturday, May 4, 2024

The Simi Valley Street Fair is planned for Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Simi Town Center Way. Event to include vendors, live entertainment, beer and wine garden, city expo, free kids’ fun zone and more. Free admission. Learn more at simivalleystreetfair.com.

Ventura Spring Wine Walk & Vendor Fair on Saturday, March 23, 2024

Sample wine at more than 60 different tasting locations and shop from local vendors at the Spring Wine Walk & Vendor Fair on Saturday, March 23, 2034 from 11am to 6:30pm.

The Wine Walk take place in Downtown Ventura from the Museum of Ventura County through the 600 block of Main Street with vendors and live entertainment. Shop artists, crafters, non-profit organizations, commercial and food vendors. The street fair and entertainment is free and open to the public!

More information and tickets at www.springwinewalk.com

47th Conejo Gem & Mineral Club "Pageant of a Thousand Gems" on April 20-21, 2024

The Conejo Gem & Mineral Club presents, after a five year hiatus, its 47th Pageant of a Thousand Gems on Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21, 2024 from 10am to 5pm (Sat) and 10am to 4pm (Sun) at the Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Road, Newbury Park. Admission and parking are FREE!

The show will serve up lots of fun for all ages! There are many different aspects of earth science from minerals to fossils to rocks. Vendors will be selling jewelry, minerals, gems and fossils with world-wide specimens and unique one-of-a-kind pieces.

Fun for all ages with exhibits and sales of gems, jewelry, rocks, minerals and fossils.Special youth activities. Lapidary and jewelry making demonstrations. Silent auction, door prizes, plant sale and snack bar.

CGMC is a non-profit educational organization encouraging interests in rocks, minerals, fossils, field trips, earth science education and the lapidary arts.

More information at www.cgamc.org.

"Junk in the Trunk" Community Swap Meet in Simi Valley on Saturday, April 27, 2024

Rancho Simi Recreation & Park District presents its annual Junk in the Trunk swap meet at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Center Parking Lot from 8am to 12pm on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Sell your items and/or stop by to buy some treasures. Visit the link below to learn more about registering as a vendor.

Location: 5005-C Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley

rsrpd.org/recreation/events/spring_(march_-_may)/junk_in_the_trunk.php