2019 Camarillo Fiesta Association Fiesta & Street Fair, July 18-21

The Camarillo Fiesta & Street Fair is a large community celebration in Old Town Camarillo along Ventura Boulevard planned for July 18-21, 2019. 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.

Thursday, July 18th: Carnival Special Dollar Day 6-10PM (rides only $1 each this night only!)

Friday, July 19th 6-10pm: Dizdar Stage Entertainment, Beer and Wine Garden, Kids Fun Zone and Carnival

• 6pm Ozzmania on Dizdar Stage

• 8pm Fan Halen, Van Halen Tribute, on Dizdar Stage

Saturday, July 20th 10am to 8pm: Camarillo Street Fair, Live Music, Carnival, Kids Fun Zone, Motorcycle Show, etc.

• 1:15pm Mini Driver on Dizdar Stage

• 3:30pm Beatles Tribute on Dizdar Stage

• 5:45pm Twisted Gypsy - Fleetwood Mac Tribute on Dizdar Stage

• 8pm DSB Journey Tribute on Dizdar Stage

Sunday, July 21st: 10am to 8pm: Camarillo Street Fair, Live Music, Carnival, Kids Fun Zone, Motorcycle Show, etc.

• 1:15pm Wanted, Bon Jovi Tribute on Dizdar Stage

• 3:30pm Rod Stewart Tribute on Dizdar Stage

• 5pm Led Zepagain, Zeppelin Tribute on Dizdar Stage

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

38th Annual Malibu Chili Cook-Off on August 30 to September 2, 2019

The 38th Annual Malibu Chili Cook-Off will take place on Labor Day weekend, August 30th to September 2nd, 2019 at 23575 Civic Center Way. Hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu.

Hours as follows:

• Fri 8/30: 1-10PM

• Sat/Sun 8/31-9/1: 11AM-10PM

• Mon 9/2: 11AM-8PM

Event features chili (but of course), carnival, fair, live entertainment, silent auction, food for sale, vendors, etc.

Learn more and purchase tickets at bgcmalibuchilicookoff.org.

The Carnival for Las Virgenes Schools at Whizin Market Square in Agoura, September 6-8, 2019

The Foundation for Las Virgenes Schools presents "The Carnival" the weekend of September 6, 7 and 8, 2019 at Whizin Market Square, 28914 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. Hours are Friday 6-11pm, Saturday noon to 11pm and Sunday noon to 9pm. Free admission. 

Discounted ride tickets and daytime wristband available until 2pm Friday at www.thefoundationlvs.org/shop-1.

63rd Annual Conejo Valley Days in Thousand Oaks Planned for May 9-12, 2019

The 63rd Annual Conejo Valley Days, May 9-12, 2019 at Conejo Creek Park South (23 Freeway/Janss Rd. exit) in Thousand Oaks, celebrates the area's western roots and community spirit. The four-day event features entertainment for kids, teens and the whole family including carnival rides, games, live music and kids’ arts and crafts.

Entry: $10 for adults, $5 for kids 6 through 12 and free for kids 5 and under. For festival hours and carnival ticket information go to www.conejovalleydays.us, call 805-638-2007, email info@conejovalleydays.us or follow Conejo Valley Days on Facebook, www.facebook.com/ConejoValleyDays and Twitter, @CVDays62.

Thursday, May 9: 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Family Night and Teen/Emerging Bands
Friday, May 10: 5 p.m.-Midnight. Line Dancing/Country Night
Saturday, May 11: Noon.-Midnight Rock 'n Roll Night
Sunday, May 12: Noon to 8 p.m. More Line Dancing, Country and Rock n Roll

2019 St. Rose of Lima Annual Parish Carnival in Simi Valley, June 28-30, 2019

Annual Summer Carnival at St. Rose of Lima in Simi Valley

• Friday, June 28: 6:00pm-11:00pm

• Saturday, June 29: 4:00pm-11:00 pm

• Sunday, June 30: 2:00pm-10:00pm

$3 admission per person; rides and games extra. Children under 12 and 65+ seniors free. Family Value Pack for $75 includes 2 ride bracelets (1 day pass) and 2 sheets of food and game tickets - $25 off.

Rides, games, food, desserts, beer, wine and margarita garden, live entertainment, and more! Visit www.strosecarnival.com for more information. Located at 1305 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley.

36th Annual California Strawberry Festival in Oxnard Set For Weekend of May 18-19, 2019

The 36th Anniversary California Strawberry Festival will be held at Strawberry Meadows of College Park, 3250 South Rose Avenue, Oxnard, on Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19, 2019.

Festivalgoers can taste strawberry treats from dozens of food and drink vendors and take part in strawberry pie eating contests, strawberry relays, strawberry tart tosses and other free contests. An estimated 1.5 million strawberries will be consumed at the festival. The two days also feature a vendor marketplace, live music on two outdoor stages, carnival, cooking demonstrations and kids' rides and entertainment at their own Strawberryland. Since its inception, the California Strawberry Festival has donated over $4.5 million to southern California charitable organizations. Free shuttle service to the festival is available ($10 to park onsite).

General admission is $12, seniors 62+ are $8 and children ages 5-12 are $5. Kids 4 and under are free.

Event is 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. each day. Save gas and $10 parking fee by parking at the Camarillo Premium Outlets or other designated locations and taking the free Strawberry Shuttle to the event. Visit www.strawberry-fest.org for more information or call 888.288.9242. Tickets available online or at the gate.

Santa Barbara Fair & Expo April 24-28, 2019

The 30th Annual Santa Barbara Fair and Expo will take place April 24-28, 2019 at the Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara.

As always, the event will feature carnival rides, farm animals, fair food, great live entertainment and more. There will be over 30 rides and attractions, pony rides, petting zoo, kids' carnival, live entertainment featuring music, illusions, dancing, magic and more, expo showcase of local foods, wine and beer, arts and crafts, horticulture and fine arts displays, free samples of featured desserts, appetizers and other foods at the Fair & Expo Cooking Contest and interactive exhibits.

Fair Hours:

• Wed 4/24: 4-9PM (Carnival closes at 10PM)

• Thu 4/25: 4-9PM (Carnival closes at 10PM)

• Fri 4/26: 4-10PM (Carnival closes at midnight)

• Sat 4/27: 11AM-10PM (Carnival closes at midnight)

• Sun 4/28: 11AM-9PM (Carnival closes at 10PM)

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.earlwarren.com/santa-barbara-fair-expo.