151st Anniversary Ventura County Fair to Take Place July 30 to August 10, 2025

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The 2025 Ventura County Fair will take place July 30 to August 10 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:  

Regular admission: Ages 13-64 $20, Ages 6-12 $15, Ages 65+ $15, Ages 0-5 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 $10 parking fee). See venturacountyfair.org/fair/parking-shuttles.

Fair hours are 12pm to 11pm daily

Special Promotion Days:

  • Wednesday, July 30 – $5 before 5pm

  • Friday, August 1 – Youth Day - Visitors ages 12 and under will be admitted free all day with paid adult admission.

  • Tuesday, August 5 – Seniors & Persons with Disabilities Day - Ages 65+ and disabled persons (and one caregiver) will be admitted free all day.

  • Thursday, August 7 – Community Heroes Day - All military, police, fire and EMS personnel with current, valid ID and first responders admitted free.

  • Friday, August 8 - Food Share Day - Bring 5 non-perishable items to donate and receive a same-day BOGO offer on admission.

Carnival Wristband Days will be Thursday, July 31 and August 4 and 5. $45 for ride wristbands that can be used until 8pm these days.

Grandstand Concert Series Lineup (All concerts are free. Concerts start at 7pm. VIP seats available for each concert for an additional charge.)

  • Wednesday, July 30 - Beach Block Party ft. Tone Loc, Ying Yang Twins, Fat Joe, & Pepa of Salt-N-Pepa

  • Thursday, July 31 - Diplo

  • Friday, August 1 - Dirty Heads

  • Saturday, August 2 - Lee Brice

  • Sunday, August 3 - La Maquinaria Norteña & La Séptima Banda ft. Mi Banda El Mexicano

  • Monday, August 4 - Flo Rida ft. Bubba Sparxxx

  • Tuesday, August 5 - Dylan Scott ft. Cheat Codes

  • Wednesday, August 6 - Scotty McCreery ft. Kruse Brothers

Station Stage Lineup (Shows start at 9pm):

  • July 30: Foreigner Unauthorized (Foreigner Tribute)

  • July 31: Motley2 (Motley Crue Tribute)

  • August 1: Blank Space (Taylor Swift Tribute)

  • August 2: Definitely Dead (Grateful Dead Tribute)

  • August 3: Amore Prohibido

  • August 4: The Outlaw Mariachi

  • August 5: Kruse Brothers

  • August 6: Bee Gees Fever (Bee Gees Tribute)

  • August 7: The White Buffalo

  • August 8: Morgan Wallen Experience (Morgan Wallen Tribute)

  • August 9: Twisted Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)

  • August 10: Caliente & Juano and Friends

Announced on July 5th: Flying U Rodeo Company will be back on Friday through Sunday, August 8th (7pm), 9th (2pm and 7pm) and 10th (2pm and 7pm). Adults $10. Children $8. Rodeo tickets are in addition to fair admission. Tickets on sale at vcfair.org.

The Carnival for Las Virgenes Schools at Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills, August 29 to September 1, 2025

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The Foundation for Las Virgenes Schools presents "The Carnival" on Labor Day weekend, August 29th through September 1st, 2025 at Whizin Market Square, 28914 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. Hours are Friday 6-11pm, Saturday 2-11pm, Sunday 2-10pm and Monday noon-5pm. Free admission. Beer and wine garden, food, rides, carnival games and more.

Discounted unlimited ride wristbands can be purchased online for $50.

Parking available at 28632 Roadside Drive - a shuttle will be available.

More info at www.thefoundationlvs.org/carnival.

Relay for Life of Conejo Valley in Thousand Oaks on Saturday, September 27, 2025

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The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Conejo Valley event is a life-changing experience that gives everyone in their community a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, Remember loved ones lost, and Fight Back against the disease.  The 2025 event will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 8:30 am to 8:30 pm at California Lutheran University’s Memorial Field, 141 Memorial Pkwy, Thousand Oaks.

2025 marks the 27th year of Relay For Life in Conejo Valley and the 40th anniversary since the very first Relay For Life took place in Tacoma, WA! As such, this year, we're celebrating Relay is "Forty, Fabulous, and Fighting Cancer."

The festivities begin with a non-competitive 5k fun run around the beautiful CLU campus. After the runners return, we will kick off the Relay event with Opening Ceremonies featuring local civic leaders, volunteer organizers, and cancer survivors from all across Conejo Valley will start the first lap of the Relay. Throughout the day fundraising teams will host games and activities for all ages, local bands will play awesome music, and food will be available for a donation to the American Cancer Society.

Whether you are a survivor, a caregiver, or simply someone who wants to make a difference, this event is for you. Lace up your sneakers, gather your friends and family, and let's make a lasting impact together.

Visit www.relayforlife.org/conejovalleyca to learn more and sign up.

Santa Paula Labor Day Parade, Monday, September 1, 2025

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The Santa Paula Labor Day Parade will be held on Monday, September 1, 2025 at 10 AM on Main Street in Santa Paula.

The parade is sponsored by the Santa Paula Labor Day Parade Committee, the Rotary Club of Santa Paula and the City of Santa Paula.

Walking groups with banners, musical groups, floats, workers riding in work-related vehicles, equestrians, and all groups representing a Labor Day theme are invited to participate. The parade starts at 7th and Main Street and ends at the gazebo at Santa Barbara and Mill.

www.spcity.org

10th Annual Labor Day Tractor Fair at the Santa Paula Agriculture Museum on Monday, September 1, 2025

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The 10th Annual Labor Day Tractor Fair at the Santa Paula Agriculture Museum, 926 Railroad Avenue, Santa Paula, takes place on Monday, September 1, 2025 from 11am to 2pm, immediately following the Santa Paula Labor Day Parade.  Free event will include family-friendly activities, live music, presentations and tours and a display of course by the Topa Topa Flywheelers Antique Gas Engine & Tractor Club. venturamuseum.org/event/9th-annual-labor-day-tractor-fair

13th Annual Cops N' Cruisers Car Show in Simi Valley on Sunday, September 28, 2025

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The Simi Valley Police Explorer Program hosts its 13th Annual Cops N' Cruisers Car Show on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at the Simi Valley City Hall & Library, 2929 Tapo Canyon Road, Simi Valley, from 9am to 2pm. Event is free of charge. There will be classic and custom cars, music, live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, raffle, silent auction and more.

All money raised will go to the Simi Valley Police Explorer Post 2910 program including; cost of training, equipment, and leadership development opportunities that the Explorers have the ability to participate in (i.e. competitions and more)

More info at www.copsncruisers.com.

Ventura Art and Chalk Festival on September 13 & 14, 2025

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The Rotary Club of Ventura presents the Ventura Art and Chalk Festival on September 13 and 14, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura. This waterfront juried art festival features more than over 50 talented street chalk artists creating colorful murals along the village promenade overlooking the boats.

More information at www.venturaartandchalkfestival.com.

2025 ArtWalk Ventura on Saturday and Sunday, September 27-28

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ArtWalk Ventura, returns on Saturday and Sunday, September 27 and 28, 2025. Hours are 10am to 5pm on Saturday and 11am to 4pm on Sunday.

More than 200 artists, dozens of venues, top local performers, poets and filmmakers will participate in ArtWalk Ventura, the area’s largest arts festival, Sept. 27-28.

This free, family-friendly celebration of the creative spirit will feature the work of area artists in local galleries, businesses, restaurants and on the grounds of Mission Park. The route starts on Main Street Downtown and goes up Ventura Avenue, encompassing the new Vita Arts complex at Garden & Main and the Bell Arts Factory. In between are numerous galleries, businesses and restaurants featuring local artists and musicians. Maps and signage will guide visitors.

Two stages, one at the Albinger Archeological Museum across from Mission Park, and another at California and Main, will feature popular local bands, theater groups and dancers. A cinema festival and poetry readings will be held in the Knights of Columbus Hall.

Street painting, a children’s area, large art installations, performers from Santa Barbara's Solstice Parade, live painting and pottery demonstrations will also be featured.

To learn more, visit www.artwalkventura.org.

2025 City of Agoura Hills Summer Concerts in the Park - June through August

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The City of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services and the DIY Home Center present the 2025 Summer Concerts in the Park. Concerts are held at 6pm on Sundays and are free of charge. (Suggested donation $2) Food trucks on hand.

All concerts will be held at Chumash Park, 5550 Medea Valley Drive, Agoura Hills.

The lineup:

June 15: Mirage (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)

July 6: DSB (Journey Tribute), followed by patriotic drone show

August 3: Queen Nation (Queen Tribute)

August 17: Brandon Ragan Project

For more information, call the Agoura Hills Recreation Center at (818) 597-7361 or visit www.agourahillsrec.org.

Camarillo Old Town Heritage Days Fiesta July 16-20, 2025

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Camarillo Old Town Heritage Days Fiesta takes place July 16 through 20, 2025. Free admission. There will be carnival rides, food trucks, live music, local craft vendors, live music, live art, beer and wine zone, car show (Saturday) and much more. Hours are 4-10PM Wed/Thu, 4-11PM Fri, 10am-11pm Sat and 10am-8pm Sun.

Detailed schedule at www.camarillooldtown.org/heritage-days.